Game reboots are popular right now, but as gamers we are not quite sure whether we love or hate them. As a medium, games are more detailed and advanced. This creates opportunities to recreate some of the best gameplay experiences of the last few decades. A reboot of older game series makes a lot of sense.
Winamp media player is back from the past | Tutorial
Winamp, an advanced media player for Microsoft Windows, became popular at the beginning of the century. The software had over 25 million registered users, but after version 5.6 the developers dicontinued the software. In 2018, a leaked version of Winamp 5.8 spread over the internet. A revised version makes it clear, Winamp is back from the dead.
How to add your heart rate to your livestream | Tutorial
There are millions of broadcasters who want to entertain their audience. To stand out from the other streamers and content creators, you can show your heart rate on top of the game you stream. Do you play horror games and want to show your heartrate to your viewers to show them how scared you are? It is possible if you have a Xiaomi Mi Band 3 or 4.
Best free video editing software for beginners and professionals | Tutorial
What video editing software should you use to edit your videos? It is a difficult question to answer. For several years Adobe Premiere has been the superior option on the market, but the monthly cost may let users drop out over the years. However, alternatives are available and sometimes offer more possibilities and even more advanced features for free.
How to connect an Xbox controller to your phone, tablet or computer | Tutorial
You can use an Xbox controller to control your Xbox console. Sounds logical. But there is more. You can also use the same controller on a mobile phone, tablet or computer. This hardware support combined with the Xbox Remote Play feature on the Xbox consoles, opens a range of gameplay possibilities. However, you need to follow a few steps to connect the controller to other devices.
Xbox Remote Play, stream your games from your console to your phone or tablet | Tutorial
Microsoft added a new feature that allows you to stream games installed on your Xbox console to any compatible Android or iOS device over your local network. To take advantage of this Xbox Remote Play feature, you need to use an Xbox One or Xbox Series console, a supported mobile phone and a wireless Xbox controller with Bluetooth support.
Best horror games to play at night, if you dare | Opinion
Ready to be scared? Horror games tend to make you hide from your enemies and leave you feeling vulnerable. Try to enjoy some of the games on this list at night in a dark room with the lights switched off. If you dare, play these games when no one else at home. But remember, the experiences may haunt you long after you play. Horror games are not for the weak of heart.
How to use your phone as a webcam | Tutorial
As a content creator or livestreamer, you often need to use a decent camera or webcam to record or livestream videos. These are dedicated deviced. Be honest: the integrated webcam on your laptop is not the best looking. If you have a more recent phone in your pocket, chances are it is equipped with a decent camera and can be repurposed to be used as a webcam.
How to recreate the benchmark videos from Digital Foundry | Tutorial
Most gamers are familiar with the in-depth analyses of the YouTube channel Digital Foundry. These content creators use their own tools to analyse the resolutions, framerates and frametimes of gameplay footage on different consoles and platforms. However, there are open-source alternatives you can use to analyse the framerate and frametimes of gameplay yourself.
Do you remember the netbooks? | Opinion
Netbooks used to rule the lightweight laptop market, but handheld devices have replaced these compact notebooks. Despite the success of these netbooks, they were forotten a decade later by users who prefer to use even smaller devices such as smartphones and tablets. However, even after these years, the netbook remains an interesting concept with a larger influence.
