Its a tough time to be a new multiplayer game, whether that be a competitive PvP title or a co-op PvE affair like Amazon's upcoming dungeon crawler, King of Meat. But the most successful tend to do at least one of these two things: deliver experiences that make you smile, or keep you hooked with high ceilings of challenge. After going hands-on with King of Meat at Summer Game Fest in LA, I can say with confidence that itll do the former, and that it has the tools in its arsenal to achieve the latter, too. Continue reading King of Meat is certain to make dungeon crawlers, brawlers, and creators smileMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Upcoming PC games, Best multiplayer games

I've never got on with crime games. Hitman, GTA, Mafia - for whatever reason, I consistently find myself on the right side of the law, instead of the wrong one (which is probably a good thing). LA Noire remains, in my eyes, the magnum opus of videogames, and my recent foray back into the cyberpunk world of Nobody Wants to Die reminded me why I love playing detective. It's no surprise, then that The Precinct is very high on my 'must play' list - the streets of Averno City need to feel the swift hand of justice, and I'm here to deliver it. Stop, criminal scum, a new age of lawfulness has arrived - cue broody cop show music. Continue reading GTA rival The Precinct is adding new solo mode, snazzy customization optionsMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best crime games, Best police games, Best open-world games

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Corkscrew pasta with a creamy dressing and full of crunchy bacon, lettuce and tomato. The perfect BLT Pasta Salad recipe!A SANDWICH INSPIRED PASTA SALADWhen I saw this recipe for BLT Macaroni Salad, Iknew that I had to make it! This is such a fun take on pasta salad. Its a pasta salad that combines the flavors of a classic BLT with creamy macaroni salad. Its chock-full of crispy bacon, tomatoes, and crunchy green leaf lettuce, plus a tangy dressing. Its a fusion macaroni salad that takes BLTs to a whole new level.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What other pasta would work in this pasta salad? You can use any shaped pasta you enjoy: macaroni, cavatappi, radiatore, rotini, penne and more! Why is the lettuce losing its crispness and the bacon losing its cruch? Dont add the lettuce and bacon to the pasta salad until just before serving or youll lose the crunchiness. How long do leftovers last? Leftovers can be stored (covered) in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep in mind, the lettuce and bacon will turn soft. Can I freeze BLT Pasta Salad? This pasta cannot be frozen. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)cavatappi noodles I shared other types of pasta that you can use in this recipe above in the FAQ section. You want a pasta with some grooves or twists to help hold some of the mayo based dressing.mayonnaisesour cream dont like sour cream? Try using plain Greek yogurt or just use all mayonnaise instead of adding the sour cream.sugar this is optional. It doesnt add sweetness, it just offsets the vinegar flavor a bit. apple cider vinegar you can use regular vinegar, white wine or red wine vinegar.celery salt I suppose you could use celery seed instead of celery salt, I just havent tried it. Id probably start with less and add more to taste.garlic powdersmoked paprika regular paprika can be used instead of smoked if you dont like that additional smoky taste.dried dill you can use fresh dill.green onionsRoma tomatoes I like to use cherry or grape tomatoes for this recipe but feel free to chop up whatever type of tomato you enjoy or have on hand.Romaine lettuce any kind of lettuce can be used. If all you have is iceberg, then use that. bacon this recipe tastes best with fresh cooked bacon, not the microwave stuff.HOW TO MAKE BLT PASTA SALAD:Cook the elbow macaroni in salted waterper the package instructions. Drain well. While pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smokedpaprika, dill and pepper, to taste.Chop up the tomatoes, green onions, lettuce and bacon. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the bowl. Stir in green onions and tomatoes.Mix until evenly distributed.Cover with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge to chill. Just before serving, add the lettuce and bacon. Mix well and serve.Store chilled.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?BLT BitesBLT DipBLT QuesadillaPimento Cheese Macaroni SaladMacaroni SaladCaesar Pasta SaladSpaghetti SaladItalian Chopped SaladSouthern Tomato PieOrzo Pasta SaladCaprese Pasta SaladOriginally published: May 2016, photos updated June 2025 PrintBLT Macaroni SaladCorkscrew pasta with a creamy dressing and full of crunchy bacon, lettuce and tomato. The perfect BLT Macaroni Salad recipe!Course SaladCuisine AmericanPrep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 30 minutes minutesServings 12Calories 317kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients16 ounce box elbow or Cavatappi pasta1 cups mayonnaise cup sour cream3 Tablespoons granulated sugar2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 teaspoons celery salt1 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoons garlic powder teaspoon smoked paprika teaspoon dried dillfreshly ground black pepper, to taste5 green onions, thinly sliced4 Roma tomatoes, diced2 cups diced Romaine lettuce, loosely packed pound bacon, cooked and crumbled cooked and crumbledInstructionsCook 16 ounce box elbow or Cavatappi pasta in salted water per the package instructions. Drain well. While pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing.In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the bowl. Stir in 5 green onions, thinly sliced and 4 Roma tomatoes, diced. Mix until evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap and put it into the fridge to chill. Just before serving, add 2 cups diced Romaine lettuce, loosely packed and 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled. Mix well and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator. VideoNotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5gRecipe Credit: Melissas Southern Style Kitchen. The original post had a cookbook giveaway. That giveaway has now ended.

