One of the first things about Minecraft you’ll notice is needing to decide which type or version to use. Bedrock and Java exist and to the untrained eye, neither ...

If you’re a Mac user and want to play that blocky sandbox game everyone knows, you’re not alone. But if you’ve tried launching it on macOS, you’ve probably hit a few roadblocks. Some versions don’t ...

Have you ever gone back and forth between Minecraft Java and Bedrock and felt like you were playing a completely different game? Don’t worry. There have been unexpected (and often frustrating) ...

If you’ve ever played Minecraft on your phone and wondered whether it’s the Java or Bedrock edition, you’re not alone. The version of Minecraft on mobile is often called “Pocket Edition,” but that ...

A new multi-stage malware campaign is targeting Minecraft users with a Java-based malware that employs a distribution-as-service (DaaS) offering called Stargazers Ghost Network. "The campaigns ...

Minecraft continues to captivate players worldwide with its limitless creativity and immersive gameplay. While the official Minecraft Realms offers a paid subscription for private servers, many ...

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 ...

Minecraft remains one of the most popular sandbox games, offering endless creativity and adventure. However, players often face a choice between two major editions: Java and Bedrock. While platform ...

Crawling (or going prone) is a very nifty, albeit difficult-to-engage, mechanic you can use in Minecraft. What started as an unintentional glitch after a hitbox size and eye height fix has now become ...

The best Minecraft seeds can greatly improve your Minecraft adventure, right from the first second. If you use a world seed upon starting a new game, you can spawn in a biome of your choosing, close ...