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Windows 11 preview leaks online, showcases multiple new features

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Time Stamp: June 15, 2021 7:52 PM - Modified On: June 15, 2021 - Published By:
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Early previews of Microsoft’s new Windows 11 operating system have started leaking online, showcasing new features, menus, and more upgrades.  Based on all of the details, compiled by The Verge, Microsoft is simplifying all of its displays and aiming for a fluid, centralized look, especially with its menus. The Start menu has been cleaned up, with the previous Live Tiles features removed by default. Microsoft has also reworked the default taskbar, centering it to the middle of the display, including the Start button.  Most menus and pop-up screens in Windows 11

DDR3 vs. DDR4 RAM in gaming

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Time Stamp: June 4, 2021 7:21 PM - Modified On: June 4, 2021 - Published By:
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For the average gamer, DDR3 is most often referred to as a token of the past, and DDR4 is near-necessity when building a new or upgrading an existing PC. But what’s the difference between the two, and is the latter truly a necessity?  In short, the difference between Double Data Rate Third generation (DDR3) and Double Data Rate Fourth Generation (DDR4) is energy efficiency and transfer speeds. For gaming purposes, those transfer speeds are all you should really focus on since the energy saved by upgrading 16GB of RAM from

Best HDDs for gaming

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Time Stamp: June 2, 2021 2:20 PM - Modified On: June 2, 2021 - Published By:
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Some users view hard disk drives (HDDs) as obsolete tech that isn’t worth a second glance, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While HDDs have been replaced by solid-state drives (SSDs) for some applications, HDDs are still popular because they offer higher storage capacities at a lower cost.  Modern computers use SSDs as their primary boot drive because they offer more speed than a standard HDD. These newer systems often have an HDD as a secondary storage drive because it’s more cost-effective for storing larger files like movies,

How to connect an Xbox controller to Android

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Time Stamp: May 27, 2021 5:30 PM - Modified On: May 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Bluetooth can be a powerful tool, and it allows us to connect a number of accessories to our phones, including game controllers. While many games available on Android phones offer decent touchscreen controls, playing with a standard gaming controller often leads to a much smoother experience. Controllers are especially handy for fast-paced or online games. Luckily, connecting an Xbox controller to an Android phone isn’t that difficult. First, users looking to connect an Xbox controller to their Android phone will need to ensure that Bluetooth is enabled. Start by heading

Steam Allegedly Developing Handheld Console ‘SteamPal’

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Time Stamp: May 26, 2021 11:14 AM - Modified On: May 26, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesIt looks like players may not have to worry about accessing their Steam games on the go. | ValveIt looks like players may not have to worry about accessing their Steam games on the go.According to various reports, Valve is currently working on a portable Nintendo Switch and PC hybrid handheld console that will let players take their Steam games wherever they go. No longer with PC gamers be chained to their desks and electric outlets. Vindication has a name and that name is: SteamPal.Valve's "Neptune" controller shows up

How to increase FPS in Overwatch

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Time Stamp: May 7, 2021 8:09 PM - Modified On: May 7, 2021 - Published By:
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Even if you have the best aim, you may fall behind the competition in Overwatch with frame rates that are below average. In general, you’ll want to average frame rates above 60fps for a smooth gameplay experience. Higher frame rates will be especially beneficial for players with high refresh rate monitors. While you can find alternative ways to increase your frame rate, like updating your drivers or operating system and disabling additional Windows features, the easiest way to gain more frames is through adjusting your in-game settings. Even though many

The complete Nvidia guide to getting better FPS in Valorant

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Time Stamp: April 3, 2021 1:27 AM - Modified On: April 3, 2021 - Published By:
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Nick Johnson • Apr 03, 05:27Getting the most out of Valorant means wringing out as many frames per second as possible, and these four quick tips can help players do just that. Valorant isn’t a demanding game on players' graphics cards, but these settings will help increase FPS, especially on a low-end PC. But even if players have a monster machine, there's no reason not to boost it even further with these simple options. Four Valorant settings that will increase FPS Our first tip starts in a surprising place, the

Out Now: ‘Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower’, ‘Deck ‘Em!’, ‘Truberbrook’, ‘Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles’, ‘Deadeye Deputy’, ‘Bright Paw’, ‘Penrose’, ‘Tintin Match’, ‘Quick Drift’ and More

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TouchArcade Rating:Each and every day new mobile games are hitting the App Store, and so each week we put together a big old list of all the best new releases of the past seven days. Back in the day the App Store would showcase the same games for a week, and then refresh those features each Thursday. Because of that developers got into the habit of releasing their games throughout Wednesday or very early Thursday in order to hopefully get one of those coveted features spots. Nowadays the App Store

Apple Looking to Nuke Epic’s Entire Developer Agreement, Including Unreal Engine, in Retaliation for ‘Fortnite’ Fiasco

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Time Stamp: August 17, 2020 7:04 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Well, I’m sure we all remember the rapidly escalating drama between Apple and Epic Games from last week. In short, Epic implemented an alternate payment method into Fortnite on iOS allowing users to purchase the in-game currency V-Bucks directly through Epic at a 20% discount. This was in response to a long-held belief from Epic Games and specifically CEO Tim Sweeney that digital storefronts like the App Store take far too large of a cut of the profits (30%) and that their strict guidelines create a monopolistic position. The alternate

WWDC 2020: Apple Arcade Gets New Features in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14

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Time Stamp: June 23, 2020 3:47 AM - Modified On: June 23, 2020 - Published By:
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WWDC 2020’s keynote showcased a few of the highlight features coming to iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. As is the norm with Apple’s keynotes, more features have been revealed by the official preview websites for both iOS and iPadOS. There are many additions and improvements to the core operating system but the changes coming to Apple Arcade are long overdue. I’ll be covering the changes for general gaming on iOS and iPadOS in a separate story. Apple Arcade gets its own set of new features and highlights on Apple’s pages.