Author: Christopher Harper

Ever wondered how to carry your mouse aim across different games, or how to convert mouse sensitivity in general? Well, there’s a lot that goes into this topic, but as a seasoned tech-head and competitive gamer, I think I’m pretty well-equipped to tackle this topic and let you know all you need to. Let’s get into it. Understanding Mouse Aim and Mouse Sensitivity First, let’s talk about mouse aim in general. When you’re playing an FPS like Apex Legends or a TPS like Fortnite: Battle Royale with a mouse, you’re basically dedicating a whole arm to aiming and firing (and…

Does FreeSync work with Nvidia Graphics Cards? The answer can be a little complicated in some areas, but the answer is generally “yes, sort of”- it probably won’t be called FreeSync, though. For a clearer picture of FreeSync compatibility and what sets it apart from Nvidia’s own G-Sync, stick around! What is AMD FreeSync? So, let’s start with what AMD FreeSync actually is. AMD FreeSync is AMD’s answer to Nvidia’s G-Sync technology, which debuted first. Between G-Sync and FreeSync’s release, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) debuted an open source “DisplayPort Adaptive Sync” standard, and this is what FreeSync is…

Do you really need a mouse pad for gaming? Let’s talk about when, why, and why not. To properly dive into it, I’ll need to brief you on not only mouse pads, but also mouse sensors, because the sensor is integral to how a mouse functions and interacts with a mouse pad. I’ll also be providing some recommendations and answer a few-follow-up questions after addressing the big one: Do you really need a mouse pad for gaming? Let’s find out. How Mouse Pads Work The main function of a mouse pad is to be a uniform, easily-readable surface for any…

What are FSR and DLSS, and what impact can they have on your real-world gaming experience? I’m going to cover both of these topics in extensive detail in this article, including Nvidia’s Image Scaling FSR alternative and what sets it apart. Without further ado, let’s dive into it! FSR and DLSS: A Quick History So, let’s start with a quick history of how these two technologies made their debut. DLSS came first, launching as an exclusive feature along Nvidia’s RTX graphics cards. FSR released alongside RTX graphics cards in February 2019 while FSR first released in June 2021. Both products…

So, you’re hoping to get in some quality PC gaming with your control method of choice and finding that your controller simply is not being detected by your PC. Or maybe you have a similar but closely-related issue, like your controller having issues in specific games or contexts only. Whatever the case is, I’m looking to cover the causes in this article, and by the end of it you should have a solid idea on how to fix whatever controller compatibility issues you’re having with your gaming PC. Let’s dive into it! A Quick Word on Controller PC Compatibility So,…

It’s late 2020, and a critically-acclaimed cyberpunk game with cutting-edge graphics and sound design has been released onto the market. Rings familiar, right? Today, we’re going to help you get into Ghostrunner, the premiere cyberpunk action RPG of 2020- or later, depending on when you’re getting to this guide. Ghostrunner is an intense first-person action game with plenty of wall-running, grappling-hooking, projectile-reflecting, and slicing people into ribbons. If you’ve ever wanted to live out your Genji fantasies without other players ruining your good time, this is the game for you! Let’s dive into it. We’ll help you optimize your gameplay…

In this article, we’re going to teach you how to optimize Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods. We don’t just mean the graphics settings, though you can go ahead and click here to skip to that part if you like. The biggest adjustments are fairly simple to make, fortunately- you’ll be ready to play in no time. We’re going to help optimize your mindset and fundamental assumptions to have the smoothest-possible learning curve when playing The Ancient Gods. This game is hard, much harder than Doom Eternal, and so this is an important step for making it easier to learn the…