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Best Linux distros for gaming

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Windows is the standard for gaming on a PC, but many users are turned off by how Windows handles personal data and its closed-source nature. This dissatisfaction is where Linux comes into play. Linux operating systems are open-source and can be the primary operating system on a PC, dual-booted, or run in a virtual machine. However, most Linux distributions aren’t as optimized for gaming as Windows. Thankfully, there are some Linux distributions (distros) created explicitly for gaming. Retro gaming, couch gaming, and desktop gaming are all possible with the right

Windows 11 might be coming in October

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Window’s latest OS might be coming in late October–if the company’s promotional materials are to be believed. Hints were peppered throughout Microsoft’s announcement blog post on June 24, and its Windows 11 event on Friday, June 25. Through the announcement post, several images showcasing new Windows 11 features had their dates set for Oct. 20. Screengrab via Microsoft Another example was a message from Stevie Bathiche, who leads Microsoft’s applied sciences group, innocuously displayed in the notifications during the video showcase and reads: “Excited to turn it up to 11…

Best APUs for gaming

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The accelerated processing unit (APU) is a piece of hardware that takes the prospect of building a gaming PC and simplifies it for newcomers. Most computers are built with one processor (CPU) and one dedicated graphics card (GPU). An APU combines those two pieces into one with generally lower prices and performance than a dedicated CPU/GPU setup.  This makes the APU a great product to consider when building an entry-level gaming PC on a budget or when you want to make a PC as simple to build as possible. But

Best trackball mouse for gaming

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The standard computer mouse hasn’t changed much since it made its way to consumers in 1968. Because of this lack of advancement, those who are unhappy with the standard mouse design are forced to search for alternatives. The trackball mouse is a popular substitute for a traditional mouse, and it’s making a splash in the gaming scene. Trackball mice have been a favorite of music producers for years, but now gamers are finding the accuracy and convenience of a trackball mouse ideal for gaming as well. Why use a trackball

What Does the Starfield Teaser Tell us About the Game?

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Out of all of the highly anticipated AAA games that players have been waiting on for years upon years, Starfield is absolutely in the upper echelon of high expectations, and perpetual postponement. There are few titles that come close to Starfield when it comes to the amount of time passed between its announcement and its launch date, and as such, it’s one of the more notable members of a smaller and smaller club of games that have completely coasted on their elevator pitch – as opposed to what they actually

Battlefield 2042: System Requirements Explained

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Top GamesBattlefield 2042: System Requirements Explained / Photo Courtesy of Electronic ArtsBattlefield 2042's system requirements will allow players to run the game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation4, PlayStation5, and PC. With Battlefield 2042's official release date arriving in the fall, players wonder if they can run the first-person shooter game on their computers. While Dice has not officially released system requirements for Battlefield 2042, here are the minimum requirements that players have speculated for the game:Out with the old, in with the new. #BATTLEFIELD2042 pic.twitter.com/dhp5shUIHb— Battlefield 2042 Countdown

Riot explains the complex process of optimizing VALORANT

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By optimizing abilities, equipment, and weapons in VALORANT Patch 2.1 on Tuesday, June 8, Riot improved client framerate by an average of one percent for medium to high spec computers. But what’s the process behind optimization, and how exactly do the devs improve VALORANT’s performance? Riot QA manager Kevin O’Brien explained in a post on social media. “First, we need to understand what is going on with the CPU,” he said. “How does the game task work to the CPU, what is it doing each frame, what kind of things

Best Nvidia filters for Call of Duty: Warzone

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Call of Duty: Warzone has been one of the hottest games in the world since it was released in early 2020. Season three has brought a new variation of Verdansk, dropping players into a 1980s version of the game’s original map.  With the revamped map, fans were quick to point out the difference in lighting. When fighting in dark hallways and corridors, gamers who can better see their opponents are at a huge advantage.  Unfortunately for Warzone players, they know all too well that the battle royale can appear too