PC Performance: Building, Tuning, and Pushing Your Rig Further
…Here's the one thing it needs Meet Windows 11's Dev Drive, the gaming speed trick hiding in plain sight Full Nerd The PC hardware slump is real. So is the…
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Linux users surge on Steam, doubling in a year
Slowly but surely, Linux is gaining a foothold in PC gaming. According to the March 2026 Steam hardware survey, 5.3 percent of users are on some flavor of Linux, compared to…
Don't pay scalper prices for a Steam Controller
…It doesn't take space wizard powers to predict that the redesigned Steam Controller is a hot item, both because it's elusive Valve hardware and it's the first (hopefully not…
Microsoft cut the price of Game Pass. Now it should reinvent the Xbox
…Cheaper Game Pass is a big deal. PCWorld's team, including yours truly, recommended the streaming element as a cheap way to get a gaming fix without investing in expensive hardware. And…
GIGABYTE X870E Motherboards Help Focus Your Budget Where It Matters
…difference between gaming on dual 6,000 MT/s memory sticks versus just one was less than 2%. Although that is with some very high-powered and expensive hardware, it suggests that…
HyperX's Xbox Elite challenger packs Hall effect sticks and 3D-printable parts
…Exactly how competitive HyperX wants to be with the Clutch Talon will likely determine how much gamers are willing to give both the hardware and the brand a try. That goes double…
Nvidia’s N1X could be the jolt Windows laptops need — with one big catch
…Why gamers should be cautious But when it comes to gaming, the story isn’t so rosy. Like Nvidia’s N1X, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips are built on Arm architecture, which means…
Best early Prime Day monitor deals: Save big on OLED and more
…Dell has come out swinging with this brand-name gaming OLED, at a perfect sweet spot in terms of hardware, at a price no other name brand can match. Even once Prime…
Microsoft's secret 'Windows K2' project aims to fix what users hate most
…usage when idle and to ensure it runs more smoothly even on lower-spec hardware. As for gaming, Microsoft is taking cues from SteamOS and aims to catch up with Valve's…
How to Fix Wireless Dead Zones and Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 at Home
…in the home to run outdated wireless hardware, especially if they were built years ago. This card helps to fix: – Lag during online gaming or streaming – Unstable wireless performance under load – Lack…