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What Is the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud)?

Play the latest AAA titles in high definition on the go with nothing more than an Android device and a stable internet connection. Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate makes it all possible with a library of more than 150 game…

Joshalynne Finch 16h ago

Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S: Which Should You Buy?

Microsoft will launch two new consoles Nov. 10, 2020. Should you get the chunky Xbox Series X, or the much smaller (and cheaper) Series S? Let’s take a look at the differences, and which is the better buy….

Tim Brookes 2d ago

PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which Should You Buy?

The stage is set for the next-generation console battle, as Sony and Microsoft go head-to-head this November with the release of the PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.

Which Old Components Can You Reuse When Building a New PC?

Building a new PC is fun, exciting, and . . . expensive. After you’ve built a few desktops, all those new boxes of Corsair, NVIDIA, and Intel gear can lose their luster—especially after you tally up the bill….

How to Play Mozilla Firefox’s Hidden Unicorn Pong Game

It seems like every browser has a hidden game these days. Chrome has a dinosaur game, Edge has surfing, and Firefox has . . . unicorn pong? Yep, you read that right—here’s how to play it.

Benj Edwards Sep 12th

NVIDIA’s RTX 3000 Series GPUs: Here’s What’s New

On September 1st 2020, NVIDIA revealed its new lineup of gaming GPUs: the RTX 3000 series, based on their Ampere architecture. We’ll discuss what’s new, the AI-powered software that comes with it, and all the details that mak…

Anthony Heddings Sep 9th

Where You Should Splurge When Building a PC (and Where You Shouldn’t)

Building a PC on a budget is a delicate balance between price and performance. How much should you spend on the motherboard and CPU, and what about the graphics card? Which parts are worth spending some extra cash on?…

PC Benchmarks: How They Work and What to Look for

When it’s time to buy a new PC, upgrade your graphics card, or swap out your storage, you’ll see one word repeatedly: benchmarks. But how representative are benchmarks of real-world performance?

How to Fix PS4 Problems by Rebuilding the PS4 Database

If you’re having PS4 issues, like slow performance, “data corrupted” errors, or problems downloading or updating games, your console’s database might be the issue. Fortunately, rebuilding the PS4 database will fix most of the…

Why You Shouldn’t Buy an All-Digital PS5 or Next-Gen Xbox

The new consoles are almost here! Sony announced two versions of the PlayStation 5: a standard edition with a UHD Blu-ray drive, and an all-digital version. With Microsoft also expected to drop an all-digital next-gen Xbox, y…

How to See How Much Money You’ve Spent on Steam Games

Want to see how much money you’ve spent on Steam? Valve keeps a running tally tracking every dollar you’ve ever spent on your account. Here’s how to see how much damage you’ve taken during Steam sales….

How to Disable Xbox Achievement Notifications on Windows 10

If you’re playing an Xbox game on a Windows 10 PC—like the ones in Microsoft’s Game Pass for PC service—you’ll likely see pop-up notifications for your Xbox achievements. Here’s how to turn off those achievement notificat…

Chris Hoffman Aug 15th

How to Show Windows 10’s Hidden Floating Performance Panels

Want to see live-updating resource usage stats from your system’s CPU, memory, disk, network, or GPU? Windows 10 has some hidden built-in perfomance monitors that can help. You can even have Windows show always-on-top FPS….

Virtually Forgotten: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy, 25 Years Later

In 1995, Nintendo released an unusual stereoscopic game console called Virtual Boy. It capitalized on the early ’90s media hype for virtual reality, but delivered on none of its promises. Here’s what made the Virtual Boy uniq…

How to Download NVIDIA Drivers Without GeForce Experience

Want to download drivers for your NVIDIA GeForce GPU without installing NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience application? NVIDIA doesn’t make them easy to find, but you can do it. Here’s how to avoid GeForce Experience on Windows….

Chris Hoffman Jul 14th

How to Quickly Switch to Windowed Mode in Almost Any PC Game

Windows PC games often let you choose to play them either in full-screen mode or in a window on your desktop. You don’t have to dig through settings to change this—just press this keyboard shortcut to switch between windowe…

Chris Hoffman Jul 12th

How to Download the Amazon Games App for Twitch Prime Games

Amazon gives away several free games each month through Twitch Prime, included with Amazon Prime. You can play them through the Twitch app, but the Amazon Games launcher is a much better experience. Here’s how to download an…

Chris Hoffman Jun 28th

How to Connect GameCube Controllers to the Nintendo Switch

If you want the nostalgic feel of the classic GameCube controller, you can use an old GameCube controller in place of the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons. It’s the perfect accessory for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition, but you …

Joshalynne Finch Jun 27th

What Is DirectX 12 Ultimate on Windows 10 PCs and Xbox?

In 2018, Nvidia rolled out its RTX graphics cards, which rocked some killer features for gaming, including ray tracing and mesh shaders. However, Microsoft needed a standard that supported these features on more than just NV…

How the Gravis PC GamePad Transformed PC Gaming in the ’90s

In 1992, when Nintendo’s Super NES and Sega Genesis ruled home video gaming, Gravis brought console-style controls to the PC with its PC GamePad. It sold well and opened the door to new styles of gameplay on PCs. Here’s what …

How to Turn Off Steam’s Popup Ads

When you launch Steam, it normally shows a pop-up window with advertisements for updates to games you own and new games. Here’s how to turn those popup ads off.

Joel Cornell Jun 1st

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