Monthly Archives: July 2022

Microsoft makes major course reversal, allows Office to run untrusted macros

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has stunned core parts of the security community with a decision to quietly reverse course and allow untrusted macros to be opened by default in Word and other Office applications. In February, the software maker announced a major change it said it enacted to combat the growing scourge of ransomware… Read More: Microsoft makes major course reversal, allows Office to run untrusted… »

Starlink unveils $5,000-a-month Internet for oil rigs and premium yachts

Enlarge / Starlink Maritime puts dual terminals on large boats. (credit: Starlink) SpaceX yesterday announced a Starlink Maritime service that will bring satellite Internet service to large boats for $5,000 per month and an up-front hardware purchase of $10,000. “From merchant vessels to oil rigs to premium yachts, Starlink Maritime allows you to connect from… Read More: Starlink unveils $5,000-a-month Internet for oil rigs and premium yachts »

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Leviathan Summon Was Included as a Reference to the Original Game’s Demo

The Leviathan summon in Final Fantasy 7 Remake was included specifically as a reference to the original game's demo. In a Square Enix blog post, Remake's co-director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the logic behind why each specific summon made an appearance in the game. "At an early stage of development we looked over the line-up of… Read More: Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Leviathan Summon Was Included as a… »

PlayStation Plus Premium: Backwards Compatibility Performance Review

Sony announced earlier this year that its PlayStation Plus subscription service and PlayStation Now streaming service would be merging into a single service. The new service, also called PlayStation Plus, has three subscription tiers: Essentials, Extra, and Premium. Essentials is predominantly the same as the older version of PlayStation Plus, with online multiplayer access, free… Read More: PlayStation Plus Premium: Backwards Compatibility Performance Review »

Some Hearthstone Players Have Been Offered 150 Free Booster Packs to Come Back to the Game

Some Hearthstone players have been offered 150 free booster packs – with a value of $180 – to return to Blizzard's Warcraft-themed card game. As reported by PC Gamer, various lapsed Hearthstone players have shared that they had been offered huge bundles of cards if they started playing again. The biggest offer was for 75… Read More: Some Hearthstone Players Have Been Offered 150 Free Booster Packs… »

Pokémon Puzzle League is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online Next Week

Pokémon Puzzle League will become the 17th Nintendo 64 game available on Switch when it arrives on July 15. Announced on Nintendo's YouTube channel, players can enjoy the classic puzzle game steeped in Pokémon nostalgia as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack – which costs $49.99 and is the only way to play… Read More: Pokémon Puzzle League is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online Next… »