A new feature—heck, not even a feature, a minor interface tweak—just popped up in the Steam beta client that promises to make life a whole lot easier if you’re trying to install new games on a stuffed SSD. It may have taken until freaking 2022 but soon you’ll be able to see the installation size of your games before you start taking steps to download them. Hallelujah.
Currently, Steam doesn’t show you the size of your games until you actively start downloading
Microsoft said recently that it will be delivering its first real update to Windows 11 this month, including an improved taskbar and a taskbar weather widget. But how it delivers those new features to your PC won’t be immediately obvious. A recent blog post, however, provides some clues on what to expect.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 users are used to receiving notices about upcoming Windows feature updates, either within the Windows Update subsection of the Windows 10 Settings menu, or
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella recently boiled down the concept of what a “metaverse” is to what most of us have been thinking all along: It’s just games.
Nadella told the Financial Times (reprinted on Ars Technica) about his vision of the metaverse in the context of two key events: How rival Meta (Facebook) lost $10.2 billion on virtual reality in 2021, and Microsoft’s own proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $70 billion or so. Nadella neatly sti
When you boot your Windows 11 PC into safe mode, drivers and certain features are disabled. This allows you to troubleshoot what may be causing issues for your PC.
Use the Start menu
Perhaps the simplest way to boot into safe mode is to press and hold the Shift key while clicking the Restart option in the Start menu (Power>Restart). Marshall Gunnell/IDG
Your computer will restart. When it boots up, you’ll see a list of options to choose from. Select Troubleshoot. Marshall Gu
If you’re looking for a blazing fast PCIe 4.0 SSD to speed up your rig, B&H Photo and Video is the place to be today. The retailer is currently selling the 2TB Samsung 980 Pro for $300. That’s about $130 cheaper than you’ll find elsewhere. The deal ends just before midnight Eastern time on Thursday evening. If you’re looking for something a little more affordable, the 1TB version is on sale for $169.99. That’s $60 down from the original price.
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We all need a few extra outlets to keep our PC and its accoutrements running, but this is ridiculous… ridiculously awesome that is! Anker (through Amazon) is selling a 12-outlet power strip and surge protector for $18.69. That’s close to $10 off the usual price and an excellent all around value.
This power strip has a six foot cord to easily reach all those electronics that can’t use a wall outlet. The power strip is capable of a cumulative 1,875 watts of output. It al
Windows 11 has had a slow uptake in its initial months. That fact isn’t surprising or unusual—Windows 10 has plenty of shelf life left. And the new features that’ve been pushed by Microsoft haven’t had strong enough appeal, either. Enhanced security is good, but sticking with a setup that already works is often better. Early days of any operating system can result in driver or other software issues.
But as leery as PC owners can be of change, luring the reluctant int
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsSturdy and sleek all-metal chassisLong battery lifeImpressive audio outputComfortable keyboardCons16:9 screen feels cramped Included stylus is too skinnyUndersized touchpadLimited ports all on left sideOur VerdictThe Lenovo Yoga 9i is an exceptional 2-in-1 in many ways, but the 16:9 display is too wide for its intended use as a versatile productivity laptop and tablet.
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No matter what kind of work you do, chances are good you’ve given a presentation or two over the years. But most of us, it turns out, despise that part of our jobs. In fact, out of all the phobias in the world, the fear of public speaking outranks them all. Want to get over your fears and learn how to speak more confidently? Then the Orai Personal AI Speech Coach is just the ticket.
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Microsoft has reportedly scrapped its third-generation HoloLens, leaving the company’s “metaverse” plans in disarray.
According to a report from Business Insider, Microsoft killed off the HoloLens 3 in 2021, shifting to a planned device with Samsung instead. The problem? According to the publication, the company’s mixed-reality/augmented reality/virtual-reality division isn’t sure what it plans to do. That’s resulted in employees leaving for Meta and othe