So you've got yourself a shiny new gaming PC or managed to grab a new graphics card, but do you know how to make the most of it? By default, your gaming machine may not be giving you as much performance as you'd expect. Aside from installing the latest graphics drivers, there are some surprisingly easy things you can do to improve your frames per second in-game and overall … [Read more...] about 10 easy tips to get more FPS and better performance on your gaming PC
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HP Omen 16 review: Performance for a very fair price
The HP Omen 16 is part of a laptop trend even miserable old so-and-sos like us can get on board with. It's a powerful gaming PC - but doesn't look too much like one. This is part of why Razer's laptops caught our attention years ago. The concept of 'style' didn't start and end with making the laptop equivalent of a Lamborghini. As such the HP Omen 16 has become a gaming … [Read more...] about HP Omen 16 review: Performance for a very fair price
Boost your Acer Nitro 5 performance with a RAM upgrade
A major feature of Acer's Nitro 5 gaming laptop is how easy it is to replace or add RAM thanks to an easy-access panel on the bottom. The older 2019 models on which this guide is based come with an easy-access panel on the bottom, allowing you to swap out the SODIMM RAM. If you're interested in adding a bit of performance boost, the entire process of upgrading RAM in your Acer … [Read more...] about Boost your Acer Nitro 5 performance with a RAM upgrade
HP Omen 16 review: Performance for a very fair price
The HP Omen 16 is part of a laptop trend even miserable old so-and-sos like us can get on board with. It's a powerful gaming PC - but doesn't look too much like one. This is part of why Razer's laptops caught our attention years ago. The concept of 'style' didn't start and end with making the laptop equivalent of a Lamborghini. As such the HP Omen 16 has become a gaming … [Read more...] about HP Omen 16 review: Performance for a very fair price
Scuf announce new Wireless Performance Controllers for Xbox Series X/S
SCUF Gaming, a manufacturer of high-performance gaming controllers, today introduces the Designed for Xbox SCUF Instinct and Instinct Pro, created specifically for the Xbox Series X|S. SCUF Instinct incorporates all of the innovative features gamers expect from SCUF – including the patented paddle control system that helped make SCUF controllers the premier choice of … [Read more...] about Scuf announce new Wireless Performance Controllers for Xbox Series X/S
How to Enable Gaming Mode on Windows 11: Boost Gaming Performance
The new Windows 11 gets a new and improved gaming mode to help you boost performance while gaming. So, if you’re someone who loves to play games on their laptop or desktop, here’s how you can enable and use Gaming Mode on Windows 11. Besides, we’ve also provided some additional tips to boost gaming performance on your PC. Related | [Guide] How to Customize the Windows 11 … [Read more...] about How to Enable Gaming Mode on Windows 11: Boost Gaming Performance
Examining OnePlus’ Performance Behaviour: Optimization or Misrepresentation?
Benchmarks and performance measurements are a main-stay of evaluation of devices and integral parts of the review process for a lot of people – including both actual consumers as well as publications or analysts as ourselves. In the past, when this relationship between benchmarks and real-world apps was broken, we’ve always attempted to expose such behaviour in order to have … [Read more...] about Examining OnePlus’ Performance Behaviour: Optimization or Misrepresentation?
Red Magic 6R Performance and Gaming Review: Impressive specs, middling experience
Smartphone gaming is growing in popularity, particularly as high-end gaming PCs become more unattainable thanks to the ongoing global chip shortage, though it’s likely to affect smartphones too. Even still, demand for gaming smartphones has risen and given way to lots of different attempts by companies that have never even tried before. Red Magic has been in the game for a … [Read more...] about Red Magic 6R Performance and Gaming Review: Impressive specs, middling experience
Is AMD ‘cheating’ to get better battery by reducing laptop performance?
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen 9 4900HS. AMD isn't wrong for reducing laptop performance for better battery life, but the industry needs to be more honest about the practice. There are few examples as inspiring as AMD when it comes to tech media — a formerly written-off company is now making a powerful comeback, taking on the lumbering old Intel. AMD seemingly can do no … [Read more...] about Is AMD ‘cheating’ to get better battery by reducing laptop performance?
10 Quick Steps to Increase PC Performance
We live in the future. Your living room speaker turns on the coffee pot, a robot vacuums the house, and the thermostat knows when you get home. But even in this amazing era of automation, your PC still needs some manual help when it slows down. Check Your Startup Programs When a computer is slow to boot up, a common ailment is having too many startup programs. To fix this … [Read more...] about 10 Quick Steps to Increase PC Performance