About Toin Villar
Toin is an undergraduate student majoring in English, French, and Spanish and minoring in Cultural Studies. Mixing his passion for languages and literature with his love for technology, he uses his skillset to write about technology, gaming, and raise awareness about privacy, and security.
Latest Articles
4 Ways to Play Adobe Flash Games Without Flash
Adobe Flash may be dead, but these websites are ensuring that Flash games live on forever.
What Is the Cryptocurrency Worldcoin? And How Does It Work?
Money for nothing? Is Worldcoin’s offering really too good to be true or is it worth keeping an eye on?
What Are Smart Contracts and How Do They Work?
You've heard the term, but what is a smart contract and how does it work?
What Is Bitcoin Transaction Mixing? How Does It Work & Is It Legal?
Surely increasing your privacy shouldn't be illegal?
Blockchain vs. Database: What's the Difference?
A blockchain is just a fancy type of database, right?
What Crunchyroll Lowering Its Prices Means for Existing Users
Crunchyroll is lowering its subscription prices in almost 100 countries, but what does this mean for its current subscribers?
What Are Reddit's Collectible Avatars and How Can You Get One?
You'll be able to customize these to your liking, which we think is great.
Roguelike vs. Metroidvania: What's the Difference?
You'll likely have heard of the terms "roguelike" and "Metroidvania" used to describe certain games. But what exactly do they mean? Let's find out.
How Amazon Is Planning to Fix ComiXology
ComiXology isn't the same anymore, and Amazon knows this. That's why the company plans to fix it, but will that be enough?
How Meta Hopes to Make Hyper-Realistic Virtual Reality Possible
Meta is investing heavily to create a better version of virtual reality. Here are all the details.
How to Apply for Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge
Netflix is bringing the Squid Game into the real world, and you can have the chance to win over $4 million.
How Does a Crypto Card Work?
Crypto isn't confined to the internet. Did you know you can spend your crypto using a regular credit or debit card?
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? What Causes Crypto to Rise in Value?
Is Bitcoin going up? Why? It doesn't always make sense, but these are some of the reasons a crypto's price might rise.
What Are Real-Time Strategy Games?
One of gaming's staple genres, you've likely seen or played a few real-time strategy games. But what exactly makes an RTS game? Let's dive in.
What Is Bitcoin BIP-119 and Why Is It So Controversial?
BIP-119 could drastically alter Bitcoin, so it's no wonder the community is worried about its potential impact.
Could In-Game Ads Be the New Norm?
With Microsoft and Sony both looking at incorporating in-game ads into their titles, could we be seeing a worrying new status quo? Let's explore.
How NFTs Are Changing the Music Industry
Artists are selling their music as an NFT, changing the music industry, and competing against low-paying streaming services.
What Is VSync and Can It Improve Your Gaming Experience?
Do you occasionally see a horizontal line splitting your gaming screen in half? Then you might need to turn on VSync.
What Are the "Zuck Bucks" Meta Is Rumored to Be Launching?
One of the rumored projects being developed by Meta is 'Zuck Bucks'. But what exactly is this virtual currency?
What Is Second Life? A Brief History of the Metaverse
While many people associate the metaverse with Facebook, Second Life created a virtual world almost two decades ago. Here's what to know about it...