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13 Oct What is aim assist? How games help controller players aim Aim assist is the small, hidden help that shooters give controller players: the crosshair slows down near an enemy, and the view quietly… PC Building
12 Oct How much VRAM do you need for gaming? 8, 12 or 16 GB explained VRAM is the memory on your graphics card, and when a game needs more than the card has, you get stutter even if the average frame rate… Hardware
12 Oct Which gaming mouse fits your hand? Grip, size and weight explained A gaming mouse that does not fit makes your hand stretch or cramp, and no sensor spec fixes that. Fit comes down to two things: how long… Subscriptions
11 Oct Which game subscription tier do you need? Essential, Extra, Premium and Ultimate explained Game subscriptions come in tiers with names that tell you almost nothing. Essential, Extra, Premium, Ultimate, Expansion Pack: which one do… Parents
11 Oct How loud is too loud? Headset volume and your child's hearing Loud headset audio can damage hearing slowly and painlessly, and the volume number on a console is not a safe guide. What matters is how… Game Mechanics
11 Oct Delay or rollback? How online games hide lag: netcode explained Online games have to keep two computers in agreement while messages take time to travel. Delay-based netcode waits for both players'… Consoles
11 Oct Why does your TV feel laggy for gaming? Input lag and Game Mode explained Your TV can add dozens of milliseconds between pressing a button and seeing the result, because it spends time on picture processing meant… Making Games
10 Oct How does a game remember your progress? Save files explained How does a game remember where you stopped? It writes a small file of facts, called the game state, and reads it back when you load. Try a… Subscriptions
9 Oct Will you finish it before it leaves? How subscription catalogs rotate Games come and go from subscription catalogs, and a leaving soon label can turn a relaxed hobby into a race. This guide explains why… Game Mechanics
9 Oct Why does 60 FPS still feel choppy? Frame time and stutter explained Your game says 60 FPS but still feels choppy? The counter shows an average. What your eyes notice is frame time, the gap between each… Getting Started
8 Oct What is V-Sync? Fix screen tearing without adding lag Your monitor redraws on a fixed clock, but your graphics card finishes frames whenever it likes. When the two collide you get screen… Consoles
6 Oct Can you use a PC monitor with a PS5 or Xbox? HDMI 2.1, 4K and 120 Hz explained A PC monitor can be a great screen for your PS5 or Xbox, but only if its HDMI port can carry what the console sends. HDMI 2.1 is the…
13 Oct What is aim assist? How games help controller players aim Aim assist is the small, hidden help that shooters give controller players: the crosshair slows down near an enemy, and the view quietly… PC Building
12 Oct How much VRAM do you need for gaming? 8, 12 or 16 GB explained VRAM is the memory on your graphics card, and when a game needs more than the card has, you get stutter even if the average frame rate… Hardware
12 Oct Which gaming mouse fits your hand? Grip, size and weight explained A gaming mouse that does not fit makes your hand stretch or cramp, and no sensor spec fixes that. Fit comes down to two things: how long… Subscriptions
11 Oct Which game subscription tier do you need? Essential, Extra, Premium and Ultimate explained Game subscriptions come in tiers with names that tell you almost nothing. Essential, Extra, Premium, Ultimate, Expansion Pack: which one do… Parents
11 Oct How loud is too loud? Headset volume and your child's hearing Loud headset audio can damage hearing slowly and painlessly, and the volume number on a console is not a safe guide. What matters is how… Game Mechanics
11 Oct Delay or rollback? How online games hide lag: netcode explained Online games have to keep two computers in agreement while messages take time to travel. Delay-based netcode waits for both players'… Consoles
11 Oct Why does your TV feel laggy for gaming? Input lag and Game Mode explained Your TV can add dozens of milliseconds between pressing a button and seeing the result, because it spends time on picture processing meant… Making Games
10 Oct How does a game remember your progress? Save files explained How does a game remember where you stopped? It writes a small file of facts, called the game state, and reads it back when you load. Try a… Subscriptions
9 Oct Will you finish it before it leaves? How subscription catalogs rotate Games come and go from subscription catalogs, and a leaving soon label can turn a relaxed hobby into a race. This guide explains why… Game Mechanics
9 Oct Why does 60 FPS still feel choppy? Frame time and stutter explained Your game says 60 FPS but still feels choppy? The counter shows an average. What your eyes notice is frame time, the gap between each… Getting Started
8 Oct What is V-Sync? Fix screen tearing without adding lag Your monitor redraws on a fixed clock, but your graphics card finishes frames whenever it likes. When the two collide you get screen… Consoles
6 Oct Can you use a PC monitor with a PS5 or Xbox? HDMI 2.1, 4K and 120 Hz explained A PC monitor can be a great screen for your PS5 or Xbox, but only if its HDMI port can carry what the console sends. HDMI 2.1 is the…