You’ve heard the phrase “the magic of moviemaking” so many times that you probably never stop to think about it. But the special effects wizards in Light & Magic, now streaming on Disney+, will absolutely convince you that magic is real. From designing and building the cameras used to film Star Wars from scratch, to […]
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Jump to Lightspeed with Road Squadron

“Punch it!” What would Star Wars be without the vehicles that transport our heroes and villains across the stars? From iconic ships like the Millennium Falcon to fan favorites like the Ghost, Star Wars is full of memorable vehicles, many becoming beloved characters unto themselves. And the same is true for vehicles from a galaxy […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Darren Marshall Talks Clone Wars Design in New Special Edition – Excerpt

When Star Wars: The Clone Wars first debuted in 2008, the animated series introduced new characters like the fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano and stylized versions of beloved prequel trilogy mainstays like Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Over 7 award-winning seasons and 133 thrilling episodes, fans followed the adventures of Snips and Sky Guy as the galactic conflict […]
Gareth Edwards Looks Back on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

It’s not typical that a major studio releases a tentpole film in which all the heroes die at the end. But then, Rogue One wasn’t a typical Star Wars movie. Released December 16, 2016, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story told the tale of how the rebels stole plans to the Death Star, leading directly into […]
How to Grab a Screenshot on Any Device

Learn how to capture your screen for posterity and share that crazy text or high score.
EcoQoS gives Windows 11 apps better battery life

On newer processors, Windows can tune where and how fast code runs for power savings; here’s where you will see that show up.
Here’s Where to Get Discounts With a Student Email Address

That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.
Score Some Sweet Deals With Your Student Email

All you need is that .edu email address to save cash on everything from laptops to train tickets.
Deepfakes: Microsoft and others in big tech are working to bring authenticity to videos, photos

If you want people to trust the photos and videos your business puts out, it might be time to start learning how to prove they haven’t been tampered with.
What Windows 11 means for Windows on Arm, and why it will bring more big name apps

Making it easier for developers to port apps to Arm at their own speed without losing the convenience of emulation should make Windows on Arm more credible.