…It's not an optimization tool. Instead, it is more focused on giving you the data you need to better optimize your computer's memory use. It gives you a clear view…
…At a time when PC components are getting expensive due to increased demand, such optimizations are more useful than ever. The next thing I did after moving games to the external SSD…
…ALLM is a feature of modern televisions that lets your TV switch into a proper gaming-optimized mode instead of a cinema-focused preset, which is built for movies. In cinema-focused…
…The problem is, SteamOS is optimized for handhelds, so the experience isn’t quite the same on desktop hardware. If you’re a PC gamer, you still end up living with Windows…
…PC games, too, have turned into tech showcases with awful optimization. I'll still use my existing PC for the foreseeable future, but building a new rig doesn't seem on the…
…Console ecosystems are where Rockstar can tightly control optimization, hardware targets, certification, and most importantly, enormous day-one sales numbers. PC gamers understandably despise hearing that, especially after spending years supporting GTA…
Timi Cantisano Apr 23, 2026, 1:20 AM EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything that he finds interesting in the tech…
…Microsoft has rolled out its gaming-focused Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs and devices , including laptops, tablets, handhelds, and more. The console-like overlay aims to simplify gaming on Windows…
…I'm cautiously optimistic about the near future of the PC hardware industry. I'm hoping oversupply and consumer dissatisfaction with sky-high prices will continue to chip at prices as the…
Rich Edmonds May 20, 2026, 8:03 PM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building…