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How to Play PC Games That Require SafeDisc or SecuROM DRM on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and Vista

Microsoft made headlines when it stripped support for SafeDisc and SecuROM DRM from Windows 10 Recent security updates to Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 have also removed support for these DRM schemes from older versions of Wi...

How to Install Windows 3.1 in DOSBox, Set Up Drivers, and Play 16-bit Games

Install Windows 3.1 in DOSBox to run old 16-bit Windows games on 64-bit versions of Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and anywhere else DOSBox runs. This is particularly useful as only 32-bit versions of Windows can run those 16-bit ...

How To Use DOSBox To Run DOS Games and Old Apps

New versions of Windows don’t fully support classic DOS games and other old applications — this is where DOSBox comes in. It provides a full DOS environment that runs ancient DOS apps on modern operating systems....

Chris Hoffman Oct 5th, 2015

The 5 Best Free iPhone Games (That Are Actually Free)

Lampooned in the South Park episode “Freemium Isn’t Free”, games like Simpsons: Tapped Out were put on blast for actively and knowingly creating Skinner box scenarios wherein players could play a game for “free”, on...

Chris Stobing Oct 1st, 2015

Get a Little Closer to the Cosmos with These Awesome Astronomy Apps

Even though everyone may not get the chance to start their own private space enterprise a’la Elon Musk’s SpaceX, that doesn’t mean there still aren’t plenty of fun and interactive experiences that let anyone with a de...

G-Sync and FreeSync Explained: Variable Refresh Rates for Gaming

Go shopping for a PC display and you’ll see ones advertising support for technologies like NVIDIA’s G-Sync and AMD’s FreeSync. These work in concert with modern NVIDIA and AMD GPUs to provide a smoother ima...

Apple’s Direct X: What is Metal and Why is it Important?

You might have heard Apple mention Metal in recent keynote addresses, so we thought we might take a moment to explain what Metal is, and what it will do for graphics rendering on Apple computers.

Minecraft Doesn’t Need Java Installed Anymore; It’s Time to Uninstall Java

One of the big complaints Minecraft players have is that Minecraft runs on Java — it’s a pain to deal with because it’s insecure and needs frequent updating to avoid exploits, and they’d rather not de...

How to use an Xbox One Controller on Windows, OS X, and Linux

The Xbox One Controller is a fantastic gamepad, and although Microsoft has only recently started bundled the drivers for it in Windows 10, there are drivers available for Windows 7 and 8 on their website. Mac users do not ...

Anthony Heddings Sep 2nd, 2015

How to Stream Xbox One Games to Your Windows 10 PC

Windows 10 includes the ability to stream your Xbox One games to the Xbox app on your PC. It’s a pretty cool feature that we’ll talk more about today.

Matt Klein Aug 27th, 2015

You Don’t Have to Pay $20 a Year for Solitaire and Minesweeper on Windows 10

Windows 10 comes with the Microsoft Solitaire Collection, a solitaire game that requires you to watch 30-second-long full-screen video advertisements to keep playing. Ad-free solitaire costs $1.49 per month or $9.99 per ye...

How to Install SteamOS in Virtualbox

If you are a gamer or you read gaming news at all, you will probably know of SteamOS. It is a new operating system that Valve is working on for dedicated gaming computers. The Operating system is based on Linux and has a Debi...

Martin Hendrikx Aug 12th, 2015

Screenshot Tour: The 29 New Universal Apps Included With Windows 10

Windows 10 isn’t just an improved desktop environment. It includes many “universal apps,” which often replace existing desktop apps. Unlike on Windows 8, these apps can run in windows on the desktop so you m...

How to Run a Spigot Minecraft Server for Customized Multiplayer

Minecraft’s native LAN support is great for running games on the fly, but if you want a dedicated, customized server, Spigot is the way to go. Spigot is built on a plugin API called Bukkit, which makes customizing your...

Anthony Heddings Aug 4th, 2015

10 Overlooked New Features in Windows 10

Windows 10 includes some flashy new features like Task View virtual desktops, Cortana, the Edge browser, a Start menu, and apps that run in windows. Here are some of the other, more overlooked improvements....

Turn a Raspberry Pi into a Steam Machine with Moonlight

Valve’s Steam Machines aim to bring your Steam game library right into your living room (but at a rather steep premium). Today we’ll show you how to bring your Steam library (plus all your other computer games) to...

Jason Fitzpatrick Jul 13th, 2015

How to Make Your Nintendo 3DS’s Battery Last Longer

Nintendo’s New 3DS XL promises 3.5 to 7 hours of battery life, which is quite a large range. These tips will help you get as much battery life as possible out of your 3DS, whether you’re gaming or it’s ju...

The 5 Grand Theft Auto V Mods You Should Be Using Right Now

Much like its predecessor, the arrival of GTA V on PC heralded not only a boost in graphics and replayability that remains unmatched by its console brethren, but also the limitless possibility for at-home developers to dive ...

Chris Stobing Jul 8th, 2015