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The best accessories for PS5 take full advantage of the console’s next-gen features. The PS5 has HDR technology, support for 8k output, high frame rate gameplay (up to 120 fps with 120Hz output on 4k), super-fast speeds, and custom integration. Take all of that, combine it with better feedback, and you have immersive and realistic gaming. If you’re using older third-party accessories or those that don’t integrate well with the PS5’s design and technology, you won’t feel like you’re gaming on a next-gen console....

Many modern laptops no longer come with any way to read CDs and DVDs or burn files to physical media, which means the best optical drives continue to be relevant even for modern hardware. While plenty of content is available for download or streaming online—and most of us carry around a whole library of movies and music on our phones and laptops—physical discs still have their uses. So, if you’re in need, we’ve got a host of great picks from compact and affordable to powerful and fully featured....

Unless you’re a vinyl connoisseur, odds are your physical music collection is pretty sparse. And unless you’ve managed to keep your iPod from giving up the ghost, you probably aren’t exactly swimming in MP3s either. Thankfully music streaming services, for better or worse, have managed to fill that gap, putting a virtually limitless supply of music at your fingertips. While this may sound a bit oppressive, subscribing to a streaming service is a convenient way to access music just about anywhere, and in most cases are a better alternative to maintaining a vast physical music library....

The landscape of PC games and video games, in general, has changed dramatically from the early days of classic DOS games and the IBM PC. There have been so many advancements in both PCs and video games from hardware advancements to software development, but no matter how pretty or advanced the game is, the true test of a game comes down to one basic principle; Is the game fun to play?...

If you get the blue screen of death (BSOD) in Windows, the Windows crash dump file may point to Ntkrnlmp.exe as the cause. However, the source of the problem lies not with Ntkrnlmp.exe, but rather with the data it’s tasked with handling. What Causes Ntkrnlmp.exe Errors? Ntkrnlmp is an abbreviation for NT Kernel Multi-Processor Version. Think of Ntkrnlmp.exe as a PC’s to-do list. The kernel of an operating system is responsible for corraling the multitude of programs, processes, and other items a computer needs to run seamlessly....

Last Friday the buzz on the internet was about André Weingarten, a.k.a @Moonlightswami, a New York student who by mistake Target sent his Xbox One 14 days ahead of the November 22nd launch. As soon he started posting pictures and comments on Twitter and a video unboxing the Xbox One in YouTube. Twitter temporarily suspended his account due to so much unusual activity. Microsoft also noticed and filled up a takedown claim on the YouTube video on copyright infringements and soon after banned Weingarten’s Xbox One console from the Xbox Live online gaming service....

Messing with Windows is not recommended, be it with Registry, Windows files, App data folder etc. as it can lead to serious issues within the Windows. And one of such issues which you face when you try to run games or any 3rd party application or even Windows settings is the following error message: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel....

If you spend time on social media, you’ve heard of Throwback Thursday and Flashback Friday. Twitter users, Instagrammers, or bloggers may post an image, video, or song from the past and tag the post with #ThrowbackThursday or #FlashbackFriday, depending on what day of the week it is. Probably you can work out the meaning from the hashtag itself, but why two of them? What’s the difference between Throwback Thursday and Flashback Friday?...

Halloween or not, playing horror games alone or with your friends is exciting. All those jump scares, gut-wrenching scenes, and creepy adventures are something to look forward to. If you’re looking for games to fuel your nights with horror, try the following free horror games on Steam. Looking for more horror-themed entertainment? Stream scary movies for free! 1. Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime was released in October 2021 by Mob Games and became popular because of its tricky gameplay....

While it’s totally possible to broadcast on Twitch using nothing more than a video game console and an internet connection, there are loads of third-party services that can not only improve your stream quality but can also make it much more entertaining for yourself and your viewers. Here are five of the best services that Twitch streamers of all levels should be using when they stream. All of them are free to use and each one is fairly easy to integrate into your streaming setup whether you’re a Twitch beginner or a streamer pro....

