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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

Reviewing the ASUS Cerberus gaming headset - Taming the hound of Hades

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Brought to you straight from the gates of the Underworld, this fiery dog will surely howl in a way that will make your skin crawl! Well, okay, actually no, this gaming headset from ASUS is no satanic creation, but equipment that can not only enhance your gaming experience, but also be a great companion for listening to music. It has some defects as well, but nothing that could become a

Reviewing the Genius HS-G500V vibration gaming headset - Affordable and good?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Genius is a brand that is well-known for delivering inexpensive computer accessories of reasonable quality. Sometimes, they also release higher quality audio products, mostly speakers. Now we had the chance to test one of their headsets, which is aimed at gamers with a low budget. The Genius HS-G500V might be a fine entry-level choice if you want to upgrade from another basic headset. Read our review to learn more about

Reviewing the ASUS ROG Claymore - One of the best keyboards money can buy!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The first time we heard about ASUS' Republic of Gamers mechanical keyboard with RGB illumination was in 2015. And a year later, in late 2016, ASUS finally launched their ASUS ROG Claymore. It is a gaming keyboard that awes and wows anyone looking at it, with full spectrum RGB lighting on each key individually, fully programmable keys and with Aura Sync support (a technology that syncs your lighting settings across

HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset review - Turn up your gaming volume!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Had enough of the pitiful sound your laptop's speaker makes that you can barely hear? Do you need some gear that lets you immerse in your favourite games' world? There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive audio equipment that costs a lot only because of its brand, or to fill up your room with a home theater system. Often times, high quality headphones lets you enjoy

Reviewing the Razer DeathAdder Chroma gaming mouse - Simple and beautiful

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Razer is a company with a name that has become a synonym with quality gaming computers and accessories. One of their most popular devices is the Razer DeathAdder Chroma . It's a gaming mouse that features an incredible 10,000 DPI optical sensor, which translates into perfect precision on most surfaces. We tested this mouse both for office work and lengthy gaming sessions and we would like to share our opinions
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How to disable or enable the startup sound in Windows

Does your Windows computer play a sound each time you start it, just before showing the sign in screen? At first, you might like this sound but after so many years of using Windows computers and devices, you may find it annoying. Here's how to disable the startup sound in all modern versions of Windows: NOTE: This guide works for Windows 7, Windows

Canyon CNE-CWC3 webcam review - Stream yourself at an ultra-low price

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Livestreaming, posting selfies, making video calls, and doing anything related to broadcasting yourself to the world has become very popular in recent years. It's no wonder that webcams have become the de facto standard equipment on basically every laptop and many desktop computers. Still, desktop PCs lack such a feature by default, and even most notebook PCs have some crappy webcam that could use an upgrade. Read this review to

Reviewing the ASUS Cerberus gaming mouse - the little mouse that couldn't!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Earlier this year, ASUS launched a new line of affordable gaming peripherals, under the Cerberus brand. One of them is the ASUS Cerberus Gaming Mouse, that has a very affordable price and quite decent specifications. We managed to get our hands on this mouse and, after testing it for more than a week, we are ready to share our opinion. Is the ASUS Cerberus Gaming Mouse a Best Buy, like

Reviewing the ASUS Cerberus keyboard - Affordable gaming done right!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Earlier this year, ASUS launched a new line of affordable gaming peripherals, under the Cerberus brand. The Cerberus Gaming Keyboard, the Cerberus Gaming Mouse, the Cerberus Gaming Mouse Pad and the Cerberus Headset are included in the Cerberus line. We managed to get our hands on the ASUS Cerberus Gaming Keyboard and, after testing it for more than a week, we are very pleased with its features and performance. It's

4 Apps for reading free Manga in Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you love Japanese manga comics? Would you rather read a good manga story than watch a Disney movie? If you know what N aruto, Death Note or Attack on Titan are all about, then you'll probably want to read this article. We've prepared for you a roundup with the best Windows 10 apps for reading free manga stories. They are quite interesting and definitely worth checking out. [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] 1.

What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When it comes to games, some people in the gaming industry have said that Microsoft's "Universal Windows Platform can, should, must, and will die". The primary reason for such statements is the fact that, with its vision for universal apps and games, Microsoft will compete with dedicated distribution services like Steam and plans to take a bigger share of the profits that are to be found in the gaming market.
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