How to play multiplayer in Minecraft, using either a public server or one you create yourself

You can play Minecraft solo, but it's much more fun with friends. Here's how to play multiplayer in Minecraft: Java Edition.
PC Gamer

Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition

Available this Spring, Minecraft will be officially playable in VR.
Windows Central

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.2 Release Candidate 1 could be followed by Monday release

Mojang Studios is now rolling out Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.2 Release Candidate 1 to interested testers and players. The snapshot is tiny, only including two minor bug fixes that resolves issues ...

How to allocate more RAM to 'Minecraft' and help your game or server run more smoothly

To reallocate RAM to "Minecraft," you'll have to edit the game's settings through whatever launcher app you use.
Digital Spy

Minecraft now allows cross-platform multiplayer between mobiles and Windows 10

Minecraft will soon allow cross-platform multiplayer between mobiles and Windows 10. An upcoming patch - update 0.12.1 - will make it so that up to five friends can play cross-platform multiplayer on ...