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In the category of game consoles, the PS5 God of War Ragnarok console bundle is surprisingly still in stock (opens in new tab) at PlayStation Direct. Sony has had sporadic restocks of the standard and digital PS5 consoles. Meanwhile, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles are in stock at just about every retailer. Frugal gamers typically look for the best gaming deals during big sales events like Black Friday. However, you can score solid deals on all things gaming throughout the year — if you know where to look....

Whatever platform you game on, be it console, PC, or even mobile, there is a game streaming service that is going to be the perfect fit for your gaming needs. Some, like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Now, offer compatibility with their respective consoles as well as PCs. Best PC games 2020: What we’re playing right nowThe best cheap gaming laptops of 2020Alienware m17 R3 review And for those who are huge fans of a single publisher, there are several enticing options that can get you everything that company puts out in a year for hundreds less than you would pay buying standalone games and DLC....

We’re here to take the guesswork out of choosing the right gift with this hand-selected roundup of gift ideas. Our gadgets and games are in stock and ready to ship and should arrive before Christmas Day. However, keep in mind that shipping times may vary depending on where you or the recipient lives. Luckily, select big-box retailers offer same-day curbside pickup if you’re crunched for time. Last minute gifts under $50

The best monitors can improve your experience dramatically, giving you (amongst other things) more screen space for productivity; better refresh rates for more responsive gaming; or sharper and brighter images for entertainment and content creation. It doesn’t matter if you have a little to spend or a lot, there’s something for everyone within such a diverse market. So much, in fact, that with everything to consider, it can become a bit overwhelming, which is likely why so many people overlook the importance of a good monitor....

Right now, you can pick up the Corsair Void RGB Elite for just $59.99 (opens in new tab). Usually, it costs $80, so that’s $20 in savings and its cheapest price yet. This is one of the best Prime Day gaming headset deals out there. You can also buy it directly from Corsair (opens in new tab) for the same price. Corsair Prime Day gaming headset deals The Corsair Void RGB Elite is one of the best gaming headsets to buy....

But there’s also a problem with webcams. In a world where security is paramount and privacy is increasingly difficult to preserve, malicious hackers can break into computers and spy on you through your webcam. They can snap pictures or record video of you or just look to see what you’re up to at any given moment. And the worst part is, you’ll never even know they’re doing it. Many who are concerned about their privacy have turned to webcam covers....

Not just another cloud gaming service When you hear the words “cloud gaming,” your thoughts probably go to older services like OnLive or the newer entries Nvidia GeForce Now, Shadow and of course Google Stadia and the newly announced Xbox Project xCloud. However, Orion isn’t just another streaming service. Instead of trying to jump into what’s becoming an increasingly crowded market, the company is looking to improve what’s already there. So it’s a complementary tech rather than competitive....

Best Buy is selling Bose QuietComfort 45 for just $229 (opens in new tab). This a $100 markdown and the lowest price we’ve seen these headphones go for. This is definitely one of the best headphone deals you can get during Prime Day. The Bose QuietComfort 45 is considered one of the best noise-cancelling headphones and wireless headphones money can buy. It comes stocked with 45mm drivers that pump out crisp, warm sound and impressive active noise cancellation (ANC) that is only second to what the 700 Headphones deliver....

My Xbox One faced a similar fate a couple of nights ago. I turned on my console for the first time in months only to be greeted by a 4.4GB system update. “Business as usual,” I thought, but after the update, my console would be rendered unusable. It thankfully powers on. However, it eventually loads to a black screen where all I can do is hold the Xbox button to turn the console off, restart it, or turn the controller off....

What the debate on Tuesday morning (Jan. 28) between representatives from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Brave at the Enigma Conference here lacked in thrown vegetables or fisticuffs, it more than made up for in clear and different approaches to how each browser protects its users’ privacy. It’s not just the vendors who take privacy seriously. Following allegations Monday that antivirus vendor Avast was collecting and selling user browsing data without permission (in fact, Avast did ask permission) Sen....

