First-person shooters are one of the genres where the PC shines most: precise mouse aim, high refresh rate monitors and a long history of competitive play. The best choice depends on whether you want competition, a story or something to play with friends. Competitive tactical shooters Counter-Strike 2 is the long-standing reference: round-based matches where … Read more
Strategy games have been at home on PC for decades, thanks to the mouse and keyboard and the long sessions they invite. The genre covers very different experiences, from fast real-time battles to empires managed over centuries, so the best place to start is the pace you enjoy. Turn-based empire building Civilization is the classic … Read more
On a road trip, the car is where you spend most of the holiday. The best road-trip cars are not necessarily the fastest or the most expensive; they are the ones in which you still feel fresh after six hours. What makes a good road-trip car Comfortable seats and a quiet cabin come first, followed … Read more
Soccer is played by hundreds of millions of people because it is simple: a ball and a space are enough. It also happens to be one of the most complete forms of exercise, combining running, sprinting, jumping and coordination with a strong social element. Physical benefits The WHO’s guidelines recommend at least 150 to 300 … Read more
Some books teach a specific skill, like cooking or programming. Others teach the skill of learning itself, or how to think more clearly. This list focuses on the second kind, which pays off whatever you decide to learn. Learning how to learn Thinking clearly Practical life lessons Choosing a book for a specific skill Reading … Read more
