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Looking for a new game to play this weekend? These are the best indie gems you may have missed over the past year.

They're small, scrappy, and just as enjoyable as big-name games. Don't miss these standout titles from a busy year.
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Woooo, it's the weekend! You know what that means: Game time. These 10 obscure Steam power tips help you keep your games backed up, your drivers updated, your wallet full, and more.

Steam can do a whole lot more than let you buy and play games. Buckle up and get ready to dive deep into Steam's hidden features.
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French car takes a drive around Paris monument to show how close we are to self-driving cars. What I want to know is if you have a self-driving car, do you have to be in it or can it just drop you off and come back after you call for a pickup? In fact, "car, go park. Come back in two hours."

Valeo and Safran expect self-driving cars on the roads by 2020, but on the way they must navigate stop lights, pedestrians ... and cannons.
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Now that we know USB Type-C or USB C connectors are what will fix everything that's wrong with the tech world (right? I know, who would have thought?) hardware is finally on the way including, yes $22 standard Type-A to the much, much better Type-C cables. Heck, you'd almost think it would have been cheaper to just include Type-A ports on all new laptops until the transition period is over but why do that? Or am I just just hating?

After Apple's introduction of USB Type C in the new MacBook, companies have announced peripherals and cables for the connector
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Reason No. 32 why PC gaming is better: Mods. This mod lets you fly planes in city-building game Cities: Skylines. Our man Hayden Dingman also breaks down the latest on Halo Online, Broken Age Act 2, Evolve, Rainbox Six: Siege and Half-Life 2.5 which is apparently .5 short of Half-Life 3.

Plus Halo comes to PC...sort of, and somebody breaks their Rainbow Six: Siege NDA in order to show you dudes fighting on an airplane. This is all the gaming news for the week of March 23.
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Whoa, Chrome OS to get Google Now. (OK, chime in "I don't see why anyone wants a Chromebook" comments in 3, 2, 1...)

The Chrome app launcher overhaul puts a greater emphasis on search and contextual information. It's in beta now if you want to try it.
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Not only does the bottle of water cost $7 but it looks like the Internet isn't very safe at some hotels too.

Researchers found a serious vulnerability in a popular brand of devices used by hotels to manage visitor-based networks
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With the Galaxy S6, Samsung made TouchWiz leaner, faster, simpler, and easier to use. Greenbot doesn't hate it anymore, and neither should you.

You've complained about it for years, but Samsung's changed its tune—though it's still very blue.
www.greenbot.com|By Florence Ion

Google's absorbing some Internet Explorer tech to make Chrome's scrolling less janky.

Google is building a Microsoft technology into Chrome that should help improve browser scrolling.
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If your hardware mysteriously stops working, this quick trick could be all you need to get it running again.

You can't do much if your hardware is truly broken, but often PC component issues come down to a software problem you can fix in a few clicks.
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Crysis? Pfah! Can your PC run these 4K YouTube videos? (Don't forget to change the resolution!)

4K is old hat for YouTube, which first embraced the resolution in 2010, but now the Google property is upping the stakes by experimenting with 4K videos at a frame rate of 60 frames per second.
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Google's new extension for Chrome compresses data so you don't chew through your bandwidth cap quite so quickly.

If you need to save on your PC's bandwidth usage but don't want to use Opera, try adding Google's new Data Saver (Beta) extension to Chrome.
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The first glance at the future of Office for Windows is here.

Microsoft's Office 2016 IT Pro and Developer Preview offers a few new user features and some interesting under-the-hood improvements.
computerworld.com|By Preston Gralla

The weekend's coming! These 20 deep, intricate, and just plain GREAT PC games will hold you for hours and hours and hours on end. (Updated)

These majestic games demanded to be played for days, not hours—and your tenacity will be rewarded.
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We can't wait for Windows 10 either, but don't let all the Metro hate fool you: Windows 8 is still superior to non-Microsoft operating systems in all sorts of ways.

Don't let all the Live Tile bashing fool you. Windows 8 still dominates the OS competition in a dozen crucial aspects.
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These games run great even if you're running the most modest of PCs -- and they're awesomely fun, too!

(Pssst... we're thinking of updating this soon. Any suggestions?)

Slow machines of the world, rejoice. You too can revel in some of the best that PC gaming has to offer, with these 10 games that won't put your hardware to shame.
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If you're a Taylor Swift fan (and admit it, you're not fooling anyone) Jay-Z's Tidal might be a new music service worth checking out.

Things are going well for Tidal, the high-fidelity streaming service Jay-Z recently acquired. Taylor Swift has brought her music catalog, and T-Mobile has added the service to its list of music platforms exempt from data caps.
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While GPS devices are already a thing of the past (sorry, TomTom) the feds are already looking for something to replace the technology. Why? Because when you think about it, GPS is pretty lousy.

DARPA considers GPS unreliable, as it isn't always available and signals can be easily jammed.
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While we still don't know when the Oculus Rift will ship, at least we know it's going to be awesome, right? Right?

