Custom ‘CubeSense’ PS5 controller is a gorgeous GameCube throwback
The Nintendo GameCube from 2001 had the best controller ever designed, and yes, I will die on this hill.
Yet while it’s easy enough to get a new controller with that classic shape and button layout, one modder decided to go the extra mile and fuse the classic look and feel of the GameCube with all the bells and whistles of the PS5’s DualSense pad.
The “CubeSense” by custom controller seller Killscreen nails the iconic purple base color and mix of red, green, and gray for the accents. But it also replaces the PlayStation stock thumbsticks with one that has concentric rings (on the left) and an all-yellow “nub” C-stick (on the right).
Also note the shoulder buttons: gray for primary triggers, but only the right R1 button gets the “base” purple color (because the GameCube pad lacked a left L1 button). The triggers can be enhanced with a “clicky” short travel upgrade if you want better performance in FPS games.
Killscreen
As a fan of the original, I have to nit-pick a bit. First, the nub-shaped C-stick wasn’t exactly necessary as a standard stick in yellow coloration would’ve been perfectly fine.
Second, the green “A” button on the original GameCube pad was on the “bottom” (technically the middle, but bottom in cardinal terms) and oversized since it was designed to be the main button the player used most often. Killscreen has put the green button on the right instead, which is wrong for both the GameCube layout and for the PlayStation’s general bottom position for the primary interaction button.
That being said, I can’t deny the appeal here. Despite the customization, Killscreen is using a genuine OEM DualSense pad for the base, so it should work great on the PlayStation or PC. According to the Yanko Design blog, this work of art will cost $150 once it’s up on Killscreen’s shop (or $180 with the short travel shoulder button upgrade).
For a slightly more accessible take on the old GameCube pad, I can recommend PowerA’s officially licensed Switch controller, which works with the PC or other gadgets via Bluetooth. 
© 2024 PC World 4:45am  
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Get Dell’s 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for only $150 right now
I think we’re rapidly approaching the point where 1080p monitors will be a relic of the past — and as a multi-monitor addict, I’m here for it.
If you’re ready to make the upgrade but you’re on a budget, Amazon is selling a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor by Dell for just $150 today. That’s a hefty $70 discount off its retail price.
The Dell S2725DS is a fairly basic design, but its upgraded size, resolution, and IPS panel (a step above the usual budget VA designs) make it great for anything that needs color accuracy, like editing photos or videos. It offers dual HDMI connections (one of which is weirdly hidden behind a plastic panel) and DisplayPort to boot. This model doesn’t have any extra USB ports, but the USB-C variant (model S2725DC) is also on sale on Amazon for a reasonable $180.
This monitor makes for a great second (or third) display in any desktop setup, thanks to its thin bezels, basic connections, and a VESA mount for a monitor arm. The 100Hz panel is a minor upgrade — I wouldn’t call this a “gaming monitor” without at least 120Hz — and the dinky built-in speakers really aren’t worth using. Otherwise, it’s a solid value.
Grab it now for just $150 while you can. If Amazon runs out of stock (which often happens for big discounts like this one), Dell is selling it for the same price on its online store.
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Hackers infect thousands of WordPress sites with malware plugins
Ostensibly a blogging platform, WordPress has quietly become one of the foundational pillars of the modern web, used as the basic format for millions of websites run by single users to massive corporations. But that ubiquity has made WordPress an easy target for hackers and scammers.
Web hosting and service provider GoDaddy reports that a new infection is spreading quickly across WordPress implementations, loading up plugins that present users with fake Chrome messages that trick visitors into downloading and installing malware.
Over 6,000 WordPress-based sites have been loaded up with these bogus plugins, which might also appear as messages from Facebook, Google Meet, or Captcha verification pages.
The “ClearFake” system has been around since at least 2023, according to BleepingComputer, but a new variant called “ClickFix” is spreading via a series of malicious plugins. These plugins have innocuous names like “Google SEO Enhancer” and “Quick Cache Cleaner,” the kind of thing that might attract anyone who’s trying to optimize their website for more traffic or better performance.
But it might not even be a matter of spreading the fake plugins. GoDaddy’s research indicates that at least some infections come from stolen administrator logins and automated installation tools. It would be easy enough to toss a database of compromised logins and passwords at a decently popular WordPress site and see if you can get in.
If you’re using WordPress as a base for a website, make sure your administrator accounts are using strong and unique passwords, and maybe give your plugins a once-over. If you’re just a regular user who browses the web, remember to be on the lookout for bogus installation messages and scary-sounding warnings, and never trust any download prompt that randomly pops up as you’re browsing.
© 2024 PC World 4:05am 
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