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5 Cool Games We Saw At The Pc Gaming Show 2022

FYI: Killer PC games sale, with huge discounts on Elden Ring, Assassin’s Creed and more. From developer interviews to DLC announcements to brand-new trailers, the PC Gaming Show covered a lot of ground. However, the Tom’s Guide staff picked out five of our favorite titles from the event, across a variety of different genres. PC fans will want to keep an eye on these – and if this selection isn’t to your taste, check out the full PC Gaming Show recording and see what strikes your fancy....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 628 words · Adrianna Campbell

6 Best New Movies To Stream This Week On Netflix Disney Plus Hulu And More

The big release this week is Morbius, a Sony Marvel movie that’s part of the Venom-verse. Jared Leto plays a doctor who essentially turns into a vampire. Other new movies on our list include two romantic comedies and Disney’s reboot Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers, which has surprised us by looking … kinda good? Let’s break down the six movies you should watch this week. And be sure to check out the new No....

January 2, 2023 · 10 min · 2109 words · Constance Chu

7 Tips To Save Space In A Student Dorm Room

The good news is, you can fit everything you need in even the tiniest dorm room or apartment. All it takes is a much needed decluttering and some savvy storage ideas. So if you want to maximize dorm room space, here’s how to save space in a student dorm room and make it feel more like home. If your dorm has seen better days, be sure to also check out 7 cleaning hacks every college student should know....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 408 words · Joseph Murillo

9 Hacks To Help You Wake Up Early And Not Feel Tired After Sleeping

This can lead to a serious snooze button habit, which isn’t great for your sleep (even if it does feel wonderful to sink back under those warm covers for an extra 10 minutes). Starting the day feeling tired and groggy can also lead to a lack of focus and reduced motivation, so the siren call of caffeine gets all the louder. But as caffeine has a half-life of up to eight hours, it could still be in your system come bedtime....

January 2, 2023 · 16 min · 3232 words · Janie Mosteller

A Cheaper Chromecast With Google Tv Could Be Launching Soon

The filing doesn’t confirm that this is a new Chromecast directly, instead referring to the device as Google G454V. However, it’s not too difficult to read between the lines and see what else is going on, especially since one of the diagrams shows the device (EUT) connecting to the back of an LCD monitor. There aren’t many things you’d want to attach to the back of your TV, certainly not coming with a remote control....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 314 words · Brett Wallin

Adidas Fwd 02 Sport Review Cool Looking Buds But Flaky Functionality

Battery life (rated): 6 hours; 24 hours (charging case) Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 (codecs SBC, AAC, aptX) Water resistance: Yes (IPX5 rated) Size: 2 x 2 x 1 inches (per bud), 2.4 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches (charging case) Weight: 1.94 ounces (earbuds + charging case) However, several missteps keep this mid-range model from competing with the upper echelon. Short battery life is an issue Adidas continues to ignore. The charging case doesn’t provide full protection....

January 2, 2023 · 8 min · 1660 words · Kelvin Eckhard

Adverswordle Meet The Hottest New Wordle Alternative

The idea behind Adverswordle is simple: rather than racking your brains trying to come up with the five-letter word in a limited number of turns as you would in Wordle, you set the word for an AI and watch it sweat instead. Simply think of a five-letter word, load up the game and then begin marking the AI’s guesses in the tried and tested fashion. If a letter is correct and in the right place, click it until it turns green....

January 2, 2023 · 4 min · 773 words · Jason Jamison

Amazon Prime Just Took A Hit Amazon Drive Is Getting Killed

Alternative cloud storage options If you’ve got a lot of files stored in the cloud and you want to keep them there, then you’re in luck. The rise of cloud computing means there’s a whole suite of cloud storage options available. One of the most prevalent is Google Drive, which syncs up with your Google account and can comes with a productivity suite attached: think Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms. 15GB is provided for absolutely free with the scope to pay for more when needed....

January 2, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Beverly Gonzales

Android 13 Public Beta Is Out All The New Features And How To Install It

Android 13 Beta 1 (opens in new tab) is officially available for all supported Pixels and it’s even easier to sign up than the Developer Previews. But the beta is still far from stable, so we advise caution before you wade in. We’ll find out more about Android 13 later today (May 11) of course, when Google I/O gets underway at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p....

January 2, 2023 · 8 min · 1555 words · Ida Keitel

Apple Allows Unlisted Apps In The App Store Here S How To See Them

This should make it easier for people working or studying in businesses and education organisations, respectively, to access iOS app that aren’t necessarily design for the general public. Unlisted apps are those that, According to Apple, not “suited for public distribution” would fall into the “unlisted” category. These include apps for private events, research studies, or employee resources. As such, unlisted apps won’t appear in any App Store categories, as well as recommendations, charts and search results; users could still access them through Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 234 words · Patricia Schneck

Apple Back To School Promo Is Live How To Get 150 Gift Card

Currently, students and educators will get a $150 Apple gift card with select Mac purchases (opens in new tab) or a $100 gift card with select iPad purchases (opens in new tab). Previously, Apple has offered free AirPods or Beats headphones with purchase for their back-to-school promo, but this year the Apple gift card has made a comeback. This isn’t the first time Apple has offered a free gift card with purchase during a back-to-school sales event, but we’re pretty excited about this year’s promo....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 219 words · Jay Conrad

Best Buy Totaltech Is An Amazon Prime Rival What You Need To Know

Best Buy Totaltech membership perks Best Buy Totaltech’s most unique features include 24/7 tech support and an extended 2-year warranty on “most” products purchased at Best Buy. The latter also covers Apple Care on Apple devices. This could be an excellent perk for Apple fans given that Best Buy is one of our go-to stores for the best Apple deals. Apple Care for the base 10.2-inch iPad costs $69 per year at Apple and can cost as much as $249 for three years of Apple Care on a new MacBook Air....

