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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: Get 2 years of access for dirt cheap
Currently, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs $17 per month. But with this trick, you can get it at over 50 percent off for up to two years.
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7 mistakes to avoid when buying a graphics card
When buying a new GPU, there are a few mistakes you should avoid. We tell you which seven points you should pay attention to.
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Play retro games on the PC: 3 ways to kick it old-school
Those who used to game with devices such as C64, SNES, or Megadrive, but now no longer own suitable computers and consoles, can now play the classic games on the PC. Here are three ways—from the very simple to the hobbyist solution.
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AMD Radeon tuning guide: 6 tips to optimize your graphics card
Our guide explains how to get even more performance, efficiency, and picture quality out of AMD Radeon RX 7000- and RX 6000-series graphics cards.
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How to use Nvidia Video Super Resolution to beautify ugly videos
Video Super Resolution (VSR) was introduced by Nvidia in early 2023 and uses AI-based GPU power to transform grainy video into a sharp and responsive image in your browser.
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I don’t game on PC, but I still prefer a gaming keyboard
The extras on gaming keyboards benefit everyone—not just gamers. And these days, it doesn’t cost much to make the switch, either.
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How to use Steam Deck as a desktop PC
Is Valve's Steam Deck a passable desktop replacement? Read on to learn more.
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PC bottlenecks explained: How to know if your CPU or GPU is limiting games
Current games can push modern computer systems to their limits in many ways. But how do you know if your CPU or graphics card is limited? Here's how.
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6 big PC hardware myths, exposed
No longer the stuff of legend, we're shedding light on the biggest myths surrounding PC hardware.
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How to benchmark your graphics card
Even if you aren't into overclocking, benchmarking your graphics card can help ensure your GPU is running as expected. Here's how to do it.
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How to fix stick drift on the Steam Deck
If your Steam Deck's analog sticks are showing movement even when you're not touching them, it's time to bust out the screwdriver.
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DOS games on Steam Deck: Here's the best way to do it
A step-by-step guide to playing classic PC games on the Steam Deck.
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How to use the Steam Deck interface on your PC
With just a few easy steps you can replace Steam's Big Picture UI with the custom interface on the Steam Deck portable gaming PC.
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How to cheat at Wordle
Here's how to hack Wordle to discover the answers to upcoming Wordle puzzles, as well as ways to increase your Wordle score and streaks. Wordle's new owner, The New York Times, may be signaling that changes are coming to Wordle, however.
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How to use Discord
Discord has taken the gaming world by storm. Here's how to start using the popular messaging tool.
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How to undervolt your graphics card
Forget about overclocking. Undervolting your graphics card is the new coolness. Here's how to do it.
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How to install or move your Xbox PC games to any folder
Microsoft finally gives users some control over their Xbox game files.
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How to find your Steam screenshots
Are your Steam screenshots not in the folder you expected them to be in? Don’t worry, they exist—and finding them isn’t hard.
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3 things to know before building a small form factor PC
Thinking of building your first small form factor PC? Take a few tips from PCWorld's YouTube channel.