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9 must-have PC gaming apps to install

If you have a gaming PC, whether desktop or laptop, make the most of it with these essential apps.

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Best gaming laptops: The top gaming machines available today

These laptops are all about power, price, and portability. Oh, and dazzling designs.

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9 weird and niche simulation games to play on your PC

A rock simulator? Bees? What? I've rounded up some of the most random simulation games I could find.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming lets you play with a mouse and keyboard -- here's how

Xbox Cloud Gaming lets you stream games instantly with no downloads, but only now can you play those games with a mouse and keyboard. Here's how.

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7 reasons why I switched from consoles to PC gaming

After decades of being primarily a console player, I am fully converting to PC gaming. Here's my reasons why.

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7 ways to fix slow game downloads on Steam

If you are finding that Steam is downloading slowly, then these tips might help speed things up.

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How to get the Steam Deck UI on your gaming PC

In just a steps, you can replace Steam's Big Picture UI with the custom interface on your Steam Deck handheld gaming PC.

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9 Asus ROG Ally tips and tricks: Level-up your handheld console

The Asus ROG Ally is a powerful handheld PC, and with these tips and tricks, you can get even more out of your gaming experience with it.

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The best mechanical keyboards for work and play

Looking for hot-swappable switches, customizable actuation points, and other premium features? Check out our top picks.

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12 ways to increase FPS and boost gaming performance of your PC

If you got yourself a shiny new gaming PC and managed to grab a new graphics card, here's how to make the most of them.

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How to get a refund on Steam games: Tips to get your money back

Steam is a fantastic digital platform because it gives you the option to refund a game, even if you've played a bit of it.

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11 must-try optimization tips for a better PC gaming experience

There are a few things that you can do to optimize your PC for gaming. Here's how, from using Game Mode to setting your monitor refresh rate.

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Lenovo Legion Go vs Asus ROG Ally: Which gaming handheld is best?

These are two of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market, and we've put them head to head.

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8 best Windows laptops: Top models from Asus, Lenovo, MSI and more

Windows laptops bridge work, entertainment, and creativity on powerful machines with impressive displays for a variety of budgets.

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How to use Bluetooth headphones with your Steam Deck

Get more personal audio while playing on your Steam Deck using Bluetooth.

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4 ways to easily stream PC games to a TV, phone, or other device

From Steam Link to full remote desktop streaming with Parsec, here's how to stream PC games to your TV, phone, tablet, or laptop.

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NVIDIA G-Sync vs AMD FreeSync: What's the difference?

Here is everything you need to know about NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync adaptive sync technologies, including how to decide which is right for you.

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How to upgrade your GPU and install a new graphics card

Upgrading your GPU isn't just as simple as buying a new graphics card and popping it into your machine.

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SteamOS will be a big part of Ayaneo's Next Lite handheld (sort of)

The Linux-based gaming OS makes this device more budget-friendly.

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MSI Claw gaming handheld: Price, specs, features, and more

This Steam Deck competitor from MSI is the first gaming handheld with Intel Core Ultra. It will start at $699 when it arrives later this year.

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