What is ambient occlusion, and how does it work in your video games? I will use this article to cover this concept in detail, so you have a solid understanding of what this setting does and why you should probably…
What is Triple Buffering and should you use it?
What is Triple Buffering? Should you be using it? What are the upsides and downsides to it? Today, I’ll break down all you need to know about triple buffering in hopes of giving you a clear look at what this…
What is Global Illumination in Games? [Explained With Examples]
What is global illumination, what forms does it come in, and why should or shouldn’t you enable it in your games? Today, I’m going to break down all of these questions and more so that by the end of this…
Team Fortress 2: Optimization Guide and More
Looking for a Team Fortress 2 Optimization Guide or just want help getting into the game? TF2 has been out since 2007 but has reigned in Steam’s Top 10 Most Played Games ever since, and has been one of my…
Headphones vs Headset For Gaming – Which do you need?
Today, I’m going to break down the difference between headphones and a headset for gaming. What’s the difference, why does it matter, and what audio solution is best for your gaming needs? I’ll dive into all of that below. What’s…
Gaming Over Wireless HDMI: How It Works & Should You Do It?
Should you be gaming over Wireless HDMI? How does it work, why should you try it, and why shouldn’t you? I’m going to tackle these questions in this article, so by the end you should know for sure whether or…
PS5 Equivalent PC Parts [List and Breakdown]
Ever wondered what PS5 equivalent PC parts would look like, and how much the resulting PC build would actually cost you in comparison to the PlayStation 5? Let’s dive into that together today, and help break down the PlayStation 5’s…
What is Motion Blur in Games? Is Motion Blur Bad?
Motion blur is a controversial topic in the gaming space, but outside of gaming is generally accepted as a valid technique in film, TV, animation and so on. What makes motion blur in gaming unique, and contentious? What makes it…
How To Set Up Moonlight on Steam Deck to Stream Non-Steam Games
Today, I’m going to walk you through how to set up Moonlight on Steam Deck. If you aren’t sure what Moonlight is yet or why you should use it, don’t click away- Moonlight is a superb application for making the…
How To Use Back Buttons on a Controller (PC and Console)
Ever wondered how to use back buttons on a controller, how to configure them in your games, or just want some good ideas to start with? This is the article for you. What are Controller Back Buttons? Controller back buttons,…