You’d think Epic’s new storefront and The Game Awards would’ve swept up all the week’s news, but no! Turns out plenty happened in and among this week’s bombshell announcements: Below surprise-announced a release date in the near future, DayZ preps to emerge from Early Access at long last, Call of Duty starts selling Black Ops 4 sans-zombies, and Just Cause 4 adds a Getting Over It Easter egg.
November’s patches initially appeared relatively innocuous, with a few catastrophic problems in 64-bit Office 2010, which is a bit of a standing joke anyway.
As the month melted on, we saw a Win10 version 1803 second cumulative update, KB 4467682, that caused havoc, including blue screens on Surface Book 2 PCs, and customized Start Menu bugs (thx, Günter Born). Microsoft yanked it on Dec. 6 — no small consolation to those of you who install everything as soon as it’s offered. Or even a week later.
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While it’s still possible since the 2008 App Store launch for relatively inexperienced developers to create hit products, it’s a lot less likely. And while you still get stories of young developers making it, for the most part it’s all about the big dev firms.
I’ve been thinking about this for a bit, and thought I’d try to put together a few ideas that may help people thinking about making an iPhone or iPad app.
Start where you mean to finish
If you haven’t yet started building your software, then App Store optimization may not be particularly high on your list of priorities. But given this is where you will end up once you build your app, it makes sense to consider this first when you first imagine the idea for a new solution.
If you're reading this post, you have a device that needs a charger. And today's a great day to stock up on them. Amazon is offering fantastic deals on two of Anker's most popular charging accessories, with one hitting an all-time low.
First up, you can grab the PowerPort Speed 1 USB-C wall charger for $30Remove non-product link, 25 percent off its $40 list price and the lowest price we've ever seen. The 60W plug is equipped with USB-C power delivery so it can safely charge everything from a cell phone to a laptop. A tight design with a foldable plug allow you to take this charger with you on the road, while a built-in LED indicator lets you see when your device is charging at a glance.
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Low-profile mechanical keyboards are the next trend, it seems. Just last month we reviewed Roccat’s Vulcan 120 Aimo, the first keyboard I’d seen to combine laptop-style keycaps with full-sized mechanical switches. It was eye-catching, to say the least.
Now Corsair’s got its own version, the K70 RGB MK.2 Low Profile Rapidfire ($160 on Amazon). Thankfully, the keycaps are a lot shorter than the name. Let’s dig in.
Note: This review is part of our best gaming keyboards roundup. Go there for details about competing products and how we tested them.
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We’re here! 2018 is over (mostly) and awards season has begun. We’ll be running our own Game of the Year list later this month but gaming’s faux-Oscars, The Game Awards, took place last night in Los Angeles. Spoiler: God of War took home Game of the Year, which I’ll have to trust them on since it’s not a PC game.
But forget awards, right? The real reason everyone watches Geoff Keighley’s event every year is the “World Premieres,” as close as we’ve got to a wintertime press conference. We’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best of the night below, from Obsidian’s Outer Worlds to new Stanley Parable to Mortal Kombat XI, Psychonauts 2, and a fresh Supergiant game.
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We’ve had a bunch of deals on graphics cards this week, but an awesome graphics card can’t shine without an awesome monitor to pair with it. Fortunately, we’ve found three awesome monitor deals at Dell and Newegg today.
First up: the 32-inch D3218HN 1080p monitor at Dell for $150Remove non-product link. Dell says this monitor is 50 percent off the usual price, and this is one of the company’s holiday “doorbusters” so availability is limited. The monitor doesn’t have much in the way of gaming extras, but it’s a solid monitor with a huge screen size and a 178-degree viewing angle.
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The OnePlus 6T isn’t just the best mid-range phone you can buy—it’s one of the best phones of the year, with a gorgeous screen, tiny notch, and killer specs. And now you can win one of your very own.
One lucky reader will win a OnePlus 6T in Midnight Black with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage along with three official cases. The phone is unlocked, so it works with AT&T and T-Mobile networks, as well as Verizon, though you may need to call your carrier to turn on some things.
Entering our giveaway, on the other hand, couldn’t be easier. You can scroll to the bottom of this page and enter your email address in the widget to gain a single entry. Score extra chances to win by subscribing to our Twitter and Twitch accounts, as well as the PCWorld's YouTube page (be sure to check out the latest episode of Android Confidential while you’re there). Also make sure to follow OnePlus on Instagram for all the latest awesome pics taken with the 6T’s camera.
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So you built yourself a brand-new gaming rig, you’ve slotted your sweet new graphics card into the PCIe slot, you’ve sealed up the case, and you’ve heard it all POST—congrats! Now it’s time to throw games at your fresh build until it breaks, then cry at the thought that if you’d spent just 200 dollars more you could’ve played at 4K instead of a mere 1080p!
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This week in games: Call of Duty starts selling sans-Zombies, DayZ preps Early Access exit
You’d think Epic’s new storefront and The Game Awards would’ve swept up all the week’s news, but no! Turns out plenty happened in and among this week’s bombshell announcements: Below surprise-announced a release date in the near future, DayZ preps to emerge from Early Access at long last, Call of Duty starts selling Black Ops 4 sans-zombies, and Just Cause 4 adds a Getting Over It Easter egg.
