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How to allocate more RAM to a game in Windows

Some applications in Windows require more RAM to run than others. Games require far more random access memory (RAM), otherwise known as operative memory, to run than word processing apps because they have intense graphics requirements. Windows 10 typically allocates RAM automatically to each program with a limit on how much they can use. While this system is adequate for most apps, some games may suffer from slow performance or long load times because of their RAM limitation. The best way to rectify this issue is by allocating more RAM

Mountain Dew and Doritos packages now have double XP codes for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A new Call of Duty is on the horizon and now you can get double XP from Mountain Dew and Doritos once more. The Dew and Doritos campaign has begun again, with specially marked packages of the tortilla chips and sugary soda offering “dual XP,” meaning both double XP and double weapon XP, in Call of Duty: Warzone and Vanguard after the latter is released on Nov. 5. Screengrab via DewAndDoritos A 20-ounce bottle of Mountain Dew will offer 15 minutes of

Why is it so hard to find a PS5 or Xbox Series X?

Originally released near the end of 2020, the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles are coming up on their one-year anniversaries. However, even after a year on the market, many gamers are still having trouble getting their hands on one of these machines. At the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic picked up and is still affecting the world well into 2021. Because of the pandemic, life changed on a global scale involving trade and business. While many organizations and businesses struggled, people had to transition their work

PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X Reported To Be Sold In Store At Best Buy September 23

The latest generation of consoles has been available since November of 2020. However, getting your hands on a unit has been a struggle. Just like with any big video game console release, players are hyped up for the launch. Usually, it’s tough finding stock right around when the console launches. Then things settle down a bit, and getting units is relatively easy. However, things have been different this time around, thanks to the worldwide pandemic we had to endure in 2020. When the consoles launched, they came during the height

The best Fire-type Pokémon in Sword and Shield

The eighth generation of Pokémon games introduced a couple of new powerful Fire-type Pokémon in the mix. But unfortunately for fans of the fiery creatuers, not all of them are quite useful in Sword and Shield. Having a Fire-type on your team, however, can be quite crucial in some matches depending on which version of the game you have. They take half damage against the rampant Fairy-type Pokémon and have also been popular across the Pokémon community for some time now. Shiny breeders often add them to their party to

PlayStation 5 Restock Reportedly Coming to Target This Week

[embedded content] Good news for those still wanting a next-gen console: Target is reportedly about to have a large restock on PlayStation 5s this week, either one July 28 or 29. If true, the restock is said to be one of the largest the retailer’s had since the game launched, meaning there’s a good chance that, if you’re quick and alert, you may be able to grab one. The news comes courtesy of PS5 restock expert Jake Randall, who cites insider information that the console will go up for sale

Amazon Games’ New World is ‘Bricking’ Some NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Graphics Cards

Top GamesNew World beta testers and players are reporting Amazon Games' new MMO is destroying their NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards. / Amazon Games'New World beta testers and players are reporting Amazon Games' new MMO is destroying their NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards.Amazon Games' latest attempt to breaking into game is lit—and we don't mean that metaphorically. It appears that New World, the newest MMO to hit the market, is nearly setting certain graphics cards on fire. According to several player reports, those running with the newest GPU