Tens of thousands of indigenous Americans living on tribal reservations have beenstranded without access to sufficient internetduring this pandemic. But an experiment with federal subsidies in six tribal libraries and two schools in northern New Mexico has successfully brought broadband to communities that previously struggled to connect. According to a new report from the American Library Association (ALA), six community libraries were able to band together to build out fiber broadband networks thanks to the federal E-rate discount....

The best thing about podcasts is that you can listen to them while you’re doing other things: Dishes, going for a run, coloring, and especially, driving. But there areso many podcaststhese days that it’s simply impossible to keep up. There are new ones debuting all the time, and it’s hard to know whether they deserve a spot in your feed. Every week, we highlight new and returning podcasts we couldn’t put down....

Since purchasing the brand from IBM in 2005, Lenovo has done a pretty good job at keeping theThinkPad line upwith the times. Today’s ThinkPads include everything from super-slim ultrabooks to convertible 2-in-1s, yet as nice as these newer designs like theX1 Extrememay be, the classically inspired T-series workhorses are still quietly chugging along. The 14-inchThinkPad T480is one of the latest models in the T-series, and forLabor Day sales, Lenovo has it discounted for more than $700 off....

HBO’sThe Penguin, starring Oscar nominee Colin Farrell and (hopefully) future Emmy nominee Cristin Milioti, just wrapped up its eight-episode run with an explosive and tragic finale that featured a completely different Oz than the one we met in 2022’sThe Batman. This spinoff, which chronicles Oz’s ascent in Gotham’s underworld following The Riddler’s (Paul Dano) reign of chaos, tells a remarkably dark story of trauma, revenge, guilt, and family, culminating in an operatic finale that surely left many viewers with their jaws on the floor....

Summary Following in her fatherM. Night Shyamalan’s footsteps, Ishana Night Shyamalan makes her directorial debut withThe Watchers, a horror film that is intriguing at points, wildly inconsistent at others. One thing’s for sure, and that’s the Shyamalans’ love of a twist ending unravels everything forThe Watchers. Rather than be a fascinating exploration of changeling mythology and lore, the younger Shyamalan, who also wrote the script, held onto the most crucial piece of information until the very end, warping all that came before....

Anthemisn’t set to release for nearly a month, but the game has already “gone gold,” and you can try out a demo beginning January 25. The demo isn’t open to the general public, but you still have time to register before it officially releases. Called the “VIP Demo,” the small slice ofAnthemwill be available from January 25 through January 27, and is available to anyone who pre-ordered the game, as well as those with EA Access or Origins Access subscriptions....

Fire Emblem: Three Housesbrings the tactical strategy components everyone loves from the series and mixes in somePersona-like elements. Entering yet another fantasy world in the midst of conflict, players take on the role of a teacher in charge of a group of students chosen between three main houses. The relationships you form with characters is the ever-increasing highlight in these games, and inFire Emblem: Three Houses, it takes the starring role....

If you’re looking for affordablelaptop deals, you should check out the offers of HP, which currently includes a $230 discount for the HP Laptop 15z. Originally $500, you may get the device for just $270, which is an excellent price for this dependable laptop. There’s no telling when this bargain ends though, so if you want this machine as your next laptop, you’ve got no choice but to complete the purchase right now....

Summary Yellowstoneis coming to an end after five seasons, and consequently,fans need to find a show that can replace theYellowstone-sized hole in their hearts— thankfully, Netflix has the perfect substitution. The Paramount Network’s critically acclaimed neo-Western drama, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, has become one of television’s most talked about and beloved series, which is what makes the end so devastating. Nevertheless,theYellowstoneuniversewill continue with sequels, prequels, and spinoff series....

While many of the top computers come loaded with enough internal storage for most folks, there will always be buyers looking for more bytes to store data with. And if you’re a PC gamer (who may want to check out our list of the bestgaming PC deals), you’ll know just how crucial it is to maintain as much storage space as possible. Fortunately, you’ll be able to purchase an external SSD to add more storage to your PC....

Decades after it first boomed into theaters with its iconic, ear-splitting crescendo, THX remains a bit of an enigma for most of the public. We conducted an informal survey of some of our tech-aware (but not necessarily tech-savvy) acquaintances, asking if they knew what THX was or what it did. Answers involved everything from “TH-who?” to “that company that has the cool-sounding trailers before movies.” Some managed to get a little closer, suggesting that THX was the best sound format — closer, but not quite right....

Warcraft III: Reforgedlaunched on PC last week, and the reception hasn’t been particularly kind. Players criticized the game for missing features present in the original version, a poor interface, and bugs. For those unhappy with the technical state of the game, Blizzard is offering automatic refunds. Blizzard is now offering speedy andautomatic refundsto those who have already purchasedWarcraft III: Reforged,as aReddit user pointed outin a February 3 post. The user said the process was quick and that reporting it as a “tech issue” expedited the process....

InV Rising, there is a boss calledGoreswine the Ravager wandering the roads in the Farbane Woods,which you will have to find and defeat. Some other bosses and enemies, includingLidia the Chaos Archer and the Alpha Wolf, wander this path. Luckily for the player, they will fight each other if they encounter each other, and this can be to the player’s advantage if Goreswine wins the fight but takes a fair amount of health along the way....