For the third year in a row, Xbox will be at IGN Live with a showcase watch party, deep dives into upcoming games, and more. On June 7, 2026, IGN Live attendees…
Best free password managers 2026: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
You should use a password manager. Data breaches now happen frequently, and that huge collection of stolen info makes cracking passwords even easier. It’s not only the “password12345” variety at risk, either,…
Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw lets anyone hijack system privileges. Update ASAP
Security researchers are warning of a new “logic flaw” in Linux called Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431), a critical vulnerability that poses a threat to all users running a Linux-based operating system. Xint Code…
I love my new Codex AI pet — and now I want one in every app
Whether I’m using Claude’s desktop Cowork application or OpenAI’s Codex coding app, I prefer that my AI agents check back with me before making high-stakes decisions. But while that makes for a…
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop bug in April’s Windows 11 update
Updated on May 4th, 2026: According to Microsoft, the issue with security warnings when opening RDP files are due to a bug that’s supposedly been fixed in update KB5083631. That’s an optional…
Hands on: Windows’ DLSS rival isn’t ready to save handheld gaming
Last week Microsoft announced the arrival of Auto SR, its Windows-branded alternative to upscaling tech like DLSS, with great fanfare. After being semi-exclusive to Snapdragon laptops, it came to the Asus ROG…
I rebooted my router, ran the numbers, and ruined a perfectly good tech myth
You all know the one rule of PC ownership: If your PC glitches or isn’t running at full efficiency, reboot it. But does that trick apply to your router, too? A whole…
Apple introduces a new Pride Collection
The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper celebrate LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month and beyond. Powered by WPeMatico
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
Meet the adorable cat that stops your doomscrolling
In the face of our current doomscrolling epidemic, so many different tools, apps, and hacks have emerged to break our news and social media addiction. But none are cuter or guaranteed to…