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Why Did Big Publishers Stop Making Small Games?

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 00:00

Many of today's games take too long to make, cost too much on release, and come with sky-high stakes. Smaller games are fun, too, so why have the big companies abandoned them?

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How to Choose an Audio Mixer for Beginners

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 23:15

If you’re a content creator, the right audio mixer can make your life much easier, especially as you expand your setup. The good news is that finding the right one for you comes down to answering a few questions.

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How to Stay Private By Stripping EXIF Data From Images on Windows 11

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 22:30

When you take a photo with your phone or another device, your device stores EXIF data (like the camera model and the photo location) with the photo. Removing this data protects your privacy, and I’ll show you how to do that on Windows 11.

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I Tried the Ghostty Terminal on Linux. Does It Live Up to Its Hype?

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 22:00

The Ghostty terminal has created some noise in the Linux community. As a Linux user who loves exploring new tools, I just had to give it a shot. It had some cool features I wanted to explore. But is it worth replacing your terminal? Let's find out.

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The Best Keyboards of 2025

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 21:15

No two keyboards are the same—one could be better for typing while the other would be better for gaming. Maybe you don’t like the form factor or want to cut back on cables by opting for a wireless keyboard. Either way, you should have the best keyboard for your situation.

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Why Built-In Screens Are the Future of PC Case Design

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 20:30

PC cases are starting to see a changing trend, this time away from transparent tempered glass to built-in displays. While case design has been fairly stagnant for the past few years, built-in displays could be the next evolution of the custom PC setup, and I love it.

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How to Use Talkback On Google Chrome

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 20:00

You can browse the web on Android using TalkBack–you don't even have to see the screen. It’s an accessibility feature for people who have vision impairments, but it can be useful to others as well. I'll show you how you can learn it in three steps.

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Filesystems on Linux: When Should You Not Use Ext4?

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 19:30

As with many things, a typical Linux install offers a choice of filesystems, though the Ext4 filesystem is typically the default for most distros. What are the advantages of those other filesystems, and when should you choose them instead?

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Double Your Steam Deck Frame Rate With This FSR 3 Frame Gen Mod

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 19:00

AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) is an open standard that enables upscaling and frame generation, and now it can be added to previously unsupported games on Steam Deck thanks to a mod. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to Use Tasks in ChatGPT

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 01:00

If you have a ChatGPT subscription, you have access to a model that can create scheduled tasks within the ChatGPT app. You can do far more than simply turn ChatGPT into a glorified reminder app, however; Tasks have plenty of helpful uses.

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The Neo Geo Brought the Arcade Home in the 90s, Now We Need It Again

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 00:30

With the current state of the console gaming world, I can't help but feel there's something missing. There used to be more competition, and there was such a thing as an extremely premium console: the Neo Geo. So where's the modern equivalent?

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Acer Is Making Phones Again

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 23:43

We have countless brands of Android phones, but as many as there are right now, countless others have vanished over the years. One of them is Acer. The company is successful in the PC ecosystem, but it has now decided to try phones again, at least in some markets.

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10 Affordable Used Sports Cars That Rival the Porsche 911

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 23:15

In the world of speed, there is one nameplate that consistently sets the benchmark for performance. Since its inception, every sports car has thrived to reach the level of success that the Porsche 911 has garnered itself. However, not everyone can afford such a premium sports car.

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Missing Your Family or Friends? 7 Creative Ways Tech Can Bring Them Closer

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 23:15

Distance can feel like a wall, especially when the people who matter most are miles away. Sharing meals, swapping gifts, and making memories together seem out of reach. But thanks to a little help from technology, these are some creative ways that I bond with my loved ones.

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Windows 11 Is Getting Google Photos-Like Search for OneDrive Photos

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 22:31

There are a lot of reasons why I've been faithful to Google Photos, and Google Drive in general, over other cloud services. Particularly the ability it has to sort and search through all my photos over the years. Now, Microsoft is baking similar functionality right into Windows 11's search.

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How Is the Internet Different From the Web?

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 22:30

Most people use the terms "web" and "internet" interchangeably, and, for the most part, that doesn't make much of a difference. However, the truth is that the web and the internet are two related, but entirely different things and the web might not be around forever.

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OpenAI's o3-mini Arrives With an Unexpected Feature—Free Access

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 22:28

Less than one week after DeepSeek's "Sputnik moment," OpenAI is releasing its o3-mini reasoning model to the public. This is the first OpenAI reasoning model that is not tied to a subscription—you can use it for free.

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How Understanding I-Frames and Hitboxes Can Make You Better at Gaming

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 22:00

If you've spent any time reading posts online by serious, hardcore gamers you've likely seen the terms "i-frames" and "hitbox" bandied about. If you felt too nervous to ask what the heck any of that means, I've got a quick noob-friendly explanation that might just make you die less often in both online and single-player games.

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The Best Monitors for Mac of 2025

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 21:15

Whether you are upgrading your existing setup or looking to add some extra screen real estate to your MacBook, a good monitor is a wise investment. Here are our picks for the best monitors for Mac.

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YouTube Is Testing Insane 4x Playback Speeds on Videos

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 20:34

Some videos drag on for too long, which is why different video playback speed options exist—YouTube lets you increase a video's speed by up to 2x. Now, though, the platform is testing out a wild new playback speed: 4x.

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