I recently finished building a gaming computer. It includes a SATA solid-state drive (SSD) for the operating system and an NVMe M.2 SSD for games — games like 2019's Modern Warfare. Of course, I still have a large-capacity hard-disk drive (HDD) for data,...
If you're in the market for some new audio hardware, you may be wondering if a headset vs. headphones is the right choice. While this may seem like an easy decision, it can become complicated depending on what you're hoping to achieve with the device. Are you seeking...
Every moment of our day, the auditory cortex lodged deep in our temporal lobe is working overtime. Our ears pick up all types of sensory information, and the auditory cortex must identify sounds, register their decibel levels, triangulate the location of origin, and...
A Power Supply Unit (PSU) is one of the most vital and overlooked components for any PC build. You'll often see novice builders spend much less on a PSU in order to use that money on other components. However, without a quality power supply, your PC will be severely...
Building a powerful gaming rig these days requires you to make some decisions. Matters demanding answers await you at the intersection of quality and quantity. Do you spring for the most expensive graphics card you can? Or do you buy a pair of cheaper — yet still...
If you've found yourself suddenly working from home in 2021, there's a good chance you've had to set up your workstation. What's a workstation, you ask? It's a computer setup geared around enabling you to work successfully. In the past, a workstation would often be...
Have you ever had your computer (or other device) shut itself down as a precaution due to overheating? I'm willing to bet I'm not the only one to have pushed their rig a bit too far in the thick of summer. Sometimes stock air coolers are good enough — but sometimes...
Kids are always talking about their “frames” these days. But did you know your monitor may be refreshing more than your graphics card can keep up with? It’s a common problem when running new games on dated hardware. The result is a nasty tear — half of one frame sewed...
In today's hyper-competitive gaming world, a specialized mouse isn’t an option. It’s a necessity. Unfortunately, professional gaming mice don’t come cheap. So what’s a gamer on a budget to do? Never fear — the team here at HGG has curated a list of...
Mobile gaming continues to grow leaps and bounds. We now have the likes of Fortnite, Call of Duty Mobile, and the critically acclaimed Apple Arcade to distract ourselves whenever we need to kill time. But even though the games have improved, one vital piece hasn’t:...
Ever wish you had more desk space? If you’re anything like me, lack of desk space is the bane of your existence. Recently, after losing a match of Fortnite to a tape dispenser gone rogue, I decided enough was enough. So I scored the ‘net for a way to reduce clutter...
I'm no stranger to ergonomic grips and charging cases when it comes to handheld gaming. Ever since the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3DS, I've relied on grips for improved control and comfort during longer gaming sessions. I'll admit that I...