Summary Console manufacturers and game publishers are already preparing for an all-digital future with digital-only consoles that lack disc drives like the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. Despite this, I don’t plan on going all-in on digital gaming just yet. Digital Ownership Doesn’t Really Exist There are multiple caveats that come with buying a digital game. For most digital storefronts, you aren’t paying for the game itself, but rather a license that allows you to run the game on your system....

Quick Links Summary While buying an off-brand or refurbished power tool battery is tempting, don’t do it. Third-party packs are unreliable, can ruin your tool, and won’t have good battery life. Cordless power tools are available from several big-name brands, each using its own expensive battery system. Walk down any hardware tool aisle, andtake your pick. But no matter whatpower tool brand you use, you shouldn’t buy off-brand battery packs....

Read update Amazon is one of the first major retailers to offerpasskey sign-in. You no longer need a password to log into the Amazon website, as you can save a passkey directly to your phone or computer instead. Sadly, Amazon’s passkey implementation is a little clunky, and Amazon’s apps still lack passkey support. UPDATE: 2025-06-22 09:54 EST BY ANDREW HEINZMAN Amazon Announces Passkey Support Amazon formally announced passkey support in apress releaseon October 23rd....

Quick Links The market for eReaders is not nearly as jam-packed with options as it is for smartphones and computers. There are only a few brands to choose from, and Amazon is undoubtedly the biggest. But if you don’t like Amazon, you can still enjoy the benefits of a Kindle eReader. I say this as a long-time Kindle user who has literally never purchased an ebook from the Kindle Store. I love the hardware of my Paperwhite, but I can’t say I share the same love for the company that made it....

Quick Links By the time you read this it’s probably confirmed, but as I write this there’s a strong rumor (with plenty of evidence) that a remaster of the belovedThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivionis set for an April 2025 release. Leaked screenshots show a game completely rebuilt in a new game engine, while (presumably) preserving the core game itself, similar to theDemon’s Soulsremake. With all the excitement around theOblivion remaster, and my list of games that shouldnever, ever be remade, I thought it would be fun to look at games I think absolutelyshouldbe (allegedly, but come on) remade in the same fashion as Oblivion....

Paramount+ is on fire this summer with its bevy of content, new and old. Even though their categorization is helpful in finding something to watch, the endless choices presented are often enough to overwhelm even the most seasoned viewer. I’m here to help with that. Here are 10Paramount+series you need to binge this week (June 16 - 22), or at least get started on binging. You’ll be glad you did....

Thanks to cheaper CG and the rise of long, serialized TV shows from on-demand streaming services, it feels like we’re in the golden age of book adaptations. Yes, not every show will be a hit or a good adaptation (looking at you,Wheel of Time), but so many books were unfilmable til recently. So that got me thinking—which books would make for the next hit sci-fi or fantasy show? There are so many, and obviously no one could have read them all, but of the literally thousands of novels I’ve read in my life, these seem like they could be the next big Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV+, or Disney+ hit....

While PC gaming has long been considered the best choice for gaming experiences, offering top-tier graphics and unmatched performance, that may not be the deciding factor anymore. Android gaming is a strong alternative, especially since the graphics have begun to catch up to PCs. Android gaming is far from just a casual hobby. It has grown into a solid and varied ecosystem that welcomes a wide range of tastes and lifestyles....

Android smartphones have become so powerful that they can now run mobile games that look a lot like console games. In some cases, phones can actually run older console titles. So, if you want to experience console-grade graphics on your phone, here’s a list of our favorite Android games. 1Minecraft Of all games ported from PC and consoles,Minecraftis one of the few that’s a stone’s throw from the original. It’s hard to imagine that people initially made fun of Minecraft’s pixelated graphics, as the art style has proven that it’s absolutely timeless....

Quick Links Summary OneNote is a popular note-taking app, but many of its features are underutilized by users. For example, you can extract text from images, password-protect OneNote data, import meeting details, and solve math equations. These are just a few of the lesser-known OneNote features that you should try. Extract Text From Images OneNote supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR), a technology that identifies text within an image. This allows you toextract text from an imageand paste it anywhere you need it....

If you own a home, power outages, occasional or otherwise, are a way of life. TheAnker SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Stationprovides a home backup for short-term power outages, but is versatile enough, and just portable enough, for so much more. Anker SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station The Anker SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station has incredible versatility for everything from backup power to outdoor adventures. It’s not the easiest to transport, but its expandable feature set makes up for it....

Apple and third-party developers have slowly ramped up the professional-level software on iPads over the past few years, but one piece of the puzzle was missing: Apple’s own Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. That’s finally changing. Apple announced today that its professional video and audio editors on the Mac,Final Cut ProandLogic Pro, respectively, are now also available on the iPad. The mobile versions have an “all-new touch interface and intuitive tools,” as well as support for drawing on top of video content using the Apple Pencil....

Summary Poor Wi-Fi coverage doesn’t have to be the bane of your existence, even if you live in a house with massively thick walls. I know because I do, and it was, but now it isn’t. Here’s what I did to ensure I no longer needed to walk around to find “the spot” where web pages would load on my phone. Analyze Your Wi-Fi Coverage Before either buying a new router or considering any of the changes suggested below, you should attempt to understand the current Wi-Fi coverage as thoroughly as possible....