How to Test Broadband Speed Properly at Home
A speed test can tell you why a video call keeps freezing, but only if you know what you are measuring. Run one test on a phone in an upstairs …
Cloud Gaming vs Local Gaming: Pros, Cons and Differences
Cloud gaming can turn an ordinary laptop or television into a way to play demanding games. Local gaming keeps the processing on a PC or console instead. Both can put …
What Is Ranked Matchmaking in Competitive Games?
You queue for a competitive match, see a mixture of ranks in the lobby, and wonder how the game decided everyone belongs together. Ranked matchmaking is the system behind that …
Esports Team Roles Explained: Players, Coaches and Analysts
Watch an esports match and the spotlight usually falls on the player who lands the winning shot or makes the decisive play. Yet that moment is often the result of …
How to Choose a Gaming Monitor
Choosing a gaming monitor is less about the largest number on a specification sheet and more about building a balanced setup. A 4K screen can look crisp, but it may …