Looking at the screenshots posted on the game’s Steam page, it’s easy to underestimate Iron Gate AB’s first game. But, underneath that pixelated surface is smooth, addicting gameplay that’s filled with content, and it’s already started to make waves across social media, Twitch, and even on Steam, itself. “Download Valheim,” Twitch streamer and professional esports host Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez wrote on Twitter. “It’s $20 and is the best survival game made in some time....

What Is Vewd? Vewd doesn’t require you to download or install apps because the content is run directly from Vewd’s cloud-based store. Because they live in the cloud, content doesn’t take up storage space on your streaming device or smart TV. They also update automatically, so you don’t have to worry if you have the latest version of a specific service you want to watch. Vewd also automatically adds new content as it becomes available and removes apps that it can no longer provide....

Are you looking for a portable gaming storage solution? The WD Black P10 is ideal. This external hard drive is capable of storing up to 125 games with its 5TB of storage. Extend your gaming library with the help of this handy drive that’s small enough to pack in your everyday bag. While I didn’t put it to the 125-game test, I did spend a few days testing this HDD’s transfer speeds and overall ease of use and reliability with some light gaming....

A recent post to the r/xboxone sub-Reddit titled “How to stop these popups?” included a screenshot of a spam notification on an Xbox One. The poster is not alone. Another recent post to r/MicrosoftEdge complained of virus protection notifications appearing on an Xbox. A user on r/Xbox reported the same problem. The notifications are a new avenue for spam that may cause headaches for Xbox owners. “Cybercriminals always try to benefit from popular sources of entertainment, including gaming,” Boris Larin, a security researcher at Kaspersky, said in an email....

LTE is used by mobile devices like smartphones and tablets instead of a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection. As with 3G or 4G, LTE is a technology standard that determines how mobile devices connect to the internet from cellular towers. LTE Benefits Despite being slower than true 4G, LTE is an improvement over older technologies and mobile broadband standards. Compared with 3G, LTE offers: Higher bandwidth (faster connection speeds). A better underlying technology for voice calls (VoIP) and multimedia streaming....

What is IPv5? An internet protocol is the set of rules that govern how information packets are transmitted over a network. IPv5 is a version of Internet Protocol (IP) that was never formally adopted as a standard. The “v5” stands for version 5 of the Internet Protocol. Computer networks use version 4, typically called IPv4, or a newer version: IPv6. Limitations of IPv5 IPv5 never became an official protocol due to a variety of limitations in it....

In most cases, those pieces of hardware include the main computer housing and the monitor, but other devices can be plugged into a UPS for backup power, depending on the size of the UPS. What Does a Battery Backup Do? In addition to acting as a backup when the power goes out, most battery backup devices also act as power “conditioners” by ensuring that the electricity flowing to your computer and accessories is free from drops or surges....

PAGES files are actually just ZIP files that include not only the document information necessary for Pages but also a JPG file and an optional PDF file that can be used for previewing the document. The JPG file can preview the first page only while the PDF can be used to see the entire document. How to Open a PAGES File Apple’s word processor, Pages, is normally used to open PAGES files, and it works only on macOS computers....

What a Network SSID Looks Like The SSID is a case-sensitive text string that is as long as 32 characters consisting of letters and numbers. Within those rules, the SSID can say anything. When you connect to a wireless network, you see your network and others within your range that are called something different. All of the names you see are the SSIDs for those networks. Router manufacturers set a default SSID for the Wi-Fi unit, such as Linksys, xfinitywifi, NETGEAR, dlink, or default....

Smart Refrigerator Features While exact features included will vary by brand and model, here is an overview of some of the many things you never knew a fridge could do. Keep in mind, not all smart refrigerators have the same features. Use the touchscreen interface to: Coordinate schedules for every member of the family. Look up recipes and have your fridge read the steps while you cook. Create grocery lists that sync to your smartphone in real-time....

What Is a Steam Deck? The Valve Steam Deck uses SteamOS, Valve’s Linux-based operating system. Made specifically with gaming via Steam in mind, it looks like a Nintendo Switch with the option for players to connect it to a monitor or TV, as well as pair controllers, mice, or keyboards to it. It’s able to play games that were built for Windows with the option to suspend and resume games much like other portable gaming devices....

These devices include televisions, stereos, DVD players, game consoles, and more. The basic operation of an IR remote control is a bulb or set of bulbs at the end of the remote that sends instructions to remote electronic devices using an invisible (infrared) light. There are different types of IR remotes, from the least expensive with only one IR transmitter to higher-end units that feature several IR transmitters. Electronic devices compatible with IR remotes feature sensors on the front that can detect infrared light and decode the instructions....

What Is an NEF File? An NEF file is a Nikon Raw Image file. It is an abbreviation for Nikon Electronic Format, and is used solely on Nikon cameras. Like other RAW image files, NEF files retain everything captured by the camera before any processing is undergone, including the metadata like the camera and lens model. The NEF file format is based on TIFF. How to Open an NEF File Windows users with the right codec on their computer can display NEF files without any additional software....

ReadyBoost is a feature first introduced in Windows Vista where the operating system improves system performance by dedicating unused hardware space as virtual RAM—the SFCACHE file holds the data stored in this virtual RAM space. While physical RAM is the fastest way to access data, using flash memory is even faster than accessing the same data on a hard drive, which is the whole idea behind ReadyBoost. How to Open an SFCACHE File SFCACHE files are part of the ReadyBoost feature and should not be opened, deleted, or moved....

What Is Apple TV? Apple TV streams movies and TV shows to your HDTV, similar to Roku and Google’s Chromecast, but that is only one feature. You can also listen to and watch podcasts on it, play games, stream music, and much more. It all depends on the apps you install. Some programs are free, some cost money, and some are free to download but have a service you have to buy to use it (e....

Blu-ray vs. DVD DVD technology improved on previous formats, such as VHS and Laserdisc, in terms of the TV viewing and listening experience. Still, DVD isn’t a high-definition format. Its limitations became noticeable as HDTV emerged, TV screen sizes increased, and video projectors became more common. Blu-ray aimed to answer DVD’s shortcomings. It allows you to see more depth, a wider range of color shades, and more image detail. DVD uses red laser technology....

DNS is often referred to as the internet’s phone book because it converts easy-to-remember hostnames like www.google.com, to IP addresses like 216.58.217.46. This takes place behind the scenes after you type a URL into a web browser’s address bar. Without DNS (and especially search engines like Google), navigating the internet wouldn’t be easy since we’d have to enter the IP address of each website we want to visit. How Does DNS Work?...

HDMI Features HDMI includes provisions for: HDMI-CEC (consumer electronics control): Allows the remote control of multiple connected HDMI devices from one remote. An example would be using a TV remote to control some functions of a Blu-ray Disc player, home theater receiver, or soundbar connected to the TV via HDMI. HDCP (high-bandwidth digital copy protection): Allows content providers to prevent their content from being illegally copied through devices connected using HDMI connections....

One UI 5.0 Release date: October 24, 2022 The One UI 5 update is based on Android 13. It supports dynamic theming by offering 16 preset color options based on your current wallpaper. Color changes apply to the entire interface down to the volume slider. You can also set custom call backgrounds for your contacts. The Gallery app has a text recognition feature that detects text in photos so you can copy, paste, and share it....

What seek time is not is the total amount of time it takes to copy a file to another hard drive, download data from the internet, burn something to a disc, etc. Although the seek time does play a role in the total time it takes to complete tasks like these, it’s nearly negligible when compared to other factors. Seek time is often called access time, but in reality, the access time is a bit longer than the seek time because there exists a small latency period between finding data and then actually accessing it....