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Since the 1970s, women have had to fight to be included in the industry. And some were very successful. Their game,Mystery House, was an instant hit, and the graphical adventure genre was born. bojanstory / Getty Images The couple formed On-Line Systems (later calledSierra), which became the dominant force in computer games. Jane worked for Williams in the early 1990s. Her work in classic games has molded how story and game design intertwine in modern point-and-click adventures....

Don’t go to the dump just yet! Don’t throw it away! Though many upgrades are possible, focusing on the RAM and storage is best. Ansonsaw/Getty Running short of RAM can hamper performance, so adding RAM can refresh an old PC. A RAM upgrade is most useful when a PC has less than 4GB of RAM installed. An old mechanical disk drive can also hold back PC performance, so considerreplacing your old hard drive....

Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. What really sets the Nanoleaf Shapes Triangles apart is that they do more than illuminate – they interact. This means they not only brighten your room, they also engage with your activities. you could tap a panel to change the color, or swipe to trigger a light sequence. For more control and better personalization, the Nanoleaf app will serve as your creative hub....

These options add more ports to your setup with a single, space-saving solution Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. In This Article Lifewire / Emily Ramirez Struggling with a lack of HDMI ports on your TV? Photo:Lifewire / Emily Ramirez The best HDMI switchers offer an all-in-one solution that expands port availability. We tested and researched numerous options, and these are our picks for the best resolution and audio flexibility....

Some of them are free, but others may cost a little extra. While it may seem boring, why not have a theme for your virtual card exchange? you might award prizes for the most festive or the funniest e-card. Vanessa Nunes / Getty Select a few from your group to be judges. The winner could receive a digital gift certificate to keep everything virtual. The name drawing is completely randomized and doesnt require any particular platform to run....

“A bit freakish, but man, did I miss traveling.” It certainly was a bit scary to be in the wild again, surrounded by crowds of masked travelers. I wasn’t alone. Even if you’re free to get past the COVID concerns, travel has dramatically changed. Long gone are the days when you could hop on a plane on a whim. Oh, and making sure you don’t get infected with thecoronavirusduring your trip....

When I took a trip to Spain this past March, I realized something – travel is back. The airports were sardine-packed and the plane seats were all full. Airlinecancellations and delays are skyrocketing, along withfuel costs. Those rising prices will affect road trips as well as flights. In fact,airfare costs rose by 12.6%in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Food costs arealso higher, and global economies remain short-staffed as a result of the pandemic....

The government is also extending mask rules for public transportation, including airplanes and buses, through March 18. Here’s what we know so far about the travel ban. Which countries have omicron? It’s a different story for US citizens though (see the next section). Yes,according to remarksmade by Biden on Friday. US citizens and permanent residents may travel home with a negative COVID-19 test. United will also restart service between Newark and Cape Town on Dec....

My 12.9-inch M4 iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard is at the top of my list. It’s perfect for on-the-go work and weighs about the same as my M2 MacBook Air. Why would I choose the iPad over the MacBook Air? martin-dm / Getty Images Let me count the ways. Let’s start with the form factor. Then there’s the connectivity. FreshSplash / Getty Images The mobile connection is one of the best features of the iPad Pro for working on the go....

Flying isn’t getting any cheaper, and fees for checked baggage are on the rise again. Airlines are making money off baggage fees, so don’t expect the charges to go away anytime soon. The second checked bag for a domestic flight is $45, whether purchased online or at the airport. American isn’t alone. JetBlue and Alaska Airlines have also had recent price hikes for bags. A lot of travelers rely on a checked bag....

Some news on the wild-elephant-herd front. Early efforts to turn them around and point them back to the reserve failed. But now they’ve turned around and are 125 miles (200 kilometers) from home. Police have used vehicles and drones to monitor the herd. It’s not unusual for elephants to ramble outside their habitats, but this wandering herd stands out. The BBC says there are now 14 in the herd. “They’d like to speak with the manager,” wrote one Twitter user....

Mother’s Day is just two weeks away, so it’s time to start shopping for that perfect gift. And if your mom is serious about her coffee or tea, then we’ve got some deals you won’t want to miss. Right now, Atlas is offering up to $50 off its coffee and tea club gifts, so you’ve got the option to save on a three-, six- or 12-month subscription for your mom....

And to protect you from the increased risks of AI applications, too AI PCs and AI system bring a new set of risks to your privacy and security, and security applications need to keep up. AI can do some pretty amazing things, and withthe new Copilot+ PCs on the horizon, the availability of AI PCs only expands the risks to your private data and personal information. To help combat the increase in risk to your personal data and your PC, Trend Micro announced on Tuesday that it’s planning “a series of solutions and initiatives” designed to address the risks posed by AI....