Valve runs its massive PC gaming ecosystem with only about 350 employees
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You Asked: New device vs. new TV, connection conundrums, and CRT calibrations
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The Onyx Boox Palma 2 is the gadget I didn’t know I wanted
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Is Apple Arcade still kicking? We demoed 4 upcoming games to find out
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How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices
It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth......»»
I had to try 4 high-end gaming mice to find one I actually liked
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Everyone hates this AMD CPU, but I still use it in my PC
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Lenovo says a PC boom is coming and AI is the spark
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These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of th.....»»
Early Black Friday Gaming Chair Deals 2024: As cheap as $90
Early Black Friday deals are here, which means you can get tons of gaming chairs on a big discount. Come discover our favorite deal of the moment......»»
Apple pulls US-funded Radio Free Europe app from Russia
The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty news app has been removed from the App Store in Russia, in another case of the state mandating what apps are allowed.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem.The move comes less than a month after the Russian.....»»
Mega gaming phone’s specs look set to crush the competition
We've gotten our first look at the specs for the ROG Phone 9 and Phone 9 Pro, and it's safe to say that both are looking very special......»»
VPNs and Online Gaming: Protecting your data and reducing lag
A VPN can be an extremely useful tool for gamers. Here's why you should consider gaming while using one.Nvidea's GeForce Now on a MacBook ProA Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers many benefits for regular web-surfing purposes. Everything fro.....»»
USX Cyber strengthens phishing defense in GUARDIENT XDR
USX Cyber released advanced phishing protection tools within its GUARDIENT XDR platform. This latest enhancement enables organizations to strengthen defenses against sophisticated phishing attacks by providing employees with realistic training and h.....»»
Elon Musk teases sixth Starship flight test with video of spectacular catch
Ahead of the Starship's sixth test flight, SpaceX boss Elon Musk has shared a spectacular video showing the massive booster being caught on its return to Earth......»»
This massive upgrade to ChatGPT is coming in January — and it’s not GPT-5
OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it plans to release a new AI agent feature that will be able to act on a user's behalf......»»
New report accuses Valve of proliferating extremism on Steam
Steam has come under fire once again fora report that says it allows hate and extremism to flourish on the platform......»»
Get ahead of Black Friday — $200 off the Dell G15 gaming laptop
The Dell G15 gaming laptop is down to a highly respectable $800 at Dell right now. It's the perfect gift this holiday season......»»
GOG is tackling PC games preservation with new program
GOG lists a lot of retro PC games on its store, and it's now going a step further to preserve them......»»
CRKD’s NEO S Frost Controller Looks Cool, but there’s a Catch
Available in limited quantities, the controller is designed for Apple devices. The post CRKD’s NEO S Frost Controller Looks Cool, but there’s a Catch appeared first on Phandroid. Gaming accessory brand CRKD recently announced t.....»»
Half-Life 2 pushed Steam on the gaming masses… and the masses pushed back
Back in 2004, many players saw Valve’s new platform as nothing but “fancy DRM.” It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of.....»»