Windows 95 is when Microsoft got serious. After years of enthusiast and hobbyist operating systems designed only for the computer faithful, Windows 95 was the first OS that could easily be used by ordinary, non-techie folk. The operating system is 26 years old today, and while it’s been discontinued for a very long time, we … Read more
After Windows 95, there was Windows 98. Microsoft’s operating system had conquered the world in its previous iteration, and now it was time for the Redmond tech giant to cement its lead and make itself the de facto king of the software world. Of course, that isn’t quite what happened, but Windows 98 was an … Read more
Sony’s PlayStation 5 console has been out for around 10 months now, and it certainly feels like that time has flown. It seems like only yesterday we were struggling to place our orders and desperately hoping that websites would have stock of the console in any form…oh, right. Well, that might not have changed, but … Read more
Whilst Windows 11 has recently landed, this article takes a look at one of the best Microsoft past systems: Windows XP. After a couple of less successful releases, Microsoft launched Windows XP in October 2001. It was an immediate success; its widespread compatibility, excellent user interface, and support for all kinds of programs led to … Read more
The Old World has expanded into new realms of possibility with the upcoming Total War Warhammer strategy game. Fans of the Warhammer tabletop game (a hobby that now draws the likes of Hollywood A-list actors, like Henry Cavill) have been delighted to see the map being introduced in its playable entirety, from the lowland western … Read more
Fresh from Mexico’s Horizon Festival, the open-world game that redefines racing realism is back and more popular than ever. Forza Horizon 5 (FH5 for short), developed by Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios, takes players off to the varying landscapes of Mexico. There we are immersed in a sprawling campaign that looks magnificent, in all … Read more
The question: “What can you do in the new Battlefield game?” is usually best answered with a slew of YouTube clips – endless variations of death by wingsuit, or C4-strapped jeeps veering into mobs of unsuspecting foot soldiers. Nevertheless, in this blog, we’re going to do our best to inform you of some cunning carnage … Read more
Windows 11 is finally upon us. Officially announced on June 24th 2021, Windows 11 is a free upgrade for anyone who’s currently running Windows 10, and it’ll be available as the standard operating system on new PCs and laptops going forward. Some things have changed and some have stayed the same, but one thing’s for … Read more
These days, it’s almost impossible to keep up with the sheer number of subscription services vying for your attention. Every time you think you’re on top of watching the best TV and movies out there, another service comes along, or another batch of content gets added to an existing service. With that in mind, you’re … Read more
Way back in the mists of 2012, Facebook purchased photo-sharing social media platform Instagram. The deal was worth a staggering $1 billion, and Facebook oversaw Instagram’s transition into a potential advertising juggernaut, silencing the naysayers and proving that this purchase was an excellent business decision. Today, Facebook still owns Instagram (as well as messaging platform … Read more
If you’re just getting into PC gaming, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of two companies almost above all else: AMD and Nvidia. These are the two major graphics card manufacturers in the PC gaming world; it’s fair to say they’ve got the same kind of duopoly over the market as Google and Apple have … Read more
If you’re a parent to a deaf or hearing-impaired child, then you’ll know how hard it can be to buy toys for them. Many toys incorporate audio elements, and if your child has a hearing impairment, this means they could be missing out on a large part of the experience, which can make them feel … Read more
We live in a world in which there is, frankly, too much stuff. New tech and gadgets appear at an alarming rate, and it’s all we can do to buy the last-generation stuff before the new arrivals completely take over the conversation. With that in mind, finding a way to keep abreast of new technological … Read more
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than wanting to buy something for someone at Christmas, only to realise it’s nowhere to be found. You’re running around like you’re possessed, desperately trying to find that one shop that still has the item in stock on Christmas Eve, but you repeatedly come up empty-handed. It’s a tragedy, but thankfully, … Read more
There’s a serious problem affecting the world of consumer electronics right now, and it has to do with semiconductors. In essence, this essential component of many electronic goods – including games consoles, smartphones, and PC graphics cards, among other things – is in drastically short supply. If you’ve tried to get your hands on a … Read more
The next generation of consoles is in full swing. Both Sony and Microsoft have their shiny new gaming boxes out in the wild while Nintendo still holds onto the underpowered Switch. But, rumours have been buzzing that the Big N has an updated version of its hybrid console in the works, and there are reasons … Read more
Be it a raging pandemic or an underwhelming box office, the Netflix juggernaut keeps rolling. Just like every year, Netflix has exciting TV shows lined up for this year. So let’s check out the best Netflix TV shows you need to watch in 2021. 5. Cobra Kai (Season 4) We’re starting off the list with … Read more
World-builder games are all about creation – they have in-built systems to allow players to build, explore and expand within a contained adventure narrative. Usually, the most popular games come with the least number of rules. At which point the only restrictions on your dreamscape are the limits of your own imagination. Your capacity for … Read more