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8 best free-to-play games on Steam

2024-12-252024-12-25 Danie

The image shows a person sitting at a desk in what appears to be a home office. In the foreground is a computer monitor displaying the Steam store page for a game called Marvel Rivals, and a keyboard. There is a pair of headphones to the left of the keyboard and a smartphone next to it. The background includes a partially visible white brick wall, a Rubik's Cube, and some other office supplies on the desk, suggesting a workspace setting.

Gaming doesn’t have to break the bank, especially when you have Steam’s incredible library of free-to-play games. Whether you’re into first-person shooters, strategy games, or fantasy worlds, Steam offers something for everyone. Here are the […]

4 Free eBook Reader Apps for Android to Get You Out of Your Reading Slump

2024-12-222024-12-22 Danie

The image shows a person sitting at a table, reading a book. In the foreground, a smartphone is being used to read an ebook, and the person is holding it with both hands. The ebook shows a just visble open page on the left side of the phone's screen. There is a notebook and pen also on the table. In the background, there is some out-of-focus background that includes what seems to be a desk, and plants, along with other office supplies. The setting appears to be a home office or study.

Google Play Books and the Kindle app are perfectly fine. They keep your books in the cloud (perfect if you switch devices often) and provide a decent enough interface to read for long periods. But […]

Who needs a roof when you can use balcony solar for apartments

2024-12-222024-12-22 Danie

The photograph shows a woman standing on a balcony, holding a cup. The balcony is attached to a building with old-style architecture, featuring decorative moulding above the windows and a mix of light beige and dark teal colours on the façade. In the foreground is a black solar panel that looks almost like a privacy screen that extends the length of the balcony. Plants are visible in pots both on the balcony and in the background growing along the building's exterior wall.

Lots of people, especially city dwellers and renters, don’t have rooftops where they can install solar panels to generate some of the electricity they use in their daily lives. Community solar offers a partial solution […]

This USB-C cable can rotate 360 degrees for optimal cable management

2024-12-212024-12-21 Danie

The image shows a workspace scene with a laptop computer connected to a power adapter via a cable. In the foreground is a power strip with multiple outlets, a white power adapter, and a laptop. The background includes a gray wall, hinting at a modern, minimalist workspace. The overall setting suggests a home office or a clean, organized work area. The cable shows a 90-degree bend where it protrudes from the laptop's socket.

USB-C was a great step forward, removing the awkward “try to plug in the cable, doesn’t fit, rotate 180 degrees, still doesn’t fit” dance, but cable management is still a pain. If you wish your […]

10 Awesome Games You Can Play Right Now In Your Browser Without Installing Anything

2024-12-212024-12-21 Danie

The image shows a computer screen displaying multiple video game windows arranged in a grid-like fashion. In the foreground are various game interfaces, including a chessboard, a hexagonal tile game resembling Settlers of Catan, a Wordle word puzzle, and what appears to be a first person shooter. The background is dominated by the vibrant colours and designs of the games themselves, creating a visually stimulating and dynamic scene.

Sometimes you have the urge to play some video games, but you don’t have the right hardware with you. Perhaps you’re stuck at work or school, or you have a basic device like a Chromebook. […]

After market office chair wheels can be a worthy and cheap upgrade

2024-12-202024-12-20 Danie

The image shows a close-up view of four StealthO caster wheels against a stark white background. The foreground is dominated by the teal-colored polyurethane wheels, each exhibiting a distinct design with visible spokes and a central hub. The background is simple and uncluttered, further emphasizing the product. The wheels have a sleek and modern aesthetic, suggesting high quality and perhaps a professional application.

For some reason, even the most expensive office chairs come with pretty plain plastic wheels. They don’t roll so well, often need a floor protector, and worse they make a bit of noise, especially on […]

Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Celebrations From Around the World

2024-12-202024-12-20 Danie

The image shows a vibrant fireworks display over a canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the foreground, there are houseboats and the calm waters of the canal reflecting the colorful lights of the fireworks. The background is filled with the stunning spectacle of fireworks exploding in the night sky, with the city's buildings and trees lining the canal visible amidst the bursts of light. The city lights illuminate the buildings along the canal, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere against the dark night sky.

Links to live streams for various cities around the world. Why celebrate once when you can celebrate on the hour all day long! Not all are pointing directly at the celebrations though, e.g. Cape Town’s […]

Home Assistant’s new hardware voice assistant answers to ‘Hey Jarvis’ and can work offline

2024-12-202024-12-20 Danie

The image shows a small, square device, possibly a smart home gadget, resting on a surface. The background is a gradient of soft blue and orange hues, creating a calm and modern atmosphere. In the foreground, the device is the primary focus, with its sleek, white design and subtle glowing circle on the top drawing the viewer's attention. A thin cable is connected to the device, suggesting it is powered or connected to a network.

There’s a new voice assistant in town, and this one can work locally in your home without phoning home to its corporate overloads. This week, the popular hobbyist smart home platform Home Assistant officially launched […]

Oasis Security Research Team Discovers Microsoft Azure MFA Bypass: We Expect More From An Enterprise Provider Though

2024-12-202024-12-20 Danie

The image shows a dark, cracked earth in the foreground, suggesting a sense of vulnerability or fragility. In the background, there's a dark blue gradient that fills the space, punctuated by a grid of small plus symbols at the top and bottom, adding a technological or digital feel. A central element is a rectangular box with the word "AuthQuake" in a salmon-pink color, indicating a possible security breach. The box is connected by a dotted line to an arrow, implying movement or an ongoing process. The gradient background subtly transitions from dark to slightly lighter, creating depth.

Oasis Security’s research team uncovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implementation, allowing attackers to bypass it and gain unauthorized access to the user’s account, including Outlook emails, OneDrive files, Teams chats, Azure […]

Thanks to Whiskey, You Will Be Gaming on Your Mac More Than Ever

2024-12-192024-12-19 Danie

The image shows a dimly lit bar scene, with shelves of liquor bottles blurred in the background. In the foreground, a bottle of whisky, a glass of amber liquid, and a laptop displaying a pixelated video game are arranged on a wooden surface. The laptop's screen showcases a scene seemingly from a retro-style role-playing game, vibrant colours adding a touch of fantasy to the otherwise mature environment. The bar's soft lighting creates a warm, inviting ambiance, contrasting with the focus on the digital world displayed on the screen.

Whiskey is a free app that you can download right now, and use to play Windows games on your Mac. It brings together the WINE compatibility layer as well as Apple’s own Game Porting Kit, […]

Category: Blog

8 best free-to-play games on Steam

4 Free eBook Reader Apps for Android to Get You Out of Your Reading Slump

Who needs a roof when you can use balcony solar for apartments

This USB-C cable can rotate 360 degrees for optimal cable management

10 Awesome Games You Can Play Right Now In Your Browser Without Installing Anything

After market office chair wheels can be a worthy and cheap upgrade

Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Celebrations From Around the World

Home Assistant’s new hardware voice assistant answers to ‘Hey Jarvis’ and can work offline

Oasis Security Research Team Discovers Microsoft Azure MFA Bypass: We Expect More From An Enterprise Provider Though

Thanks to Whiskey, You Will Be Gaming on Your Mac More Than Ever

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