Years ago, fans were excited to see the return of Master Chief, who vowed inHalo 2that he would “finish this fight.” Now, though, the fight looks finished in the worst possible way. WhenHalo Infinitedebuted, it was a hit title that once had over 272,000 gamers playing simultaneously on Steam. Now the game is nearly dead, with only about 2,000 players (give or take) playing on Steam at the same time....
Quick Links Theright to repairyour own devices has been a growing issue around the world, as some companies make self-repair increasingly more difficult. The US state of New York just passed the first modern Right to Repair law, but what does it actually do? Related:What Are “Right to Repair” Laws, and What Do They Mean for You? Many modern electronics are difficult to repair, partially because miniaturization and waterproofing make accessing internal components more time-consuming, and also because many companies restrict access to repair manuals and replacement parts....
Summary Have you ever tried to use a tape measure to find the length of a sofa by yourself? Have you ever needed to measure something and can’t find a tape measure? If you have a Quest, those days are behind you. If you do own a tape measure, you may still want to measure things with the Quest because it’s fun! But, Why? Personally, I measured everything in my house because once I got going it was hard to stop!...
Quick Links Summary Your television and all the devices plugged into it can easily use 30W or more of standby power. Unplugging the TV and devices when you’re not using them can save you over $30 per year. TV sets and all the various support devices and accessories can carry a surprisingphantom load, adding to our electric bills even when we’re not using them. Here’s how much you can save by unplugging them....
Quick Links Summary Ensure the Google calendar event has an address. Get directions to that address in Google Maps and use the “Add to Calendar” option to add a travel event to your calendar. you may mark yourself as busy during the travel event, too. When you add an event to Google Calendar, traveling to it may be an event in itself. Ensure you have time to reach your event by adding travel to your calendar....
Summary Do you want to control what your child watches on their iPhone or iPad? Or would you like to ensure that no purchases are made from the App Store without your permission? In either case, you can use the Family Sharing feature to set limits on what your child can do on their device. Set Up Family Sharing and Screen Time Apple introduced itsFamily Sharing featurewith iOS 8 back in 2014....
Quick Links Summary If you don’t intend to remotely connect to your PC, it’s a good idea to keep the Remote Desktop feature disabled. This ensures your machine is secure even if your login credentials are compromised. Here are a few ways to turn off Remote Desktop on Windows 11. All methods achieve the same end result, which is to deactivate Remote Desktop. Therefore, feel free to use the method you find convenient....
Quick Links How do you create a rock solid development environment on Ubuntu? I’ll show you how to do it in just a few minutes with VS Code and Docker Desktop. What we are going to create is an isolated development environment where you can set things up any way you need or like without worrying about problems or conflicts with the Ubuntu operating system itself. The end result will be a re-creatable containerized environment that is completely independent of the rest of your system....
Quick Links Summary When dealing with lots of data in Excel, you can use relative, absolute, or mixed references to save repetitive manual work, ensure your formulas work correctly, and capture large volumes of data in just a few quick actions. Let’s explore how to use these Excel reference types. What Are Excel Cell References? You use a cell reference when you want to capture information that is contained within another cell or range of cells....
Summary With today’s technology, controlling the sound system of your home theater is easy. However, you can make it simpler and more efficient with the help of a smart home assistant. Picking the Right Smart Home Assistant for You The first step is to choose one that is compatible with your setup. This should be done before you start controlling your home theater’s sound system. Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit are themost popular smart home ecosystems....
Summary Live wallpapers are a fun way to bring your Android home screen to life. However, you’re not limited to the ones available in the Play Store. We’ll show you how to use any video or GIF as a live wallpaper. A live wallpaper is simply a wallpaper that moves, rather than a static image. There’s a huge number of live wallpapers available to download, and your device may have come with some pre-loaded as well....
Of all the places to buy a CPU, AliExpress might be the last you’d go to for legitimate hardware. With numerous shady listings and countless fake reviews, it’s tough to trust anything you see. But sometimes the price is just too tempting to ignore. Why I Chose AliExpress If you somehow haven’t heard of AliExpress, it’s a Chinese online retail platform, serving as the consumer-focused counterpart to Alibaba. It’s an alrightsite for cheap gadgets(like keyboard andmouse switches) and doohickeys like jewelry and clothing, but it’s not the first place you’d think of for buying expensive computer parts....
Back in the day, messing up in a game didn’t just set you back—it completely ended your run. While many modern games are difficult, they’re rarely punishing. This can completely kill the stakes, and it’s why I want real punishment to make a comeback. Modern Games Can Be Hard, but They’re Rarely Punishing A typical modernAAA gamecomes with various difficulty levels, many of which do little more than turn enemies into damage sponges without changing much else....
