It’s been three years since Microsoft started releasing first-run Xbox and PC games on the all-in-one Xbox Game Pass service, and started an innovative platform-agnostic approach to publishing games. While Game Pass hasn’t conquered the game industry, it’s definitely making waves. Perennial console rival Sony has taken notice, and is now revamping its own subscription and streaming services for the PlayStation brand.
But if you were hoping that the newly-rechristened Play
Today. you can get a ridiculously cheap software package to get your taxes done on time. Newegg is selling the H&R Block 2021 Deluxe for $10 after the checkout code EMCBQ2839. This sale ends just before midnight Pacific time on Tuesday evening and applies only to the Windows download.
H&R Block 2021 Deluxe is for your federal taxes only. It doesn’t include the state package, which isn’t on sale right now. Still, if you want to make life easier for what you have to submit to Unc
It took quite a bit longer than anticipated, but an even more “BF” version of Nvidia’s “BFGPU” has finally arrived. On Tuesday, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti finally stomped onto store shelves with more, well, everything than its already-ferocious namesake, from graphics cores to memory speeds to even power pins. Tapping into all that power doesn’t come cheap, however. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti starts at $2,000 for Nvidia’s own Founders Edition model and will
You’d think this was the year of the Linux desktop or something given how many people want a VPN for downloading free and open source software through torrents. Yep, that’s what you want torrents for, and if there’s one thing you need when torrenting free and open source software, it’s a secure and private internet connection. Seriously though, besides privacy, you also need to consider speed, and whether a VPN has torrent-friendly servers and services. We go in to more
In Microsoft’s words, Windows 11 “enables security by design”—and I love to see that deliberate focus on protection from ever-increasing threats. The less we all have to worry about our sensitive information falling into the wrong hands, the better.
But currently not all Windows 11 users have access to those higher safeguards. At least not when it comes to automatic device encryption, a feature that flips on by default for users signing on to their computer with a Mi
Are you worried about hackers? If not, you probably should be. Luckily, we’re bundling NordVPN and NordPass Premium together for one low price. These tools provide solid protection from cybercrime, and at $99, 75% off retail, they’re a lot more affordable than any potential consequences that come with compromised accounts.
NordVPN is considered one of the best web security options on the market today. It boasts near impeccable ratings by users on the App Store and Goog
Antimalware provider Kaspersky Lab has been blacklisted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, adding its name alongside Huawei and ZTE as companies that are deemed a threat to national security.
The FCC maintains a list of companies which are “deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of United States persons,” and added Kaspersky to the list on Friday. Officially, the list now includes China Mobile International USA Inc., China
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsBuilt-in cables18W output USB-C and Lightning supportedConsAverage efficiency A little priceyOur VerdictThe Belkin Charge Plus 10K is perfect for someone who frequently needs to top off while away from home. Its small size along with built-in connections make it a portable battery pack that’s all about convenience.
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If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, today is your lucky day. Walmart is selling the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 with GPS and Cellular in Red for $349. That’s $180 off of the MSRP.
In our review, we gave the Series 6 4.5 out of 5 stars and an Editors’ Choice Award. At the time, we called it the “best smartwatch you can find anywhere at any price.” While it has more competition these days, it’s still an excellent buy.
The Series 6 features the u
In just a few years, new computer users won’t be able to remember the days when data was stored on spinning magnetic disks. The conventional hard drive will be about as relevant as an 8-track outside of mass storage. But the march of progress does require some unexpected adaptations, and newer and ever-faster solid-state drives might need a little extra help to hit those speeds. According to a blog post from SSD controller manufacturer Phison, that help will come in the form of active co