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How to use the DualShock 4 on PC
By Wes Fenlon, Katie Wickens last updated
Guide When a keyboard won't cut it, jam a DualShock 4 PS4 controller into your PC.
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How to stability test your PC
By Katie Wickens last updated
Ask PC Gamer There's no point in having an overclocked system that continually crashes. Here's how to stability test.
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Which graphics settings should I always disable?
By Katie Wickens last updated
Ask PC Gamer These performance-intensive settings have little visual impact.
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What's a good system monitoring tool?
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Ask PCG There are many system monitoring tools to choose from, but one stands out amongst the crowds.
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What are XMP and EXPO profiles and how do I use them?
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Ask PC Gamer XMP and EXPO profiles automatically set your system RAM to higher frequencies. Here's how to do it.
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What motherboard chipset and socket do I need?
By Nick Evanson last updated
Know your sockets How to pick the right motherboard for your next AMD or Intel PC build.
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How to use a PS3 controller on PC
By Wes Fenlon last updated
Guide A guide for using the DualShock 3 wired and Bluetooth, from Windows 7 to Windows 11.
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Restarting Elden Ring inspired me to finally fix my Elite Series 2 gamepad
By Dave James published
Bump it up The notorious Xbox Elite controller bumpers can and do fail, but there's a real easy fix.
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