How to quickly and cleanly remove thermal paste By Jacob Ridley published 21 January 22 Ask PC Gamer Old thermal paste can inhibit cooling and make a mess, so here's how to get rid of it.
What does Nvidia's PhysX engine actually do? By Katie Wickens published 18 January 22 Ask PC Gamer What Nvidia's PhysX graphics option does, and why it's such an integral part of today's games.
How to pick and tune a TV to use as a PC monitor By James Norris published 22 September 21 Tune your TV Thinking of going for the big screen instead of a new monitor? It's not a bad option, if you know how to pick the right TV.
What's the best way to play PC VR games for cheap? By James Norris, Katie Wickens published 22 September 21 Ask PC Gamer VR viewers and mobile apps can bring cheap PC VR headset gaming experiences to your smartphone.
How to overclock an AMD Ryzen CPU By Jacob Ridley published 16 September 21 Ryze & Shine A step-by-step guide to pushing your AMD Ryzen processor beyond its limits.
How to overclock Intel CPUs By James Norris, Alan Dexter published 16 September 21 How-to Get a little more life out of your processor by pushing it a little harder.
How to use a DualShock 4 PS4 controller on PC By Wes Fenlon, Katie Wickens published 16 September 21 Guide When a keyboard wont cut it, jam a DualShock 4 PS4 controller into your PC.
How do you back up your Steam library? By Jorge Jimenez published 13 September 21 Ask PC Gamer Backing up Steam games isn’t complicated but it helps to know a few details, especially if you want to do it yourself.
How to take a screenshot on PC By Dave James published 9 September 21 Photo mode Ask PC Gamer: what are the best tools and tips for taking screenshots like a pro?
How to use a PS3 controller on PC By Wes Fenlon published 7 November 20 Guide A guide for using the Dualshock 3 wired and Bluetooth on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.
How to make a keycap puller from two paperclips and not break your keyboard By Jorge Jimenez published 31 July 20 Ask PC Gamer Put together a cheap keycap puller with a pair of paperclips, a twist-tie, and pliers.
DisplayPort vs HDMI By James Norris published 7 July 20 Ask PCG Ask PC Gamer: which display cable should I use for my monitor?
What's the difference between GeForce Max-Q and Max-P laptops? By Tyler Wilde published 22 May 20 Ask PCG Know what these labels mean, and what they don't mean.
Should you toss your dirty mouse pad in the washing machine? By Jorge Jimenez published 26 April 20 Ask PC Gamer This week on Ask PC Gamer: The best way to clean your oversized cloth mousepad.
Does lighting affect fps on webcams? By Joanna Nelius published 22 February 20 Ask PCG Like photography and videography, having a good lighting source will let you get the most out of your webcam.
Should I buy a curved monitor for gaming? By Joanna Nelius published 7 February 20 Ask PCG Breaking down the pros and cons of owning a curved monitor for gaming.
What's the difference between flash and SSD storage? By Joanna Nelius published 24 January 20 Ask PCG The technologies are related, but it's like comparing eggs to an omelet.
How to update drivers By Corbin Davenport published 22 January 20 Ask PCG The best ways to update drivers for graphics cards, motherboards, and anything else in your PC.
What is a RAM Disk and should I use one for gaming? By Joanna Nelius published 18 January 20 Ask PCG This temporary performance boost to your PC comes with more headaches than it's worth.
How risky is buying refurbished hardware, really? By Corbin Davenport published 27 November 19 Risky business Here's everything you need to know about buying refurbished hardware.
