WhileHades IIhas been out in Early Access for about a year now, we still don’t know when it’ll be finished and fully launched. Perhaps you’re holding out until the game is complete, or you’re a console player beholden to the whims of publishing agreements and don’t know when you’ll be able to play it. No matter what, we’re all in the same boat: waiting to get our hands on the complete version ofHades II....

Quick Links Summary The “1% lows” and “0.1% lows” refer to the lowest frame rates a player experiences during 1% and 0.1% of gameplay, respectively. These metrics, which highlight potential stuttering or lagging issues, provide a more comprehensive understanding of game performance than average frame rate alone. If you’re a hardcore PC gamer or even a casual one, you’ve probably heard of the term “1% lows.” and “0.1% lows” But what does this term mean, and why does it matter?...

Summary I love playing video games, but I’m not always very good at them. So when I get stuck, or even when I just get bored, I add a little “cheese” to my gaming experience just like my gaming ancestors before me. And, you know what? It’s great. What the Heck Is “Cheesing?” It seems that no one really, definitively knowswhere the term “cheesing” comes from, but it’s meaning is clear as day....

Summary Although it’s been four years since the PlayStation 5 hit store shelves, the end may already be approaching for Sony’s ninth-generation console. Not only would this be bad news for PS5 owners, it could also spell disaster for Sony’s next major console. The PlayStation 5 Just Found Its Footing The PS5’s first few years were plagued by an abundance of issues. Even before its release, the PS5 drew criticism for itstowering design, hefty price tag, and limited selection of launch titles....

Linux is wonderful, and like you I have fond memories of spending a whole weekend compiling Red Hat’s kernel in the 2000s and then just giving up with nothing to show for it. These days, Linux is more user friendly than ever, so getting it all up and running is a breeze in comparison. However, unless you’re using your computer as a glorified iPad, chances are you’re going to break your Linux install at some point....

Summary After years of Windows 11 being the most inflexible thing since DOS as far as customization goes, this seems to be a priority in Microsoft agenda with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update. Complaining works. Now, it’s getting even more customizable. An upcoming update to Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 will introduce a new level of customization for on-screen indicators, allowing you to reposition the volume and brightness flyouts for the first time....

Summary Having trouble figuring out what to use to get your Windows apps and games running in Linux? Let’s compare three oft-discussed applications: Wine, Bottles, and Valve’s Proton. What Is Wine? Wineis a compatibility layer that translates Windows system calls to Linux-friendly ones, allowing Windows programs to run efficiently without the overhead of a complete emulator. It’s been around since 1993 and is constantly evolving. Wine is open-source, allowing contributions from the Linux community and companies like Valve (more on that later), so support for many Windows programs has gotten better with time....

Summary Unless you still own a working Xbox 360, the only real way to play games from this era is via emulation, with some very mixed results. However, what if you didn’t have to use emulation to play these games? What if you could easily create native ports of these games for virtually any platform? That dream is quickly becoming a reality. Xbox 360 Emulation Is Good, but Not Great Right now, the best emulation solution for Xbox 360 games is the official Fission emulator, used to offer backwards compatibility on Xbox One and Series consoles....

According to Windows Central’s Jez Corden, who was recently speaking on the Xbox Two Podcast ,Microsoftis currently working with three different prototypes for new controllers that are expected to come out sometime in the future. He said that he is still looking into the situation and doesn’t have a ton of info yet, but to him, it appears that Xbox is set to come out with three controllers of varying premium features....

Google is now rolling out unknown tracker alerts for Android devices. The idea is simple—if your phone detects that a Bluetooth tracker is “following” you, a warning will appear on your screen. This feature should discourage stalking, but technically speaking, it’s just a stopgap for the more advanced anti-stalking system that Google and Apple are currently developing. The misuse of Bluetooth trackers used to be a niche topic. But with the launch of Apple’s AirTags, stalking became a hot issue....

Getting started with the Linux command line can feel like diving into the deep end. It’s powerful but can be unforgiving, especially when you’re just starting out. The good news is that most common mistakes are avoidable, and even the pros have made them at some point. 1Assuming You Know Your Location The Mistake:It’s all too easy to assume you know where you are inthe Linux file system, especially when you’re moving around a lot....

Toyota has built its reputation on reliability, and nowhere is that more evident than in its SUV lineup. With models ranging from compact crossovers to full-size family haulers, Toyota continues to deliver vehicles that stand the test of time. But not all models are created equal. Some perform better than others when it comes to long-term dependability. If you’re shopping for a Toyota SUV and want the one most likely to go the distance with minimal issues, this guide breaks it all down....

Quick Links By integrating Copilot into Excel, Microsoft has given itself a competitive edge in both the desktop and online environments. In this article, I’ll break down a few of my favorite things Copilot can do in Excel and what I’d like to see it tackle in the future. Copilot’s Formula Assistance Let’s face it, for those of us who are not mathematically or numerically inclined, using Excel was always a challenge: creating Pivot Tables, writing queries, and trying to figure out which formula is the best to use for the result we’re looking to provide is difficult—it’s exhausting to even write about!...