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How to use Discord: A beginner's guide
Discord has taken the gaming world by storm. Here's how to start using the popular messaging tool.
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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 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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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.
Retro Tech
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 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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