What’s so special about a fully fledged TimeSplitters 2 menu? In this case, it’s the fact that this fully unlocked game has been hiding inside of another game for five years. THQ Nordic Normally, you only have access to this limited menu, which then leads you to a shrunken, two-level taste of the 2002 console […]
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How to make a GIF in Photoshop (or a free alternative)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then an animated GIF is worth 10,000. Or maybe 50,000? A million, perhaps? OK, let’s not overanalyze the metaphor! The point is, GIFs are amazing. They’re like the flipbooks of the internet — great for conveying thoughts and emotions that words can’t describe, showcasing the antics of […]
LastPass scaling back free tier. Find out if you need to pay
LastPass currently offers a free tier that lets a single user access its password manager service on all their mobile devices and computers. But that’s about to change. Starting March 16, the company will limit its free tier to only one device type, either mobile or computer. So if you select to keep the free […]
Dropbox to launch free password manager, but there’s a catch
Dropbox is about to launch a free password manager , a service that helps you sign into online sites and services hassle-free. Dropbox’s announcement came on Tuesday, March 16 — the very same day that LastPass placed some restrictions on the free version of its own password manager that mean some users will have to […]
Valve scraps revamped Artifact, dumps free, unfinished “2.0” version on Steam
Enlarge / Two posters, two free end-of-life games. Valve The weird, woeful, and nearly redemptive development of Valve’s digital card game Artifact has ended. Effective today, Valve has launched the 2018 game’s total-overhaul “2.0” version as a completely free—and “unfinished”—card-battling game dubbed Artifact Foundry, and while it’s playable, it’s effectively dead on arrival. That means […]
10 free online storage services to claim your space in the cloud
It’s so easy to generate a mountain of digital files nowadays. We take more photos than ever, shoot hours of video, and love to share. Cloud storage provides convenient access wherever we may be, like a digital filing cabinet. It’s also great for collaborating on projects and providing a simple way of sharing files with […]
Qustodio’s free parental controls now available for Chromebook
Where once a notebook and pencil were standard issue, these days kids are much more likely to have a laptop in their knapsack. And like the rest of us, kids are spending much more time online — for school, as well as for playing games and connecting with friends. In fact, children spend an average […]
The best free music-making software
Music-making software doesn’t usually come cheap. In fact, for serious musicians and producers, it may well be worth it to pay for a subscription or a steep one-time fee for audio editing and music creation software. After all, the premium versions tend to have more advanced features. If you’re just starting out in music production […]
Outriders delayed to April 1, free demo coming in February
Square Enix’s upcoming looter-shooter Outriders is delayed to April 1. This is the game’s second major delay following one that pushed it out of its original 2020 release window. Outriders was one of the first “next-gen” games to be shown in 2020. Developed by People Can Fly, the game looks like a cross between Destiny 2 […]
The best free antivirus software for 2020
For years, if you wanted the best antivirus software, you had to pay big bucks for protection and security. Any free antivirus software admittedly lacked some critical features, like fraud protection or link blocking. While some antivirus programs cost money, there are plenty of free options with fantastic features. You don’t have to sacrifice on […]
The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
Everything in this world has gone digital, and that includes homework (if you have kids). If your children are young, you’re probably not giving them laptops or free reign of the family computer. You’re probably not always able to monitor their screen activity, either. That’s where parental control software comes in handy. Parental controls keep […]
Google Chat goes free in 2021, while Hangouts loses features this month
Enlarge / This is happening whether you like it or not. Google It’s time to talk about Google messaging again. The company’s latest blog lays out future plans for its suite of messaging services, which includes stripping features out of Google Hangouts as we head toward its eventual demise and the promotion of Google Chat […]
Latest Free Guy trailer is giving us strong Upload vibes
Ryan Reynolds discovers he is a background player in a video game in the epic adventure-comedy Free Guy. 20th Century Studios has dropped a new trailer for Free Guy, the sci-fi comedy starring Ryan Reynolds, currently slated for a December 11 release. But in these pandemic times, all release dates are basically pencilled in until […]
The best free recording software
Thanks to advances in computer software, it has never been easier to record your own music from home or on the go. When it comes to the search for a free and reliable Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to record music, the internet has a lot to offer. GarageBand is free, easy to use, and comes […]
The best free photo-editing software for 2020
There’s no argument — Adobe Photoshop remains the best photo-editing application on the planet. But it’s a difficult program to master without formal training, and it’s not the cheapest option. That’s why we’re taking a look at the best free photo-editing software on the market. Our top pick is GIMP, an open-source photo editing software […]