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How to Improve Your Internet Speed for Online Gaming
Struggling with poor internet speeds? Are you tired of looking at that never-ending spinning circle of death when you’d rather be exploring your favourite gaming worlds? If so, this is the blog post for you! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve rounded up a selection of our top tips for boosting your internet speed, along with a few of our fave product recs. Why You Need Reliable Internet Speeds for Gaming A reliable and fast internet connection is vital for online gaming. Having a high internet…
How to Change the Refresh Rate on a Monitor
Not achieving the level of performance you desire out of your monitor? Have you tried changing the refresh rate? If not, this is the guide for you! We’re showing you step-by-step how to change your refresh rate, detailing everything you need to know. Can You Change the Refresh Rate on a Monitor? The short answer is yes! With most gaming monitors you can adjust the refresh rate to better suit your individual preferences and in-game demands. However, we always recommend you double-check if your monitor…
How to Play Magic: The Gathering on PC
Magic: The Gathering has long been a staple of tabletop gaming, but if you’re looking to experience the thrill of spell-slinging without leaving your desk, there are a few brilliant ways to play on your PC. A couple of weeks ago, we learned that I’ll get addicted to anything with pretty pictures, so I’ve once again tricked management into letting me talk about Magic: The Gathering. I know what you’re thinking, ‘Rob, surely playing IRL is better than online?’ and usually I’d agree with you,…
Ducky Zero 6108 Manual
Have you recently purchased a Ducky Zero 6108 and are stuck trying to figure out all the different configuration options or keyboard shortcuts? Well, you’re in luck, for we’ve compiled the Ducky Zero 6108 manual into one handy blog post, detailing everything you need to know including all the keyboard shortcuts. We have even linked the manual for your complete convenience. Short of Time? Are you short on time to read our complete breakdown of the Ducky Zero 6108 and its manual? Don’t worry,…
How to Partition a Hard Drive in Windows 11
Tired of your cluttered hard drive? Are you finding it near impossible to find that specific file you need? We’re here to show you a quick cure to this, highlighting everything you need to know about partitioning a hard drive. Keep on reading to see all the pros and cons of partitioning, if you can do it in Windows 11, and our easy step-by-step guide to partition a hard drive. Why Should You Partition Your Hard Drive? Partitioning a hard drive can be incredibly useful,…
Turn Your Passion Into Profit: 5 Ways to Earn Money Through Gaming
Are you looking to make money through your love of gaming? If so, keep on reading for we’ve rounded up some simple ways in which you can earn money through gaming. Become a Video Game Tester During development, companies will hire game testers to assess for any bugs, usability errors, or how the game functions. You can test games on a wide variety of platforms from PC to console and even mobile. Once you’ve tested all the gameplay, you’ll typically also be required to write…
Play Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck!
Brilliant 3D action game Zenless Zone Zero can finally be played on your Steam Deck! In this guide, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to get the game running on Valve’s handheld. HoYoverse, the developers behind Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact, and countless other games, has yet to release any game natively on Steam. However, there is a workaround to get ZZZ on your Deck! While there is no officially supported launcher from HoYoverse, there are a few different options for playing the…
How to Change the CMOS Battery on Your Motherboard
Your CMOS battery is a crucial component of your motherboard, responsible for supplying power to the CMOS chip ensuring it retains vital information about your hardware. However, similar to all batteries, it does have a limited lifespan and you might find yourself needing to replace it. If you don’t know how to replace the CMOS, we’ve created this handy step-by-step for that very reason! What is the CMOS Battery? The CMOS battery is a fundamental component found on all motherboards, responsible for powering the CMOS…
Yes. You Can Play Minecraft In VR!
A cultural phenomenon, game of the century, and holder of childhood nostalgia, Minecraft has been around in one form or another since 2009! But did you know you can actually play Minecraft in VR? In this article we’ve got all the deets on how to do just that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz8Ekz9h37g How To Play Minecraft In VR Before we jump right in, Minecraft only officially supports virtual reality in Bedrock Edition. This means versions purchased from the Microsoft Store have built-in VR support. Here's how to get…
How to Optimise Game Settings
Are your gaming marathons being plagued by poor performance and low visuals? All your troubles can be solved by making a few tweaks to your PC and game settings. Both of which can optimise your PC for gaming. Those game setting screens can look mighty scary - my brain can’t handle all those different options with their fancy names! Thankfully we’ve broken down everything you need to know, including how to optimise your in-game settings and some simple Windows tweaks. Why Should You Optimise Your…
Can You Use a TV as a Computer Monitor? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you've ever wondered, "Can I use my TV as a computer monitor?" you're not alone. It's a common question, especially as TVs get bigger and cheaper. In this article, we’re breaking down all the pros and cons of using a TV as a gaming monitor. Why Use a TV as a Monitor? While there’s nothing better than a QLED, 240Hz, G-SYNC display for a gaming monitor, they can cost a small fortune. A great way of saving money when first getting into PC…
How to Roll Back Graphics Drivers
Roll back the credits, we’re here with everything you need to know about rolling back your GPU drivers. This simple hardware tweak can fix any unexpected update issues and help to get you back to the more important things – like securing that victory on the virtual battlefield. We won’t keep you waiting any longer, here’s how you roll back your graphics drivers. Why Do You Need to Roll Back Graphics Drivers? Whilst updating your GPU drivers can bring plenty of performance enhancements, it…