After a couple of weeks, Apple finally released iOS 26 beta 2 to developers. While users shouldn't expect too much from this build, since Apple typically starts making big changes with beta 3, this update still brings several improvements. With that in mind, BGR has gathered all the changes included in iOS 26 beta 2, along with what Apple is preparing for later this fall.General stability and battery draining: The most noticeable change in iOS 26 beta 2 is that it's much more stable. While a few bugs remain, overall usability has significantly improved. The iPhone also no longer overheats during simple tasks.Recovery Assistant: Apple is introducing a new way to recover your iPhone from software issues. Instead of needing a Mac to factory reset after a faulty update, the Recovery Assistant might fix the problem before you even need to plug your iPhone into a Mac.Image source: Jos Adorno for BGRNew ringtone: Apple has added a new ringtone for iOS 26. It's now available in beta 2, so developers can check out the new option when receiving calls.Visual changes: The wallpaper blur in Control Center is more noticeable, unknown messages now appear with a blue badge, and Safari has tweaked its UI with an improved "More" button in the bottom right corner.Wallet improvements: iOS 26's order tracking feature is now live in beta 2. A new option lets Siri scan your Mail app to find all your orders.New Apple Music widget: iOS 26 beta 2 adds a new Live Radio widget.iOS 26 beta 2 brings another secret to lifeImage source: AppleTrack/YouTubeFinally, MacWorld's Filipe Espsito discovered in iOS 26 beta 2 code that Apple is using a new resolution for its wallpapers. This unknown display size aligns with other rumors about the iPhone 17 Air.With that, this beta confirms the existence of a new iPhone coming later this fall. Unfortunately, it also suggests the iPhone 17 Plus won't be released. Below, you can learn more about iOS 26.Don't Miss: iOS 26: Features, release date, beta, supported devices, moreThe post iOS 26 beta 2 changes: Heres everything new on your iPhone appeared first on BGR.

