What Is Packet Loss, and How Do You Fix It?

[ There are few things more frustrating than trying to work, game, or stream a movie and experiencing stuttering, pausing, and other unstable behavior due to a dodgy internet connection. Even if your Wi-Fi signal is strong or you’re using a wired connection, you can still experience hiccups due to the irritating phenomenon of packet … Read more

How to download Twitch clips

[ What streamer hasn’t uttered some version of the phrase “clip that!” before? Whether it’s nailing a sick headshot, clutching out a save at the last second, or anything in between, Twitch clips are your badges of honor. These small, bite-sized videos can be a perfect highlight reel of awesome, funny, and epic moments that … Read more

How to Factory Reset a Nintendo Switch (and Switch OLED)

[ The Nintendo Switch actually offers multiple levels of intensity and style when you factory reset its firmware, a process also known as a ‘hard reset’. Doing so is a great final step that should resolve just about any software troubleshooting issue. You’ll also find yourself wanting to perform a factory reset on your Nintendo … Read more

How to turn on PS5 auto updates

[ PlayStation 5 is overflowing with fun titles to keep you busy for years on end, but before you can play your games, you’ll need to be sure they — and your system itself — remain updated and ready to go. This means you’ll either need to update them manually or ensure that you’ve turned … Read more

The Ayaneo Next Lite is the first Steam Deck rival to use SteamOS

[ Ayaneo We’re in the middle of a renaissance for PC gaming handhelds thanks to the success of the Steam Deck, but all of those alternatives tend to default to using Windows or their own custom interfaces rather than Valve’s own SteamOS, which makes using the Steam Deck feel so seamless. Ayaneo is taking a … Read more

The Ayaneo Next Lite won’t feature SteamOS, after all

[ Ayaneo When the Ayaneo Next Lite was unveiled on January 10, Ayaneo claimed that the device would come pre-installed with SteamOS, which would’ve made it the first handheld PC not affiliated with Valve to operate on SteamOS by default. Now Ayaneo has backtracked on that announcement entirely, saying the device comes installed with a … Read more