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Short, practical guides for checking your hardware and fixing what the tests find.
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Tests
Why your mouse cursor skips or stutters
Find out whether a skipping mouse cursor comes from the surface, connection, settings or hardware, then work through the fixes in order.
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Games
Gaming mouse feels slow despite high DPI
A high DPI number does not guarantee fast aim. Check mouse settings, game sensitivity, acceleration and polling rate to find what's slowing it down.
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Tests
Why internet speeds differ across devices
Learn why one phone or computer gets slower internet than another, how to compare them fairly, and what to change when the gap is real.
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Tests
Internet disconnects for seconds: how to catch it
Catch brief internet dropouts with a browser stability test, see whether they affect one device or the whole network, and choose the right fix.
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Tests
How to test a used MIDI controller before buying
Check every key, knob, pedal, and connection on a used MIDI controller before you buy, with a browser test and a quick physical inspection.
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Tests
What to check before selling your old laptop
Run a browser check of the keyboard, screen, ports, camera and more, then back up, erase your data and list the laptop honestly before handing it to its next owner.
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Tests
Laptop upgrade checklist: what to check first
Check your laptop's upgrade limits, battery, memory, storage and temperatures before buying parts, so you know whether an upgrade will solve the problem.
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Games
How to check keyboard ghosting while gaming
Test the key combinations you use in games, tell ghosting from rollover limits, and find practical fixes before replacing your keyboard.
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Tests
Why laptop function keys do not register online
Learn why laptop Fn and F keys may not appear in a browser test, which keys browsers intercept, and how to check the keyboard another way.
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Tests
How to identify your graphics processor in a browser
Use the browser-based System Info tool to find the graphics processor your browser reports, then verify the exact model in Windows or macOS.
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Tests
Why your CPU score changes between tests
Learn why your CPU score changes between runs, how heat and background apps affect it, and how to retest for a more reliable comparison.
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Tests
How to test a used laptop's processor performance
Check a used laptop's single-core and all-core processor performance in your browser, understand the score, and spot power or heat problems before you buy.