The fact that our eyes can't even tell what color that dress is? That's great for Oculus.
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No Motorola tablet for you!!! (What, you didn't care?) Anyway, here's what IS coming from Motorola in the near future.

Rick Osterloh offered other tidbits, such as plans for a new Moto G with LTE and more Pure Edition devices.
greenbot.com|By Derek Walter

If you ever wanted to show the world the concert you're at, or your best friend as she walks down the aisle, or what the world looks like from the top of Yosemite's Half Dome, Twitter has a livestreaming video app for you. Meet Periscope.

iPhone users got another app on Thursday to help them share live video streams after Meerkat launched several weeks ago. This time Twitter is getting into the game with Periscope.
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TechHive contributor Jared Newman demolishes the latest specious arguments in favor of status quo in TV entertainment.

The misguided shrieks of cable apologists are growing louder as better alternatives emerge.
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MOAR STORAGE! You know you want 10-terabyte SSDs for your laptop. And this new Intel/Micron technology will help get you there -- this year.

A breakthrough in NAND flash technology will increase standard 2.5-inch SSDs to 10TB and drastically reduce their cost in the process.
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If your PC suddenly doesn't seem like it can get out of bed in the morning, something's up. Here are some good spots to begin troubleshooting.

Last week, your PC speeded along like a champ. Now it moves like an arthritic turtle. Let's see if we can fix this.
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Greenbot found that the GS6 has the best camera of any Android phone they've tested. It's right up there with the iPhone 6 Plus.

We took the Samsung Galaxy S6 around San Francisco to see what kind of photos it takes. It almost beat out Apple's iPhone 6 Plus.
www.greenbot.com|By Florence Ion

Attention PC gamers: Pillars of Eternity is the Baldur's Gate sequel you've been waiting for all these years. It's utterly masterful.

Obsidian has a reputation for crafting fantastic RPGs, and deservedly so. Pillars of Eternity is, in short, Obsidian at its best ever.
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Microsoft's Metro apps have gotten a new name -- their sixth, by our count.

After years of shuffling through various names for its modern app platform, Microsoft is keeping it simple with 'Windows Apps.'
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We've already revealed our test results with DirectX 12. If you want to benchmark Microsoft's powerful new graphics tech, here's how to do so today.

The final release of DirectX 12 and Windows 10 is months away but if you're itching to test your system's DX12 theoretical performance today, here's how you can do it.
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We finally got to test DirectX12, and in a word:

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang.

We put our hands on Futuremark's new API test, which shows off just what DirectX 12 can do in theory.
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How do OCZ SSDs stack up now that the company's owned by Toshiba? Pretty darn well.

The OCZ Vector 180 brings enterprise-class features such as preventing data loss during power outages and maintaining performance over time to the consumer desktop. But the terabytes written guarantee is low for the larger capacity models. .
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Ransomware is NASTY. Here's a true-life tale of a company that found all of its data suddenly held ransom, and what you can do to prevent ransomware from devastating you.

Ransomware is on the rise. Your best protection? Something everyone knows they should do.
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You don't need a beefy PC to play games. All of these amazingly fun games can be played right in your browser -- and they're free, too.

From reboots of classics to new-world Chrome packaged apps that work offline, too, these games give new cred to browser-based play.
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The best price is no price, and these are the best PC free games available today.

If you're looking for a good time but don't have a dime to spare, these 17 free PC games will leave you smiling.
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Tested: The worst antivirus product for Windows 8.1 users is...Microsoft's own in-Windows solution. http://bit.ly/1IwuPS1

What's the best antivirus software to buy right now? In February 2015, the list includes BitDefender, Kaspersky, and Avira.
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Canary raised a ton of crowd-funding cash back in 2013 and just finished shipping its DIY home-security system to its backers. Today, the company announced retail partnerships with Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Verizon Wireless.

Backers contributed more than $2 million to Canary's Indiegogo campaign. Now you can buy one at Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon, or Verizon Wireless.
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Here's an easy thing that could save older Android phones from harm. http://bit.ly/1Cqifmr

Half of all Android phones still run Android 4.2 or older. If they also buy from third-party app stores, they could be vulnerable to a hijacking app. This scanner will tell you if your phone is at risk.
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Today, we ran a feature explaining why you might want to keep your current computer rather than buying a new one. If you decide to do so, here's how to breathe some new life into your old PC.

If your old workhorse of a PC is starting to slow down in its old age, these low (or no-) cost tricks can help put some pep in its processing step.
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Grab one of these apps and find something better to listen to on your commute.

Our favorites are well designed and offer a deep selection so you can find your favorites or discover new podcasts.
www.greenbot.com|By Derek Walter

The contentious issue is flaring up once again. Will Windows 10's optional Secure Boot requirement prevent users from installing Linux on their PCs? Chris Hoffman digs in.

Secure Boot could lock down Windows 10 PCs to Microsoft operating systems alone. Or not. Chris Hoffman digs in.
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The best VR controller might just be your fingers.

