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review Reviewing ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB: Affordable RGB lighting on a mechanical keyboard

Reviewing ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB: Affordable RGB lighting on a mechanical keyboard

ASUS Cerberus is a line of affordable gaming accessories that are designed to offer a good user experience at an affordable price. This line up has recently received a new addition: a mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting, named ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB. While it is more expensive than all the other keyboards with the Cerberus brand, it is cheaper than other mechanical keyboards with
review Review Razer ManO'War 7.1 headset - Excellent sound and average build quality

Review Razer ManO'War 7.1 headset - Excellent sound and average build quality

Razer is a company that is well known for the gaming devices that they design, manufacture and sell. One of their gaming accessories is the Razer ManO'War 7.1 headset. It is a wired headset with large headphones and a retractable microphone, and with a USB adapter that promises to deliver high quality 7.1 virtual surround sound experiences, both in games and when listening to
review Reviewing the ASUS RoG Gladius II mouse and the RoG Strix Edge mouse pad

Reviewing the ASUS RoG Gladius II mouse and the RoG Strix Edge mouse pad

ASUS RoG Gladius II was launched this year and features several improvements over its predecessor: Aura RGB lighting that can be synced with other ASUS devices featuring the same system, double the sensitivity of its optical sensor, and an additional side button. Since we loved the initial ASUS RoG Gladius mouse, we were very curious to test the latest model. Alongside this mouse, we
tutorial Simple questions: What is TruePlay, how it works and how to enable it?

Simple questions: What is TruePlay, how it works and how to enable it?

Have you heard about a new Windows 10 feature called TruePlay or Game Monitor? If you like playing games a lot, and you use a Windows 10 computer for gaming, you have probably seen these terms referenced somewhere in Windows 10. Microsoft did not make it clear what TruePlay is or what it does, but we have gathered the scant information available and tried
tutorial How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

One of the small improvements in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is the addition of a new tool called Xbox Networking. It gives information on your latency, packet loss rate, and whether your home network is properly configured for online play through Xbox Live services. Xbox Networking is Microsoft's attempt to identify and resolve issues preventing you from using voice chatting and playing multiplayer
review Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Alpha: One of the best gaming headsets!

Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Alpha: One of the best gaming headsets!

HyperX, Kingston's gaming division, creates some of the best gaming devices on the market. They managed to impress us and gamers all around the world with their great headsets, keyboards, and mice. They did that because the devices they sell are of great quality and at competitive prices. Today we are going to review their latest headset: the HyperX Cloud Alpha. It is a
news Minecraft becomes a universal cross-platform game. 7 reasons why this is a big deal

Minecraft becomes a universal cross-platform game. 7 reasons why this is a big deal

Microsoft has taken the first big step toward unifying Minecraft for all the key platforms into ONE edition of Minecraft. This is a huge deal for the company as well as for gamers worldwide. Minecraft is the first major title where players on Xbox, Windows 10, Android, iOS and other platforms can play the same game, communicate with each other, synchronize their progress across
review Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop review: Great choice for gamers and power users

Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop review: Great choice for gamers and power users

We needed a new laptop for working while traveling, running virtual machines, testing many apps and Windows features. We are also gamers at heart, and we needed something with a bit of punch regarding video processing power. Not only that, but we also wanted a comfortable keyboard because we write a lot and a cooling system that's quieter than on most gaming laptops. After
article 4 reasons why the HyperX gaming accessories are a

4 reasons why the HyperX gaming accessories are a "Best Buy" right now

Kingston is a company that's renowned for the memory products it creates.During the last few years, the company has extended its portfolio and has also entered the market for gaming accessories, trying to make its way in an already very competitive environment. After we have seen, tested and played with quite a few of their gaming accessories, created under the HyperX brand, we can
review HyperX Pulsefire FPS review: Aim or twitch, the end will always be a frag

HyperX Pulsefire FPS review: Aim or twitch, the end will always be a frag

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston, is well known for its high-quality RAM, flash memory sticks, and gaming headsets. We've also seen them design and create a mechanical keyboard recently, but we've never seen a gaming mouse coming out of their factories. Things have changed for the better and this spring the company did that too. The first gaming mouse bearing the HyperX logo
review Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Impact - A

Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Impact - A "no-fuss, no-frills" gaming mouse

The ASUS ROG Strix Impact is one of the newest additions to the family of gaming accessories of the Republic of Gamers brand. It is a what you would call an entry-level gaming mouse, without the bells and whistles of its pricier brethren. But does that make it an uninspiring choice? Not necessarily! Here's what the ASUS ROG Strix Impact gaming mouse has to
review Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

HyperX has managed to become one of the most prominent names on the market for gaming peripherals. One of the main reasons they've achieved that is the fact that they offer many high-quality accessories at a reasonable price. However, this doesn't mean that they don't also offer premium devices. For example, the most expensive gaming headset that they manufacture is called HyperX Cloud Revolver
article Game Mode in Windows 10: Testing real-life performance in modern games

Game Mode in Windows 10: Testing real-life performance in modern games

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
review Reviewing the ASUS ROG GX1000 - Can this old dog be taught new tricks?

Reviewing the ASUS ROG GX1000 - Can this old dog be taught new tricks?

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
review Review ASUS VivoPC X - Experience the smallest VR-ready gaming PC

Review ASUS VivoPC X - Experience the smallest VR-ready gaming PC

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,
tutorial 2 ways to change the keyboard shortcuts for the Game Bar in Windows 10

2 ways to change the keyboard shortcuts for the Game Bar in Windows 10

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
article 6 things you can do with Paint 3D in Windows 10

6 things you can do with Paint 3D in Windows 10

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