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In November 2023, Broadcom acquired VMware for a whopping USD 69 billion. The strategic goal behind the acquisition was to enable customers to create and modernize their cloud environments, both private and hybrid.Following the acquisition, VMware perpetual license holders started receiving cease-and-desist letters from Broadcom. Users can continue using the software, but can no longer renew support services unless they have an existing contract that allows ongoing renewals.While the business goal to generate more revenue by pushing users to buy subscriptions to VMware product bundles is clear, it has, however, been deemed controversial by the community.Nothing says good customer relations like sending your customers cease and desist letters, says one of the commenters.In the whirlwind of these events, many teams are looking for alternatives. What options exist for those who wish to switch to a more reliable solution?The rise of KubeVirtOne option is KubeVirt, an open-source project that enables you to run virtual machines within Kubernetes. It brings virtualization capabilities into Kubernetes, allowing you to manage both containers and VMs side by side using the same control plane.In KubeVirt, virtual machines are defined using Kubernetes-native custom resources called VirtualMachine or VirtualMachineInstance (VMI). This process is similar to defining a pod, but instead of deploying containers, youre launching full virtual machines.How TeamCity can helpIf youre thinking about moving away from VMware and want something that works well with Kubernetes, KubeVirt is a solid choice. TeamCity supports this by letting you define a KubeVirt resource instead of a regular pod template in a Kubernetes cloud profile.In the cloud image settings, you can provide a custom resource template. That can be a VirtualMachineInstance, which TeamCity will use to start build agents.You can set up a KubeVirt cloud profile in TeamCity to spin up VMs on demand, just like you would with AWS or GCP. These VMs run as part of your Kubernetes cluster using KubeVirt, and TeamCity can use them as build agents. Just keep in mind that your cluster needs to be set up to support virtual machines.Its a great way to get the flexibility of virtual machines while still staying in the Kubernetes ecosystem.Heres how the flow works:Configure a Kubernetes cloud profile in the TeamCity web UI.In the cloud image settings, define a custom template using a KubeVirt VirtualMachineInstance (VMI) instead of a standard Pod.When a build starts, TeamCity requests a new VM from the KubeVirt backend. When a build is triggered, TeamCity sends a request to the Kubernetes API to create that VMI.KubeVirt handles the VMI and starts a virtual machine on your cluster.A TeamCity agent is bootstrapped inside the VM and begins processing the build.This mirrors how TeamCity works with cloud providers like AWS or GCP except here, your VMs run in your own Kubernetes infrastructure.Setting up a cloud profile for KubeVirtHeres a high-level outline of how you might set this up:1. Define a VirtualMachine YAML template in KubeVirt.Before you can run build agents as VMs, you need a reusable VM template in your Kubernetes cluster. This is typically a paused virtual machine that TeamCity can use to start new build agents when needed.Heres a simplified example (based on the official KubeVirt documentation):apiVersion: kubevirt.io/v1kind: VirtualMachinemetadata: name: teamcity-agent-templatespec: running: false template: metadata: labels: kubevirt.io/domain: teamcity-agent-template spec: domain: devices: disks: - name: agent-disk disk: bus: virtio resources: requests: memory: 2Gi cpu: "2" volumes: - name: agent-disk containerDisk: image: your.registry/teamcity-agent-image:latest2. Add a Kubernetes cloud profile in TeamCityIn the TeamCity admin UI:Go to Project Settings | Cloud Profiles.Add a new Kubernetes cloud profile.In the cloud image section, define a custom resource template using the VirtualMachineInstance spec (instead of a regular pod).Youll need to provide:The Kubernetes API endpoint and credentials.The namespace where your VM templates live.The base VM image or reference template name (e.g. teamcity-agent-template).Any necessary init containers, environment variables, or startup scripts.3. Start a buildOnce configured, when a build is queued:TeamCity provisions a VM based on your template.It waits for the TeamCity agent to register.The build runs in the newly spun-up VM.After completion, the VM is automatically shut down or deleted (depending on your cleanup strategy).Potential use casesHere are some practical scenarios where this integration might be especially useful:Running builds in clean VM environments for strong isolation.Building Android or desktop apps where a full OS and nested virtualization might be needed.Supporting legacy toolchains or build tools that require a VM rather than a container.Enabling hybrid infrastructure, where some builds run in containers and others in KubeVirt-managed VMs all orchestrated by TeamCity.ConclusionIf youre moving away from VMware, KubeVirt gives you a solid way to keep using VMs in a more modern, Kubernetes-native setup. You can run VMs and containers side by side, all managed through the same platform.TeamCity already works with KubeVirt, so you dont have to change how you build or run your pipelines. Whether you use containers, VMs, or both, everything keeps working the way you expect.If youd like to try adopting TeamCity for your team, consider starting a free trial or reaching out to us for a demo. Well be happy to help.

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