Kim Key

8th January 2021

The Impractical but Indisputable Rise of Retrocomputing

For all the personal technology introduced and popularized in 2020 — upscale fitness bikes, at-home Covid tests, game consoles new and old — the personal computer lands on the list with a bit of a thud. PCs lack the novelty of other gadgets, but...

PCMag • 20th November 2020

How to Have the Best Virtual Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and unfortunately, it's a terrible time for people to be traveling long distances to be in close contact with family and friends. As the COVID-19 infection numbers continue to climb, cities around the United...

PCMag • 3rd November 2020

IFC Films Unlimited Review

If you consider yourself an independent film buff, IFC Films Unlimited is the channel for you. This video streaming service is a destination for films that have been released in theaters and won awards. IFC Films Unlimited serves its content without...

PCMag • 3rd November 2020

Shudder vs. Screambox: Which Horror Streaming Service Is the Best for Halloween Thrills?

Every day is Halloween on horror genre video streaming services Shudder and Screambox. The pair delivers screams and scares with a variety of films mostly unseen by anyone but hardcore horror fans. Both platforms offer vintage films and independent...

PCMag • 28th October 2020

Screambox Review

Not all video streaming services try to appeal to all audiences. Screambox, for example, is a fan-created horror-centric platform that offers a scary good value specifically for fans of the genre. The service features an on-demand library of terror...

TechRadar • 28th October 2020

Which cloud gaming service is the best for you?

The future of gaming is not on discs, but in the cloud. Today, there are many cloud gaming services to choose from, and they all stream games to your phone, tablet, TV or computer, turning each device into a gaming PC. In fact, the market has just...

PCMag • 30th September 2020

The Best Ways to Stream the MLB Playoffs

The truncated 60-game MLB schedule has come to an end and the first round of the expanded 16-team playoffs is set to start on Sept. 29. Don't want to miss a single inning? Our guide covers all the best video streaming services for watching all of the...

PCMag • 24th September 2020

The Best Ways to Stream the NBA Playoffs

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2019-2020 season resumed in late July at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Currently, the Celtics are battling for the Eastern Conference title against the Miami Heat, while the Los Angeles...

TechRadar • 2nd September 2020

Why we still need physical games

You need a top of the line computer to get the most out of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Just downloading the game within a single day also requires the kind of internet speeds that service providers in rural areas just can not or will not...

Fanbyte • 1st September 2020

7 Games That Can Help You Build Interpersonal Relationship Skills

From cooperation to communication, it takes a certain set of skills to build and maintain a relationship. September is Friendship Month, so I’m looking at the art of friendship in seven different video games you can play alone or with friends. Each...

TechRadar • 17th August 2020

Coding for kids: the best free and paid lessons

There are many reasons why you'd be looking for coding resources for kids. Right now, coding is a stable job in an unstable world. While most parents would hope their child becomes a Steve Jobs rather than a Twitter account hacker, they'd be happy if...

TechRadar • 3rd August 2020

Chromebooks vs laptops: which is the best for students?

Deciding between a Chromebook and a Windows PC laptop can be tough, and the decision must be based on the student's needs. Whether you're looking for the best computer for yourself or your child, or you're looking for an inexpensive option for class,...

TechRadar • 3rd August 2020

Laptop vs desktop: which should you buy?

As the school year approaches, the deadline for parents to outfit their students' with the best and most appropriate technology looms near. That means there will be many parents (and students) wondering if they should buy a desktop computer or a...

TechRadar • 26th July 2020

How to build a beautiful PC

We don't all want to look like Henry Cavill, a beefcake of a man putting together a meaty gaming rig. Some of us would like to get away from the severe black and chrome battle stations and build something that fits our personal aesthetic. A "cute"...

Fanbyte • 22nd July 2020

5 of the Weirdest, Most Charming Channels on Twitch

Often times in the gaming space being a little “weird” or “strange” means “possibly a Nazi with a cooking show” or “believes QAnon conspiracy theories.” Finding content that’s out of the ordinary can be difficult, even on a massive platform like...

TechRadar • 21st July 2020

Why we need slower, smoother games

My husband updated my graphics card again. I know, not because I watched him take apart my computer in his underpants again, but because waves of nausea are hitting me with decreasing frequency as I try to make it through ten minutes of House Flipper....

Fanbyte • 14th July 2020

7 Games for Managing Distress and Regulating Emotions

If the question “How are you?” is enough to send you into a state of confusion and panic, you’re not alone. 2020 has been rough on a lot of us. For some, that means first-person shooters and fighting games may not be hitting the way they used to....

ScreenRant • 9th July 2020

Why Fortnite Was In Beta For So Long

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ScreenRant • 7th July 2020

Stardew Valley Is Better Than Harvest Moon (No, REALLY)

From Stardew Valley's first days it has been compared to Harvest Moon, a much older game with a well-established fan base. The two games have a lot in common, and determining which game is objectively the better of the two is a tough ask. The...

ScreenRant • 3rd July 2020

What The Inside Of Jedi: Fallen Order's Ibdis Maw (Not Sarlacc Pit) Looks Like

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