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The Best Capture Cards of 2024

Looking to launch your streaming career? We have the best capture cards rounded up for you to choose from.

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How to Transfer Steam Games Over Your Local Network

Why download when you can sideload?

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Steam Overlay Not Working? Try These Fixes to Resolve the Issue

Don't give up on an unresponsive Steam Overlay.

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How to Get Started Using Steam Overlay

Access Steam features without quitting the game.

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The Best Linux Distros for Gaming

Believe it or not, the open-source universe is fit for some serious gaming these days.

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The Best PC Gaming Controllers of 2024

Not every PC game is made for a keyboard and mouse. Here are some of the best controllers for your PC!

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The Best Handheld Gaming PCs of 2024

Take your favorite PC games with you wherever you go.

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How to Pick a Gaming Laptop for Work

Find the right balance for productivity and play.

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Steam Game Not Launching? Try These Fixes

Fix the issue and start playing Steam games with friends.

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How to Stream Non-Steam Games With Steam Remote Play

Steam Remote Play is for everyone, regardless of where you shop.

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Does the CPU Generation Matter?

Don't get tricked by confusing numbers and clever marketing when shopping for a CPU.

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How to Buy Games for Your Friends on Steam

Give the gift of games.

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The Best Gaming Keyboards of 2023

From the big and flashy to the compact and customizable, here are the best gaming keyboards on the market today.

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Stop Buying “Gaming” Products (Buy These Instead)

Don’t assume it’s better just because it says “gaming” on the box.

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Is the Pre-Applied Thermal Paste on My Cooler Any Good?

Maybe you should hold off from cleaning your CPU cooler.

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Do You Need a Gaming Mouse? (Probably Not, Here's Why)

Does the faster mouse get the cheese?

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Does Windows 11's VBS Slow Down PC Games?

We found that it makes virtually no difference.

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Why Are Modern Game Consoles So Big and Will They Ever Shrink?

Console gaming is a lot bigger than it once was.

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