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How to Play the Full Version of Baldur’s Gate 3 on an M1 or M2 Mac Using CrossOver

The long-awaited full version of Baldur's Gate 3 is out! If you're a Mac gamer then fear not—here's how you can join the adventure using CrossOver.

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Which Elgato Stream Deck Model Should You Buy?

If you've got your eye on the Elgato Stream Deck, you should know the differences between the models so that you buy the right one for your needs.

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How to Fix the “Display Driver Failed to Start” Error on Windows 10 & 11

This error message commonly plagues PC gamers trying to play graphically-intensive games. Here's how to fix it.

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How to Use a Controller When Emulating Switch Games With Ryujinx

Emulation is a great way to see the full potential of Switch games on PC hardware. Here's how you can use a controller alongside Switch emulation.

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ASUS ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck: Which Is Better on Paper?

It's a good—or perhaps promising—time to be a handheld gamer, with the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally ready to enjoy. But, which is better on paper?

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How to Turn Your PSP Into a Game Boy Emulator

The PSP is a versatile handheld, despite its age. If you like, you can use it for emulation of Game Boy titles; here's how.

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How to Play Windows Games on an Apple Silicon Mac Using CrossOver

Looking to play Windows titles on your Apple silicon Mac? CrossOver or Parallels might just be for you. Here, we'll discuss using the former.

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How to Play Pokémon Games on Your iPhone or iPad

Here are all the ways to play Pokémon on an iPhone or iPad, whether you want to emulate the classic games or download new ones from the App Store.

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How to Silence Your Xbox Series X|S or One Console and Controller

Want to keep your Xbox console and controller as quiet as possible? Here are some key settings to toggle.

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Starforge Voyager Creator: Is This Custom Gaming PC Brand Worth Checking Out?

You'll pay a premium, but the Voyager Creator offers impressive performance and stunning good looks if you want a pre-built system.

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How to Get Early Access to Starfield

Can't wait to play Starfield? Here's how you can get your hands on the game five days in advance.

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Worried About Your Kids on Discord? Here’s What You Can Do to Keep Them Safe

What started out as a gaming platform has evolved into a thriving diverse community that kids use too. So how can you keep your children safe?

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How to Control System Sounds and Notifications on Xbox Series X|S

Streamline your Xbox Series X|S's sounds by utilizing these lesser-used but important sound settings.

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How to Preorder the Limited-Edition Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5

Sony's releasing a snazzy new PS5 and DualSense design inspired by Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Here's how you can pre-order it to avoid disappointment.

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5 Things to Do if Your Nintendo Account Gets Hacked

Worried that your Nintendo account has been hacked? We'll outline what you should do next.

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How to Ensure Audio Plays Only Through Your Headset on Xbox Series X|S

It might sound obvious that once you plug your headset in, audio should only come from there. This isn't so on the Xbox Series X|S—let's fix that.

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The 9 Best Communities for Game Achievement Hunters

Love hunting down achievements in your games? Check out these top communities for help, support, advice, or just chatting to like-minded people.

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How to Emulate Old Pokemon Games on Your Android Phone

Here's how to play classic Pokémon games on Android! It's easy to relive your favorite games and take them with you anywhere.

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How to Connect Your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to an iPhone

If you have a Nintendo Switch, you can use its Joy-Cons to play your favorite iPhone games instead of spending money on an additional controller.

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Will Ubisoft Delete Your Account and Purchased Games for Inactivity?

There's been some talk about Ubisoft deleting inactive accounts. But will the company really wipe your account and purchased games along with it?

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