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How to Test a Game Controller on PC (and What to Check)
Test your Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch controller for stick drift, dead buttons, trigger range, and connection issues. Free browser test, no software needed.
1080p vs 1440p for Gaming: When the Extra Pixels Are Worth It
1080p vs 1440p gaming compared by PPI, pixel workload, and refresh-rate targets. See when the sharper resolution helps and when 1080p is the better fit.
OLED Burn-In: How to Check, Prevent, and Fix Screen Retention
How to check OLED burn-in and LCD image retention with fullscreen patterns, document a persistent mark, and review model-specific warranty coverage.
PPI for Gaming: Does Pixel Density Actually Matter?
What pixels per inch means for gaming monitors, when higher PPI helps, and when refresh rate may matter more. Includes the math for common setups.
How to Check Your Monitor Hz (and Why Your Refresh Rate Might Be Wrong)
How to verify your monitor refresh rate with a browser Hz test. Common causes of 60Hz caps on 144Hz panels, frame time readings, and what the numbers mean.
Gaming Headset Not Working? How to Check Audio Channels
How to run a headset test, spot dead drivers, and check left, right, center, bass, and surround channels before gaming.
How to Check Your Monitor for Dead Pixels (and What to Do)
How to spot dead, stuck, and hot pixels on a new monitor, document the result, and check the seller’s model-specific return and warranty policy.
FOV for Gaming: What to Set and Why It's Not One Number
How to pick the right field of view for competitive FPS, sim racing, and general gaming. Physical FOV vs in-game FOV explained with actual calculations.
GPU vs CPU Bottleneck: How to Check and What to Do About It
How to tell whether your GPU or CPU is limiting a game. Use frametime, utilization, resolution, and repeatable tests to decide what an upgrade would change.
Dead Keys and Ghosting: How to Diagnose Keyboard Problems
How to test a keyboard for dead switches, stuck keys, and anti-ghosting while the seller’s return period is open.
Is Your Mouse Double-Clicking? How to Diagnose and Fix It
How to diagnose mouse problems with a browser test. Button failures, double-click issues, phantom scrolling, and what to do about each one.
What DPI Should You Use for Gaming? eDPI Explained
How to choose DPI for FPS games, what eDPI means, why 400 or 800 are common starting points, and how to convert settings when you switch.
Mouse Sensitivity vs. eDPI: What Should You Copy Between Games?
A practical way to compare sensitivity across FPS games, including eDPI, DPI, FOV, and what to test after a conversion.