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A new update is out now for Xbox alpha testers that adds one commonly requested feature. The ability to track detailed stats like precisely how many hours you’ve spent playing Destiny or any other game is now available directly from the Guide.With the update applied, users will find that the Game Activity tab from the Guide now displays not only stats about Achievements but also new information like your specific play time “and more” depending on the particular game. The specific amount of time spent playing a game was already already from deeper within the Xbox menus, but it looks…
If you’ve been having trouble unlocking your hot new iPhone 13-series device with your Apple Watch, you should probably go ahead and install the latest iOS update as soon as possible.Released earlier today to the iPhone-using masses, iOS 15.0.1 looks rather hefty (for an x.0.1 software revision), including at least three specific fixes for three different bugs. By far the most important issue seemingly amended relatively quickly after its discovery is the aforementioned iPhone Unlock with Apple Watch situation, which had plenty of time to make a large number of headlines and draw frustration from many “iFans.”For most people affected…
Mac gaming isn’t as big as it used to be, but there’s still a long list of excellent Mac games. Countless great strategy games, a good chunk of the best indie games, and a growing list of action titles make up the best Mac games you can play today. It doesn’t matter what kind of Mac gamer you are, there’s something for you. That includes AAA blockbusters like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, methodical shooters like Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and indie darlings like Stardew Valley. Apple fans may not have access to every Windows game and Steam game, but you’ll still find…
Seasoned Destiny 2 players know they can count on the elusive merchant Xur to make an appearance with special exotic items every Friday, but what’s not so clear is where you’ll be able to find him. Below, you’ll find a map with a marker that indicates where Xur is, as well as a list of his wares. Who is Xur? If you’re new to Destiny 2 and need a bit more information about how this works, you should know that Xur is a special vendor who sells exotic weapons and armor. Each week, he comes to the solar system with…
Three days after the September 20th release of iOS 15, we told you that only 8.5% of eligible iPhone handsets had updated their software to the latest iOS build. Compare that figure to the 14.5% of iPhone units that had iOS 14 installed three days after its release the previous year. This year, for the first time, Apple gave iPhone users the option to remain on iOS 14 and still receive all security updates.With another week and a half under its belt, has iOS 15 managed to catch up to iOS 14’s adoption rate? According to Mixpanel (via AppleInsider), the…
Microsoft has decided to maintain the $149.99 starting price for the next version of Office for both PC and Mac.On Friday, the company revealed pricing for the consumer version of Office 2021, which requires only a one-time purchase, not a subscription like Microsoft 365.Office Home and Student 2021—which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—remains at $149.99. The company is also sticking staying at $249.99 for Office Home and Business 2021.But in some bad news, Microsoft says the older Office 2013 won’t be officially supported on the upcoming Windows 11, which launches on Oct. 5, the same day as Office 2021. “So now…
The Shockwave Launcher has returned to Fortnite following an in-game poll which saw the weapon earn the majority of fan support over the Rift-To-Go. It’s the first such fan vote of its kind, but more will be coming throughout the whole season, so save some gold bars for what’s next.The Shockwave Launcher won the fan vote easily, with over 70% of votes across several weeks of in-game voting. Players can contribute their gold bars to the War Effort all season and decide which weapons and items will be unvaulted in Season 8. As of now, the Shockwave Launcher can be…
Hewlett Packard (HP) wants you to know that while you pay more up front when you buy genuine new HP ink cartridges, you’ll “actually save you money in the long run.” Yeah, right. I’ve been hearing that siren song from printer vendors since the 1980s.I don’t buy it. Neither do most printer owners. And neither do companies, whether they’re buying printers (and ink) for the office or for newly-remote workers who’ve had to set up shop at home.According to a 2019 Consumer Reports survey about printer use, the “most common complaint was the high cost and hassle of replacing ink…
With such a bountiful choice of great games for Android phones in the Google Play Store, how do you decide which Android apps to download? If you’re anything like us, you know only too well that feeling of download regret. But don’t worry — we’re here to make it a thing of the past with our handpicked list of the best Android games available. Most are free, some cost a few bucks, and many are great to play online with friends when you can’t get together in person — but all of them will keep you entertained at home or…
It came as a surprise to everyone–Disney included, it seems–when Scarlett Johansson launched a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract regarding the release of her Marvel Studios film, Black Widow, to both theaters and the Disney+ streaming service. Now, the two parties have settled the suit, according to The Hollywood Reporter.”I’m happy to have resolved our differences with Disney,” Johansson said in a statement. “I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done together over the years and have greatly enjoyed my creative relationship with the team. I look forward to continuing our collaboration in years to come.” You…