Dark Mode using Chrome’s color theme extensions. The feature doesn’t tamper with a websites’ source code; Instead, it uses color inversion theory to swap light interfaces with chromatic dark ones. The change might appear jarring at first, but there are several benefits to using Dark Mode. Studies have shown that Dark Mode can protect your eyes from the strain put on them by a bright white screen. Dark mode can also prolong the battery life of your device, especially if your laptop or smartphone has an OLED panel....

According to its Chrome Store page, Make Twitter Great Again attempts to live up to its name by using “machine learning and artificial intelligence approach to block tweets.” It attempts to deflect the claims of bias thrown at Facebook’s trending news team earlier this year by filtering the text of the tweets, and not filtering by account. MORE: How to Dump Trump, Hillary Off of Your Facebook When the extension identifies a tweet as connected to the USA Presidential election, it doesn’t hide the post, but instead replaces the entire text of the tweet with “[This text is about USA election 2016]....

Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which browser is best?Here’s how to block a website on Google ChromeBest Chrome extensions for productivity Done chatting away? Once the session is over, the muted notifications will then start displaying again. Google noted the new feature is being added due to the shift of more people working from home and meeting via video chat sessions. This will prevent personal information from accidentally being displayed. In other words, it means Jane from work won’t have much to gossip about....

Best cheap Chromebook deals in July 2021Best college laptops in 2021What is a Chromebook and why you should (or shouldn’t) buy one As the report points out, Valve may play a big role in the development of the Mushu Chromebook, as Steam is expected to be coming to Chrome OS devices soon, too. With an AMD GPU in the mix, a gaming-ready Chromebook would be a fitting way to show off Steam games....

In order to help you decide between the two CPUs, we tested two otherwise identical Dell Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1s (1080p / 8GB / 1TB HDD), one with a Core i5-7200U CPU and the other with a Core i7-7500U processor. Both CPUs are dual-core members of the latest Intel 7th Generation processor platform, also known as “Kaby Lake,” and both are part of the U series, which is most common in mainstream laptops....

Best gaming deals of AugustBest gaming headsetsCorsair Virtuoso SE Gaming Headset review The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE is one of the best accessories for gaming laptops. It packs 7.1 surround sound, 50mm neodymium drivers, a 20Hz - 40 kHz frequency response, and 109dB sensitivity. The headset’s detachable cardioid boom mic brings direct crisp sound to your vocals, making it perfect for live streaming and podcasting. In our Corsair Virtuoso SE Gaming Headset review (opens in new tab), we liked its comfortable design, solid sound quality and great mic audio....

Perhaps the hacker started to feel a little guilty about the massive cryptocurrency heist because, on Wednesday, the malicious actor returned nearly half of the drained funds. Crypto scams are running amok to steal your coins — how to protect yourselfThe best laptops for crypto mining 2021 Poly network hacker returns about $300 million in stolen crypto Poly’s security is now being called into question after a hacker stole $600 million from the network....

However, it’s important to look toward the future, and although that future may be exciting, it’s a long way away. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farSee our reviews of the Xbox Series X and PS5 CD Projekt Red had originally promised Cyberpunk 2077 would be receiving free DLC in early 2021....

These low-cost, Chrome-OS touting laptops only account for a small percentage of the overall PC market, but they’re popular amongst students and users who want seamless access to Google’s host of online services. Buy on Dell For a limited time, Dell has its Inspiron Chromebook 11 for $176.39. That’s $48 under Best Buy’s price for this laptop and $23 off its normal price. The Inspiron Chromebook 11 features an 11....

For a limited time at Dell, you can grab a fully loaded G7 for $1,376.99 (opens in new tab), making for a massive $453 saving. More: Best gaming laptops Best cheap gaming laptops Dell G7 15 (2019) Review While we haven’t reviewed this specific model, we did go hands-on with the previous generation, which we loved for packing peak performance into a far more elegant design. So, with that in mind, we’re confident that this updated, specced-out model will more than do the job for those looking to game on-the-go....