DirectPlay is a part of DirectX, responsible for creating a space for gamers who want to join a multiplayer gaming session left earlier. It establishes a link between multiple players in a game.

If you're upgrading to a new iPhone 17 or installing the latest operating system, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble by making a good backup first. Here's how to do it. Jeff Carlson writes about ...

This is the ideal temperature to set your thermostat at during the cooler months to save money and stay cozy. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric ...

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The best smart thermostats we've tested can control your home's heating and cooling with your phone or voice—and might help you save on energy costs. I’ve been working with computers for ages, ...

In tests, it increased a room’s temperature by a degree in minutes and hit the target of a 3.5-degree rise in less than half an hour. Though it draws 2,200W at full power (roughly 58p an hour to run, ...

As temperatures soar and thousands head off on holiday to make the most of the long, hot summer days, we discover 20 ways to keep your cool in the heatwave: Eat small meals and eat more often. The ...