Steam Families is out of beta testing, letting a household share PC games with ease
Family sharing Valve's Steam Families feature is now out of beta testing, letting everyone try the new method for sharing games.
Windows & Software
What's new in the Settings app on Windows 11 version 24H2
New stuff These are the changes rolling out for the Settings app with the Windows 11 2024 Update.
How to check for memory problems on Windows 11
Diagnostics On Windows 11, follow these steps to use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to scan the system memory and determine whether the system has a faulty module.
Nevada plans to use Google AI to expedite unemployment benefits appeals: "The time savings they’re looking for only happens if the review is very cursory"
GOOGLE AI A new Google AI-powered system will determine whether unemployed employees will get benefits in Nevada.
PC Hardware
Intel may lose billions of dollars once set aside by the US CHIPS Act, unless it can get its act together
More bad news Intel is set to receive $8 billion in funding from the US Chips Act and an additional $11 billion in loans. But that funding may be in jeopardy due to the chipmaker's struggles.
Best laptops with number pads 2024
Updated Looking for a new Windows laptop with a number pad? You've come to the right place. Using our expert reviews, we've rounded up the best laptops with a number pad you can buy right now.
Huawei's 10-inch tri-folding phone confirms Satya Nadella was wrong for killing Windows Phone AND Surface Duo
Looking back The Huawei Mate XT "tri-fold" packs a 10-inch display into your pocket, and I wish it ran Windows.
The only Copilot+ PC I've really considered buying has never been cheaper
AI PC Deal The Galaxy Book4 Edge with X Elite hits a new low price with this Best Buy deal.
Xbox & PC Gaming
5 reasons to buy a REAL gaming PC instead of a PS5 Pro (and 3 reasons not to)
Big decision Not happy with the PS5 Pro's price? You can always switch to PC gaming.
Xbox and PC Game Pass FAQ guide: Price, features, Ultimate, Standard, Core, Cloud, and everything you must know
XGP FTW Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.
Ubisoft finally learned a valuable lesson about always online games, but it's still too late
Lesson learned Ubisoft faced massive backlash when it decided to kill The Crew by turning off the servers and not adding an offline mode. But it looks as though one lesson has finally been learned.
Accessories
How to sideload apps onto the XREAL Beam
Sideload The original XREAL Beam has far more limited app support than its successor, but that doesn't mean you have to stick with it. Here's how to try more apps on it.
How to update XREAL glasses on PC, Android, and using the Beam
Guide XREAL's glasses will occasionally need to install updates, but it's not immediately obvious how you would do such a thing. So we'll walk you through it step-by-step.
Govee lights up IFA 2024 with new flagship light strips and a slew of new accessories
Shine bright Govee just announced a wide range of new accessories and lights at IFA 2024, including the Strip Light 2 Pro and the COB Strip Light Pro.
A revolutionary new Xbox and PC controller coming later this year from Nacon includes an LCD screen
Revolutionary Nacon announced a new controller for Xbox and PC gaming during Gamescom 2024. The controller features instant triggers, Hall Effect Technology, and a unique LCD display built in.