This is gaming news for December 3 to 7.
To read this article in full, please click here
Patching waters finally look calm; now is a good time to install the November Windows and Office patches
November’s patches initially appeared relatively innocuous, with a few catastrophic problems in 64-bit Office 2010, which is a bit of a standing joke anyway.
As the month melted on, we saw a Win10 version 1803 second cumulative update, KB 4467682, that caused havoc, including blue screens on Surface Book 2 PCs, and customized Start Menu bugs (thx, Günter Born). Microsoft yanked it on Dec. 6 — no small consolation to those of you who install everything as soon as it’s offered. Or even a week later.
To read this article in full, please click here
How iOS developers can build better apps
Things have changed in the iOS economy.
While it’s still possible since the 2008 App Store launch for relatively inexperienced developers to create hit products, it’s a lot less likely. And while you still get stories of young developers making it, for the most part it’s all about the big dev firms.
I’ve been thinking about this for a bit, and thought I’d try to put together a few ideas that may help people thinking about making an iPhone or iPad app.
Start where you mean to finish
If you haven’t yet started building your software, then App Store optimization may not be particularly high on your list of priorities. But given this is where you will end up once you build your app, it makes sense to consider this first when you first imagine the idea for a new solution.
To read this article in full, please click here
Keep all of your devices powered up with these awesome prices on Anker chargers today
If you're reading this post, you have a device that needs a charger. And today's a great day to stock up on them. Amazon is offering fantastic deals on two of Anker's most popular charging accessories, with one hitting an all-time low.
First up, you can grab the PowerPort Speed 1 USB-C wall charger for $30Remove non-product link, 25 percent off its $40 list price and the lowest price we've ever seen. The 60W plug is equipped with USB-C power delivery so it can safely charge everything from a cell phone to a laptop. A tight design with a foldable plug allow you to take this charger with you on the road, while a built-in LED indicator lets you see when your device is charging at a glance.
To read this article in full, please click here
Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Low Profile review: Get a laptop feel on your desktop PC
Low-profile mechanical keyboards are the next trend, it seems. Just last month we reviewed Roccat’s Vulcan 120 Aimo, the first keyboard I’d seen to combine laptop-style keycaps with full-sized mechanical switches. It was eye-catching, to say the least.
Now Corsair’s got its own version, the K70 RGB MK.2 Low Profile Rapidfire ($160 on Amazon). Thankfully, the keycaps are a lot shorter than the name. Let’s dig in.
Note: This review is part of our best gaming keyboards roundup. Go there for details about competing products and how we tested them.
To read this article in full, please click here
Tech event calendar 2018-19: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
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All the big reveals at The Game Awards 2018
We’re here! 2018 is over (mostly) and awards season has begun. We’ll be running our own Game of the Year list later this month but gaming’s faux-Oscars, The Game Awards, took place last night in Los Angeles. Spoiler: God of War took home Game of the Year, which I’ll have to trust them on since it’s not a PC game.
But forget awards, right? The real reason everyone watches Geoff Keighley’s event every year is the “World Premieres,” as close as we’ve got to a wintertime press conference. We’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best of the night below, from Obsidian’s Outer Worlds to new Stanley Parable to Mortal Kombat XI, Psychonauts 2, and a fresh Supergiant game.
To read this article in full, please click here
Treat yourself to a visual upgrade with these 3 awesome monitor deals
We’ve had a bunch of deals on graphics cards this week, but an awesome graphics card can’t shine without an awesome monitor to pair with it. Fortunately, we’ve found three awesome monitor deals at Dell and Newegg today.
First up: the 32-inch D3218HN 1080p monitor at Dell for $150Remove non-product link. Dell says this monitor is 50 percent off the usual price, and this is one of the company’s holiday “doorbusters” so availability is limited. The monitor doesn’t have much in the way of gaming extras, but it’s a solid monitor with a huge screen size and a 178-degree viewing angle.
To read this article in full, please click here
PCWorld is giving away a OnePlus 6T in Midnight Black for the holidays!
The OnePlus 6T isn’t just the best mid-range phone you can buy—it’s one of the best phones of the year, with a gorgeous screen, tiny notch, and killer specs. And now you can win one of your very own.
One lucky reader will win a OnePlus 6T in Midnight Black with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage along with three official cases. The phone is unlocked, so it works with AT&T and T-Mobile networks, as well as Verizon, though you may need to call your carrier to turn on some things.
Entering our giveaway, on the other hand, couldn’t be easier. You can scroll to the bottom of this page and enter your email address in the widget to gain a single entry. Score extra chances to win by subscribing to our Twitter and Twitch accounts, as well as the PCWorld's YouTube page (be sure to check out the latest episode of Android Confidential while you’re there). Also make sure to follow OnePlus on Instagram for all the latest awesome pics taken with the 6T’s camera.
To read this article in full, please click here
17 gorgeous PC games that will punish your graphics card
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So you built yourself a brand-new gaming rig, you’ve slotted your sweet new graphics card into the PCIe slot, you’ve sealed up the case, and you’ve heard it all POST—congrats! Now it’s time to throw games at your fresh build until it breaks, then cry at the thought that if you’d spent just 200 dollars more you could’ve played at 4K instead of a mere 1080p!
To read this article in full, please click here
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