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Xbox Series X with controller.

How to speed up game downloads on Xbox

The Xbox Series X and S are powerhouse consoles with tons of great games, but they can take a long time to download. Here are ways to speed up the process.
A PlayStation 5 connected to a TV, showing the Sony Pictures Core interface.

How to speed up game downloads on PlayStation

Even when you buy a game physically on PlayStation, you almost always still have to download it. If your speeds are too slow, try these tips to play faster.
A dynamic collection in Steam.

How to speed up game downloads on Steam

The worst part of playing games on Steam is waiting for them to download. If games feel like they're taking too long, we can show you how to speed them up.
Tizoc pointing his finger during his intro in Fatal Fury City of the Wolves.

How to join the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves open beta

It's time to polish your Buster Wolf and Rising Tackle because Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is nearly here. This is how to play the open beta before release.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD key art.

How to unlock the secret Cloud world in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

You'll have to put a lot of work into Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to unlock its secret world, but it's worth the effort if full completion is your goal.
Restore 3 on a nightstand.

How to disable alarms on the Hatch Restore 3

There are a few ways to disable alarms on the Hatch Restore 3. From using its mobile companion app to using a button on its back, here's what you need to know.
Nikki in a purple outfit in Infinity Nikki.

How to get Heartfelt Thoughts in Infinity Nikki

If you're looking to evolve a 5-star outfit in Infinity Nikki to unlock more color variations, you'll need to know where to find and farm Heartfelt Thoughts.
Dawn Fox in Infinity Nikki.

How to get Dawn Fluff in Infinity Nikki

You'll need Dawn Fluff to craft many rare clothing pieces in Infinity Nikki, so here's how to find and harvest this material from the elusive Dawn Fox.
PlayStation Portal bundle home screen while turned on.

How to connect a PlayStation Portal to your PS5

Connecting your PlayStation Portal to your PS5 only takes a few minutes and shouldn't pose too many challenges. Here's how to get it all up and running.
Astro's Playroom booting up on the PlayStation Portal.

How to factory reset a PlayStation Portal

The PlayStation Portal is an exceptional handheld, but if you're looking to reset yours (whether to sell it, or for any reason at all, really), here's how.
A lineup of gods in Smite 2.

How to get Smite 2 Founder’s Series Twitch drops for free

If you're a Smite 2 fan wanting to keep up with all of the newest profile and character cosmetics, you won't want to miss any of these cool Twitch drops.
A person running Steam on the M4 MacBook Pro. Rocket League is up on the screen

How to turn on the Steam FPS counter

Steam has a built-in FPS counter to show you just how smooth your game really is. Here is how to turn on this handy feature to display your FPS on any game.
The farmer standing in a pen with lots of farm animals.

How to get a rabbit’s foot in Stardew Valley

You might think an item like a rabbit's foot in Stardew Valley would be a massive luck buff, but it turns out it requires more luck to get than it gives you.
A player getting a mineral in Stardew Valley.

How to get fire quartz in Stardew Valley

Every ore and mineral in Stardew Valley has a use, and fire quartz is no exception. This unique form of quartz has a few conditions to find it that we'll share.
A blacksmith finding a rainbow shard in Stardew Valley.

How to get a prismatic shard in Stardew Valley

One of the most rare and sought-after minerals in Stardew Valley is the prismatic shard. Here are the best ways to get it to craft all the game's best weapons.
Stardew Valley mods on NexusMods.

How to mod Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley has a ton of content, but that alone isn't enough to keep people playing for so many years. Here's how to mod Stardew Valley for more to do.
A farmer holding a nautilus shell in Stardew Valley.

How to get Nautilus Shells in Stardew Valley

The beaches in Stardew Valley are full of secrets, but information on the nautilus shell is especially hard to dig up. Here's where you can find this shell.
Fighting slimes in the mines of Stardew Valley.

How to get Skull Key in Stardew Valley

If you think exploring the mines is a challenge in Stardew Valley, you have no idea what awaits in the Skull Cavern. But to enter it, you need the Skull Key.
stardew valley pale ale

How to get Pale Ale in Stardew Valley

After a long, hard day working the farm and exploring the mines, you deserve a cold pale ale to take the edge off in Stardew Valley. Here's how to get one.
A wedding in Stardew Valley. The player characters is marrying Haley, who's in a bridal gown. They're standing underneath an arch with all the townsfolk watching.

How to get the Mermaid Pendant in Stardew Valley

If you want to get married to your favorite NPC partner in Stardew Valley, a ring isn't going to do the trick. Here's how to get a mermaid pendant to propose.
Fighting slimes in the mines of Stardew Valley.

How to get Refined Quartz in Stardew Valley

Refined quartz is a special type of material in Stardew Valley that takes an extra step to get that could throw people off. Here's how to get this material.
Stardew Valley

How to get Rainbow Shells in Stardew Valley

The Rainbow Shell is a very rare item in Stardew Valley that has limited, but unique uses. You need to be in the right place at the right time to find them.
A player in a mine in Stardew Valley.

How to find Iridium in Stardew Valley

Iridium is a very rare but important resource in Stardew Valley. You need it for the most vital upgrades, so here's how you can find this rare ore easily.
Nikki beside a sunflower in Infinity Nikki.

How to complete all Forced Perspective quests in Infinity Nikki

If you're struggling to take the correct photos, here are the right angles and solutions for all the Forced Perspective puzzle quests in Infinity Nikki.
A screen of streaming games on Xbox.

How to stream Xbox games with Game Pass Ultimate

If you have Game Pass Ultimate, you've already been able to stream some select games. Now, Xbox is letting you stream select games you own. Here's how to do it.
Silvergale's Aria Miracle outfit in Infinity Nikki.

How to craft the Miracle Silvergale’s Aria outfit in Infinity Nikki

The second Miracle outfit is now available for Infinity Nikki players, so here's a guide on how to collect all the materials required to craft this outfit.
Nikki looking stunned in Infinity Nikki.

How to complete all Kindled Inspiration quests in Infinity Nikki

The Kindled Inspiration quests in Infinity Nikki task you with hunting down specific pieces of clothing that NPCs are looking for. Here's how to solve them all.
Philo on Vizio smart TVs.

How to cancel Philo

If you're done watching on Philo, you'll want to cancel the service. Here's how to get it done.
Someone holding a phone showing the Android 16 logo on its screen.

How to use Android 16’s new Notification Cooldown setting

Tired of the notification avalanche from a single app as conversations get buzzy? Here is how to enable the Notification Cooldown system for some respite.
A person and two pals in Palworld.

How to get to Feybreak Island in Palworld

The first major expansion in Palworld has added an entire island to explore and find even more new Pals. It is quite a trip, so we'll show you how to reach it.
Front page of a book on Onyx BOOX Go 10.3 tablet.

How to transfer your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph

Goodreads isn't the best book-tracking app, but it was the only one. Until now. Here's how to move all your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph.
Using Visual Intelligence on an iPhone 16 Pro showing ChatGPT answer.

How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 18.2

If you have an iPhone 16 device, then you should now be able to use Visual Intelligence. Here's how it works.
A mirror puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

How to solve the Three Eyed Gate puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Even Indy doesn't like light puzzles in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The three eyed gate puzzle is mandatory, though, so we will help you solve it.
Santa dress

How to get the Santa Dress in Stellar Blade

There are already plenty of cool cosmetics in Stellar Blade, but if you're feeling particularly festive this year, you'll want to track down the Santa Dress.