Buying a game that's in its Early Access phase is a risk. For a lot of very good reasons, you're probably better off just waiting until it leaves that phase and fully launches. That's not true for every Early Access game though. In fact, there are a number of games you can find that still feel incredible to play, before they're 'finished.'

Microsoft and Windows updates aren't really a perfect match, as the company is often accused of rolling out undercooked software. In the recent past, the software giant had to pull the plug on the Windows 11 24H2 update rollout multiple times because PCs with certain software caused various troubles for users. Now, add one more instance to that list, as the company has paused the Windows 11 24H2 update rollout again for certain PCs.

While I personally greatly prefer building a PC myself over buying a prebuilt one, I can’t deny there are merits to buying a system that’s already been put together, tested, and shipped to your door. There’s a lot of elitism surrounding having to “do it yourself” and, honestly, a lot of that is misplaced. If you’re a first-time buyer looking to get into PC gaming, a prebuilt might be a compelling option for you, and here are 4 reasons why you shouldn’t overlook them.

I've always struggled with note-taking applications and productivity apps, which has led me to some interesting solutions for my daily life planning. From messaging myself on services like Facebook Messenger to leaving things out of place so I'd question why they were there and then remember what I had to do that day, I've tried them all. I have a pretty efficient system these days for keeping on top of things, but it's not exactly reliable, and my notes while I'm working can be strewn about the place.

Though best known for their use in the enterprise, virtual machines, running on hypervisors, have their place on home PCs, too. Because they can run multiple different operating systems on a single machine, you can use them to run your favorite Linux distribution or set up a new development environment.

Alright, I get that the headline might not make sense to some people. At least to any Steam Deck evangelists. I assure you, though, that Nintendo's handheld game is not to be entirely dismissed, even when it comes to consoles we've not played yet.

Single-Board Computers are a godsend for tinkerers who want a tiny yet capable companion for their DIY projects, and there are tons of SBC models that bring their own unique features to the table. However, the Raspberry Pi family stands out from the rest of the credit-card-sized systems – to the point where these lean, green, mean boards have become synonymous with the word SBC itself.

Microsoft is known for keeping Windows 11 bugs transparent for users, to the point where we can track the latest bugs found and temporary workarounds, if any, and what steps the company is taking to fix them. The company's acknowledgment often comes when there is a hue and cry from users about certain issues caused by recent software updates. Uncommon but not unheard of, Microsoft can also quietly issue a fix without telling users that such a bug ever existed, which seems to be the case with the language bug found in Windows 11 24H2.

The Windows 11 Start menu is often criticized for how rigid and unhelpful it can be, and because of that, a number of alternatives have arisen to make up for those shortcomings. One of my personal favorites is Start11 from Stardock, but that's a paid app, and most people aren't willing to spend money on that kind of software.

If you're looking to upgrade your current keyboard with something a little more substantial, we recommend taking a look at a mechanical keyboard. While there are a number of reasons to make the switch, some of the top reasons why we think you should make the change are going to be for the typing experience, durability, and price.

Our home networking needs change constantly, whether that's from adding more devices to our home or wanting newer wireless protocols. But if you've got a Wi-Fi router that you're mostly happy with, and only wish you could use Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 instead of the existing version, what can you do?

If you're a content creator, you probably watch your subscription count like a hawk. However, what if you could make a device that does all the tracking for you? Fortunately, it does exist in real life, and while it does take a little bit of DIY, it makes for both a simple and cheap project that a beginner can make.