What Is Input Lag, and How Can You Reduce It?
Why games sometimes feel sluggish and the TV, monitor and controller settings that make them more responsive.
Games
A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games for Family Nights
How to choose, teach and enjoy modern tabletop games with players of different ages.
How to Manage a Game Backlog Without Feeling Guilty
Practical ways to decide what to play next, finish more games and enjoy the ones you already own.
Setting Up Parental Controls on Game Consoles: A Practical Walkthrough
How to manage play time, spending, online chat and age ratings on modern consoles and PCs.
Speedrunning Explained: How Players Finish Games in Record Time
An introduction to speedrunning categories, routes, timing rules and how to try it yourself.
Eight Habits That Make You Better at Strategy Games
Practical advice for improving at real-time and turn-based strategy games, from economy to scouting.
How to Choose a Gaming Headset That Fits Your Setup
Wired or wireless, open or closed, surround or stereo: a clear guide to picking a comfortable headset.