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Short, practical guides for checking your hardware and fixing what the tests find.
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Tests
How to check full-screen color on a chosen monitor
Use a browser color test on the monitor you choose, check for uneven color or defects, and learn what to adjust if the display looks wrong.
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Tests
Can a browser noise meter measure exact decibels?
Learn why a browser noise meter can show decibels but cannot guarantee an exact sound level, and how to get more consistent readings.
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Tools
How to inspect EXIF fields without installing an app
See which camera, date, location, and settings are saved in a photo with a browser-based EXIF inspector, and learn what to remove before sharing.
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Tools
Sampled color looks too saturated? What to check
Find out whether the color value is truly saturated or your display makes it look that way, then check profiles, browser rendering, and source pixels.
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Tests
How to test browser features on an office laptop
Check which browser features your office laptop supports, spot permission or policy limits, and gather the details IT needs to fix access.
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Games
Why consistent cursor stopping matters more than speed
Learn why stopping accurately beats flicking fast, how to practice repeatable aim, and which mouse settings can make your stopping inconsistent.
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Tests
How to test internet throughput with a proxy enabled
Measure download and upload speed through your proxy, compare repeat runs fairly, and learn what a slower result says about the route.
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Tests
Touchscreen corners not working after a bent frame
Check whether a bent frame has left touchscreen dead zones, separate edge problems from browser limits, and learn when to stop using the device.
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Games
Why games stutter when someone streams video
Learn why video streaming can raise game ping, how to test for bufferbloat, and which router or device changes can reduce stuttering.
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Tests
Web app can't enter full screen? What to check
Check what your browser can do, then find out why a web app's full-screen button may be blocked, ignored, or limited to an embedded page.
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Games
What to check after replacing controller thumbsticks
Test a controller after replacing its thumbsticks for drift, uneven travel and loose connections, then learn what to fix before gaming.
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Tests
How to compare a tablet and laptop for web workloads
Compare a tablet and laptop on the same browser tasks, then use Processor Test scores to separate CPU speed from heat, power settings, and browser differences.