Brendan Hesse
Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more.
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The Difference Between 5G UC, 5G UW, and 5G+
Your smartphone says 5G UC, 5G UW, or 5G+. But why?
Who Is Dynata and Why Are They Calling You?
The research company isn't trying to sell you anything or scam you, but they're still pretty annoying.
How to Check Your PC's Graphics Card
The easiest and quickest ways to check your graphics card.
This iPhone Feature Can Save Your Life in an Emergency
Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite is credited with saving people trapped by the Maui wildfires.
How AI Is Used to Scam You (and What You Can Do About It)
AI scams are becoming more common: Here's what you need to know to keep yourself safe.
Everything You Need to Know About Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6
Plus you can get a free band when you preorder the new wearables.
All the Ways to Filter and Hide Adult Games on Steam and Itch.io
Not everyone wants to see lewd screenshots while browsing the latest game releases.
Deleting Threads Is the Least of Your Meta Privacy Concerns
Even if you can eventually separate Threads from Instagram, there will still be issues with using Meta's apps.
How to Join Threads, Meta's New Twitter Alternative (and Why You Might Want to Wait)
Threads is easy to use, but comes with some major caveats.
15 of the Best Video Game Remakes Ever Made
These remakes make it easy to revisit the classics.
Declare 'Backlog Bankruptcy'
Free yourself of all those unplayed games, unwatched movies, and unread books.
15 Video Games With Incredible Art Styles
These games prove "good graphics" are about more than just realism.
The 20 Most Graphically-Impressive Video Games You Should Play
These games will show off what your console or gaming PC is capable of.
This Site Teaches You How to Build Weird Shit in ‘Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
The new crafting possibilities are seemingly endless.
Apple Weather Is Broken, but These Alternatives Aren’t
Try Carrot Weather, the Weather Channel app (and more) while Apple Weather isn't working.
Everything Coming to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass in March 2023 (So Far)
There are plenty of big shooters and soulslike action RPGs to play this month.
The Best (and Most Affordable) Way to Store Old Video Games
You can safely store and display your collection without spending a fortune.
