Quick Links Boomer shooters are quite possibly experiencing their golden age right now. Not only is this the easiest time in history to play the best version of the classics, but new boomer shooters are polishing the formula to a shine. So here are a bunch of excellent boomer shooters, both old and new, that I think fans of the genre should play today. I have left out obvious, super-popular titles likeDOOM(1993) andDuke Nukem 3Dbecause everyone knows them already....

Quick Links Brand-new games arrive on Xbox all the time, so it’s easy to forget about the many older Xbox One titles. But there are a ton of last-generation games that are worth playing again on the latest hardward thanks to some big upgrades that overhaul performance, visuals, and even features. 1Halo: The Master Chief Collection Xbox would not be the brand it is today withoutHalo. It’s one of the most recognizable gaming franchises of all time, and back in 2014, theMaster ChiefCollectioncontained the series' best moments including the original trilogy,Reach, andODST....

Video games are an immersive medium. A good story isn’t just engrossing, it can feel like the events of the game are happening toyou. A good story will stick with you long after you’ve finished playing. Sometimes the narrative reacts to your actions, while other times you’re just following a path laid out in front of you like a good book or a movie. Here are some of the medium’s finest moments, no spoilers....

Quick Links HDMIis the most common display connection today, but sometimes you’ll have to convert HDMI to DisplayPort or vice versa. Unfortunately, making these two ports play well together isn’t as straightforward as it should be. Here’s what you should know. Adapters Are Not Bi-Directional If you browse either HDMI-to-DisplayPort or DisplayPort-to-HDMI converters on sites like Amazon, you’ll see that virtually all of them are marked “uni-directional.” Overlooking this spec is the biggest mistake that customers usually make when looking for a way to convert their signal....

Even if you’re an expert web designer, there are plenty of obscure CSS properties you’re unlikely ever to use. In fact, with hundreds of supported properties, there are parts of CSS you’ll probably never even learn about. Some worth knowing despite being uncommon. Thanks toGoogle’s Platform Status reportyou can find out which properties are used the least, and maybe learn about a new, powerful property while you’re at it. I’ve put pulled out some of the most interesting....

Quick Links Apple Family Sharing is one of the most valuable and powerful features of the Apple ecosystem. If you live with family members who use Apple devices or services, then you really should consider forming a family sharing group, for these and more reasons. 7Shared Subscriptions Are a Huge Money Saver Individually, Apple subscription prices can add up quickly, but with offers such asApple Oneyou can pay one price that’s significantly less than the different subscriptions individually....

Quick Links CarPlay is one of those modern conveniences that, after you’ve come to rely on it, would be hard to live without. But Apple’s auto experience isn’t perfect, yet. Here’s how CarPlay could be better for everyone. 1CarPlay Mode for Older Vehicles Not everyone has a car that supports CarPlay, and even though it’s possible toadd CarPlay to a vehiclethis means paying the manufacturer’s unlock fee or replacing your car’s head unit....

Quick Links Since SLI and CrossFire are dead, many PC gamers aren’t using the secondary PCIe slot on their motherboards anymore. Well, your graphics card doesn’t have to be lonely since you can install a bunch of different PCIe cards into your motherboard’s secondary PCIe slot! 1Add Wi-Fi to Your PC With a Wi-Fi PCIe Card If you own a desktop PC, you most likely don’t have Wi-Fi unless your motherboard has built-in Wi-Fi....

macOS Tahoe will launch in the fall of 2025, bringing with it some major UI changes like Liquid Glass and updates to Apple Intelligence. But the introduction of new features often means existing ones get pushed out, and I’m not going to take the loss of Launchpad well. In general, macOS is not known for offering an abundance of choice, particularly compared to the tinkering potential of a system like Linux....

Quick Links Summary Mechanical drives aren’t the best choice for running operating systems and applications anymore, but these devices have plenty of advantages in their own right, and are still improving with new technological breakthroughs. Fondly referred to as “spinning rust” among some computer nerds, mechanical hard drives seem almost quaint compared to hyper-fast SSDs. Yet, the idea that mechanical hard drives are ready for the trash pile may be more than a little premature....

Quick Links With the right add-ons and extensions, you’re able to turn File Explorer into so much more. From faster file transfers to automated organization and improved search capabilities, these tools will transform how you manage files on your PC. Enable File Explorer Add-Ons With PowerToys PowerToys is packed with useful utilitiesthat can enhance Windows' functionality. If you don’t have it installed already, you candownload PowerToysfrom the Microsoft Store. You will find the add-ons by selecting “File Explorer Add-Ons” on the left-side menu....

Summary Your monitor isn’t as good as it could be out of the box. If you want it to reach its peak, you need to calibrate it, but how necessary is it? The answer is a little more nuanced than I’d first expected. “Calibration” can mean different things in different context, and while itisa good idea to tune your monitor to your liking, not everyone needs a perfectly-calibrated monitor. What Is Monitor Calibration?...

These days we all pay for too many subscription services, whether that’s for music, cloud storage, streaming Netflix, food delivery, and more. However, I’m here to tell you why I’m also paying for YouTube Premium and why you probably should too. If you don’t already have a music streaming service, you’d greatly benefit from all theperks of YouTube Premium. It’s not just a music streaming subscription like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music....