Pokémon started off as a very casual RPG title. There were a number of types — fire, water, grass, and so on — that each had strengths and weaknesses. Under the surface, though, there were more mechanics only the hardcore players even knew about. Once the third generation of games hit, a brand new factor in how your Pokémon would differ from another of the exact same type was introduced. To most people, this was just a cool little bit of personalization; however, we now know that Natures do have a statistical impact on your favorite pocket monster’s potential....

It’s no secret that Windows 8 is unpopular. The same goes for Windows 8.1, a free update for the OS that was released back in April. While you can choose to avoid the Metro UI when using Windows 8, having the ability to change the background of the Start screen could at least make the experience of interacting with Metro less of a headache. Related:Windows 9 will eliminate the Windows 8 Charms menu...

Multiple monitors make a huge difference in productivity and gaming. Two or even three displays give you a lot more screen real estate to work with, but you need to know how to set up multiple monitors. In this guide, we’re going to show you how. Difficulty What You Need Desktop PC or laptop Multiple monitors and the cables to attach them Before getting started, keep in mind that all displays are different, so you may need to do some individual troubleshooting....

Summary It doesn’t bother me when modernStar Trekstrays from previously established canon. With its nearly sixty-year history,Star Trekhas a vast and complicated canonical timeline that began in 1966 withStar Trek: The Original Series. Since then, numerous sequels and prequels have continued to build upon what began inTOS.Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and the USS Enterprise crew explored the stars, andI was captivated by their journey, not by the facts and figures of their various voyages....

I’m an early adopter of VR and love to explore the latest technology. And yet, to my dismay, I still use a conventional PC monitor daily to get work done. I’m really not happy about that. That statement may make you shake your head in disbelief but hang on for my explanation. I think a lot of people love the monitors they use for work, particularly large 4K displays or curved screens....

You and I might be hotly anticipating what Intel’snext-generation Arrow Lake processorswill do later this year, but Intel’s mobile-first Lunar Lake may be the more exciting design. It’s certainly the one Intel seems more keen to talk about. It released a heap ofnew information on Lunar Lake, detailing what could be one of Intel’s most exciting product launches in years. It’s bringing real efficiency back to its mobile product, and that could give AMD a lot to think about....

Samsung might not be the only smartphone maker withexploding handsetsin its portfolio — chief rival Apple may be feeling the heat as well. In a rather alarming surveillance video, an iPhone can be seen exploding and subsequently catching fire in a store in Las Vegas. In avideo taken on Friday, May 11, an employee of an as-of-yet unidentified store can be seen working at a counter when suddenly, an iPhone a couple of feet away on the counter quite literally goes up in flames....

A series of cyberattacks targeted at U.S. presidential candidates and their campaigns, journalists, and current and former government officials is said to be linked to and backed by the Iranian government, according to a recently published report from Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center. According toMicrosoft, the Phosphorous group is behind the attacks, and the hackers were observed to have made more than 2,700 attempts in identifying Microsoft customer emails in a 30-day period between August and September....

Whether it’s offices, restaurants, or retail stores, every business is trying to figure out the best way to get back to “business as usual” now that the first wave of coronavirus around the world is starting to subside. In Japan, the FamilyMart chain of convenience stores is trying an approach that’s a little bit different: By replacing some in-store assistants with robots to stack shelves. The social distancing robots are made by the Japanese robotics companyTelexistence....

Jujutsu Kaisen: Megumi’s Rabbit Escape technique explained Jujutsu Kaisen introduces Megumi’s new Rabbit Escape Technique, which helps him and Yuji a lot during their fight. Here’s everything we know about it. Jujutsu KaisenSeason 2 features Yuji and Megumi fighting against a powerful curse user, Jiro Awasaka. As Gojo has been sealed, the sorcerers have separated into groups to control the situation in Shibuya. Their major priority is to unseal Gojo....

Kai Cenat promised Twitch stream with Future as rapper wants to collab Streaming star Kai Cenat got the green light from rapper Future for the pair to link up on his Twitch channel at some point soon. Over the last few years,Kai Cenathas becomeTwitch’sbiggest streamer. The AMP star has done this through some wild broadcasts that have raised the bar for what viewers now expect from IRL streams. He has also linked up with a who’s who of celebrities, including Drake, John Cena, Kanye West, Ice Spice, and Lil Uzi Vert....

LE SSERAFIM reveals incredible Overwatch 2 K-pop crossover skins in new music video K-pop group LE SSERAFIM has revealed a series of amazing Overwatch 2 crossover skins in collaboration with their new music video ‘Perfect Night.’ Overwatch 2’sLE SSERAFIM crossoverevent is set to go live on November 1, but fans have already got a little taste of what’s in store after the group shared their new music video, “Perfect Night”, to the world, debuting their own Overwatch skins....

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ PC gaming is often positioned as some super expensive hobby — and it can be. But you don’t need one of the world’sbest gaming PCs, with a 49-inch ultrawide gaming monitor andan RTX 4090, to get a great gaming PC....