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How to stream your PC games to a TV, phone, or other device

Adrian Willings — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:26:40 GMT

There are various ways to play PC games in your home -- the obvious one being from your own gaming PC. But sometimes you just want to step away from your gaming rig and play elsewhere, whether in bed, on the sofa, in the bathroom or in any other room of your home.

Doctor Who: Every Doctor in order and the actors who played them

Andre Revilla — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:19:38 GMT

In the grand world of science fiction and fantasy, there are many fanbases who passionately follow their favorite universe through every move, iteration, and generation. There are Trekkies, Tolkenites, Star Wars fans, and then there are Whovians. Whether you're an OG Whovian who's followed Doctor Who since it premiered on the BBC in 1963, or a newer fan of the beloved science fiction franchise since its regeneration in 2005, you have been whisked off to the delightful world of the time-traveling Doctor and their companions. We're taking a comprehensive look at every actor or actress who has played the beloved Doctor throughout the past, present, and future.

Seeing Spotify Daylists everywhere? 3 ways to quickly find yours

Kenzie Davison — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:58:37 GMT

Music and identity are interchangeable for many of us, regardless of genre preference, listening medium, habits, or generation. I didn't have audio identity replacing astrological signs and horoscopes on my 2024 bingo card, but I probably should have. Spotify's Daylist feature, a daily generated playlist based on your moods, recent listens, and trends, took Instagram and TikTok users by storm this week. If you're a sun-up to sun-down Spotify user, you'll even notice a morning Daylist and an afternoon or evening Daylist, as it alters alongside your listening habits.

8 reasons to get a Samsung Galaxy Tab instead of an iPad

Yasmine Crossland — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:01:13 GMT

Buying one of the best tablets is a big decision, but before you do it, you'll first need to decide between operating systems. Will Android or iOS be the right choice for you?

8 Fire TV apps that let you watch free movies and TV shows

Corey Picaro — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:01:13 GMT

Amazon's Fire TV has become one of the most popular streaming hubs. Whether you're using one of the ultra-popular Fire TV lineup of smart TVs or a Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube, using all your favorite streaming services has never been easier.

7 things Siri can do you probably didn't know about

Dave LeClair — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:01:13 GMT

If you own an Apple device, you've undoubtedly encountered its AI assistant, Siri. You can use it for all kinds of excellent functions that streamline your daily life. Many of Siri's features are apparent: you can send text messages, call people, play music, and do all sorts of other things. But Apple's assistant has some less noticeable features hidden under the surface.

Best Apple Watch apps in 2024

Adam Davidson — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:50:13 GMT

There's an app for that. It's a phrase that goes all the way back to the launch of the iPhone 3G back in 2009. However, it's never been more accurate: there's an iPhone app for almost any use case you can think of. It's also true of the Apple Watch.

5 audio and headphone trends to listen for in 2024

Ross Holder — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:08:33 GMT

In 2023, we were treated to a plethora of new headphones and earbuds releases. Among the noteworthy mentions are Bose's latest flagship QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds, Beats unveiling the much-anticipated successor to their Studio range with the Studio Pro headphones, and Bowers & Wilkins treating everyone to an improved version of the highly acclaimed Px7 S2 headphones, now named Px7 S2e.

How to fix slow game downloads on Steam: Tips and tricks

Adrian Willings — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:01:13 GMT

If you've purchased a shiny new PC game on Steam, you're no doubt in a hurry to get that game downloaded and installed, so you can get to the actual fun of playing. Sometimes, though, you might find that Steam just isn't downloading fast enough. This could be down to Steam's servers, but it could also be something simple on your end causing a download slowdown. There are several things you can do to fix this, and we're here to help you with simple tips and tricks to fix your slow game downloads on Steam.

8 gadgets from CES 2024 you can already buy

Ian Carlos Campbell — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:32:51 GMT

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a trade show, but it's also a collective intention-setting event for the tech industry. If you want to know what companies are thinking about, look at what they do (and don't) talk about at CES. Unfortunately, that means that many TVs, smartphones, and computers that get shown off at keynotes or on the show floor aren't necessarily going to be usable anytime soon. Some of the most exciting ideas stay as just that: ideas.