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Unsurprisingly, yesterday’s big Half-Life release wasn’t the sequel to Half-Life 2 or even the third Half-Life 2: Episode entry, but a 20th-anniversary update to Valve’s legendary 2004 game. And given what studio co-founder Gabe Newell has to say on the subject in a 2-hour documentary that the company released in tandem with the update, it …

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Netflix’s livestream of the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing match was a mess. I’m not talking about the bout itself — although people had their qualms with that, too — it’s the livestream, which people across the internet complained was plagued by buffering, unstable, and unwatchable muddiness. That doesn’t bode well for Netflix’s live …

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So, you’ve finally decided to give Bluesky a shot. The social network has come a long way since the early bare-bones days of invite-only signups and recently grew past the 15 million user mark. Along the way, it’s gathered a lot of familiar posting platform features, like direct messages, pinned posts, and the ability to …

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Image: Raj Rana When you’ve got a kitchen table and a bunch of spare shipping boxes, a standing desk and comfortable office chair can feel like excessive splurges. But investing in good ergonomic equipment doesn’t have to be expensive—not during Black Friday, at least. In the lead-up to Thanksgiving weekend, deals in this category tend …

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Image: Kingston SSDs have cost more throughout 2024, but Black Friday is coming to offer some relief. How do we know? Prices are already dropping as part of early Black Friday deals, as stores once again begin their sales ahead of the big day. But not every discount is a good discount, even with the …

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Image: Unsplash Early Black Friday deals on Chromebooks have begun at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers. I’m on the hunt for the best Chromebook sales, and I’ve already found some worth snatching up. Black Friday 2024 could be weird. America’s new president is promising 60 percent tariffs on goods coming from China next year, …

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Most people shopping for a new phone want the top-of-the-line model. But there are plenty of reasons for people to opt for an older phone — either as a backup phone, a first device for a tween or for someone with very basic mobile needs. If that sounds like you, you might consider the iPhone 13, …

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I do almost all my shopping with a credit card these days, including regular spending, as well as holiday purchases throughout the year.  It’s convenient to use a card instead of lugging around cash or keeping track of debit transactions. Plus, I can earn rewards on my purchases. But, there’s another reason I use credit …

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When you buy a new controller or keyboard, do you know how what impact it has on the environment? Companies do, but it usually takes them months to figure it out. Gaming peripheral-maker Razer has introduced its own new AI tool, Gaiadex, that apparently cuts this time down to mere minutes.  The new tool breaks …

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Black Friday is a great time for monitor deals. Whether you’re into watching movies or competitive gaming, a good monitor can make a huge difference. And you don’t have to wait until Black Friday proper to scoop up those delicious deals, either: The early sales are already here! Choosing the right monitor specs can be …

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