Banner showing Steam logo with early access stamp (Image source: Steam with edits) Adult Steam games are increasingly struggling to find buyers. The latest obstacle is with Valve blocking these titles from early access periods. Payment processors have lobbied for Steam and other marketplaces to restrict or ban offensive games. The controversy surrounding bans on …
Image: Michael Crider/IDG Whether you want extra security while using a public Wi-Fi network, or to get around geo-locked content on your favorite streaming services, the right free VPN for your Android device can help you do it without having to pay a cent. The problem when looking for a good free VPN, though, is …
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Image: Matt Smith / Foundry USB-C is the one connection to rule them all. Its popularity has made USB-C a common sight on new monitors. A USB-C monitor can act as USB hub, giving you additional ports for connecting various USB devices, but the monitor’s USB-C port can also serve as a video-input alternative to …
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Image: Dominic Bayley / Foundry Have you ever been asked to draw something that you’re trying to describe to someone but when you do your picture turns out to look nothing like what you wanted to show them. Don’t worry, I sympathize. In fact, it happened to me all the time until I found this …
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Portable solid-state drives are great, offering lots of storage and faster speeds than a USB flash drive while in a still-portable package. People often use them to back up their PCs with backup software. But portable SSDs aren’t just for backups. Even if you prefer using online backup software and don’t plan on backing up …
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I have a confession to make: I don’t always do as I say. I’ve been a tech journalist for 20 years. Over those years, I’ve written countless how-to guides and advice columns, and I’ve made endless recommendations for how you should go about looking after, maintaining, and enhancing your PC. But I’m embarrassed to say, …
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The electric 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck (Image source: Ford) The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning has become one of the best pickup lease options of the summer, available for just $237/month for 24 months. The deal includes up to $12,250 in bonuses and is available until September 30. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is …
Gemini for Home will replace the classic Google Assistant in homes. (Image source: GPT-image-1) Gemini for Home brings Google’s advanced AI models into the living room. The new smart home assistant is scheduled to launch as part of an early access phase starting in October 2025. Gemini for Home promises more context-sensitive voice control, longer …
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The Crosshair 18 HX retails for well under $2000 to be a solid deal for mainstream gamers who also want the spacious 18-inch screen (Image source: MSI) The spacious MSI laptop retails for just $1700 compared to well over $2500 or even $3000 for most other 18-inch models. There are some cut corners, of course, …
Clid the Snail and Human Fall Flat will be free on Legion Gaming Community. Pictured: edited cover photo of Clid the Snail. (Image source: Lenovo) Through its Gaming Community website, Lenovo has already given away multiple games for free. Now, the company has confirmed two free game giveaways that are set to go live in …