Yet, a small panic has recent set in about HBO Max’s fate. It all started with the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which led to the news that HBO Max and Discovery Plus were to be combined into a mega-service. And, no offense to Discovery Plus subscribers, the mere mention of a rumor that Discovery Plus would eat up HBO Max sent the Streaming room in the Tom’s Guide Slack into a shouting match about how preposterous that was....

But I’m here to suggest another way: gaming laptops. Stop the snickering in the back. I’m not talking about the red accented lumps of plastic and aluminum you may have seen in the past. Rather, I’m keen to recommend a closer look at today’s slick and sophisticated looking gaming laptops. These have now been refined to make for somewhat do-everything machines for work, play and everything in between. Slim and light gaming laptops are nothing new, with the likes of the Razer Blade 15 integrating gaming power with a MacBook Pro-like design a good few years ago....

At launch, the ULED TV will only be available in a single 50-inch screen size, but will offer some relatively premium specs including Dolby Vision HDR and HDMI 2.1 ports for just $529. In addition to the Dolby format and HDMI ports, Hisense says the U6HF will also offer a ‘Game Mode Plus’ setting that “decreases input lag, increases response time and reduces frame-rate issues on next-generation game consoles”. The bad news, however, is that the TV is limited to a native 60 Hz refresh rate and can only reach a peak brightness of around 600 nits — a significant deal less than other 4K HDR TVs that often reach or exceed the recommended 1,000 nits required for prime HDR playback....

The game is set within the Potter universe but is set roughly a century before The Boy Who Lived arrived at Hogwarts. The game will offer you the chance to live out your wizarding fantasies, attending classes, learning new spells and taming fantastic beasts. You can even venture beyond the walls of the iconic school of witchcraft and wizardry. Hogwarts Legacy rumors existed for years owning to a trailer leak in 2018, but the game was officially revealed in September 2020....

One of these features is 5G. Since the technology was introduced to Apple’s smartphone family with the iPhone 12, the rollout of 5G has been picking up speed across the world, including Verizon recently upgrading its 5G network in the U.S. However, while 5G enables faster internet speeds, it can also cause faster battery drain. That’s a small price to pay if you live or work in an area that has a good 5G coverage....

Because malfunctions are so commonplace, even in the best washing machines, you need to make the extra effort to keep your washer well-maintained. That’s why we’ve pulled together seven tips to increase your washer’s lifespan. Some of these changes are so small they require next-to-no effort and can really make a difference, whether you’ve got a front load or a top load washer. We have also drawn up a list of 15 things you should never put in a washing machine, to help you preserve your machine even longer....

So if you want to make bed-making chores a breeze, here’s how to put on a duvet cover in four easy steps, and save precious time. How to put on a duvet cover (the traditional method) First, lay the duvet flat on the mattress, and spread it out. Ensure the tag on the duvet is at the head of the bed, so that it ends up at the bottom of the cover when you place it inside....

Besides being some of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems available today, the eero Pro 6, eero Pro 6e and other eero routers can now use your phone’s mobile hotspot or even one of the best mobile hotspots to get your computer, TV and other smart home devices back online quickly. It’s worth noting that you do need to be an eero Plus subscriber in order to use eero Internet Backup....

If you’re unsure about how to update Android — perhaps your new to the best Android phones or are just unsure — you needn’t fear. It couldn’t be simpler, and this guide has you covered. Here’s how to update Android. How to update Android Read on to see detailed instructions for each step. Note: this guide was produced using a Google Pixel. The steps may differ slightly on phones from other manufacturers using different versions of Android....

Last week saw the end of the line for Lalo Salamanca, as Gus Fring managed to get the better of him by taking out the lights in their confrontation. But before that could happen, Lalo gave Jimmy a murderous mission that he deferred to Kim: go to a building and shoot one of Fring’s men. Jimmy, then said Kim should be the person to deliver the hit. Those following at home were mightily shocked by this option....

