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How to turn on AMD’s Smart Access Memory for faster gaming performance
With the right AMD hardware, you can unlock extra gaming performance with a quick trip to the BIOS.
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How to change your mouse DPI
This tutorial teaches you how to speed up your mouse by increasing the DPI settings in Windows 10.
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How to enable XMP to run your RAM at full speed
Your high-speed desktop RAM runs slower until you manually activate XMP in your motherboard BIOS. Here's how to do it.
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How to use Nvidia’s performance tuning tool for one-click GeForce overclocking
If you have a relatively new GeForce RTX graphics card, Nvidia's new performance tuning feature in GeForce Experience can make it even faster with just one click. Here's how to use it, and what to expect from the results.
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How to change your monitor’s refresh rate (and why gamers should check pronto)
High refresh rate monitors are fantastic, but if you don't set them up correctly they can't live up to their potential.
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How to play games on a Chromebook
You can play games on a Chromebook, whether browser- or Android-based, or streamed PC games from the cloud.
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How to see your PC game’s frame rate with Steam’s FPS counter
It's quick and easy to turn on Steam's in-game FPS counter. Here's how.
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How to tell which GeForce 30-series laptop is the most powerful
How can you tell whether a RTX 30-series gaming laptop is using Nvidia's higher-power "Max-P" GPU, or the lower-power "Max-Q" version? It's not easy, but we have some tips for figuring it out.
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How to install a graphics card
Installing a new graphics card can give your PC a major performance boost. Here's how to do it.
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Couldn’t buy a graphics card? Play Cyberpunk 2077 from the cloud on GeForce Now
Bummed because you couldn't find a graphics card in time to play Cyberpunk 2077 today? Consider playing it on GeForce Now, Nvidia's surprisingly good cloud gaming service.
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How to use Microsoft Rewards to get Xbox Game Pass for PC (and more!) for free
Our Microsoft Rewards tutorial shows you how to use Microsoft Rewards to earn Amazon gift cards, Xbox games, and more , all for browsing the web and playing games.
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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 isn’t on the Play Store: How to get it on your Android phone
Fortnite might be gone from the Play Store, but you're just a few steps away from making sure you get the next update.
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Halo: Master Chief Collection campaign co-op not working? Here’s how to fix it
Struggling to finish the fight? Use these troubleshooting steps to fix Halo 3 campaign co-op issues on PC.
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How to use a Nintendo Switch Pro controller with a PC
You can do it over Bluetooth or with a wired USB cable.
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How to limit screen time on Xbox and Windows for your kids
Here's how to limit screen time for the Xbox and Windows 10 PCs, using the dashboard within your Windows account.
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If you’re having graphics card problems, try a clean driver install
AMD issues a great reminder amidst a recent bug hunt: Many graphics card problems can be fixed by performing a clean install of your GPU drivers.
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How to stream PC games on Twitch
With OBS Studio, you can get started broadcasting your games on Twitch for the enjoyment of a public audience.
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How to transform your laptop into a gaming powerhouse with an external graphics card
With a little bit of research and elbow grease (or a Thunderbolt 3 dock), an external graphics card setup lets you upgrade your laptop for a fraction of the cost of a new gaming PC.
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How to build a Raspberry Pi retrogaming emulation console
With these simple, step-by-step instructions for building a Raspberry Pi 3 console loaded with RetroPie software, you'll be playing your favorite classic games in no time.
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How to stop Steam’s Chat and Friends list from automatically opening
The new Steam Chat is great, but it annoyingly opens every time you open Steam. Here's how to stop it.
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How to set up Steam Link and play PC games on your TV
The Steam Link bridges the gulf between gaming on your computer and gaming on your couch.
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How to stream PC games anywhere
Streaming PC games lets you play them anywhere. Here's how to set up your home and devices for streaming, and how to use the Steam In-Home Streaming and Nvidia GameStream services.How-To
How to share Steam games with family and friends
With Steam's Family Library Sharing you can share your games library with others. Just be careful who you share with.How-To
How to back up your Steam games
Steam lets you re-download your purchased games, but sometimes it's easier to keep a local back up.Hassle-Free PC
How to activate Game Mode in the Windows 10 Creators Update
Game Mode is a great choice for budget gamers or anyone else who needs to dedicate as many system resources as possible to their game.
