NVIDIA G-Sync vs. AMD FreeSync: The Best Variable Refresh Rate Solution?

When it comes to gaming, there is nothing that beats the PC Master Race. Allow me to explain. The level of customizability, as well as the raw power that a perfectly designed custom gaming rig can achieve, is something consoles can only dream of. That being said, even PC gaming is prone to certain loopholes and these loopholes can ruin one’s gaming experience. If you’re an ardent gamer or someone that keeps a keen eye on gaming forums, surely you must have heard about one the major troubles for any gamer – screen tearing....

July 15, 2017 · 10 min · 1923 words · John Potter

DisplayPort vs HDMI: Which Display Interface is the Best?

The technological world is a confusing one, with alternatives and competition to each and every technological advancement out there. Choosing between different standards is becoming harder, as all the available options seem similar to one another. One such standard is the display interfaces. If you’re a normal consumer, I am sure the word display interface would mean HDMI for you. The HDMI standard has become wildly successful being used in TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, A/V receivers, gaming consoles, camcorders, and even smartphones....

July 14, 2017 · 6 min · 1179 words · Rachel Ward

4K vs UHD: What’s The Difference and How It Affects You?

Gone are the days that 4K was considered a premium feature. With attractive pricing, the demand for 4K displays is growing rapidly. If you’re on the lookout for an HDTV, surely you must have come across the terms “4K” and “UHD”, and must have presumed them to be the same. But did you know that 4K and UHD are different terms, and don’t mean the same? TV makers, broadcasters, tech blogs and almost every other person is using them interchangeably, but the fact is that they never were the same thing, and technically, they still aren’t....

July 12, 2017 · 5 min · 853 words · Dylan Sanchez

5 Cool Apps Like Musixmatch You Can Use To Find Lyrics

While Musixmatch scores high in all aspects, one thing that spoils the user experience is the way ads have been implemented in the app. Annoying ads popping up in every few intervals and disrupting the music really spoils the whole experience of using it. While you can get rid of the ads by getting a premium membership ($1/month or $6/year), it’d be worth your time to check out some other free Musixmatch alternatives....

July 12, 2017 · 6 min · 1183 words · Jonathan Leon

15 Cool Steam Tricks You Should Know

If you’re a PC gamer, there’s no denying the fact that you must be using Steam. Valve’s Steam is the global leader in digital distribution for games and game-related services. Steam even has its own client for easy and efficient game management. You might be a long time user of Steam, but it’s a fact that there are plenty of tools hidden beneath the various menus of Steam’s app and web portal alike, that you might not be aware of....

July 10, 2017 · 9 min · 1821 words · Curtis Chavez

How to Get Mac-Like Touch Bar on Android Devices

The best part is that the TouchBar app is completely free and doesn’t even require root access. So, if you like the Control Strip feature of the Touch Bar,here is how you can get a MacBook-like Touch Bar on your Android device: Note:At the time of this article’s writing, the app only supports Android Lollipop (5.0) and above. Looks cool, right? Well, the TouchBar app for Android allows you tochange your WiFi, Bluetooth, Screen Rotation, Brightness and Sound settings....

July 10, 2017 · 2 min · 243 words · Sarah Charles

How to Create A Windows To Go USB (Guide)

Personalization is everything in today’s world, especially when it comes to technology. Don’t you just hate it when you have to use some computer that isn’t your own? Everything’s just a little too different, and you have to devote extra hours in adapting to that system environment since you cannot even modify it. Wouldn’t you love it if you had the ability to carry not just your personal data, but even your personal settings with you in your pocket?...

July 8, 2017 · 4 min · 763 words · Katherine Barker

15 Best Games on Origin You Should Be Playing

1. Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 Plants vs. Zombies has been one of EA’s top-selling titles for a long time. While the original gameplay had a 2D lawn in which there were plants on one end and zombies on the other, the user had to pot various plants and grow them, and the objective of the game was to kill all the zombies. Now, with the Garden Warfare series, EA has taken a spin at it, making it a third person shooter....

July 5, 2017 · 11 min · 2191 words · Steven Harris

AMD Radeon Vega FE vs NVIDIA Titan XP: Quick Comparison

AMD Radeon Vega FE vs NVIDIA Titan XP: Specs Comparison Before we start comparing the GPUs, let’s take a look at how their specifications compare: Let’s start with the upcoming Vega Frontier Edition. Probably the first thing that you’ll notice is the weirdblue/yellow color scheme.While it may appeal to some, personally, I would still prefer the black/red combo of AMD’s R9 Fury X. Nonetheless, the craftsmanship makes up for most of it....

July 3, 2017 · 5 min · 897 words · Andre Obrien

20 Best Indie Games for PC You Should Play

1. Rocket League One of the most loved and highly acclaimed games of the modern era, Rocket League is the perfect blend of FIFA with Need For Speed. Coming off as the sequel to “Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars”, a game that practically no-one ever played, Rocket League came as a surprise hit, and easily became the Game Of The Year in many eyes. The concept is simple, youdrive super-charged sports cars, onto a football field, and the objective is to score goals....

July 1, 2017 · 13 min · 2694 words · Amy Schmidt

How to Change PlayStation Network Avatar

So you got a new PS4 and just couldn’t wait to start playing games on it, that you just went by setting everything to default? Well, there’s a good chance that your PSN profile’s avatar is set to the stock options that were presented to you during the setup. Or maybe it isn’t, but you’re just bored with your current avatar and are filled with the desire to switch to a new one....

July 1, 2017 · 2 min · 333 words · Amber Clark

Top 7 Origin Alternatives You Can Use for PC Gaming

Origin has quickly become very popular amongst the gaming community. It offers its customers the ability to purchase Electronic Arts’ exclusive titles such as FIFA, Battlefield, Need For Speed and many more AAA titles. Furthermore, it offers great deals on older games as well. Oh, and lets not forget, the supreme Origin Access, that provides access to multiple titles for a very low membership fee of $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Digital distribution of games is deemed to be much better since its technically permanent and cannot be lost, as opposed to the traditional physical discs....

July 1, 2017 · 6 min · 1273 words · Hector Smith

How to Use SHAREfactory to Edit Gameplay Videos on PS4

Has it ever happened with you that you were gaming on your PS4 and suddenly accomplished something amazing but your friends weren’t there to witness it, and you were left there wondering how great it would have been if you were able to share it with them? Well, luckily for you, the PlayStation Store has a solution for you. Sony offers its users the ability to edit their gameplay footage with the help of a powerful yet free tool,SHAREfactory....

June 30, 2017 · 5 min · 1015 words · John Jones