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Best tech gifts for him

Knowing who to buy meaningful tech gifts for isn’t very difficult. Knowing what to buy, on the other hand, can be a mountainous task that is best trekked with the advice of people who know tech best. If you want to know what the best tech gifts for your partner, friend, or relative are, you needn’t look any further than the below items. The best gifts in tech from tablets, party accessories, room decor, and more can make for memorable gifts, which make for unforgettable parties, anniversaries, and surprises. GrowlerWerks

How to Get More FPS in Valorant

ValorantCourtesy of Riot GamesValorant is a game of milliseconds. Every encounter a player has can be impacted by the slightest difference in skill, positioning, or even hardware. Game elements such as ping or FPS can influence gunfights, and unlike ping, there are a number of ways to get better FPS based on a player's PC. Here are a few of the ways that players can increase FPS in Valorant.Night. Market will go live on September 29 at 5pm PT, and ends October 12 at 5pm PT. You never know what

Monster Hunter Rise PC Release Set for January 2022, Demo Coming Oct. 13

Top GamesMonster Hunter Rise, Capcom's latest installment in their long-running Action RPG series, is set to release on PC (via Steam) in early 2022. / Photo courtesy of CapcomThe Monster Hunter Rise PC release date has been set for Jan. 12, 2022, with a demo coming on Oct. 13, 2021, Capcom announced Thursday.After initially releasing worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2021, Monster Hunter Rise is finally officially set to arrive on PC (via Steam) early next year. For more on the news and updates surrounding Monster Hunter

Report: Developers were working on 4K games for Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch’s new OLED model is launching globally in less than a week, giving players access to a slightly improved version of the hybrid console after four years of the original version on the market. But according to a new Bloomberg report, at least 11 development companies, including Zynga, were working on 4K projects after being given access by Nintendo to a 4K development kit for the Switch. The OLED model of the Switch does not support 4K visuals and Nintendo has yet to reveal a “Switch Pro” that

What is the ideal CPU temperature range?

The central processing unit (CPU) in a PC needs to run at an optimal temperature to perform at its best. Most CPUs operate at a relatively low temperature when they are under a light load, and the temperature increases as certain tasks demand more processing power. If the temperature gets too high, it can lead to performance issues or damaged components. Modern CPUs have built-in thermal protection and can throttle performance if the CPU gets too hot. Sometimes a hot CPU can also cause the PC to shut down. Persistent

How to organize computer cables

When it comes to cable management, most people focus far too much on the cables inside the PC and not enough about the cables strewn about the outside. While having organized internal cable management can keep a PC looking sharp, nothing makes a PC look quite as sloppy as disorganized external cables.  Monitors, PSUs, keyboards, mice, headphones, speakers, and power strips all compound to create a ton of clutter after building a PC. Once those wires make a nuisance of themselves, it can look fairly intimidating to have to run

How to reduce lag in New World

New World is finally out. Though the developers planned for an earlier release, it was delayed by a month to ensure a smoother release period. With beta players returning alongside many other new fans looking to try out New World for the first time, the player numbers may increase exponentially. If more players than expected turn up, the servers may find themselves under pressure, causing them to struggle to keep up with the demand. Players may experience some lag, ping issues, or delays in this case. The servers can even go down in

Does the iPhone 13 have 5G?

Phone producers introduce new features every year. While some of these will be enough to justify an upgrade, others will end up more niche. Not having 5G, on the other hand, could become a dealbreaker when it comes to cellular usage, and making 5G-compatible phones has become one of the core objectives of most phone producers. Apple’s first 5G-compatible phones came out last year. The iPhone 13 series also joins the ranks of devices with access to 5G. From iPhone 13 mini to iPhone 13 Pro Max, all members of

Spine Interview – Characters, Combat, Balancing, and More

There’s no shortage of multiplayer games competing for everyone’s attention, so when a new one emerges that promises something new and unique, you can’t help but pay attention. Banzai Games’ upcoming team-based action title Spine is certainly making those promises. Combining hero shooter elements with team-based gameplay, stylish gun-fu combat, and a focus on cinematic action, it certainly seems to have the elements in place to deliver something interesting. Hoping to learn more about Spine, we recently reached out to its developers with some of our questions about it. You can read our

NBA 2K22 PC System Requirements: Recommended Specs

Top GamesNBA 2K22 released for PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam) on Sept. 10, 2021. / Photo courtesy of Ralston Dacanay, 2KThe NBA 2K22 system requirements are crucial for PC players to know beforehand to ensure their gaming hardware will be capable of delivering the experience 2K is aiming for.Here are the recommended specifications for those looking to play NBA 2K22 on PC.Pure facts ? pic.twitter.com/BZdEBeaQBK— NBA 2K UKI (@nba2k_uki) September 22, 2021Those on PC should try to make sure their rig's specs