Author Archives: Michael Crider

‘Samurai Shodown: NeoGeo Collection’ Includes Seven Games, And It’s Free on Epic Next Month

Fans of classic 2D fighters should keep an eye on the release charts. A new anthology of SNK classic Samurai Showdown Shodown titles from the NeoGeo arcade era is landing on a bunch of platforms. It’ll be $40 on the PS4 and Switch when it release… Continue reading

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HBO Max Uses Human Curation to Stand Out in a Sea of Auto-Suggested Streaming

In streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, et cetera, the first thing you see when you open the interface is a suggestion for new shows or movies. These suggestions are tailored by the platform, hoping to show you something you’ll want t… Continue reading

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Lenovo’s New Windows-Powered Duet Tablets Are a Pair of Surface Competitors

We were impressed with Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet tablet when we saw it at CES, even more so when we got our hands on the finished product. Lenovo’s expanding that “Duet” branding into its primary IdeaPad line of Windows machines…. Continue reading

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This Awesome ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Mod Lets You Ride Your Real Bike Around the Game

With a couple hundred bucks you can recreate a steering wheel, pedals, and shifter from a race car, and get a decent enough approximation of “driving” in a PC game. Riding a bike is an altogether more physical experience, something that&#82… Continue reading

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ICYDK: Snip & Sketch Is Windows 10’s Built-In, Surprisingly Powerful Screenshot Tool

If you constantly need to take screenshots on your computer, you might have sought out something better than Windows’ default fullscreen (Win + PrtSc), or single-window (Alt + PrtSc) screenshot tool. Did you know that there’s a more powerfu… Continue reading

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Peak Design’s Updated Everyday Messenger Is an Alternative, Not an Upgrade

The movie Alien (1979) is great. So is Aliens (1986). They’re very different films: the former decidedly horror, the latter firmly action. Which one’s better? It depends on who you ask, or even what mood you’re in. So it goes with Pea… Continue reading

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Google Makes Wheelchair-Accessible Locations Easier to Find in Maps

If you or someone close to you relies on a wheelchair, walker, etc. to get around, Google wants to make it easier to see which businesses and other locations can easily be accessed. According to a recent blog post, the Google Maps app includes accessib… Continue reading

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Razer’s Refreshed Blade Pro 17 Offers a 300Hz Screen Upgrade

There’s no such thing as too many frames per second. Razer’s hardware line is embracing this mantra with the 2020 refresh of the Blade Pro 17, its largest and most bombastic laptop. It’s offered in two screen options: a 4K, 120hz pane… Continue reading

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BenQ’s ScreenBar Plus Is a Premium Lighting Upgrade for Your Computer Desk

A couple of years ago, Jason reviewed the original model of the BenQ ScreenBar, an LED lamp designed to sit on top of a monitor and provide perfect lighting to your desk area. He freakin’ loved it, awarding the lamp a perfect 10 out of 10 score.R… Continue reading

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LEGO Mario Will Be Able to Swap Outfits, Just Like in the Games

LEGO’s electronics-infused sets based on Nintendo’s Super Mario games are still scheduled to come out later this year. When they do, the more expensive options will be augmented with add-on sets that change Mario’s outfits. And just l… Continue reading

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