I think my calendar organization skills improved when devices learned what addresses and event times look like. I no longer need to remember to make an entry; just highlight the important bit, and the operating system will create a new calendar entry. If you liked how Windows 11 handled this feature, we have some bad news for you: it's going away, and we're still unsure why.

If you've been thinking about buying a new monitor, going with an OLED model should be at the top of your list. Not only are you going to get excellent colors and contrast, but the performance numbers on some of the best models are going to go unmatched.

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge Telefónica, one of the largest carriers in the world serving the UK, Spain, Germany, and Latin America with the O2 and Movistar networks, will begin preinstalling the Epic Games Store on every new compatible Android phone it sells — including Samsung phones. It’s part of a “long term partnership” to bring the store and smash hit Fortnite to “millions” of the carrier’s devices, according to Telefónica and Epic. It’ll be the first time the Epic Games Store is preinstalled on consumer phones, and it could be the next big step in realizing Epic’s dreams of challenging Google’s app store monopoly and increasing its cut of revenue.Last December, a federal jury unanimously sided with Epic Games in Epic v. Google, finding that Google had turned its Android app store and Google Play Billing service into an illegal monopoly. Epic originally sued in 2020, alleging that Google had “blocked” or “bribed” phonemakers and cellular carriers to keep games like Fortnite and alternative app stores from being preinstalled on phones. But now, roughly a month after Judge James Donato barred Google from any further potential blocks or bribes, one of the world’s largest carriers will begin those preinstalls, adding an entire rival game store (one that may also carry non-game apps in the future) to Google’s own.Technically, Epic only launched its Epic Games Store on mobile this past August. Previously, it wanted nearly every phonemaker and carrier to preinstall one of a couple different types of Fortnite installer apps to bring the game to their phones. It offered a variety of deals to tempt them, and Samsung, LG, OnePlus and Huawei all initially agreed to do so. But OnePlus only ever managed to do so in India, allegedly because it needed permission that Google wouldn’t grant. (Google disputes that reasoning.) LG apparently backed out because of a Google contract as well. Telefónica wasn’t one of the carriers that Google “bribed,” Epic spokesperson Natalie Muñoz confirms to The Verge, so it’s not like Judge Donato’s order is making this newly possible.In fact, Telefónica has partnered with Epic in the past. In 2020, it began letting Movistar customers in Spain tack their Fortnite purchases onto their phone bill. That year, court documents revealed Telefónica could expect to earn five percent of the proceeds from those Fortnite players as a result. Verizon and Hutchison (Three, Wind Tre) were offered similar deals, but we don’t know if they’ll now follow suit.I wonder what Samsung thinks about Telefónica preinstalling the Epic Game Store on its phones — this September, Epic sued Samsung as well.

While Adobe Creative Cloud has been the undisputed king of creative software, it’s not exactly pocket-friendly due to a hefty price tag of around $700 per year. As a passionate photographer and an entry-level graphics designer, I was determined to find a way to unlock my creativity without breaking the bank. Here is where I found several powerful, open-source alternatives that rival Adobe’s offerings and saved myself from recurring subscription fees.

Unlike the pixel-pushing components of your gaming PC, storage drives don’t have a wow factor associated with them. But you’ll have to treat them with the same amount of care to keep your battlestation in tip-top shape.

If you're looking for a mouse that won't let you down, even in the most intense situations, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is going to be it. You're getting excellent tracking, customizable buttons, and a price that now falls way below its MSRP. At 51% off its original price, it's an absolute no-brainer, so get this deal from Amazon while you still can.

I think one thing everybody knows about me is that I'm a gamer. I compete in Counter-Strike extensively, and I play other games like Valorant to a pretty high-level too. However, what I could never get into was MOBAs. Titles like League of Legends and Dota could never grasp me in the same way that a good FPS could, and even games like Overwatch or the recently released Marvel Rivals I've discovered are simply not for me. However, one game that has captured me to a degree no game has in a long time is Valve's Deadlock.

The multiple desktop or virtual desktop feature is a highly underrated feature in Windows 10 & 11 that allows you to use multiple different desktops in the same instance of Windows. This is not to be confused with virtual machines, which allow you to run multiple instances of Windows or other operating systems on the same PC.

While some people like to upgrade their PC with the latest and greatest hardware every chance they get, most people buy a PC hoping to keep it for 3–5 years, if not longer. For most, a PC is an investment, and just like any other investment, people want a decent return on the money they have spent on it. The problem is that most people forget to look after their PC or just don't know how.

If you've got an old CPU, you can squeeze out some extra performance by turning up its clock frequencies. However, navigating the BIOS to tweak different parameters may sound like a challenging endeavor. Thankfully, you can utilize the Ryzen Master tool to make overclocking extremely simple.

Whether recycling through local channels or selling a drive or PC, you'll need to ensure it's wiped to protect yourself from someone else accessing personal data. A quick format won't cut it here. We need to perform some heavy cleaning to ensure no data can be recovered without going to great lengths. But your passwords, photos, and browser history aren't generally worth the effort. For the most paranoid, the best way to protect your data on an old drive is to keep it and repurpose it for something else, but this includes purchasing a replacement. Let's take a look at some of the best ways to safely wipe a drive.

So it turns out that if you release a product for a DIY-centric community, they'll create accessories and tools for it in a matter of days. Who knew? Regardless, if you've picked up a shiny new Raspberry Pi Monitor released a couple of days ago and need something to keep it upright, this 3D printable stand is just the trick.