Gizelle’s kids are hitting their late teens, so it’s a bittersweet time for her as they get closer to leaving the nest. She’s also dating, with the possibility of rekindling a flame from the past. Karen is feeling better than ever after a “refresh,” though husband Ray is concerned about the impact on their daughter. Newly separated Ashley is looking for a home for herself and her boys, but husband Michael remains on the scene....

Then, you’ve got a bit of a retroish X-Files, as a slightly more educated Londoner named Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) has arrived on the scene to investigate the beastly rumors, following the disappearance of a woman. And while Cora and the man of faith get along — even striking up a friendship over their skepticism — the townsfolk soon think to fit her for a pyre. Yes, it appears the locals will actually blame the investigator for the monster....

After beating Spain on penalties in the round of 16, Morocco would make more history by eliminating another European heavyweight here. This Morocco team has already progressed further in the tournament than any other has in the past, and the spirited side will be desperate to extend their journey in Qatar. Meanwhile, for Portugal, the drama and speculation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s place in the team seem sure to continue in the build up to this match....

To thoroughly evaluate each antivirus app, we put it through a series of tests at three levels: performance, effectiveness and ease of use. Performance testing and system impact A good antivirus program should be able to run without slowing your computer down. On Windows systems, we first run our proprietary Excel-based benchmark that sorts through a database of 20,000 names and addresses. We run the test five times and average the results to get a baseline performance level on our Lenovo ThinkPad T470 test system (Windows 10 as well as a 2....

Whether you’re looking for a reliable work laptop or a powerful portable gaming rig, Dell has everything you need. Want a laptop for work and everyday use? You can get the XPS 13 for $999 (opens in new tab), which is $350 off its usual price. The Inspiron 16 Plus for $1,499 (opens in new tab) is another solid deal that saves you $500. If you need a gaming laptop, this Alienware x14 is now on sale for $200 off, as is the Alienware m15 R7 for $1,199 (opens in new tab)....

Most of that delay, I’ll admit, is just because I put my Nintendo Switch down (well, technically I put my Pro Controller down). I hit a proverbial wall while playing Breath of the Wild the first time, and I had a tough time getting back into the game. Then, the September 2022 Nintendo Direct forced my hand. Nintendo announced that Breath of the Wild 2, now titled The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, would come out on May 12, 2023....

But it was no simple task to make my home as smart as it is now. It required a lot of planning, budgeting and research, since not all of the best smart home devices play nice with each other. Though I should say played — the long-awaited Matter smart home protocol has finally arrived to theoretically make millions of smart home devices work together. While plenty of noteworthy smart home companies, small and large, have committed to Matter in the year-and-a-half since the Connectivity Standards Alliances (CSA) announced the initiative, there’s one that brand that confirmed its membership on the cusp of the November 3 Matter launch event....

That means you can now play Steam games on Chromebooks, albeit only on a select handful of models and only when you switch them over to the Dev channel of Chrome. That’s because Steam for Chrome OS is still in a very early alpha state, according to Google. How early, you ask? Very early, says Google in its Steam on Chrome OS guide (opens in new tab), which outlines the steps involved and warns against trying Steam out on any Chromebook you can’t afford to mess up....

For context: I knew the Airbnb I was staying at had a TV and Wi-Fi, so I knew I didn’t need more than my Roku. Also, I was going with a buddy who loves two of the same shows that I do that were about to debut new episodes: The Rehearsal and Harley Quinn. But while some might think packing my own Roku might be overkill, I knew it was the right call....

Maybe I’m too much of a seasoned streaming editor, but I quickly realized (in a matter of a few weeks) that I wasn’t going to be keeping the pleasant-looking streaming dongle in one of my TV’s precious few HDMI ports. Yes, the Chromecast with Google TV is definitely one of the best streaming devices, but it’s not going to be mine. Why did I switch to the Chromecast with Google TV?...