Summary Many of today’s games take too long to make, cost too much on release, and come with sky-high stakes. Smaller games are fun, too, so why have the big companies abandoned them? We’ve Been Waiting a Decade Grand Theft Auto 6is on its way. I’m not going to play it, since I’ve never been aGTAfan. Yet this is easily one of the biggest games in gaming, and its predecessor continues to be one most popular games today....

Xbox consoles aren’t just for playing games: they can be great media centers and streaming boxes, too. Microsoft has been making some tweaks to reduce power usage for those use cases. In a blog post mostly focused onnew repair options for Xbox consoles, Microsoft explained that it has been improving power management for media streaming and other non-gaming activities. The company said, “Through recent system updates to Xbox consoles, we have also made significant advancements in how Xbox Series S handles video content....

Quick Links Summary The Steam Deck is a fantastic gaming handheld, but you don’t have to own one to play your Steam games on the go. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, streaming handheld, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita, or a compatible retro handheld, along with the Steam Link app or the Moonlight and Sunshine combo. Turn Your Phone or Tablet Into a Steam Handheld If you own an Android or iOS phone or tablet, you’re able to emulate Steam Deck functionality by installing the Steam Link app....

Whether you’re someone invested in technology or you simply desire a comfortable place to sit during your daily commutes, the luxury segment offers tons of high-end vehicles. However, the premium on these cars is something that few can afford, with new models threatening to empty your bank account. However, if you’re clever, you may get the newest tech and comfort features for a downright bargain. Search the second-hand market, and you’ll find plenty of luxury cars that have been well taken care of....

If you’re ever in the mood for something that’s easy to pick up and play, look no further than browser games. While there’s a seemingly endless supply of relaxing time-wasters and addictive score-chasers made specifically for browsers, you can also find browser ports of retro gaming classics from all genres. Whether you’re in the mood for nostalgic gaming hits or underrated cult classics, these browser ports are only a few clicks away....

Quick Links Creating automated or manually triggered scenes is a great way to make your smart home run smoothly, but it can sometimes be hard to know where to start. I’ve created this list of ideas for smart home scenes that almost everyone will find useful. Smart home scenes let you control multiple accessories using a button or voice command. For example, you may change the color and brightness of a number of lights at once....

Are you suffering from Nintendo nostalgia but only have an Android phone to hand? Well, here are 15 awesome Android games, from epic monster-collecting RPGs to breathtaking open-world adventures, that will scratch that Nintendo Itch. Pokemon-Style Games Pokémongames feature the perfect cocktail of adventure, team building, strategic turn-based combat, and a vast collection of beautifully designed creatures. While nothing can fully replace the magic of mainlinePokémongames, these Android alternatives capture different aspects of what makes Pokémon special....

It’s been a long week of meetings, deadlines, and a few too many emails, so I think it’s safe to say that you’ve earned some couch time this weekend. I’ve handpicked these three TV series onApple TV+that are short enough for you to binge over a single weekend, but are loaded with action, drama, laughs, and even some weird robot sci-fi stuff to make it feel like a real escape for a while....

Quick Links I’m a Linux terminal fan, always on the lookout for ways to perform common operations directly from the command line. One such operation I often perform in the terminal is the quick creation of a file. Several Linux commands allow us to create files without leaving the terminal. Create Files With No Content Sometimes, you just need a placeholder—a file that’s empty and ready to be filled later. There are a couple of ways to accomplish this in the terminal....

Quick Links Arc is a new browser that does things a little differentlycompared with browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Deep down it’s a Chromium-based web browser, but the way you interact with the browser makes for a unique experience. The Arc User Interface The most obvious difference you’ll notice when you first boot upArc by The Browser Companyis the user interface. The combined URL and search bar aren’t at the top of the screen, nor are your tabs, bookmarks, and extensions....

There was a time when I had no idea how a co-op horror game would work or how you could make a co-op game that’s actually scary. I always imagined that eventhe scariest gameswould lose their effect the second one of my friends would clown around and t-bag the monster chasing us. Yet, the game industry has proved that it’s not only possible to create co-op horror, but they can be just as, if not more, scary than single player titles....

Quick Links Summary While public computers are easily accessible and convenient, they are also hotspots for malware and traps set by malicious actors. Here’s why using a public PC can be so dangerous, and why you should avoid them unless it is necessary. Anyone Can Access a Public PC Unlike personal computers that are for your exclusive use, public computers are accessible to anyone. Ricky might unknowingly install a malicious app, John could click on a harmful popup and infect the browser, and Harry might accidentally disable security features....

Quick Links For special photos, you may well be willing to spend considerable time in a full-on photo editor like Photoshop or Lightroom to get the best possible results. But spending literally seconds in the stock iPhone Photos app can help your everyday photos to pop. To see the differences clearly, I recommend clicking/tapping the photos to see them in full size. Cropping: A Highly Underrated Editing Tool There are somesimple guidelines for composing your photosin the first place....