Beau Feeny

About the author

Beau Feeny is a writer and technology consultant based in Chicago. He has built applications and business processes for VC-backed startups, private firms, and public companies. He studied history and computer science at Harvard, and his work has been featured in festivals across the country.

How To Be a Virtual Volunteer

According to the Stanford Center of Longevity, about 90% of people want to volunteer, but only about a quarter of people do volunteer. Inability to travel, distance from population centers and lack of time contribute to the gap between wanting to volunteer and doing it. But volunteering is good

What is the Difference Between 5 Gig and 5G?

If you’re shopping for new mobile phone or home internet service, you'll come across a whole alphabet soup of acronyms to decode. It’s confusing, so let’s get smart about what 5 Gig, 5G and even 5GB and 5GHz all mean. Why so many G's? Gig is all about gigabit,

What To Give a Gamer for the Holidays

Buying for gamers can be intimidating. Will I buy the wrong thing? Will I buy something incompatible? First step, just ask! Gamers love to talk about games! Three key questions: What video game console(s) do you own? What kinds of games do you like to play? What games do

The 5 Best Co-Op Games Everyone Can Agree On

In video games and in life, sometimes it’s just more fun to work together. Rather than pitting you against your friends and family, co-op games get you to work together, either against a common enemy or through a story or campaign. Here’s our list of some of the best

5 Racing Games for Switch That Aren’t Mario Kart

"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" is the gold standard in racing on the Nintendo Switch. Six years in, Nintendo continues to add courses and characters to the series highlight. But sometimes, a bit of variety from cartoon plumbers and dinosaurs can be nice—perhaps you’d like to race in real-world courses,

5 Great Strategy Games on the Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch boasts plenty of great strategy games, ranging from ports to remakes to fresh originals. Whether you like a casual game you can just pick up and play, or one that demands careful attention to build a sprawling civilization with its own laws, occupations and territories, there’s

What’s the Best Nintendo Switch Controller for Me?

Nintendo has sold over 111 million Switch consoles worldwide, but when it comes to controllers, there’s only a handful—no pun intended—worth your time. So, to make the most of your gaming experience, check out our list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers, whether you’re a competitive esports gamer or

10 Online Cooking Classes To Sharpen Your Skills

Becoming a confident cook begins with mastering some basic skills. And learning them all is at your fingertips—online. You can find out how to properly use your knives, understand what flavors play well together and identify the freshest ingredients. We’ve navigated the online courses, and we’re serving up classes.

8 Classic Nintendo and PlayStation Games You Can Now Play Online

Subscription gaming services offer a great opportunity to both grip veteran gamers with nostalgia and introduce newer gamers to the classics that made video games what they are today. Both Nintendo and PlayStation have built formidable catalogs over the years, and more recently, the companies have used those archives

5 Great VR Games To Try in 2023

Virtual reality puts you right in the action in a way that regular video games just can’t. More games are released all the time for popular platforms like PSVR, Meta Quest and HTC Vive. Throw on a headset, grab a couple wands, controllers or other peripherals and be wowed