The Verge / Photo courtesy of Bethesda Game Studios Xbox Game Pass might have had a rather slow 2022, but its value has really paid off in 2023. There are more than 400 games to choose from, and I’ve honestly struggled to pick just 10 to recommend this year. For a monthly subscription fee of between $10.99 and $16.99, you get to play a wide range of games like Starfield, Sea of Stars, Tunic, and Inside.If you’ve just got an Xbox, here’s a list of 10 great Xbox Game Pass games that are well worth your time over the holidays.PentimentPentiment is a manuscript murder mystery set in the 16th century. In Pentiment, you play as Andreas Maler, a painter working on illustrated manuscripts in an abbey in Bavaria. The game plays out like a visual novel, where you’ll make decisions throughout... Continue reading…

Just like that, 2023 is coming to an end, and it's been an eventful year for the tech world. Microsoft, especially, has had an eventful year, and even as we're looking at a potentially very exciting year in 2024, it's a better time than ever to look back at what happened over the past 12 months.

With AI advancing by the second, even the top laptop manufacturers such as Acer and Lenovo are actively focusing on improving their processors, systems, and adding on Neural Processing Units. As a matter of fact, the Acer Swift Go 14 is one of the latest ones featuring this tech. But how does it stand against the Acer Swift X? It's an interesting question because one is based on older technology, while the other is relatively new. But does that mean the former is worse? Not really.

Stress testing the graphics card that's installed on your computer is one of the best ways to check its stability under load. While running a regular GPU benchmark is enough to gauge its performance under load, a stress test will put greater load on it. There are plenty of ways to generate load to test your GPU's stability, but running a stress test is often recommended as a simple and safe way to perform the ultimate test for your GPU.

The iPhone 13 is still a solid smartphone, with support for the latest OS and some of Apple's best mobile technology. So, assuming you take proper care of it, this flagship should last you for many years, as the company actively supports it. Software support, however, isn't sufficient to guarantee a long lifetime; you also have to protect and maintain its hardware. The most of effective method to shield an iPhone 13's exterior is through a reliable screen protector and protective case. To help you find an suitable case for your iPhone 13, we've listed some of the best options below.

Cinebench is second to none when it comes to CPU benchmarking, as it attempts to mimic the real-world usage of a CPU. Another highlight is that it allows you to compare the benchmark results directly with other machines to give you a better idea of how your PC performs and stacks up against other computers out there.

Apple is known for being a company that values security and privacy, and it routinely adds features designed to keep user data safe. Some benefits are enabled automatically, like end-to-end encryption for some types of data stored on iCloud. However, other tools and features need to be enabled manually before they can be used. Unfortunately, you might not realize you need a data safety feature until it's too late, which is why it's essential to be proactive when it comes to online security.

The Lenovo Legion Go is one more Steam Deck alternative. When compared to something like the Asus ROG Ally, it has more features like detachable controllers and an even bigger screen. So, if you're thinking of buying the Legion Go, you'll want to consider a case for protection, too.

The Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) might look the same as its predecessor in terms of hardware, but its insides feature significant changes. The new laptop now sports Intel's latest Core Ultra processor, putting it in line with some of the best laptops on the market. It also comes with multiple AI software features and the AcerSense button that allows you to update your computer, manage its performance, and more. However, since there's little change to the hardware, you get the same port configuration as the 2023 model, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, and one HDMI port.

One of the most popular things that Linux distributions like Ubuntu are often used for is to manage web servers. And just so happens that one of the most popular open-source web server software is Apache. It goes hand-in-hand with Linux, which means getting started with Apache is pretty easy. It is free of charge and is available in Ubuntu's default software repositories. Here's how you can get started with it.

A Disney Plus subscription provides access to the full catalog of Star Wars, including recent series like Ahsoka. | Image: Suzanne Tenner / Lucasfilm Ltd. Yes, Christmas is tomorrow — and yes, we know you have yet to buy a gift. We understand that life gets busy, though, and sometimes it feels like the holidays creep up on you out of nowhere. But before you spiral into a full-blown panic attack, take a deep breath. Luckily for you, the internet is filled with a treasure trove of gift cards, subscriptions, and other great digital gifts you can buy as late as Christmas Day itself.To help make your life a little easier, we’ve curated a list of some of the best digital gifts we’ve either used ourselves or gifted to our friends and family. We’ve organized the list by interests, too, so you can find the perfect present whether your loved one is into the arts, exercise, or something else... Continue reading…

MongoDB is a free-to-use document database that's known to be quite scalable and flexible. It's easy to use to query and index, and it even stores data in JSON-like documents. So, if you want to use MongoDB on a popular Linux distribution like Ubuntu, we have some good news. Getting started with it is as simple as using the terminal to install it. We'll guide you through the process right here.