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Get a 2TB WD Black Xbox Expansion Card for 22% Off Today

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 22:32

It is no secret that expansion cards for Xbox tend to be pricey, but you can still occasionally get a good deal. Amazon is running a big sale on the WD_Black C50 2TB Storage Expansion Card, dropping its price to $179.99 on the website from $229.99, a 22% discount from the original MSRP.

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Intel Arrow Lake CPUs Are Getting a Speed Boost, but You Need an Update

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 22:19

Your Intel Core Ultra 200-series computer might already be fast. But one perk you have by buying newer hardware is that sometimes, new optimizations are found that can make things even faster. Arrow Lake users can now enjoy faster performance—and more importantly, for free.

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Your LG TV Is Now an Xbox

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 21:45

LG and Xbox have joined forces to bring Xbox games straight to your living room, without the Xbox. Some LG TVs can now stream games from Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Now Act Like a Live Language Interpreter

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 21:33

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now support live translation and visual currency conversion. These features, which leverage Meta AI, could be useful to international travelers or expats.

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Bethesda says no official Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 21:30

Xbox and Bethesda shadow dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, an Unreal Engine 5 remaster of the beloved fantasy RPG. While the "remastered" in the title might undersell it, this style of remaster includes gameplay improvements, new content, and all the DLC packaged together, making it feel like a much bigger overhaul compared to some other remastered games.

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Konami Could Bring Back Metal Gear Solid, if We Forget Kojima

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 21:30

The year 2015 saw a bitter and very public breakup between Hideo Kojima, the creative mind behind the Metal Gear Solid series, and Konami, the company that had published his games for years. Though the full reasons for the split were never made clear, it damaged the brand in ways that couldn't be repaired for years.

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More Games Need a Turbo Mode, Here's Why

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 21:01

Most games give players a hefty list of graphics settings and difficulty options, but very few titles let you change the overall game speed. While that may sound like an odd choice to have, plenty of arcade classics have proven its value.

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2025’s Most Overlooked Full-Size Luxury Sedan Deserves Your Attention

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 20:15

The full-size luxury segment has always meant to represent the best that an automaker has to offer in terms of technology and comfort. While the segment has shrunk, there are still some excellent examples on the market. However, one model has been criminally underrated for years.

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Don’t Ignore the Power of F4 in Microsoft Excel

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 20:10

If you're using Microsoft Excel on a Windows PC and enjoy using keyboard shortcuts to improve your productivity, you should definitely learn the many ways in which F4 can save you lots of time.

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I Hope Nintendo Remasters These 7 Wii U Games for the Switch 2

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 20:00

Nintendo may have dropped the ball with the Wii U hardware, but the company developed and published some excellent games during that era. In the years that have followed, Nintendo has released most of these as souped-up Switch versions.

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Top Tech Deals: Jackery, Garmin Smartwatch, Sony ZV-1F Camera, and More

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:45

If you're looking to gear up for the summer months or just want to buy something new, we have you covered with some of the best tech deals available this week.

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The Oblivion Remaster Proves That the Gaming World Needs More Shadow Drops

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:30

After less than a week of speculation and some screenshots that eagle-eyed fans dug up, the long-awaited remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is finally here. The good news is that it looks to be a hit.

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Rollout is Back on Track, For Now

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:22

The One UI 7 update saga has been a long and turbulent one. After a few past releases where Samsung has managed to release new major One UI updates promptly, it really bungled things this year, to the point that most Samsung phones are still on Android 14 well into April. Apparently, though, it's finally moving ahead.

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How to Use Magic Editor on Your Google Pixel 9

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:00

With its Magic Editor feature, your Google Pixel 9 makes it easier for you to edit your photos smartly on your device. I’ll explain to you what this feature is and how you can use it even to reimagine objects in your photos.

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How-To Geek Continues to Innovate and Cover the Latest Tech

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:45

Our readers have made How-To Geek one of the most popular technology websites in the world. Here's a brief recap of the site's origins, where we are now as we continue to innovate, and what our future holds.

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YouTube Music Is Getting Two Exciting New Features

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:34

Have you ever experienced wild volume spikes from your favorite music streaming app? If you're wishing for more YouTube Music features, like volume consistency or lyric sharing, that's exactly what we're getting. Over the last week, Google started rolling out two new features, and one might feel familiar to those who've previously used Spotify.

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You Should Be Buying Used Monitors

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:31

There are some computer parts that you should probably think twice about buying used. Things like hard drives, SSDs, and power supplies can be a real lottery. However, monitors aren't one of them. They're one of the best PC components to buy used. Here's why.

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Download & Unzip Files Without Leaving the Linux Terminal With These 6 Commands

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:01

I used to download and unzip files with a browser and file manager until I realized I could do it all from the terminal, without clicking or switching windows. I now use just six commands all the time. Here’s what they are and why they’re worth memorizing.

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Mobile Gaming Lets Me Get My Gaming Fix as a Busy Parent

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:30

I grew up with video games, and every now and then, I feel tempted to own a gaming PC or home console. The thing is, as a parent of two young kids, I wouldn't actually get time to play them—so I've fully embraced mobile gaming instead.

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2026 Lexus ES Debuts With Comprehensive Redesign and Major Upgrades

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:16

Lexus just pulled the wraps off the 2026 ES at Auto Shanghai 2025, and it's safe to say—nobody saw this coming. Once the understated "girl next door" of the lineup, the ES has transformed into one of the most striking sedans Lexus has ever designed.

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