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How to change where Steam installs your PC games
C:// isn't your only choice for storing Steam games if you have multiple drives attached to your PC.
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How to use MAME emulator to cure computer game nostalgia
MAME is the name that matters for arcade game and PC emulators. Its aim is to preserve the PC and gaming past—and let you enjoy them once again.
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Windows 10’s native Mixer support makes PC game streaming dead simple
The Windows 10 Creators update offers native support for PC game broadcasting, using Microsoft's Mixer service. What it lacks in users and features, it makes up for in sheer ease of use.Hassle-Free PC
How to judge the time commitment of your next video game
Video games require a lot of time to complete. HowLongToBeat.com can help you figure out how much time to set aside for each game you play.
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How to create Live Tiles for your Steam games in Windows
It's not easy to turn your Steam games into Live Tiles, but this Windows Store app can help.Hassle-Free PC
How to know if your PC is ready for virtual reality
With Oculus Rift on preorder and HTC Vive coming soon, the big question is whether your PC will be up to the VR task. The Rift compatibility tool will tell you—and you don't need to preorder anything to use it.How-To
How to permanently delete games from Steam
Don't want that game you hated to continue cluttering up your Steam library? You can now do away with it for good.World Beyond Windows
How to use Nvidia Optimus to switch active GPUs and save power on Linux laptops
Nvidia's power-saving Optimus technology is available on Linux, but the experience is far from smooth out of the box. Here's how to fix it.Hassle-Free PC
3 surprisingly easy PC repairs you should do yourself
You could pay someone to take care of these repairs for you, but you'd be surprised how easy they are with a little patience.How-To
How to overclock your graphics card and make PC games run faster for free
Want more performance in your PC games for free? Overclocking your graphics card is the answer. Here's how.Smart Mobile Tricks
How to replace your Android or iOS keyboard
Tweak your settings, or buy a third-party keyboard app that's better at guessing your words or understanding your typing habits.How-To
How to use your Xbox One to manage your TV and set-top box/DVR
Your Xbox One can be the brains of your TV for everything from satellite TV to gaming.Hassle-Free PC
Don’t throw it out! 5 handy uses for a secondary PC
Tossing out old PCs is such a wait. Put secondary computers to work instead with one of these five different uses.Answer Line
Avoid typos: Disable the Caps Lock key
You meant to hit Shift, but instead you hit Caps Lock. Here's how you can avoid LOOKING LIKE YOU'RE SHOUTING.Hassle-Free PC
Will that game play on your PC? Can You Run It tells you
Can You Run It scans your PC and compares it against a game's hardware requirements.
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How to hide games in your Steam library
After years of begging from PC gamers, you can now hide games from your Steam library—though the secretive feature is hard to find. Here's how to do it.
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How to use your XBox One controller for your PC games
Here's how to download Microsoft's recently released Windows drivers for its Xbox One controller. Now the device can pull double duty as game input for both the console and your PC.How-To
How Steam in-home streaming can turn your old laptop or Windows tablet into a PC gaming force
If your gaming rig and home network are up to snuff, you can stream Steam games to another PC (including Macs and Linux machines) or Windows tablet and play in other parts of your abode. Here's how to set it up.How-To
How to run SteamOS in a virtual machine
See what all the hub-bub behind Valve's gaming-centric operating system is about WITHOUT blowing away all the data already on your hard drive.How-To
Mean and green: How to build a gaming PC that’s fast, quiet, and efficient
Gaming rigs don’t have to be big, noisy, power-sucking beasts. We've built one that treads lightly and kills softly.How-To
How to make your old GPU run like new
A little TLC can breathe new life into your aging graphics card.How-To
Let go of that laptop: the ultimate guide to making a tablet your main computer
Done with heavy hardware? With these apps, peripherals, and cloud services, you can leave that notebook behind for good.How-To
How to build a killer Windows 8.1 gaming PC for under $1000
A new OS calls for new hardware, at an affordable price.Answer Line