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Console Gaming

Choosing and getting the most from a console.

  1. 5 Ways to Free Up Storage Space on Your Console
  2. Does Leaving Your Console On Really Damage It?
  3. How Much Does It Cost to Run a Game Console?
  4. How Rest Mode Works on Your Game Console
  5. The Real Cost of a New Gaming Console
  6. Why Won’t My Console Connect to Wi-Fi?

Gaming Gear

Headsets, controllers, chairs and what the specs mean.

  1. A First-Timer’s Guide to Buying a Gaming Chair
  2. Clean Your Gaming Keyboard the Right Way
  3. Headset Mic Not Working? A Step-by-Step Fix Guide
  4. Mechanical Keyboard Switch Terms to Know
  5. What Is Haptic Feedback in a Game Controller?
  6. What Is Polling Rate in a Gaming Mouse?

Recommendations

Games worth playing, by mood and genre.

  1. Cozy Games to Unwind With After a Long Day
  2. Great Co-op Games for Two Players
  3. How to Pick Games Your Friend Group Will Actually Play
  4. Indie Games Worth Playing: Modern Classics From Small Teams
  5. What Games Can I Actually Finish in a Weekend?

Setup and Safety

Hardware, ratings, parental controls and account security.

  1. How to Choose a Gaming Monitor: Refresh Rate, Resolution and More
  2. How to Protect Your Gaming Accounts From Hackers and Scams
  3. Kids and Gaming Screen Time: What Pediatricians Recommend
  4. Setting Up Parental Controls on Game Consoles and PC
  5. Video Game Age Ratings Explained: ESRB and PEGI

Family Gaming

Playing together and games for younger players.

  1. 5 Ways to Keep Gaming Fair Between Siblings
  2. 6 Ways to Choose Video Games the Whole Family Can Play
  3. 7 Ideas for a Family Video Game Night
  4. Couch Co-op vs. Online Co-op: Which Fits Your Family?
  5. How to Choose a Kid’s First Video Game Console

Game Guides

Skills and strategies that work across many games.

  1. Avoiding Gaming Burnout: Keeping Your Hobby Fun
  2. How to Beat Tough Boss Fights: Strategies That Work in Any Game
  3. How to Get Better at Competitive Shooters
  4. How to Start Speedrunning: A Beginner’s Guide

PC Gaming

Building, upgrading and tuning a gaming PC.

  1. A Timeline for Upgrading Your Gaming PC
  2. Air Cooling or Liquid Cooling for Your Gaming PC?
  3. Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your First Gaming PC
  4. What to Check Before Buying a Used Gaming PC

Mobile Games

Phones, tablets and playing on the go.

  1. 5 Ways to Stop Mobile Games From Draining Your Phone Battery
  2. How Bluetooth Controllers Work With Your Phone
  3. Mobile Gaming Terms to Know Before You Download
  4. Why Do Mobile Games Ask for So Many Permissions?