Google Smart Lock, sometimes called Android Smart Lock, is a handy set of features introduced with Android 5.0 Lollipop. It solves the problem of constantly having to unlock your phone after it’s been idle by enabling you to set up scenarios where your phone can safely stay unlocked for extended periods. The feature is available on Android devices and some Android apps, Chromebooks, and in the Chrome browser. On-Body Detection This feature detects when you have your device in your hand or pocket and keeps it unlocked....

Wireshark is a powerful open source network analyser which can be used to sniff the data on a network, as an aide to troubleshooting network traffic analysis, but equally as an educational tool to help understand the principles of networks and communication protocols. It is readily available for just about any Linux distribution and for Ubuntu, it can be installed via the Ubuntu Software Center or the terminal: Before using wireshark, the dumpcap utility needs to be given permission to run as root....

Ever since Phasmophobia out, some users have been having trouble finding Phasmophobia voodoo doll and if that is you then look no further as we have a guide on what Voodo Dool does and how to use Voodoo Doll in the Ghost hunting horror game. How do you use the Voodoo Doll in Phasmophobia? Phasmophobia has plenty of equipment such as smudge sticks, cameras, and a crucifix, helping players to secure a win....

There are multiple Uplink Station Locations around the COD Warzone map. These Uplink Stations are part of a new COD update. As you use these Uplink Stations you get the chance to get rare drops and items you can use for mounting an offense. So, let’s find out where you see these Stations in the game. All Warzone Uplink Station Locations Unfortunately, there aren’t specific spawn points for the Uplink Station....

Back at CES 2013 we were first introduced to Microsoft’s proof-of-concept, Illumiroom. A new augmented reality projection system that was possible combining a Kinect sensor and a projector to display images from an Xbox game or video, outside the TV screen and onto the living room’s walls making the game experience more immersive. Now at CHI 2013, Microsoft is revealing more information about the future of this new system and the company has even released a new 5-minute video demo of the Illumiroom concept....

This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft released Windows 10 build 18963 as part of the 20H1 development with the ability to monitor dedicated GPU temperature and several new features and changes. August Surface firmware update rolls out with processor throttling problems significantly degrading the performance of Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 devices. Microsoft also began the rollout of the August 2019 update for Windows 10 version 1903 and older versions with several fixes and security improvements....

This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft makes available the first preview of the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update (build 17128) without a watermark in the bottom-right corner indicating that the update is in its final stages of completion as the April launch fast approaches. The company also released Windows 10 build 17127 the same week addressing a number of issues and introduced a new profile page in the Cortana experience. Windows 10 build 17627 also rolled out this week as part of the Redstone 5 development with fixes and minor improvements....

First debuting in 2002, the Roomba is a semi-autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner. Roombas can learn your cleaning schedule and make suggestions, and some models can create a floor plan of your home over time. A Roomba doesn’t have a mind of its own; you’ll have to tell it when to clean, and it’ll follow a preprogrammed algorithm instead of improvising on the fly. How Is a Roomba Taught to Vacuum? In most basic models, the Roomba uses a random pattern to clean the floor....

The acronym T9 stands for Text on 9 keys. T9 “predictive texting” is a tool used primarily on non-smartphones (those with just a nine-key keyboard similar to a telephone) to allow users to text more quickly and easily. Is Nine Keys Enough for Texting? If you now have a smartphone with a full keyboard, do you remember when you tried to send an SMS message on your old clamshell phone? It was T9 that made composing messages on a tiny device possible, bringing text messaging and email to mobile devices in a way that was never effective before....

Playing with friends in Team Fortress 2 will give you tons of things to talk about and if you’re a great team, you can probably even win the game, but adding your friends can be a bit difficult and if you wish to know how to play with friends in Team Fortress 2, you’ve come to the right place. How To Play With Friends In Team Fortress 2 To play with friends in Team Fortress 2, all you have to do is open up the main menu of the game and look for the friends section....