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If you’re a PCWorld reader, there’s a good chance you’ve built a PC or two—and every PC build needs a copy of Windows 10. The full retail version of Windows can be pricier than some hardware parts themselves, so it always pays to jump on Windows 10 deals when they become available. And the one we’re promoting today is fantastic. Not only will you get a huge discount on Windows 10 Pro, but assuming your hardware is compatible, you’ll be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free when it’s released on October 5th. Through this weekend only, get the OEM…
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin received a new trailer today that revealed a March 18, 2022 release date for the game. Final Fantasy fans who are eager to kill Chaos can try out a new next-gen demo for the game right now. In usual Final Fantasy fashion, the trailer shows off Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin‘s bombastic combat and endlessly mentions the ever-present Darkness that always seems to be stirring up trouble. The trailer debuts one of the game’s antagonists, Tiamat, a creature with numerous dragon heads sprouting from its back. Unlike most of the Final Fantasy franchise, Team…
Konami recently rebranded eFootball series launched this week but eFootball 2022 did not go over as well as the publisher might have wanted. The game has suffered from a number of issues–including player models that don’t look very realistic and gameplay issues–and now Konami has apologized and stressed that it continues to work on improvements to the live-service game.”After the release of eFootball 2022, we have received lots of feedback and requests regarding game balancing that includes pass speed and defense operation. We would also like to acknowledge that there have been reports of problems users have experienced with cut-scenes,…
Over the summer, PC Labs had a opportunity to test and review the Intel NUC 11 Extreme Kit, dubbed during development with the evocative codename “Beast Canyon.” The new top-end offering in Intel’s Next Unit of Computing (NUC) family of DIY-minded small desktops, we awarded the PC our Editors’ Choice honors, and the product has finally come to market this month.Intel’s NUC desktops have long been known for their compact designs and pace-setting innovation among small PCs. With Beast Canyon and 2020’s NUC 9 Extreme “Ghost Canyon” models, however, Intel has nurtured that Extreme side branch of the NUC family…
Your phone is the camera you always carry. If you haven’t upgraded it in a few years, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much phone camera performance (particularly low-light image quality) has improved. In fact, we’ve pretty much reached the point where you can leave your old point-and-shoot at home as long as you’ve got a good camera phone in your pocket.But not all phone cameras are created equal. We put every phone we review through a rigorous series of camera evaluations to determine which are the best shooters on the market. We’ve gathered the top camera phones here. You’ll…
Martha Is Dead borrows many elements from classic horror games. It has a spooky isolated locale akin to Silent Hill, and a focus on photography similar to Fatal Frame. Like those titles, Martha Is Dead also has a strong emphasis on supernatural and psychological elements. It would be easy to dismiss Martha Is Dead as a cheap knock off of those beloved popular games, but it has its own frights—and frustrations. We played a 30-minute, hands-on demo, and think that the upcoming PC game has the potential to become a cult classic.Murder MysterySet in World War II-era Italy, Martha Is…
AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 5000 HEDT CPUs codenamed Chagall are reportedly not launching this year as their release date has been slipped to 2022. AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 HEDT CPUs ‘Chagall’ Allegedly Launching in 2022 The rumor comes from Greymon55 who states in his tweet that the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 HEDT CPUs which are codenamed Chagall, have been delayed to 2022. Previously, the HEDT lineup was planned for launch in Q4 2021 but so far, AMD has announced no plans for Threadripper. This delay would also mean that users have to wait a little longer to get an update over…
When National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) was launched in October 2004, it was a modest affair, offering anodyne advice to individual Americans and US businesses along the lines of making sure to update your antivirus software twice a year.Since then NCSAM has grown into an event-packed month with star-studded guest panels, annual launches in various cities (looking at you, Ypsilanti, Michigan!), the participation of federal cybersecurity officials, and weekly themes. This year, for example, the themes in each successive week are:Be Cyber Smart Phight the Phish! Experience. Share. (Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week) Cybersecurity First Not sure why the organizers didn’t…
Smartwatches are everyday necessities as well as fashion accessories. The best smartwatches can be as aesthetically pleasing as a purely mechanical timepiece. We’ve gathered the best deals on the latest and greatest smartwatches available. Read on for the best Apple Watch deals and their biggest competitor, Samsung Galaxy Watch deals. A good, well-chosen smartwatch or fitness tracker can make your life easier in a whole number of ways, from tracking your steps to monitoring your heart rate and commanding your smart home items — all from its convenient location on your wrist. All this functionality makes it easy to live hands-free…
While gaming phones are picking up steam, there’s often no better gaming phone to buy than the iPhone. With more than a million iPhone apps available in the App Store, the gaming options on the iPhone are nearly limitless. But finding the best iPhone games isn’t always easy. Not every app in Apple’s massive game library is worth $1 — or your time, for that matter. Luckily for you, we’ve taken on the burden of sorting through the heaving sea of game apps to bring you some of the best iPhone games. So, whether you’re looking for a casual match…