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CheckMag Ever wondered how much you've actually spent on Steam? A viral Reddit thread has revealed how to check your lifetime spending and the shocking totals might make you rethink your game purchases.

CheckMag eSIMs are fast becoming the new standard. This guide breaks down the quick conversion process for both iPhone and Android users, helping you transition seamlessly to digital SIM technology.

CheckMag Users can reserve a massive 96 GB of RAM for the integrated Radeon 8060S GPU, but the setting is hidden under multiple submenus in the BIOS.

CheckMag Nintendo is back with the Switch 2, a major upgrade promising 4K visuals, improved Joy-Cons, and powerhouse performance. But is it truly a next-gen leap or just a smarter, sleeker iteration of the original? I break it all down in this in-depth comparison.

CheckMag The critically-acclaimed video game adaptation "The Last of Us" returns on Sunday, April 13th with its second season. This season's tagline is "Every path has a price." referencing the fateful decision Joel made at the end of last season.

CheckMag For almost a year, I've been testing and comparing the photo quality of smartphones all around the world. What was my motivation, what have I learned, how did my trip look like and which smartphone did I like the most? Read on to find out.

CheckMag Windows 11 offers a dizzying number of ways to take screenshots, but I’ve narrowed it down to four shortcuts that actually make sense. In this guide, I break down the only screenshot methods I use and what to do if your keyboard doesn’t even have a Print Screen key.

CheckMag Popular tech brands used April Fools' Day 2025 to post about quirky pranks, from cube-shaped phones and gaming frisbees to Tamagotchi watches and earphones with 50-meter long cables. Here are seven of our favorite gags from this year.

CheckMag Nintendo has a history of selling full price games that have been available on sale for every other platform for years. Unfortunately, the Switch 2 seems unlikely to break from that tradition with a range of old, but admittedly great looking titles.

CheckMag Apple's AI ambitions have hit a wall, with repeated delays and an underwhelming rollout of promised features like the Siri overhaul. While rivals push forward, Apple’s AI strategy seems tangled in internal struggles and cautious execution, raising doubts about its ability to compete in the evolving tech landscape.

CheckMag Casio's watches often include hidden features like display tests, backlight logos, and button combos. These subtle Easter eggs aren’t widely known, but they’re found across several popular models. Here's a look at some of the more common ones.

CheckMag With official Steam OS just around the corner, Bazzite might seem irrelevant. However, Steam OS is currently still in beta, some functions don't work, and it has a far shorter supported device list. Bazzite on the other hand supports almost every x86 based handheld out there, is mature in its development process, and is very easy to set up alongside Windows. Here's how.

CheckMag If your personal info like your address or phone number appears in Google searches, you can request its removal to protect your privacy. This guide explains how to submit takedown requests and manage your online exposure.

CheckMag Initially teased by Elon Musk as a potential game-changer in affordable satellite internet, the Starlink Mini hasn't exactly lived up to that billing in the US market. While the price is trending downwards, it's still significantly more expensive than the Standard dish, especially with recent, deep discounts on the latter.

CheckMag On paper, the Legion Go is a great compromise. The bigger than average screen and detachable controllers could feasibly pull double duty as a gaming and highly portable productivity machine, negating the need to carry a handheld for play and a laptop for work. But the term jack of all trades, master of none, leaves little hope for the Legion Go 2.

CheckMag In the rapidly evolving realm of quantum computing, photonic systems—those that utilize light particles, or photons, for data processing—are emerging as a promising frontier. Unlike traditional quantum computers that rely on superconducting qubits requiring ultra-cold environments, photonic quantum computers operate effectively at room temperature, offering a scalable and energy-efficient alternative.​

SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding is an arcade game that has you skiing down a mountain scoring as many tricks as you can. Released in February 2025, its gained a small following earning over $75000 from the time of writing.

CheckMag The Pokémon Company and the LEGO Group have now revealed a new multi-year partnership, with a new teaser video as well as comments from staff of both companies. The products are to come in 2026.

Mod Mania BalatroMultiplayer is a new mod that's almost in 1.0 release at the time of writing. It puts players head-to-head and is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the Balatro community. We take an in-depth look at this creative mod, talking about future plans and an inside scoop from one of the authors.

CheckMag 6 kinds of Starlink dishes are available as of March 2025. They differ in features as well as intended use cases. This little article may help users choose the right one for their needs.

CheckMag According to recent reports, Microsoft will be dipping its toes into the gaming handheld market later this year with a device designed in collaboration with Asus. From new suggestions that Microsoft will charge at least $499 for an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go APU to it being 'a proof of concept' that will not play Xbox games, Xbox 'Project Kennan' already sounds dead on arrival.

CheckMag Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that’s a little more thoughtful this year? Smart rings are a modern twist on classic jewelry, combining style with handy features like health tracking and notifications. They’re perfect for anyone who loves tech, values wellness, or just appreciates a sleek accessory.

Interview Ahead of the Secret Update set to arrive on March 21st, we spoke to developer and programmer Julian Creutz about his dungeon making indie game Quest Master. We spoke of his aspirations, inspirations, and his desire to make his dream game a reality.

Interview Trailmakers: Pioneers is Flashbulb's brand new 2.0 update for Trailmakers. We talk to creative lead Christian Laumark about the development process and what to expect for the brand-new update, as well as his development experiences with Flashbulb's rapidly growing team.

