Want to Learn Music? Start With These Sites and Apps

Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable.

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'Metroid Dread' Is Let Down by Its Boring Robot Villains

The Switch exclusive is a fine return to form for the series, but it would benefit from antagonists that are, you know, actually scary.

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Flex Your Barista Skills With the Rancilio Silvia Pro

The Silvia Pro brings the coffeehouse to your countertop, but at a steep price.

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Borrowed a School Laptop? Mind Your Open Tabs

Students—many from lower-income households—were likely to use school-issued devices for remote learning. But the devices often contained monitoring software.

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Feeling Climate Dread? You’re Not Alone

It’s called eco-anxiety, a completely natural response to a world gone haywire. And it’s way more prevalent than you think, especially among young adults.

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How the Team Behind Far Cry 6 Finished a Game in Lockdown

WIRED spoke to creators at Ubisoft to find out how they shot the AAA title’s crucial opening scene—when actors and engineers couldn’t work in the same space.

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Brian Herbert on Dune: ‘My Father Could See Into the Future’

Frank Herbert’s son is the keeper of the canon and the ultimate defender of his dad’s work.

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A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling

The data breach apparently includes source code, gamer payouts, and more.

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Dragon Age and Why It Sucks to Play Cult Favorite Games

Suddenly everyone has an opinion on your gameplay.

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Actions You Can Take to Tackle Climate Change

These apps and resources can help you manage your eco-anxiety—and take steps to tread more lightly on the planet.

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Is It Ok to Torment Non-Player Characters in Video Games?

WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on the 'Iliad,' asteroid mining, and unlikely heroes.

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The Switch OLED Is More Than Just a Pretty Screen

Sure, the improved 7-inch screen is pretty great. But it's the revamped kickstand that makes Nintendo's new handheld shine.

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The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home

Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.

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Astronomers Get Ready to Probe Europa’s Hidden Ocean for Life

Jupiter’s most enigmatic moon, one of a few ocean worlds in the solar system, will be the target of upcoming missions by NASA and the European Space Agency.

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The Grid Isn’t Ready for the Renewable Revolution

The massive deployment of wind and solar will turn you, the humble homeowner, into a critical actor in the operation of the US power grid.

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A True Story About Bogus Photos of People Making Fake News

A photographer set out to capture the misinformation producers in a small town in Macedonia. He wound up revealing uncomfortable truths about his own profession.

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How to Change Your Web Browser in Windows 11 (It’s Not Easy)

Want to switch to Chrome or Firefox? Not so fast, my friend.

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Religious Exemptions for Vaccine Mandates Shouldn't Exist

Freedom of religion was never meant to excuse people from obligations that apply to everyone.

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The Microsoft Surface Go 3 Is a Battery Buster

Windows 11 feels at home on Microsoft’s budget tablet, as long as you have a charger handy.

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How to Get Your Family to Actually Use a Password Manager

Whether it's about sharing your Netflix login or getting your affairs in order, here are tips for convincing your loved ones to organize and protect their accounts too.

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