How to enable Xbox One 1440p support for Xbox One X and Xbox One S
Enable 1440p support on your Xbox One console with these quick steps.The Xbox One X flaunts support for 4K resolutions, delivering cutting-edge visuals across "enhanced" games. Alongside its processor,...
View ArticleHow to ensure the best VR performance from your PC
Low frames per second (FPS) while PC gaming is your worst enemy. In VR, whether with Windows Mixed Reality (WMR), HTC Vive, or Oculus Rift, it can also be literally sickening. What better reason to...
View ArticleWhy does battery life get worse over time?
The chemistry that can provide power from metals makes those metals degrade over time and there's not much we can do about it.I'm sure you've noticed that you see a noticeable difference in how well a...
View ArticleShould you buy or rent a cable modem?
We'll need some math.This is one of those things you've probably never though about but most likely should. Because standing between your computer and all your connected stuff is a little blinking...
View ArticleWhy your internet is slow (and what you can do about it)
It might not be 56K slow, but it's still causing a problem.It's easy to take for granted your high-speed internet connection and router that allows most — if not all — of your devices an easy wireless...
View ArticleRainbow Six Siege Outbreak Packs: Pricing, skins list, contents and more
Catch up on all the details for Rainbow Six Siege's new loot crate system, called "Outbreak Packs."Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is set to kick off its third year of post-launch content, with an...
View ArticleHow to properly set up a used Windows 10 PC
Did you get a used PC? In this guide, we'll help you to set it up the right way to have a piece of mind and keep your information secure.When you buy a used or refurbished desktop, laptop, or tablet...
View ArticleHow to disable adaptive contrast on the Surface Pro and Surface Book
If your Surface Pro or Book display suddenly shifts brightness at night time this simple registry trick will solve it.For those who own a Surface Pro (4 or 2017) or Surface Book (1 or 2), you may...
View ArticleHow to take a screenshot on Oculus Rift (after the 2.0 update)
Keep a record of your VR experiences and achievements.Rift Core 2.0, the in-progress software overhaul for Oculus Rift, has made it much easier to navigate the system using only Touch controllers, and...
View ArticleHow to use Cortana to search for Spotify songs by their lyrics
On Windows 10, you can now use Cortana to search and play songs on Spotify without knowing the name of the music, as long as you know the lyrics.Cortana used to be able to listen for music and tell you...
View ArticleHow to edit music metadata info on Windows 10
If a song or album is showing the wrong info, you can use this guide to update its metadata on Windows 10 without having to use third-party apps.On Windows 10, music files include album art and...
View ArticleHow to claim free Twitch Prime loot in Fortnite Battle Royale
Wondering how to get that sweet, sweet loot with your Twitch Prime subscription? Read this.Amazon-owned Twitch currently has a cross-promotion going on with Epic Games where Amazon Prime subscribers...
View ArticleHow to stop Oculus Service from preventing PC sleep
Ever notice that your monitor is still on late into the night? Oculus Service might be keeping your PC awake.The Oculus Rift is one of the leading PC-based VR systems on the market today, but that...
View ArticleHow to check if a drive has failed in your PC's BIOS or UEFI
If you suspect that a drive in your PC has called it quits, an easy way to find out for sure is to look at the BIOS or UEFI.If you didn't build your PC yourself, chances are you've never been into its...
View ArticleYour Sea of Thieves items explained: Tools, weapons, consumables and more
Get prepared for your Sea of Thieves adventures with a beginner's breakdown of tools and items.Sea of Thieves offers a true pirate experience on Xbox One, with each player given all the tools to...
View ArticleHow to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Fortnite account
As Fortnite's popularity booms, Epic Games accounts are being compromised. Here's how to protect yourself.Usually, if something looks too good to be true, it is. And this is exactly what's happening...
View ArticlePros and cons of pre-built desktop PCs (and why you might want to build your...
Here's what you should know about using a pre-built desktop PC.There's an ongoing debate between those who build their own PCs and those who buy them pre-built. There's really nothing wrong with either...
View ArticleHow to opt out of Facebook data sharing
Facebook and other companies often buy data from data brokers in order to sell advertisers more targeted ad space on their platforms. Here's how to keep your data safe.Facebook knows a lot about you. I...
View ArticleHow to create an Xbox Live account on Windows 10
Here's how to get started with Xbox Live on Windows 10 for gaming, social features and more.While Xbox One might be home to Microsoft's gaming efforts, some of its biggest services are now available on...
View ArticleOculus Touch troubleshooting guide
Get your Touch controllers back on track.Oculus and its amazing Touch controllers don't quite have all the wrinkles ironed out, but that doesn't stop them from being a boatload of fun. To get you back...
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