Mojang recently released a brand new friends list feature for Minecraft Java Edition. Previously, only Bedrock Edition gave you the option to send friend requests and add friends to the game. This ...

To add friends in Minecraft Java Edition, you first need to download Minecraft 26.2 snapshot 7, since this feature first dropped in that snapshot. If you are reading this at a later date, the feature ...

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...

As of May 2026, the line between console, mobile, and PC gaming has blurred further, especially for blocky favorites like Roblox and Minecraft. With cross-play now a standard expectation and ...

A home network-attached storage (NAS) server is ideal for backups, content streaming, and more. It could even save you money in the long run. While it’s not for everyone, there are a few good reasons ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

You’ve got a PlayStation 5 and a world of ideas, but you’ve hit the console’s wall: how do you get your own custom Minecraft server running? The PS5’s Minecraft: Bedrock Edition doesn’t make joining ...

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Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

A Forward Lookup Zone is like a phone book for computers, converting domain names into IP addresses. When you type a website name like “example.com,” the zone helps your device find the server hosting ...