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Last year, I stirred the pot by declaring that the fashion at The Game Awards reflected a deeper identity crisis within the industry. I expressed my disappointment with the all-too-common t-shirt and blazer combo and urged the men in gaming to elevate their style game. Just as I shared these thoughts, we were on the brink of 2022…

After what felt like an eternity of evading orcs and sidestepping spiders, I finally stumbled upon Shelob’s lair. Here I am, trapped in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, scurrying around to complete menial tasks like gathering tags and herding animals just for a meager morsel of moldy bread. My heart raced with the desperate need to break free. Encountering Shelob felt like my first genuine chance to negotiate for my freedom. So

Yesterday, the world was treated to a brand new Jackass film! After two long years of navigating through the challenges of covid-19, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement seeing the familiar crew back in action—wilder and crazier than ever. It’s like a refreshing breath of normalcy in 2022, and I’m all for it! But let’s rewind to 2007, right after the release of their second film…

As a kid, the only computer I could get my hands on was a relic of a Dell that my dad relied on for work and managing his softball league. This old machine struggled to run even The Sims 2, but it was my gateway to another world. My parents, both sports enthusiasts, couldn’t fathom why anyone would shell out thousands for a shiny new computer. It wasn’t until I embarked on my journey into the digital realm that I truly understood the magic of technology.

On Tuesday, we shared my thoughts on Dragon Age: Origins for the PlayStation 3. Now, I’ve dived into the PC version of this epic adventure, and let me tell you—the transformation is astonishing!
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I’ve only invested a handful of hours into the PC port of God of War: Ragnarök, and I was genuinely excited for this opportunity to dive back in. This time, I aimed to savor every moment and truly appreciate the story—something I rushed through during my initial playthrough because I was desperate to uncover the fate of its characters. However, after immersing myself in this stunning PlayStation masterpiece on…

While it never quite achieved the ambitious dream of its creators to deliver an affordable $50 laptop that could connect children worldwide—especially in developing nations—to the wonders of personal computing, the OLPC XO-1 stands out as one of the most intriguing and innovative gadgets ever made. Its unique design and vision continue to captivate tech enthusiasts and educators alike.

I seldom connect an external monitor to my laptop, mainly because I want to avoid getting accustomed to the expansive screen real estate that I can’t access when I’m on the go. The perfect answer to this dilemma? It’s precisely what Matt from YouTube’s DIY Perks channel has crafted: a laptop

I just wrapped up my quest to find the best Chromebooks on the market, but let me tell you, there’s a whole universe of budget-friendly computing beyond Google’s sleek machines. Enter the HP Stream—a full-Windows laptop priced at just $200, and it’s impressively capable!

What Is It?

It’s a $200 gem from HP that runs full Windows 8. This compact powerhouse may be small in size, but it packs a punch with its vibrant design!