Why have I wasted time flashing USB drives to install Windows (and Linux) on PCs when I could have been doing this all along?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Like many things, don’t go downloading software from any old place on the Internet. The savior, thy name is Ventoy. Why have I been wasting so much time (and money) on so many USB flash drives to put operating system images on?! OK, so just what is Ventoy? It really is that easy....

February 5, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Valerie Jordan

Windows 11's "Handoff" clone is official, and it works with iOS or Android

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Windows 11 is about to copy an excellent feature from the Apple ecosystem. For a short time, the feature was called “Continue from Phone.” “Resume” on Windows 11 allows you to click a notification to continue editing a document you had open on your smartphone. Microsoft then called the feature “Hand Off.” They confirmed that ResumeisContinue from Phone but under a new name....

February 5, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Stephanie Torres

Windows Phone fans finally get a much-loved feature for Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The feature is off by default but is turned on easily enough. Simply navigate to the configs cog in Microsoft Edge and choose Appearance. Microsoft Edge for Android with the bottom web address bar enabled on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Scroll to the bottom of that page; an area should be called Address bar....

February 5, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Nancy Turner

WSL 2 will soon get support for another popular, and legendary, Linux distro

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It covers most of the biggest names in Linux being on WSL, too. WSL 2 goes from strength to strength and Arch Linux is the newest to join the fray. Fedora, too, will soon have official images for WSL, currently targeting the next major release, version 42.

February 5, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Cody Guerrero

"Deep Research has been a personal AGI moment for me": OpenAI's new AI agentic tool simulates a personal research analyst

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The ChatGPT maker claims what the agent accomplishes in ten minutes would take several hours for a human equivalent. However, OpenAI highlighted its plans to ship the agent to Plus and Team users soon. So far, OpenAI has launched two AI agents, Deep Research andOperator, which launched in January. The tool is designed to help control computers and perform tasks autonomously....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Kristy Reed

8 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 beginner tips on what to do first in this grand medieval RPG

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. From Troskowitz, following the southwest road will eventually take you to the large settlement of Semine. Once you’ve either convinced or paid him, she’s yours. Plate-armored soldiers in one of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s cinematic cutscenes. As your hound, he can be ordered to hunt animals. Just check that you regularly feed and pet him, as he’ll become disobedient otherwise....

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Lisa Rosales

Age of Mythology: Retold Immortal Pillars expansion arrives in March, bringing Chinese myth to Xbox and PC

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Anyone playing on Xbox or PC throughXbox Game Passcan also buy the Premium Upgrade to access both expansions. This port of the game will also coincide with a new DLC pack. Gods like Fuxi and Shennong join the ranks of deities in Age of Mythology: Retold. Finally, Age of Empires 4 is also continuing to grow....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Taylor Mccall

Call of Duty launches an end-of-day update to address Season 2 launch issues, but many persist [UPDATE]

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Some issues, such as cross-play configs being reset, were fixed. Other issues, like the Warzone BSOD bug, continued. Call of Duty operator puts in armor plates in Warzone. That issue has now been fixed with this latest patch. The patch also introduced a new feature to Ranked Play that was oft-requested by the communityVote to Forfeit....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Tammy York

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in-game bundle raises $1.6 million for LA Fire Relief

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The money raised is being split between the LAFD Foundation and Direct Relief. The LA Fire Relief operator bundle was available through the in-game Call of Duty store for2400 COD points. The LA Fire Relief bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone raised $1.6 million in funds for the LAFD Foundation and Direct Relief....

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · James Davis

Can a browser reduce stress and help you focus? Opera hopes its "mindful browser" can convince you to leave Google Chrome.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Opera Air is now in early access, though anyone can download it. Browsers are among the most used and most popular apps on just about any platform. Opera Air is a new browser designed to help you relax, take breaks, and look after your wellbeing. Opera took a different approach when making Opera Air....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Sarah Harrison

Capcom highlights Onimusha: Way of the Sword in its February showcase

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Capcomhas revealed more information and developer commentary for Onimusha Way of the Sword during itsFebruary 2025 spotlight showcase. A 2026 release window was also revealed for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Onimusha: Way of the Sword 2 gets a 2026 release window in new Capcom showcase. The franchise has been a worldwide success, selling more than 8 million units according to Capcom....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Ms. Patty Harris

DeepSeek's $6 million R1 cost-efficient model training might be a ruse — the Chinese startup reportedly spent $1.6 billion and bought 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs while its top researchers earned $1.3 million

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The Chinese AI startup reportedly spent up to $944 million on operating costs. “DeepSeek has some real innovations.” The company leans more on efficiency and algorithmic enhancements over the rapid scaling of models. Musk claimed he was lured to invest in the AI firm with a fake humanitarian mission. To this end, DeepSeek has reportedly invested up to $500 million in its AI advances....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Lori Olson

Everything shown during Capcom's live Monster Hunter Wilds, Onimusha event

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Capcom has broadcasted a Spotlight stream to reveal news updates for multiple upcoming Xbox and PC games. When was the Capcom February 2025 Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase? What new monsters will be revealed for Monster Hunter Wilds tonight? How do I watch the Capcom February 2025 Spotlight and the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase?...

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Amber Davis