In brief: Not to be outdone by rival Epic, Valve has launched its own Lunar New Year Sale with deep discounts on games spanning a variety of genres. While there’s plenty on offer, the deals won’t stick around for long as the sale is scheduled to wrap up in less than a week. The first…
In context: First, Apple began requiring apps in the App Store to display privacy “nutrition labels” in their descriptions. Now the FCC is considering rules to require broadband internet providers to post “nutrition labels” about their services instead of hiding them in the fine print of their contracts. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
By now, a dual-monitor setup has become commonplace. Multitasking on a single screen is just way too confining. But why stop at two displays? I can speak from experience: Having multiple monitors (and I’m talking three, four, five, or even six) is just…awesome, and something you totally need in your life. Right now, my main…
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced two new apps that will be arriving on Windows 11 soon—first on test builds for Windows 11, but probably soon on the stable release path, too: Microsoft Family and the Clipchamp video editor. The two new apps are part of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22572 for the Dev Channel,…
If you’re shopping around for a laptop or individual parts for your custom PC build, chances are you’ve come across technical terms like ‘discrete graphics’ and ‘integrated graphics.’ Sounds a bit confusing, doesn’t it? Whether you’re new to computer jargon or you’re looking for a quick refresher, I’ve got you covered. Not only will you…
Samsung Laptops and desktops are wonderful and smartphones are indispensable. However, a tablet is still a helpful device to have around the house. They’re especially good for those times when you need an extra screen for Zoom calls, entertainment sessions, and so on. Right now, there’s a great deal on an excellent tablet. Amazon is…
Intel has named Michelle Johnston Holthaus, the current executive vice president of its Sales, Marketing, and Communications Group, as the new head of its Client Computing Group (CCG), which includes Intel’s Core processor line. Gregory “GB” Bryant, who currently heads Intel’s CCG, will leave at the end of January for another opportunity, Intel said. Holthaus…
Apple Right now you can get a good price on the M1 Mac Mini in a configuration you won’t find on Apple’s own website. Adorama is selling a 256GB build-to-order Mac Mini with an M1 processor and 16GB of RAM for $749. That’s $150 off of the list price and only $50 more than the…
LimeWire Remember LimeWire? If you’re of a certain age (like the author of this news post), it was probably your first exposure to peer-to-peer file sharing, and subsequently, the rampant music and software piracy of the dot-com era. Though LimeWire’s reputation as a tool for illegally sharing copyrighted material eventually sunk both the platform and…
In brief: The Sandbox game is partnering with Warner Music Group (WMG) to create the first music-themed world inside the game’s metaverse. Named Warner Music Group LAND, the music company’s world will have a venue for live performances, as well as a theme park for visitors. Have you ever imagined seeing a concert of Bruno…