I’ve always been someone who appreciates a good story, as well as a game that respects realism when delivering a memorable experience to players. Nonetheless, I’ve come to realize that nothing compares to games that are so ridiculous you struggle to describe them to others. Games that embrace the absurdity that the medium allows will always make a lasting impression, be it for the gameplay, the story, or both. Some of the Best Games Have Bizarre Plots and Side Quests I’ll never get tired of games that deliver incredible narrative experiences, likeThe Last of UsorRed Dead Redemption 2, but games with convoluted or nonsensical plots can be just as good, if not better....

Quick Links Windows doesn’t let you batch uninstall apps. But the default Windows uninstall manager is not the only way to remove apps from your PC. If you frequently wish you could uninstall multiple items at once so you don’t have to wait while doing them sequentially, we’ve got the tool for you. Everything the Default Windows Uninstaller Can’t Do Uninstalling apps on Windowscan be a mess. And it boils down to a single reason: Windows doesn’t uninstall your apps....

Google has announced two new upcoming features for its mobile Waze app for iPhone and Android, conversational reporting and school zones on the map. “Waze has one of the most passionate mapping communities in the world, with drivers who actively report road incidents and editors who add critical local information to the map, like new roads and sharp curves,” Google explains. Over the years, we’ve launched updates to help drivers get around more safely and confidently — and today, we’re adding two new features to keep drivers up to date on their journeys....

Summary Tiling window managers have the potential to enhance your productivity, after you spend a little time setting one up anyway. Let’s look at how they work and what you need to get started. What Is a Tiling Window Manager? On a typical Linux desktop, once you log in, you’re presented with a full-fledged desktop environment, like theGNOME Desktop, for example. This is a complex suite of software that not only draws the windows you use, but also includes a text editor, terminal, and plenty of other apps....

Quick Links Though you may not have heard the term “MVNO” before, you’re likely familiar with many of these companies. Carriers like Mint Mobile, Straight Talk Wireless, and Google Fi offer customers fast, reliable cellphone service at much lower prices than their major competitors, but how is this possible? What Is an MVNO? An MVNO, or mobile virtual network operator, is a telecommunications company that rents network space from one or more major carriers....

Buying a used crossover on a budget can feel a bit depressing. As we grow, our lives demand a level of practicality, and this often comes at the cost of fun. However, in the dreariness that is the subcompact crossover segment, there is one used model that grabbed my attention from the moment I took it out on the road. While the Japanese brand has been doing a lot to change things, Mazda has historically flown under the radar....

In the wild, wild days of early computing, there existed a limitation that could very well be considered one of the greatest quirks in tech history. That limitation was the infamous 640K barrier on PCs. What was up with that? Why 640K? The first question to ponder is why, on Earth, PCs were ever limited to 640K ofRAM (Random Access Memory). That’s a paltry sum by today’s standards, where our phones flauntseveral gigabyteswithout a second thought....

Quick Links Summary Withing’s Wi-Fi-connectedBody Smart scaleis so smart it can even hide your weight from you—if you want it to. The “Eyes Closed” feature is meant to help you work towards a weight goal, and make it easier to fight through setbacks. It’s just one of the features that make this scale great. The Composition of a Smart Scale Withings highlights the Body Smart scale’s Eyes Closed feature because it is sort of a novel idea....

Folders have been a part of smartphone home screens since the early days. As an Android user, I never really thought about folders much. Then I briefly switched to an iPhone—which reallyneedsfolders—and realized just how useful they are. How Android and iOS treat the home screen puts a very different emphasis on folders. Over on Android, you’ve got the “App Drawer” that contains every single app on the phone. That means you can keep the home screen for only your essentials....

The early days of the iPhone were a golden era for mobile gaming, where one-off purchases and simplicity reigned supreme. Thankfully, many of these games are still alive and well today. Tiny Wings I probably played moreTiny Wingsthan any other game on my iPhone 4, and for good reason. This endless runner is easy to pick up and difficult to put down, with a simple tap-and-hold control scheme. Use the hills to build up speed, then release to maintain flight....

If you’re planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here’s everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future. What Is the Moon Phase on April 2nd? Today, the moon is 23% full, which puts it in the waxing crescent phase....

Quick Links Summary Discovering the web is fun, but safety always comes first. Failing to take precautions can jeopardize your privacy, lead to financial harm, expose you to online scams, and more. To mitigate these risks, follow these simple guidelines to ensure your browsing experience remains safe and worry-free. 1. Use a Safe Browser Choosing asafe and secure browseris the first step to staying safe online. Reputable browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge come equipped with built-in security features designed to protect against malicious threats....

Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, now offers more detailed, AI-generated responses to your search queries. You will still see the regular search results further down the page, but Bing now prioritizes its generative search so that you can learn lots about your query immediately. In February 2023, Bing starteddisplaying answers from Bing Chat at the top of the resultsfor some regular web searches, but now, Microsoft has combined generative AI and large and small language models (LLMs and SLMs) with its regular search results page....