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A history of gaming mice

When first learning to drive a car, the wheel may not feel familiar, the pedals seem far away, and the stick shift is strange. Over time, these tools become an extension of the driver’s hands and feet. Controlling them becomes second nature. Computer mice are the same for gamers. A mouse is a tool meant to be an extension of the user for more control over the device itself. Its user needs to consciously remember which buttons do which functions, but using the mouse becomes second nature over time.  This

How to turn on Bluetooth on a PC

Bluetooth is one of the most popular features in modern technology, allowing users to enjoy connectivity without cables. However, it may not always be enabled out of the box. Here’s how to turn on Bluetooth on a Windows PC. Press the Windows key in the bottom left corner of your keyboard and type “settings” to open Settings.You can also do this by using your mouse to hover over the search bar in the bottom left corner of your display and finding the Settings option. Screengrab via Ben Hestad Locate and

Small but mighty: SteelSeries Prime Mini and Mini Wireless mouse review

After dropping the Prime line of gaming mice in June, SteelSeries once again found itself in the hands of high-profile players like FaZe Clan’s Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken. Now, SteelSeries is doubling down on the success of the full-sized lineup with a couple of miniature updates to the tried-and-true formula.  The Prime Mini and Prime Mini Wireless successfully downsize the highlights of the original line while making the shape more accessible for certain grip users and those with smaller hands. Nuts and bolts SteelSeries’ Prime Mini line consists of two

SteelSeries becomes official peripheral partner for The International Dota 2 Championships

SteelSeries has been named the official peripheral partner for The International 10, the biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year and an event that will feature the largest prize pool in esports history at over $40 million.  For the event, which will run from Oct. 7 to 17, SteelSeries will provide players with mice, keyboards, headsets, and other accessories as they compete. Players featured at TI will also be participating in event activations for the brand.  To celebrate this partnershipm Valve and SteelSeries are releasing a SteelSeries unveiled The International

How to turn on Bluetooth on a Chromebook

Chromebooks have grown in popularity as schools shift toward technology-based and distance learning programs. Additionally, more people are looking for easy, portable devices with which they can work from home. Wireless connections like Bluetooth have also become a much more popular form of connectivity, giving users the ability to connect nearly any device free of pesky cables. Bluetooth is one of the easiest ways to make these devices even more portable. Here’s how you can turn on Bluetooth and connect Bluetooth devices on a Chromebook. How to turn on Bluetooth

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

Hard vs. soft mouse pads: Which is better for gaming?

Mouse pads used to be the gray, necessary evil atop every PC owner’s desk. These days, gamers customize their setups from their CPU to the case size to the color of their keyboard’s cable. While mouse pads are much more customizable and come in different styles and designs, there are still only two main kinds of mouse pads: hard and soft.  Physical differences in hard and soft mouse pads are straightforward. A soft mouse pad can range from as small an 8-inch square to as large as the entire surface

How to take off mouse feet

After hours of long gaming sessions, our controllers, keyboards, and mice can see significant wear and tear. Where mouse precision is so important in gaming, heavy use of your mouse can lead to issues moving your gaming mouse smoothly and comfortably across a mouse pad. Replacing your mouse feet can prolong the life of your gaming mouse and get you back to gaming without breaking the bank. So let’s take a look at how to take off mouse feet. The easiest and most popular way to take the skates off

Improving on a winning formula: Pwnage Ultra Custom Wireless Symm 2

Pwnage hit it big with the original Ultra Custom Wireless mouse in 2019. The company rode the initial momentum to the creation of the Symm. Now, Pwnage is seemingly borrowing a page out of the Razer Viper Mini’s book and combining it with the tried-and-true Ultra Custom formula to give fans the Ultra Custom Wireless Symm 2.  While the shape is unquestionably inspired by the Razer Viper Mini, the Symm 2 differentiates itself as a Pwnage product with its customizability and improved wireless connection.  Nuts and bolts Photo by Colton