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Stephen Powers

The things Stephen knows best are laptops, tech, and games. He lives in Silicon Valley and loves to share his experiences. He guides people on common laptop and gaming issues, helps them buy new laptops, and sets up gaming machines for beginners. He frequently shares his thoughts on various social media platforms. He is also an avid reader and stays up to date with all the latest tech trends.

[Fixed] CS: GO FPS Drop when Shooting

by Stephen Powers
[Fixed] CS: GO FPS Drop when Shooting

Games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) are a mix and match of various events and movements. Many players have reported that CS: GO FPS drops when shooting. This drop is because shooting, firing, or explosions in the game cause a lot of rapid movement in-game that adds stress to your graphic card and CPU.    … Read more

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[Fixed] Spotify Web Player Not Working (Black Screen + Song Sipping)

by Stephen Powers
[Fixed] Spotify Web Player Not Working (Black Screen + Song Sipping)

Spotify is an amazing platform for listening to your favorite songs. However, many users claim that the Spotify web player displays a black screen on web browser while it works fine on mobile phones. This problem occurs regardless of the browser you are using or the region from which you are using the application. If … Read more

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[Solved] Valheim Keeps Crashing on Startup

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[Solved] Valheim Keeps Crashing on Startup

Valheim is an addictive game, but when it gets frustrating when it keeps crashing on startup. Many players have reported that Valheim crashes 3 out of 5 times when they start it. The good news is that some simple setting changes and fixes can solve Valheim crashing problem most of the time. In this guide, … Read more

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[Fixed] Call of Duty: Warzone – Freezing on Windows PC

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[Fixed] Call of Duty: Warzone - Freezing on Windows PC

Call of Duty: Warzone is heaven on earth for battle-based action video games lover. However, many players report that their game freezes while playing on Windows PC. It can happen due to various factors, but the good news is that most of the reasons can be fixed without buying anything unless you have to update … Read more

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[Fix] Elden Ring Not Launching (White + Black Screen)

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[Fix] Elden Ring Not Launching (White + Black Screen)

Elden Ring, launched in February 2022, is the latest edition in the realm of action role-playing games. Since the game was recently launched, it has many bugs and issues that need to be fixed. Many players report that Elden Ring isn’t running properly, and people face launching problems and white or black screen problems while … Read more

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How to Use a Laptop as Monitor for Nintendo Switch

by Stephen Powers
How to Use a Laptop as Monitor for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch revolutionized the way we played games. It lets you play your favorite games on the go with wireless controls, and you can enjoy gaming on a bigger screen (on your TV or monitor) for maximum fun and gaming action. However, you may not all of us have a TV or monitor with us; … Read more

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PlayStation Party Chat on PC – Setup Guide

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PlayStation Party Chat on PC - Setup Guide

There is a lot of fun in talking to fellow players in a game. PlayStation Party Chat is an amazing feature that lets PS4 and PS5 players communicate with each other across the globe. Many gamers ask how to configure PlayStation Party Chat on PC. First of all, it is similar to Discord and lets … Read more

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How to Fix CPU Fan Error Asus on Boot

by Stephen Powers
How to Fix CPU Fan Error Asus on Boot

The cooling fan in your PC is an integral part of the CPU. It keeps the entire unit cool by dissipating the heat. Your PC’s well-being is jeopardized if the fan stops working or gets clogged due to dust accumulation. Hence, you must ensure that your PC’s fan works in mint condition to ensure proper … Read more

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[Fixed] Dota 2 FPS drops on Windows 10/11

by Stephen Powers
[Fixed] Dota 2 FPS drops on Windows 10/11

Dota 2 is an extremely popular game, with more than 500,000 playing the game daily. It is currently the 2nd most famous game on Steam and is on Twitch’s coveted top 15 games list. If you are experiencing Dota 2 frames per second (FPS) drops on your Windows devices with Windows 10/11, don’t worry; you … Read more

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[Fixed] Steam Keeps Freezing + Not Responding

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[Fixed] Steam Keeps Freezing + Not Responding

Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. In other words, Steam is a video game digital distribution service and storefront by Valve. Valve created it to provide updates for their games, and soon it was expanded to distributing and offering third-party game publishers’ titles. If your Steam keeps freezing and is … Read more

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  • [Fixed] CS: GO FPS Drop when Shooting
  • [Fixed] Spotify Web Player Not Working (Black Screen + Song Sipping)
  • [Solved] Valheim Keeps Crashing on Startup
  • [Fixed] Call of Duty: Warzone – Freezing on Windows PC
  • [Fix] Elden Ring Not Launching (White + Black Screen)

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