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How to check CPU temperature

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Time Stamp: October 15, 2021 3:13 PM - Modified On: October 15, 2021 - Published By:
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Movement and electricity generate heat, and everything measures heat in different ways. Cars have a temperature gauge on the dashboard to let the driver know when the engine is too hot to function properly. Unfortunately, an indicator for overheating is not automatically included in most computers. Extra noise and slowed processing speeds may be symptoms of an overheating central processing unit (CPU), but there is no flashing red light telling you to figuratively pull over and check under the hood. Fortunately, free software exists that can help you check and

How to allocate more RAM to a game in Windows

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Time Stamp: October 14, 2021 2:26 PM - Modified On: October 14, 2021 - Published By:
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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

Balanced vs. unbalanced audio cables explained

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Time Stamp: October 12, 2021 3:35 PM - Modified On: October 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Audio can be tricky. Anyone involved in audio production can attest to how even the smallest details can impact audio quality. While microphones are a big part of the process for streamers and YouTubers, audio cables are just as essential in achieving the desired audio quality. When picking a suitable cable, it is essential to know if it is unbalanced or balanced. While both work similarly, each offers different results in audio quality and limitations. This article will explain what the differences are and when to use each cable. What

How to ban and unban on Discord

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Time Stamp: October 11, 2021 3:34 PM - Modified On: October 11, 2021 - Published By:
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Discord is an excellent way to communicate with your friends or a wider community on almost any subject. You can create separate text and voice channels to organize the chaos and use Discord bots to help improve your experience and monitor or moderate your server to your liking.  Sometimes, certain individuals will violate the server rules or be disruptive, ruining the experience for other members of the server. But admins can ban these users to avoid further issues, maintaining the desired experience for the rest of the server.  Banning a

What is the Nintendo Switch OLED’s refresh rate?

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Time Stamp: October 8, 2021 2:34 PM - Modified On: October 8, 2021 - Published By:
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There’s a new Nintendo Switch in town, improving all the shortcomings of its previous generation. Named after its display technology, the Nintendo Switch OLED is looking to offer a more robust gaming experience. In addition to the new OLED screen, there are some quality-of-life improvements, like the LAN cable compatibility. Available in two colors, for now, the OLED Switch also features a better kickstand design that feels more sturdy. Though the overall battery life is still less than what players would like it to be, there are improvements in that department as well. Adding

How much does Summit1g make on Twitch? Twitch Leaks

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Time Stamp: October 7, 2021 4:09 PM - Modified On: October 7, 2021 - Published By:
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Summit1g is one of Twitch’s old guard when it comes to the platform’s most popular streamers. As the most-watched content creator on the platform in 2017, the man notorious for angrily punching his monitor on stream is also known for his ability to give a variety of titles a huge boost in viewership, like Grand Theft Auto and Sea of Thieves. So it makes sense that when Twitch streamer payouts were leaked this week, Summit1g was among the purportedly most paid. Screengrab via KnowSomething Over the past 26 months, the leak

A history of gaming mice

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Time Stamp: October 4, 2021 5:42 PM - Modified On: October 4, 2021 - Published By:
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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