Dump that Xbox 360 controller, Leap Motion wants VR gamers to pick-up that virtual rifle with their hands.
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Thanks, jerks.

Asset sale could include millions of e-mails, physical addresses, and customer names, if legal challenges don't stop it.
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IE11 is looking more and more like a dead browser walking. Spartan is the future.

It's clearer than ever: Internet Explorer is the past and Project Spartan is the future. Microsoft recently said IE11 will not use Project Spartan's Edge rendering engine in Windows 10.
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Microsoft's CEO is picking March Madness winners with more accuracy than Microsoft's predictive search engine. Why is Elon Musk scared about killer AI robots again?

It's actually worse than that. Cricket fan--yes, cricket-- and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is beating both Google and his own company's Bing at NCAA brackets. It's just not fair.
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The message is always "Buy, buy, buy!" but the grass isn't always greener. There are plenty of reasons to save your cash, stick with what you've got, and NOT buy a new PC.

Sure, new stuff is nice and shiny. But do you really NEED a new PC?
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Not only do these Android apps bridge the gap between your PC and your phone, but they all ROCK.

These killer Android apps make it easy to get things done on the run.
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This support tool was supposed to help. It did the opposite.

Weak authentication in Dell's System Detect utility could have enabled drive-by malware attacks
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If it's always bugged that video game characters always have perfectly coiffed hair and trimmed beards, that will change with Witcher 3 DLC which will see the beard grow. And yes, there's going to be DLC for the hair too. Hail the +3 clippers.

CD Projekt Red is pushing beard boundaries for a truly next-gen experience.
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Now you can talk to Google in Klingonese. No, not really, but you can use other languages on this planet to talk to Google now and here's how you set it up. But seriously, why u no Klingon Google?

If you're bilingual, or visiting a foreign country, this can be really useful.
greenbot.com|By Ryan Whitwam

Oops. A Flash security flaw still exists on many sites despite it being fixed in 2011. The problem: The fix didn't require just patching the SDK, but also patching all apps created with the SDK. Oy. Cue: "I don't run Flash comments" in 3, 2, 1.

A large number of developers have failed to patch their Flash applications against a vulnerability that can be exploited to target Web users
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It turns out the difference between a professional device and personal size comes down to screen. Under 10.1 inches means you're a personal user and your new Windows 10 device can come with Office for free. Over 10 inches and you're a professional so you'll have to pay for for Office. So sez Microsoft.

Microsoft believes that screens smaller than 10 inches aren't used by 'professionals,' so don't expect it to charge for editing and viewing Office documents. Oh, and the Surface Pro mini -- probably dead.
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Have you checked out Fandor? It's just like Netflix, but with higher nutritional value. TechHive's resident movie critic gives the movie-streaming service a big thumbs-up. If you love film, you should definitely check it out.

This movie-streaming service keeps the art of indie film alive.
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The FTC will keep a closer eye on the Internet of Things just in case your Smart Fridge starts sharing too much info with its maker about your eating habits or your car starts giving you oil change offers on the GPS unit.

A new office will look at the privacy implications of smart homes, connected cars, mobile payments, and big data.
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Latest Amazon Fire TV means you won't have to touch the dirtiest object in a hotel room much longer: the television remote. Latest Fire TV update adds support for hotel Wi-Fi and streaming from USB storage. And yes, we're serious, studies find the TV remote to be among the dirtiest object in a hotel room.

Users will be able to take their media streamer on the road, hook up external storage, and listen to more music through Prime Playlists.
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HP taps Bang & Olufsen to replace Beats as its audio partner post Apple purchase.

HP will use audio technology from Bang & Olufsen in its PCs and tablets
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In an effort to stand apart, some Android manufacturers have made devices that were... unusual. None of them caught on.

There's breaking the mold with innovative new features, and then there are these phones.
www.greenbot.com|By Jason Cross

Did you know email senders can secretly track whether or not you've opened a message and even your location and device info using invisible pixels? This extension drags the ugly practice into the light.

It's not as pervasive as web tracking, but marketers are grabbing some information about you when you interact with select messages.
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The first AMD FreeSync monitors are finally here, and WOW are they cheaper than Nvidia G-Sync monitors. There's a lot to consider before you buy either, though.

Let the adaptive refresh standards war begin: Acer's new $500 FreeSync monitor costs hundreds of dollars less than G-Sync counterparts.
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Microsoft just released the tool developers need to start developing those device-spanning universal apps for Windows 10.

Developers can start testing Windows 10's adaptive user interface and other features in the new Visual Studio preview.
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Google Drive and its attendant apps offer a wealth of tools to help you be more productive. Try these five for the biggest boost.

Leverage these little-known features to work without an internet connection, keep track of document changes, and more.
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To foresee the future of Surface, look to Intel, not Microsoft.

Cool new features on the horizon include power-sipping chips and the Hello authentication technology.
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