Author Archives: Michael Crider

The Next@Acer press event revealed most of the company’s mid-year product refreshes today. While most were the usual bumps in processor tech and adjustments to chassis design, a few of them are worth highlighting above the rest. Specifically, a r… Continue reading →

Do you really need a mouse pad? In a word, yes. There are a lot of people, even experienced computer users, who use a mouse without one. But if you care about your mouse (and whatever’s underneath it), you should put a pad between them. It doesn&… Continue reading →

Today at Apple’s yearly Worldwide Developers Conference event, held digitally during the COVID-19 crisis, the company announced the biggest change to its Mac line in over a decade. Beginning this year, Mac laptops and desktops will start running … Continue reading →

Back in the SNES days, gaming was dominated by bouncy cartoon characters. But things shifted in the 2000s and 2010s, and for a while Mario and Sonic were the only ones keeping the idea of a mascot-focused platformer alive. But they’ve had a reviv… Continue reading →

In response to a webcam shortage as millions of people transition to working from home, several traditional camera manufacturers have created software allowing their full-sized cameras to work as makeshift USB webcams. Fujifilm is following suit. The F… Continue reading →

For years Android users have looked at the super-simple AirDrop file and link sharing between iOS, macOS, and their various components with envy. We’ve known about Google’s upcoming answer to this service, Nearby Sharing, for a while, but t… Continue reading →

I’ve been searching for a Holy Grail mobile keyboard for some time. Small enough to be portable, but not smaller than 60%. Programmable, so I can easily adjust to that size. Standard layout. Wireless, because wires are for the past. Preferably on… Continue reading →

Apple’s aesthetic is minimal and timeless, but it’s also … well, minimal. Its MacBook laptop line is pretty light on ports, leading to a thriving industry of add-on docks and adapters. The latest one keeps it simple and sleek, and mak… Continue reading →

When Stadia launched last year, the only way to access the platform was to buy the Premiere hardware bundle. It includes Stadia’s Wi-Fi controller and the 4K-capable Chromecast Ultra, with three months of Stadia Pro for $130. It wasn’t a ba… Continue reading →

Apex Legends, a Fortnite-style battle royale shooter from Titanfall developer Respawn, has become a quick hit on PC and consoles. After a fairly subdued free-to-play launch, it’s caught on with players who appreciate the sci-fi setting and class-… Continue reading →