CheckMag Humanoid robots have long been the subject of science fiction, but the latest creation from Clone Robotics, the Protoclone, is bringing that fiction into reality. This eerily lifelike machine, recently showcased in a viral video, demonstrates remarkably human-like movement, twitching and flexing while suspended from the ceiling.

CheckMag Casio didn’t just shake up the watch industry—it flipped it on its head. By making quartz watches cheap, reliable, and nearly indestructible, it pushed Swiss brands to the brink. But ironically, that same disruption helped mechanical watches find new life as luxury icons.

CheckMag Apple has launched its first in-house C1 modem with the iPhone 16e, marking a major step toward modem independence. The C1 modem focuses on power efficiency, laying the groundwork for a future where Apple fully controls its modem technology.

CheckMag Thanks to Valve and Proton, Linux is becoming a much more viable platform for work and play, but first party support for syncing common cloud services like OneDrive and Google Drive is none existent and unlike TruNAS and Synology this feature isn't built in. However, there is a reliable and relatively straightforward solution. Here's how it works.

Matter isn't the only standard for smart home appliances that's widely successful. KNX was conceived in Belgium over 30 years ago and the fact is, every one of us has at some point come in contact with it.

CheckMag Is your Windows laptop fan driving you crazy with its constant whirring or rattling? This guide walks you through simple steps that may help you fix your noisy cooling solution, from cleaning out dust to replacing worn-out parts.

CheckMag YouTube has been drowning in ads promising "1-2 ETH per day" for at least two months now. These ads typically take you to videos of people claiming to be AI bot developers who supposedly explain how to start making boatloads of money with a few mouse clicks - no need to have coding skills or do hard work.

CheckMag Balatro continues to have more collabs in the form of more deck customization in the 4th "Friend's of Jimbo" update. There's another 8 new deck customizations added this time, from Indie hits like Dead by Daylight to AAA titles like Assassin's Creed.

CheckMag The Pixel 9a is almost here to freshen up Google's mid-range smartphone offering. While the iPhone 16E rival is not expected to launch until next month, it may well be an ideal alternative to Apple's latest 'budget' smartphone thanks to its $100 lower starting price.

CheckMag A $20 Casio might seem like a simple watch, but with the right tweaks, it can turn into something way more exciting. Metal cases, negative displays, custom dials—these nine Casio mods prove that even the most affordable watches can have serious personality.

CheckMag Apple may be heading in a different direction for its first 'book-style' foldable than its Android peers. With the foldable market moving towards larger cover displays in recent years, rumours about Apple developing a smaller foldable that offers an iPad mini experience when opened could help help distinguish the so-called iPhone Fold from an increasingly saturated market.

CheckMag As usual, the presentation will be available live on YouTube. Predictions around potential upcoming projects, details surrounding 2024's Game Freak "Teraleak", and more are covered in this article.

CheckMag A new idle game launched on February 17th, with furry friends to keep you accompanied through work and studies on sale for $5. These adorable things hang around your desktop, taking up minimal space and strolling on top of your taskbar.

CheckMag The market for gaming handhelds is booming. New devices are springing up everywhere and more and more manufacturers are venturing into the segment. Too much choice can be paralyzing, so knowing what makes a good handheld is certainly worthwhile.

CheckMag Sega finally showed exciting new details for the new Sonic Racing game, CrossWorlds. This is how those interested can join the Closed Network Test later this month.

CheckMag For people with complete paralysis, the dream of walking independently has often remained just that—a dream. But researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have turned that dream into reality with their latest innovation: the WalkON Suit F1. This groundbreaking wearable robot not only assists with walking but also walks to the user, allowing them to suit up directly from their wheelchair without assistance.

CheckMag The Galaxy Watch has a market share of around 8.3% globally. That's a lot of people with a Galaxy Watch. These aren't for athletes, but for the average person that wants to track their health and their workouts. But the internet is replete with complaints about the accuracy of the heart rate feature. A fairly critical feature of any smartwatch. So how accurate is the heart rate monitor and could there be a reason Samsung inflates the readings?

Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment's newest RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. As the emperor's envoy, we're tasked with finding and eliminating the Dreamscourge in the Living Lands. This takes us down a perilous path that is full of twists and turns.

CheckMag Samsung's continued reliance on Wacom's EMR technology for its S Pen means that magnetic accessories still won't work with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Samsung has acknowledged the incompatibility with a warning to users who have magnetic accessories equipped on their S25 Ultra.

CheckMag On February 4, Capcom showed off spectacular details from Onimusha, Street Fighter 6, and more! Read on to find what some of the biggest announcements were from this exciting showcase, in our opinion.

CheckMag In February 4's double feature, Capcom showcased juicy (and gory!) new details in the Monster Hunter Showcase, which premiered following the Capcom Spotlight. A brand new spectacular locale was shown alongside details for the upcoming beta, expected later this week.

CheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) means that many users may have to switch to a different OS. Alternative operating systems such as Linux and ChromeOS Flex can be tested on your own PC without affecting the existing Windows installation.

CheckMag There are a number of tools which allow you to leverage your own AI image generator without relying on cloud services, which are often paid and come with a whole host of limitations. However, Invoke AI lets you run a range of models and tools including Stable Diffusion, enabling you to generate pretty much anything you can think of. Decent results can be achieved with modest hardware and a relatively recent GPU. Here's how to get started.