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Tests Why browser MIDI testing does not work in Safari Safari does not support the browser MIDI access this test needs. Learn how to check your controller in Chrome or Edge and fix common connection issues. Kevin DoyleOctober 23, 20264 min read
Tests How to check your computer specs without installing apps See your processor, graphics, screen, battery, and other device details in your browser, then learn which specifications you need to check in system settings. Daniel HayesOctober 23, 20264 min read
Tests How to check phone motion sensors after a drop Check whether a phone's motion sensors still respond after a drop, understand what the results mean, and know when to change settings or seek repair. Jason TurnerOctober 23, 20265 min read
Games Mouse side buttons stopped working in games Check whether your mouse side buttons fail everywhere or only in games, then fix game bindings, mouse profiles, and connection problems. Ashley MorrisOctober 23, 20264 min read
Tests Mouse middle-click not working: what to check Check whether the mouse wheel click registers, then find out if the cause is the mouse, a browser setting, an app shortcut, or a touchpad gesture. Michael ReedOctober 23, 20265 min read
Tests How to check a secondhand mechanical keyboard Check every key, test rollover, and inspect switches, stabilizers, cable, and wear before buying a secondhand mechanical keyboard. Kevin DoyleOctober 23, 20265 min read
Tests External display looks stretched: fix resolution and scaling Check the external screen's resolution and scaling, then fix stretched images, oversized text, or black bars in Windows 11 or macOS. Ryan MitchellOctober 23, 20265 min read
Games Controller buttons not responding? How to check Test each controller button in your browser, then find out whether the problem is the game, the connection, the button mapping, or the controller itself. Brandon ColeOctober 23, 20265 min read
Tests Brief connection dropouts during remote work Learn what brief internet dropouts mean for calls, remote desktop, and uploads, then test for packet loss and fix the most likely cause. Ryan MitchellOctober 23, 20265 min read
Games Why your ping rises during large downloads Learn why downloads add gaming lag, how to measure latency under load with the Bufferbloat Test, and which network changes can help. Tyler GrantOctober 23, 20265 min read
Tests How to check a laptop and external monitor together See whether your laptop and external monitor are both detected, set up correctly, and showing the right image with a quick browser check. Daniel HayesOctober 23, 20265 min read
Games How to test controller stick drift in a browser Check whether a controller stick moves when untouched, then tell real drift from a dead zone, connection issue, or browser limitation. Tyler GrantOctober 23, 20265 min read