January 2, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Nathan Santiago

Best Tcl Tvs In 2022

With several models in our best TVs list bearing the TCL brand – not to mention the best TVs under $500 and the best TVs under $1000 – there’s little doubt that savvy shoppers should keep the best TCL TVs on their radar. The latest screens from the Chinese TV manufacturer use technologies like THX Game Mode and mini-LED backlighting put TCL TVs at the forefront, delivering high-end touches at extremely reasonable prices....

January 2, 2023 · 12 min · 2455 words · Jacqueline Merlino

Brentford Vs Wolves Live Stream How To Watch Premier League 21 22 Game Online

Brentford have had a disappointing run of things after a fantastic start to their first season in the top flight. And while they’re not in relegation zone, a few wins by lower teams would be cause for major concern. While Thomas Frank doesn’t have superstars at his disposal, the Bees don’t lack for talent. Goals have come from a variety of players. And they did beat Wolves at Molineux back in September....

January 2, 2023 · 5 min · 984 words · Samantha Jones

Cheap Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Deal Gets You First Month For 1

Currently, Xbox GamePass Ultimate is offering your first month for just $1 (opens in new tab). After your first month, you’ll pay $9.99/month for PC membership, $14.99/month for Ultimate membership, or $9.99/month for Console membership. By comparison, stores like Newegg will charge you $14.99 for your first month (opens in new tab). Game Pass Ultimate provides access to more than 100 Xbox and PC games. It also packs in Xbox Live Gold (normally $10 per month), which enables online play for Xbox titles in addition to monthly free games....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 316 words · Charlotte Vario

Chris Evans Is Done With His Iphone 6S But He Got The Wrong Upgrade

“RIP iPhone 6s. We had a good run. I’ll miss your home button. I won’t miss the nightly battle of trying to get you to charge. Or your grainy pictures. Or your sudden drops from 100% battery, to 15%, to completely dead all within minutes. It was a wild ride. Rest easy, pal.” Evans totally earned my sympathy with the above tweet (opens in new tab). But the actor posted the same message on Instagram (opens in new tab) along with an image of his archaic iPhone 6s alongside what seems to be an iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 611 words · Alice Henderson

Cocoon Chill Memory Foam Mattress Review 2023

The Cocoon Chill is among the best cooling mattresses you can buy for smaller budgets, especially as regular Cocoon by Sealy mattress sales reduce the price of a queen to $799. Plus, you’ll typically get a bundle of free bedding with it too. We slept on the Cocoon Chill Memory Foam mattress for over three weeks, with one lead reviewer and a testing panel putting the Chill through its paces to assess cooling, pressure relief, support, comfort and edge support....

January 2, 2023 · 17 min · 3499 words · Lewis Budge

Destiny 2 Won T Work On Steam Deck And I M Pissed

People have started getting their hands on the Steam Deck, with reviews everywhere mostly praising the new handheld gaming PC. A surprising amount of Steam games run on the device with more getting verified and addressed each day. But if you were hoping to play the popular first-person shooter Destiny 2 on the Deck, you’re going to be severely disappointed. Bungie, developer of the shared world shooter, has come out and said that it will not support the Steam Deck or Linux in general on its Destiny help page (opens in new tab)....

January 2, 2023 · 4 min · 798 words · Jimmy Gingerich

Ford F 150 Lightning S Backup Power Feature Is Pricey But It S Still A Good Deal

It’s now been confirmed (opens in new tab) by Matthew Stover, Ford’s director of charging & energy services, that this system costs $3,895. A hefty price that doesn’t involve the cost of installation, or the $1,310 you’ll need to buy Ford’s Charge Station Pro bidirectional charger. In other words you’re paying for $5,200 worth of kit, plus whatever it costs to install it all. That’s after paying a minimum of $39,947 for the F-150 Lightning electric truck....

January 2, 2023 · 5 min · 979 words · Mary Stone

Forget The Adam Project This Is The Best New Netflix Movie

Never heard of Windfall? I’m not surprised. The thriller seems to have fallen through the cracks as the big red streaming service has instead opted to focus its marketing efforts on the latest Ryan Reynolds blockbuster. However, Windfall is well worth seeking out, even if the Netflix algorithm doesn’t seem to be giving it much love. Windfall is a single-location thriller that follows a robbery gone wrong. After a thief breaks into the holiday home of a wealthy tech CEO, he’s forced to take the mogul and his wife hostage after they unexpectedly show up at the house....

January 2, 2023 · 6 min · 1121 words · Bobby Bauer