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Simple questions: What is TruePlay, how it works and how to enable it?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Have you heard about a new Windows 10 feature called TruePlay or Game Monitor? If you like playing games a lot, and you use a Windows 10 computer for gaming, you have probably seen these terms referenced somewhere in Windows 10. Microsoft did not make it clear what TruePlay is or what it does, but we have gathered the scant information available and tried to make sense of it. Here

How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

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  • Radu Tyrsina
One of the small improvements in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is the addition of a new tool called Xbox Networking. It gives information on your latency, packet loss rate, and whether your home network is properly configured for online play through Xbox Live services. Xbox Networking is Microsoft's attempt to identify and resolve issues preventing you from using voice chatting and playing multiplayer games with other Xbox Live users.

Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Alpha: One of the best gaming headsets!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX, Kingston's gaming division, creates some of the best gaming devices on the market. They managed to impress us and gamers all around the world with their great headsets, keyboards, and mice. They did that because the devices they sell are of great quality and at competitive prices. Today we are going to review their latest headset: the HyperX Cloud Alpha. It is a gaming headset that promises excellent sound

Minecraft becomes a universal cross-platform game. 7 reasons why this is a big deal

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Microsoft has taken the first big step toward unifying Minecraft for all the key platforms into ONE edition of Minecraft. This is a huge deal for the company as well as for gamers worldwide. Minecraft is the first major title where players on Xbox, Windows 10, Android, iOS and other platforms can play the same game, communicate with each other, synchronize their progress across platforms and more. Here's why this

Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop review: Great choice for gamers and power users

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We needed a new laptop for working while traveling, running virtual machines, testing many apps and Windows features. We are also gamers at heart, and we needed something with a bit of punch regarding video processing power. Not only that, but we also wanted a comfortable keyboard because we write a lot and a cooling system that's quieter than on most gaming laptops. After carefully looking on the internet, we

5 reasons why you should use AutoDraw for fast and beautiful drawings

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you are like us, then you probably can't draw anything using your mouse on your computer. It is also unlikely that you find it easier to draw on your tablet or smartphone using your index finger! :) Even if you manage to do a decent drawing with a pen and paper, doing the same on a computer, tablet or smartphone without a proper stylus is pretty hard. Fortunately, Google

4 reasons why the HyperX gaming accessories are a "Best Buy" right now

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Kingston is a company that's renowned for the memory products it creates.During the last few years, the company has extended its portfolio and has also entered the market for gaming accessories, trying to make its way in an already very competitive environment. After we have seen, tested and played with quite a few of their gaming accessories, created under the HyperX brand, we can say that they are a "best

HyperX Pulsefire FPS review: Aim or twitch, the end will always be a frag

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston, is well known for its high-quality RAM, flash memory sticks, and gaming headsets. We've also seen them design and create a mechanical keyboard recently, but we've never seen a gaming mouse coming out of their factories. Things have changed for the better and this spring the company did that too. The first gaming mouse bearing the HyperX logo is called HyperX Pulsefire FPS, and

Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Impact - A "no-fuss, no-frills" gaming mouse

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The ASUS ROG Strix Impact is one of the newest additions to the family of gaming accessories of the Republic of Gamers brand. It is a what you would call an entry-level gaming mouse, without the bells and whistles of its pricier brethren. But does that make it an uninspiring choice? Not necessarily! Here's what the ASUS ROG Strix Impact gaming mouse has to offer, along with an affordable price:

Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX has managed to become one of the most prominent names on the market for gaming peripherals. One of the main reasons they've achieved that is the fact that they offer many high-quality accessories at a reasonable price. However, this doesn't mean that they don't also offer premium devices. For example, the most expensive gaming headset that they manufacture is called HyperX Cloud Revolver S, a powerful headset that promises

Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition review - What does the 2017 update improve?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Aspire V 17 Nitro is Acer's top laptop series designed for gamers who are interested in the ultimate performance at a reasonable price. The series is not new and it has recently received a refresh. In 2017, Acer bundles the latest Kaby Lake processors from Intel, as well as the latest graphics card from NVIDIA. We received for testing one of the best models that Acer has produced, with highly

Reviewing ASUS ROG GR8 II - The mini gaming PC that will conquer your home

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS ROG GR8 II is a very exciting mini gaming PC that promises to offer a lot of power in a small central unit that rivals your gaming console. This mini PC looks great, comes in several hardware configurations, is VR Ready and fits anywhere in your home, including in your living room. And since it is designed for gamers, it features some interesting lighting effects. If you are curious

Game Mode in Windows 10: Testing real-life performance in modern games

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  • Radu Tyrsina
One of the most marketed features of Windows 10 Creators Update is the new Game Mode. This feature promises to improve the gaming experience for all the Windows 10 users, regardless of whether they have a new high-end computer or an older, slower device. What's not clear though is whether Game Mode actually works and helps increase the number of frames per second rendered by the games you play. As

Reviewing the ASUS ROG GX1000 - Can this old dog be taught new tricks?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS GX1000 Eagle Eye is the first hardcore gaming mouse produced by ASUS starring its Republic of Gamers brand. It was introduced in 2012 and what's amazing about this model is how long it has survived in this very competitive market. Today it is still being sold, and many people buy it and review it in online stores. That's why we decided to review this old-timer and provide a modern

Review ASUS VivoPC X - Experience the smallest VR-ready gaming PC

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Recently, ASUS launched their first compact desktop PC designed for Virtual Reality (VR). It's called ASUS VivoPC X, and it's a computer the size of a gaming console, with the power of a full-fledged desktop gaming PC. It has a powerful processor, a high-end graphics card, and a fast SSD drive. Obviously, it's VR ready, meaning that it has a certification for Oculus Rift, so it promises to work perfectly

2 ways to change the keyboard shortcuts for the Game Bar in Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In Windows 10 Creators Update, the new Game Bar makes every gamer's life a bit easier and more pleasant. This tool lets you record game clips, take screenshots and even live stream your gameplay. All these are possible just by pushing a few keys on your keyboard. The default keys assigned for the Game Bar should be easy to remember and use. However, some gamers like to customize everything, so

6 things you can do with Paint 3D in Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft decided to include a new app called Paint 3D. This app that shares its name with the classic Paint application from all previous Windows operating systems. This is because it wants to be as simple as the previous application that was used for 2D image drawing. The main difference is that the new app works in 3D, although it's just as simple. Not only

6 things you can do with the Xbox app in Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The Xbox app from Windows 10 is how Microsoft caters to the needs of the gamers community. It's an app designed to enhance your gaming life, by offering tools that let you stream games from your Xbox One console, record the games that you play, communicate with friends, join gaming clubs and so on. Today, we've decided to show you some of the most interesting things you can do with

Reviewing the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard: minimalism always wins!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When we hear about HyperX, we instantly think about memory modules, solid state drives or USB flash drives. But, in the last few years, Kingston - the mother company - decided it was time for HyperX to become a brand known worldwide for gaming accessories too. We recently saw their Cloud Stinger gaming headset at work, and we were pleased with what it had to offer. As you can imagine,

Reviewing the Acer Aspire VX 15 - Redefining the price per performance ratio

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Not long ago, Acer released one of their first gaming laptops of 2017: the Acer Aspire VX 15. It's a machine that packs powerful hardware and promises that it won't empty all your pockets. We received it for testing over the last week and, after playing a lot on it, and putting it to the test against more than a few benchmarking apps, we are now ready to share our
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