Enhance your Steam Deck's performance easily with tweaks and plugin options for smoother gameplay experiences. Consider (with budget in mind) investing in an OLED model for a performance boost, although it comes at an extra cost compared to the base model. Try various optimizations like limiting FPS, upgrading to a...

10 Ways To Optimize Steam Deck Performance

The Steam Deck has remained in first place on the Steam Weekly Top Sellers chart (excluding revenue generated by free games) for Week 32, 2024, which ended August 6, 2024. Pre-orders for Black Myth: Wukong are up from ninth to second place, while Elden Ring dropped one spot to third place. Dead by Daylight is up two spots to fourth place and Grand Theft Auto V re-entered the top 10 in fifth place.

Steam Deck Tops the Steam Charts, Black Myth: Wukong Pre-Orders Take 2nd - Sales

Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games heading to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024. In an Xbox Wire post, Microsoft confirmed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Mafia: Definitive Edition, and Creatures of Ava will be added to the subscription service. All of these will be available to subscribers via PC, Xbox, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (if you are an Ultimate tier subscriber). The first of these three games, Creatures of Ava, will be available to Game Pass subscribers starting August 7.

Microsoft Confirms Xbox Game Pass August 2024 Wave 1 Lineup

Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

Mozilla Firefox 129.0 is now available for download ahead of its formal release announcement on Tuesday. Making Firefox 129 notable is that for non-local sites it's now replacing HTTP with HTTPS by default. Firefox will now aim for HTTPS as the default protocol on non-local sites. Firefox 129.0 will try...

Firefox 129 Now Available With HTTPS Replacing HTTP As Default Protocol

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. As a part of the August Pixel update, which by all means is pretty minor before we see Android 15, Google provided a list of bugs it took care of. In the latest build for still-supported Pixel devices, Google took aim at boot looping issues, brightness flickering, and general improvements in display performance.

Google Fixes 4 Bugs in August Pixel Update

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

We showcase the path you need to take to get the VIP key in Starfield's Surgical Strike quest.

Starfield: How To Gain Entry to the VIP Wing in the Surgical Strike Quest

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

Some would argue that Linux isn't for everyone. To those people, I'd say, "nay, nay!" In fact, there's a Linux distribution suited for every sort of user -- even those with zero experience with open-source software. That said, I cannot deny that there are certain Linux distributions from which new...

5 first-rate Linux distros for power users (or anyone seeking challenge)

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

This article explains how to get 120 frames per second—which you'll also see as "FPS" or "Hz"–on PS5. Not every game on PS5 supports this option, so while you can prep your console for it, it won't work for every title. How to Turn On 120 FPS on...

How to Get 120 FPS on PS5

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Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. A tower fan is nice for indoor use, but what about when you need to cool off while enjoying your patio or deck space this summer? Sure, you could install an overhead fan if you have the setup, but what about a sleek fan that can go anywhere in the yard with no wires or electrical cords to worry about plugging in?

We Tried the New Shark FlexBreeze Fan, and We’re Blown Away

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Understand server PC requirements for cases, cooling, and noise levels before building or buying one. Choose between rack systems and tower servers based on space, noise, and airflow preferences. Check CPU specs, RAM slots, and power consumption to ensure the server PC meets your needs and budget. With processors boasting...

7 things you should know before you buy a server PC

Pet Bakery Tycoon is a Roblox game where players build and upgrade their own bakery factory. Players can unlock various pets and use them as employees to create the best cakes in their store. The game offers opportunities to enhance your bakery and expand your pet workforce. All Codes For...

Pet Bakery Tycoon Codes (August 2024)

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She was born Margaret Ann Lipton on August 30, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, and she died at only 72 years old on May 11, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Her stage name was Peggy Lipton, and she was best known for roles on The Mod Squadand Twin Peaks.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of Peggy Lipton, star of TV's 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks'

This is the fifth boss battle in Shadow of the Colossus against the airborne Colossus known as Avion.

Shadow of the Colossus Avion Boss Fight

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

There is a fine bunch of games available on PlayStation Plus that allow for easy Platinums. Swing through NYC as Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man for an action-packed adventure with a breezy Platinum in around 18 hours. Explore the world of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart for yet another straightforward...

10 Easy Platinum Trophies On PlayStation Plus

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10 Best Decky Plugins For The Steam Deck

Decky offers plugins for Steam Deck to enhance your gaming experience with features like game selection, pausing, and visual customization. Some plugins, like the DeckRoulette, which...

10 Best Decky Plugins For The Steam Deck

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