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How to use a capture card on console and PC

With so much streaming competition, it’s always wise to put out the best quality content if you want your stream to stand out. One of the ways to improve the quality of a stream is with a capture card. While some streamers have a single PC or console and don’t use capture cards, more advanced streamers often have multiple PCs or connect their console to a PC to add transitions, overlays, and other customizations. What does a capture card do? Capture cards allow users to capture video and audio from

All iPhone 13 specs, screen size, and dimensions

Apple’s Sept. 14 keynote presentation revealed everything about its upcoming iPhone 13 lineup. Here are the specs and screen sizes for each member of the upcoming iPhone 13 family. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini Image via Apple Size The iPhone 13 measures 5.78 inches tall, 2.82 inches wide, and .30 inches thick. The device weighs 6.14 ounces or 174 grams. For reference, the iPhone 12 weighs 10 grams less at 164 grams. The iPhone 13 Mini comes in at 5.18 inches tall, 2.53 inches wide, and .30 inches thick.

Microsoft adds PC cloud streaming, new remote play options in Xbox app update

Microsoft has updated its Xbox app, which will now allow users to stream games on Xbox Game Pass from the cloud or any title from their consoles directly to their Windows 10 PC via remote play.  This opens the door for more players to enjoy certain titles without necessarily needing a PC or laptop with the specs to run a game thanks to cloud gaming or running it remotely on their Xbox console.  Starting now, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in 22 countries can access Game Pass games directly from

What are artisan keycaps?

Commonly found in online stores and marketplaces, artisan keycaps are a fun way to make a keyboard unique and express your personal style.  Ranging from 3D-printed, solid-color caps to painstakingly hand-sculpted and hand-painted resin caps, artisan keycaps come in a vast variety of shapes, styles, colors, and textures. Themes like pop culture, video game culture, plant terrariums, food, anatomy, kitty cats, and more make artisan keycaps desirable for gamers looking to make their gaming setup individualized and special.  Related: Best artisan keycaps How artisan keycaps are made While crafting keycaps

The best budget 144Hz gaming monitors of 2021

Gaming monitors range from budget-orientated offerings with entry-level specs to the fastest options with high performance and equally high prices. While everyone wishes they could have the best monitor, financial constraints are real, and most users have to make some sort of compromise between the price they’re willing to pay and the performance they can afford. Users looking for a decent gaming monitor without spending top dollar might consider 144Hz options. These monitors are affordable but still have adequate refresh rates to keep up with the competition in most games.

The 5 best pre-built gaming PCs of 2021

A pre-built gaming PC functions as a convenient option for gamers who want to enter the PC gaming community but don’t have the wherewithal to build their own rig. While pre-builts are normally criticized for their inflated prices and occasional poor build quality, today’s silicon shortage means the standard is flipped on its head. Where reliable sellers are found, there are potential savings alongside a professionally installed pre-built PC.  Buying a GPU by itself for a custom build will cost anywhere between 200 percent to 300 percent MSRP. But that

Bloodhunt System Requirements Explained

Top GamesSharkmob, developer of the new Vampire: The Masquerade battle royale, Bloodhunt, released the update specs to run the game. / SharkmobSharkmob, developer of the new Vampire: The Masquerade battle royale, Bloodhunt, released the update specs to run the game.The team came forward to discuss the specs during a planned livestream broadcast on the game’s official Twitch channel on Thursday, Sept. 2. Of course, the system requirements weren’t the only thing on the agenda during the stream. The team also touched on the art direction, style, and potential upcoming content

Best fight sticks for PC in 2021

Playing a fighting game with an arcade-style setup has an unmatched feeling. Using a joystick and slab of buttons that are served up to you on a tray just gives big-time knockout victories an extra little bit of enjoyment that controllers and keyboard can’t. But it’s not an investment that you want to take too lightly. While you likely won’t use the controller to play anything other than fighting games, it’s important that you make sure you have something that’s durable enough to withstand monstrously aggressive button mashing. In addition,

What is the best refresh rate for gaming?

When building a gaming PC, builders spend hours looking for the perfect components to provide the best performance within their budget. Smooth frame rates and playing games without any stuttering or crashing are usually the prime goals of anyone looking to put together a gaming rig. With a high-end gaming PC, you’ll be able to play your favorite games with higher frame rates, allowing you to take advantage of high refresh rate monitors. A high refresh rate monitor will make games look more fluid and feature a lower response time