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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Everything Coming to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Gamepass in August 2022
PlayStation players get lots of Yakuza and Tony Hawk; Xbox players get Saint's Row 2 and more.
Even More Android Malware Was Discovered on Google Play
Life's guarantees: Death, taxes, and Android malware.
Should You Upgrade From Your 1080p PC Monitor to 1440p?
1440p offers better detail than 1080p, but the benefits aren't universal.
How to Use 'Lockdown Mode' on iOS 16 and macOS Ventura
Keep your data safe using Apple's strictest security feature yet.
This Experimental Feature Stops Chrome From Hogging All Your RAM
Chrome Canary users can get an early look at the browser's latest memory-saving feature.
Avoid These 'Toll Fraud' Apps on Android
This ever-changing malware strain affects all versions of Android, but older devices are most vulnerable.
How to Back Up Your Google Hangouts Data Before It's Gone for Good
Google Hangouts' days are numbered—don't let it take your messages with it.
How to Add a Website Shortcut to Your Android Home Screen
This feature keeps your most-visited pages just a tap away.
Transfer Your Music Library and Playlists Among Any Streaming Services With This App
FreeYourMusic might help solve music streaming's glaring data portability issues.
How to Create a Spotify ‘Iceberg’
Prove to your friends you're the nerdiest music hipster out there.
Here’s How to Make Sense of All the New ‘Final Fantasy VII’ Games
The beloved JRPG is getting numerous new remakes and spinoffs—which should you start with, and which are worth playing?
Solo Tabletop RPGs Are Really Fun, Actually
The world of single-player TTRPGs is surprisingly varied.
Why the 'PACMAN' Exploit Is Proof You Should Always Update Your Mac
Don't let hackers chew through your Mac's security.
Stop Using the iOS Highlighter to Hide Personal Info in Your Photos
It's pretty easy to reverse this often-used privacy "technique," so here's what to do instead.
You Should Make Your Own 'Spotify Pie' Chart
Show off your Spotify listening stats whenever you want.
How to Install the macOS 13 Ventura Developer Beta
Check out the earliest build of Apple's upcoming macOS overhaul.
Should You Install Windows 10 LTSC?
Find out how this stripped-down Windows 10 build compares to the normal version.
How to Sell a Video Game You Made Yourself
The easiest way to make money off your indie game projects.
How to Install the Windows 11 2H22 Beta Now
Windows Insiders get an early glimpse at Windows 11's next incarnation.
Beware the Latest Android Malware on Google Play
"Facestealer" can steal your data and compromise your accounts.