Laptops
Explore in-depth reviews and guides on gaming laptops. From top specs to must-have accessories, find expert insights to enhance your portable gaming setup.
The Repair House: Relaxing Restoration Simulator
Ever get the urge to clean and fix things up but low-key know you lack the skill? Enter The Repair House. This restoration simulator will scratch all your fixer-upper itches! This game comes from the original creator of PC Building Simulator, so you know you’re onto a winner with The Repair House. Boasting satisfying and relaxing gameplay, you can spend endless hours fixing up everything from old guitars to arcade machines! Today we’re taking a closer look at the gameplay, spec requirements, and what PCs…
How to Connect Your AirPods to a Laptop
With AirPods, did you know you aren’t limited to losing yourself in your favourite gaming soundscapes on Apple devices? Thanks to support for Bluetooth connectivity, you can use your AirPods on a wide range of devices, including your laptop or PC. We've put together this handy, detailing how to connect AirPods to your laptop. Apple AirPods: AirPods are Apple’s own-brand wireless earbuds that you can use with virtually every device, as long as it is Bluetooth compatible. These wireless earbuds allow you to freely listen…
We Got to Try Exciting New JRPG Alterium Shift
Alterium Shift is a fresh, new JRPG recently launched into early access. We got our hands on a copy and spent the last few days binge playing! Omg Overclockers UK loves it. From Gravity Game Arise, Alterium Shift boasts dynamic quests, classic turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. An exciting combination for any game! At Overclockers UK, we are big fans of JPRGs, especially those with a classic retro feel and 8-bit artwork. So, when we got the opportunity to have a play, we jumped at the…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 6)
Well, here we are. Part 6, the end of our little series on how we, the Overclockers Content Team, set up our workspaces at home. So let’s get this show on the road and let you guys peek into the world of how I work. The OcUK WFH Saga So Far Before I wax poetically on about my setup, why not check out the amazing articles that came before mine, and see where the magic happens for my fellow Overclockers UK content creators. Emily Rob Glyn…
Why is My Gaming Laptop So Slow?
A slow and poor performing laptop is a nightmare to use. There are numerous different things that can influence your laptop’s performance. To aid you in figuring out what’s causing your laptop to be so slow, we’ve put together this list of the most common problems and our top fixes. Cluttered Storage If your laptop is full of clutter, old files, and unwanted games, it’s time to consider cleaning it up. Let’s face it, you don’t need that game you’ve not touched for five years,…
Who is the Fittest? Compete in These Great Sports Games this Weekend
Summer is in full swing, and it’s giving us the itch to get outside and play some sports. Sort of. For our weekend gaming, we’re showcasing some great sports games to play with your mates. Instead of risking injury, sunburn, and who knows what else, sports games let us bring our need for outdoor activities firmly inside. Sure, getting exercise and fresh air are great, but there’s something to be said for having professional-grade skills at your fingertips. I don’t know about you, but I…
Street Fighter VI is Now on PC and We Are Pumped
Street Fighter is Capcom’s iconic fighter game, and the latest addition is finally on our gaming PCs. It’s high time we took a look at Street Fighter VI. Released on June 2nd 2023, this game has already received a warm welcome after much anticipation for its arrival. We are ready to punch and fight our way through various game modes, with stunning graphics and ultimate move combos. Street Fighter VI Gameplay Street Fighter VI promises a new era of gameplay, with smart evolution and…
New Elder Scrolls Online DLC: Necrom Shadow over Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls Online is back with new content, Necrom Shadow over Morrowind. It is definitely time to dig out our maps of Tamriel once more and get exploring! This latest DLC brings with it a compelling new chapter in the ESO story as well as a new class, locations, and companions to unlock. Available from June 5th, we’re taking a closer look at Necrom and all its shiny fresh content. What secrets does the Telvanni Peninsula hold? Necrom Shadow over Morrowind The Necrom chapter…
How to Screenshot on a Laptop
Whether you want to capture your favourite in-game moment or your latest design, knowing how to screenshot on your gaming laptop is an extremely useful trick. For those who think to themselves, "How do I screenshot on a laptop?", we’ve put together this guide detailing all the different ways you can do it. Laptop Keyboard Shortcuts: One of the quickest ways to take a screenshot on a gaming laptop is via the keyboard shortcuts. If you want to take a screenshot of your entire screen,…
The Best FPS Games to Play with Friends this Weekend
The weekend has graced us with its presence once more, and it’s time to gather the squad. This time, we’re talking the best multiplayer FPS games. First-person shooters cover a wide range of genres, as they are grouped by a game mechanic rather than by themes and style. Plenty of the games we’ve already covered in this series are FPS, so it seemed only right that we did a dedicated post just for them. All you have to do is sync calendars with your mates…
How to Speed Up Your Gaming Laptop’s Performance
Is your gaming laptop slow and jam-packed full of old software or files? A slow laptop can be incredibly frustrating to use, however, it’s not quite time to throw it out of the window and start again. Not yet anyway. There are a few simple tricks that you can do to help speed up your gaming laptop’s performance. All of which we’ve included in this handy guide, just for you. Clean Your Disk Drives Performing a simple disk clean-up can help to find and remove…
Redfall is Available to Play Right Now!
Get ready for a bloody good time – Bethesda's Redfall is available to play right now! Redfall is a blood-soaked vampire adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. From compelling storylines to an open world to explore, unique heroes to explosive yet magical combat; Redfall is hitting all the right notes. Today, we’re going to look at everything you need to know about Redfall, the official specifications, and which gaming PCs from the Overclockers UK collection are best to play it.…