Summary Moore’s quest line inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreecomes to a head in a single, pivotal dialogue choice. Players are first introduced toMooreas the human liaison with the Forager Brood, a faction offamiliarElden Ringenemiesturned friendly collaborators.He sells the Tarnished some basic crafting materials and consumables, and, depending on how they cut a path through the Land of Shadow, is almost certain to be the first merchant they meet. Moore’s quest continues when the poisonerThiollierasks the Tarnished to make a delivery, after which Moore mostly goes silent....

Quick Links One benefit of using a virtual private network (VPN) is concealing your location. But if that’s your main goal, you might be surprised to learn that some apps can still tell your real location. Why VPNs Can’t Completely Hide Your Location When you connect to a VPN, it creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the VPN provider’s server. Then, when you send or receive data over the internet, it is transmitted through the tunnel and routed to the destination by the VPN’s server....

Quick Links Harsh lighting can be a real headache when trying to capture the perfect shot with your smartphone. Unlike DSLRs, where you have all sorts of controls, smartphones can feel a bit limiting. But here’s the thing: harsh lighting doesn’t have to ruin your photos. I’ve found a few tricks that help me make harsh lighting work in my favor. Here’s how I do it. 1Using HDR Mode My first go-to when shooting under harsh light is turning on my phone’s HDR mode....

Quick Links Just because you’ve got high-speed Wi-Fi doesn’t mean you’ll always get the best possible speeds. As more and more devices connect to your network, you’ll have to take network traffic priority seriously. What Are QoS Settings? Most modern routers will have a Quality of Service (QoS) settings section in their advanced settings. QoS settings help you control how available bandwidth is divided between devices and apps running on your network....

Warning: SPOILERS for The Hunting Party season 1, episode 1. NBC’s new series,The Hunting Party, had its time slot premiere on Monday, February 3, introducing a batch of intricate characters with many layers to unravel. The show is a “high-concept crime procedural about a small team of investigators who are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist....

Having a scratched camera lens can, at its worst, ruin your photos and result in needing to spend a lot of money on a replacement. But the good news is that one scratch doesn’t always signal the end of your equipment, and you can also take measures to stop these issues from occurring in the first place. Today, you’ll learn how to deal with a scratched lens. And to increase your chances of not suffering the same fate again, we’ll also provide you with some tips on preventing the issue....

Logging into your Windows computer for something important only to find that you’ve been signed in with a temporary profile can be a frustrating experience. It can disrupt your workflow and leave you wondering what went wrong. Below, we explore the causes of Windows signing you in with a temporary profile and provide you with a range of practical fixes to resolve this issue. Why Is Windows Signing You In With a Temporary Profile?...

Summary Sonic the Hedgehog 3promises a showdown between Shadow and Sonic, butI hope the upcoming sequel doesn’t ignore one of the best parts of the first two movies. Paramount’sSonic the Hedgehogfilms are among themost successful video game adaptations, despite initial hesitation about whether they’d do the source material justice.Sonic the Hedgehogproved a hit in 2020, making around $320 million at the global box office (viaBox Office Mojo) and becoming one of the highest-grossing video game movies in North America at the time....

Laptops are great for flexibility and portability. However, you cannot upgrade them, and you’re stuck with the specs that manufacturers offer. I plan to get a new computer in the next few months, and as I was browsing, saw the Framework laptop. Here’s why I find this laptop exciting—and why I’m going to buy it next. 1I Can Choose the Specifications I Want When I’m shopping for a specific laptop model, I’m typically limited to the specifications that the manufacturer offers....

Summary I’m surprised it has taken this long for a sequel toThe Beekeeperto be announced. Jason Statham’s latest action thrillerThe Beekeeperhit theaters on August 21, 2025, and became a surprise box office hit, earning $152.7 million worldwide against an estimated budget of $40 million. WhileThe Beekeeperdoesn’t scratch the surface ofStatham’s biggest blockbuster performancesin theFast & Furiousfranchise, it still generated impressive margins. With numbers like these, combined with the overwhelming praise from fans resulting in a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s hard to imagine thatThe Beekeeper 2isn’t already in the works....

Summary Helldivers 2is set to receive its largest content update yet, dubbed Escalation of Freedom, but I’m concerned about what’s been revealed so far and what it means for the continued evolution of the Automaton enemy faction. The new update is scheduled for August 6, and while plenty ofnew Escalation of Freedom additionshave been revealed, developer Arrowhead Game Studios assures players there are surprises on the way as well. What has been announced, however, showcases a worrying skew catering to the Terminid front of the Second Galactic War....

Our LA Times Crossword July 13, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Annihilation 2099 #4!TheSilver Surferis one of the most tortured characters in the Marvel Universe, as he helpedGalactusdevour countless worlds during his time as his Herald. While the Silver Surfer has made efforts to atone for being partly responsible for billions (if not trillions) of deaths across the universe, that anguish will never truly leave him. So imagine howMarvel’s new Silver Surfermust feel, as he serves a master who is infinitely worse than Galactus....