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4 router tricks I use to speed up my Wi-Fi for online gaming
Summary Connect more devices to Ethernet to free up the airwaves. If you’ve got a mesh system, try wiring your routers to each other to create a better backhaul. You should also take advantage of device prioritization options, and consider relegating low-priority devices to a separate 2.4GHz SSID. Don’t ignore router placement — obstacles and…
The 4 tricks I use to enhance gaming on my Windows 11 PC
Summary Purging unnecessary background apps via Task Manager will help you squeeze the most out of your PC’s RAM and CPU. Combining Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR with Windows 11 gaming features can go a long way to smoothing out graphics performance. Try to connect an Ethernet cable whenever you’re playing online, since Wi-Fi is…
Power Tips # 141: Tips and tricks for achieving wide operating ranges with LLC resonant converters
Inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant converters have a couple of appealing characteristics for applications requiring an isolated DC/DC converter such as minimal switching losses, no reverse recovery when operating below the resonant frequency and the ability to tolerate large leakage inductance within the transformer. The challenge A primary challenge when designing an LLC converter with a wide…
The Lost CSS Tricks of Cohost.org | CSS-Tricks
You would be forgiven if you’ve never heard of Cohost.org. The bespoke, Tumblr-like social media website came and went in a flash. Going public in June 2022 with invite-only registrations, Cohost’s peach and maroon landing page promised that it would be “posting, but better.” Just over two years later, in September 2024, the site announced its…
These Apple Pay tricks up my shopping game
Summary Apple Pay, Samsung Wallet, and Google Pay make contactless payments fast and easy. It allows movement of money between linked accounts and more flexibility in payments. Apple Pay allows you to track orders, bundle purchases, use rewards points, and pay directly from iPhone to iPhone. One of the most ingenious inventions over the past…
PGA Tour 2K25 is the best golf game in a decade, ruined by dirty tricks and greedy nonsense
I love a good round of digital golf. I mean, I really love it: I have a Golden Tee arcade machine in my house. I’ve got fond memories of EA’s Tiger Woods games being my comfort game as a teenager – something I’d hop onto when I needed to decompress. As an adult who has…
10 Google Shopping Product Feed Optimization Tips & Tricks
Google Shopping isn’t just about bidding and budget management – it’s about feeding Google the best possible data. Unlike traditional search ads, where keywords dictate targeting, Shopping campaigns rely on your product feed. The quality, accuracy, and completeness of your product data determine how often and where your ads appear. A well-optimized feed improves impressions,…
Tokyo Xtreme Racer: 10 Beginner Tips And Tricks
Tokyo Xtreme Racer feels like an old-school driving game with a new-school lick of paint in many ways. It has a wonderfully addictive gameplay loop, and progression feels rewarding as you always chase that next upgrade or money so you can buy a shiny new car. A by-product of that retro feel is that Tokyo…