Articles by Alaina Yee
No, Assassin's Creed Mirage isn't supporting only Intel XeSS
Contrary to recent rumors, Ubisoft’s highly anticipated Assassin's Creed Mirage is not restricted to just Intel’s XeSS upscaling technology.
Google’s Bard AI can now access Gmail, Drive, Docs, and more
The latest updates to Google’s generative AI chat bot lets it dig through your personal email, documents, and more—so you can get things done faster.
Microsoft Paint finally adds Photoshop-like transparency and layers
Once on the brink of forced retirement, Microsoft Paint is getting even more updates that increase its utility as an image editor.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: Get 2 years of access for dirt cheap
Currently, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs $17 per month. But with this trick, you can get it at over 50 percent off for up to two years.
Snag Valve's Steam Deck for up to 20 percent off right now
Turns out Valve’s anniversary celebration includes all-time low prices on its handheld gaming PC.
Best free password managers 2023: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can result from using weak passwords. Shore up your defenses with one of these free password managers.
Best power banks 2023: The top portable chargers for devices
Any smartphone user knows how important it is to have backup power. We've reviewed top offerings from Anker, Aukey, Otterbox, Mophie, and others. Read on for our picks, and what to look for in your portable charger.
Starfield lands on GeForce Now, with DLSS and ultrawide coming soon
Starfield is now also playable through Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service, if your hardware isn’t yet up to par.
Steam just turned 20, and we’re getting the gift of cheap games
As part of the retrospective of Steam’s past two decades, you can snag some games at extreme discount right now.
Microsoft is releasing an Xbox credit card. You should skip it
A new branded Mastercard is coming later this month, but even if you bleed green, there are more lucrative ways to earn and redeem rewards for games.
Best budget computer speakers 2023: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
Anker 511 PowerCore Fusion 5K review: A power bank made for travel
This slim hybrid power bank is versatile and easy to carry, but it does have one notable quirk.
If you have one of these three Asus routers, update it right now
Extremely critical security vulnerabilities put these routers at risk from remote attackers.
Microsoft’s incessant Windows ads are getting out of control
Microsoft continues to experiment with different ways to annoy everyone—and it’s becoming increasingly worse.
12 simple, secret Windows shortcuts you probably don't know
Plus another helpful 7 Windows shortcuts you likely aren’t using often enough.
Reading a Skype message could reveal your location to hackers
A new report from 404 Media reveals a flaw in Skype that allows anyone to see your IP address—just from an opened message.
Finally, common Windows 11 settings won’t be hard to get to
The Settings app in Windows 11 is getting a new homepage screen that makes often-used settings far more accessible.
How to put Chrome’s download notifications back at the bottom
Dramatic UI changes can be hard to adjust to. If Chrome’s new method for tracking downloads is throwing you off, here’s how to switch back.