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Just got a new PC? Do these 11 things on day one

"Out of the box" doesn’t mean "out of the woods." These essential first steps will tidy up Windows, lock it down, and get ...

These are the things you must do with your new PS5 before playing a game

PlayStation Plus is required to play online on your PlayStation 5, and it’s available in three different tiers. The cheapest ...

Hawai’i rallies against Cal to complete all-time classic Hawaii Bowl

The Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors (9-4) put together the largest comeback in Hawaii Bowl history to stun the Cal Golden Bears (7-6 ...

How to transfer your games to the Nintendo Switch 2

Power on your Switch 2 and go through the initial setup. When the console asks if you want to transfer data from another system, select Start System Transfer. Make sure both consoles are connected to ...

Your Windows SSD Could Be Faster, Microsoft’s New Update Reveals Why

Windows 11 users can unlock higher NVMe SSD performance using a hidden Microsoft driver, if they’re willing to tweak.
How-To Geek on MSN

Your unpowered SSD is a ticking time bomb

Unpowered data retention is sketchy; you may one day find that your backup's become corrupted. Storing the SSD in less-than-ideal conditions will only contribute to potential data loss, such as ...
Android Flagship

Android Not Recognized by PC: Overcoming File Transfer Failures

Encountering an issue where your Android device isn't recognized by your PC can be frustrating, especially when you need to ...
Wired

Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.
WRALSportsFan

Big difference in production from transfer QBs for Duke, UNC entering rivalry game

CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina and Duke each turned to the transfer portal for new starting quarterbacks in the offseason. Each paid for starters from lower-tier conferences and turned their offenses ...
Los Angeles Times

Rose Bowl files lawsuit accusing UCLA of trying to move football games to SoFi Stadium

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Pasadena filed suit against UCLA to enforce its Rose Bowl lease through 2044, accusing the university of trying to ...
DualShockers

10 Game Franchises We Would Be Shocked To See Another Sequel From

Adam is a lifelong gamer who enjoys RPGs, action adventure games and a healthy helping of VR to boot. He has written for countless sites in the gaming medium, and you can find him playing the newest ...
Los Angeles Times

Why Shohei Ohtani’s Game 4 failure will drive him to pitch again in this World Series

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani gave up four runs in six innings during a World Series Game 4 loss to Toronto, ...