When I started writing Skywalker: A Family At War, we had already been in lockdown for about 105 days. The COVID-19 pandemic had suddenly and irrevocably thrust the world into a strange new era of isolated uncertainty, as the virus ravaged millions of people. During such a grim period in human history, you can imagine […]
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This Microsoft database technology could help you bring your cloud services together
The same system that lets developers back up Cosmos DB databases now also enables real-time analytics on live operational data, creating a blueprint for making it easier to integrate different cloud services.
What You Need to Know About Roblox—and Why Kids Are Obsessed
The video game was just valued at a staggering $45 billion. It’s also been a lifeline for my children since the start of lockdown.
On the Comlink: What Do the Women of Star Wars Mean to You?
On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate International Women’s Day, Kristin Baver, Kelly Knox, Swapna Krishna, Jennifer Landa, and Amy Richau talk about their favorite women of the galaxy in front of the camera […]
The future of infrastructure: The tech tools that will be needed for IT and end users
Predicting the future is tough, but these experts agree that the cloud will play a huge part in delivering business solutions.
China and Russia’s Spying Sprees Will Take Years to Unpack
The full extent of the Solarwinds hack and Hafnium’s attack on Microsoft Exchange Server may never be known.
As Star Wars Insider Hits 200, a Look Back at Some of the Legendary Magazine’s Most Memorable Issues
It’s hard to imagine a time when Star Wars Insider didn’t exist. That’s how large the magazine looms in the fandom consciousness. Before, and even after, the advent of the internet it was the place to get breaking Star Wars news, read interviews with creators, and just immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away, from movies to books to games. […]
Krystina Arielle’s Journey from the Red Carpet to the Star Wars: The High Republic Show
Krystina Arielle had only been in Los Angeles for a couple years, after driving her most prized possessions cross-country from her home state of Georgia, when she stumbled upon the red carpet premiere for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. From the outside looking in, she could just glimpse the spectacle inside, but she vowed […]
Want to Write a Book This Year? These Tools Can Help
We spoke to two award-winning authors for their tips on how to make it from start to finish. Here’s how they take notes, organize chapters, and—yes—get comfy.
Ex-CISA Head Chris Krebs: ‘Impeachment Is the Right Mechanism’
In an interview with WIRED, the famously fired DHS official shared insights on election security, disinformation, SolarWinds—and what to do about Trump.