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There are only four 8BitDo controllers with full compatibility with the Steam Deck and SteamOS. (Image source: 8BitDo)

How to connect an 8BitDo controller to the Steam Deck (or SteamOS)

A few 8BitDo controllers have gained official Steam Compatibility, allowing owners to use them with a Steam Deck or SteamOS device without the need for any workaround. Here's a guide explaining how to connect a compatible controll...

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Aug 2025 19:29

WhatsApp's new feature is currently only available to beta testers. (Image source: WhatsApp - edited)

WhatsApp adds support for reminders; here's how it works

WhatsApp has quietly rolled out a new feature that allows users to set reminders on messages they have sent or received. Currently only available to WhatsApp beta users, the feature will let users set a time and date of their choi...

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Jul 2025 19:34

Modded RTX 5090 (image source: der8auer YouTube channel)

Asus RTX 5090 Astral LC tested with shunt mod: up to 800 W power draw and performance beyond Pro GPUs

Roman “der8auer” Hartung modded the Asus RTX 5090 Astral LC with parallel shunt resistors, allowing power draw to exceed 750 watts and boosting performance beyond the RTX 6000 Ada. The liquid-cooled design handled the increased he...

Sebastian Jankowski, 22 Jun 2025 21:56

Nintendo Switch 2 product image with dock and Joy-Con 2 charging grip. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 may show incorrect battery levels, here’s how to fix it

While it is not a serious issue, some Switch 2 devices are showing incorrect battery levels. Luckily, Nintendo has an easy fix for it, but if that doesn’t work, there’s another more time-consuming solution.

Vineet Washington, 10 Jun 2025 17:05

An eighth grand prix is available on Mario Kart World. (Image source: Nintendo)

How to unlock the eighth grand prix in Mario Kart World

An eighth cup is available in Mario Kart World, and if you don't know how to unlock it, here are all the details.

Alexis Stegmann, 06 Jun 2025 14:27

PlayStation Stars shutting down: Here is how you can turn your points into games

Sony's PlayStation Stars bonus program is closing its doors, one move at a time, and you need to know how to put your points to use before they are gone for good.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jun 2025 21:50

Follow our step-by-step redemption guide and claim your freebies. (Image Source: Roblox)

Roblox Basketball: Zero codes June 2025

Basketball: Zero’s June 2025 codes unlock free currency and spins to boost your play. Learn how to redeem active codes, where to find additional drops, and more to get that perfect slam dunk.

Nitisha Upadhye, 02 Jun 2025 18:47

Stay tuned here for Grow a Garden codes to get the freebies as soon as they drop. (Image Source: Roblox)

Roblox Grow a Garden codes June 2025

Grow a Garden, currently one of the most popular games in Roblox, has received a Bizzy Bees update. Check out if there are any new codes that can be redeemed for seed packs, eggs, or cosmetics.

Nitisha Upadhye, 02 Jun 2025 18:06

Use the Blox Fruits codes in-game to redeem associated rewards. (Image Source: Roblox)

Roblox Blox Fruit codes June 2025 - Free Beli, XP, and more

In this guide, you will find active Blox Fruits codes that you can use to get extra XP, Beli, weapons, and more.

Nitisha Upadhye, 02 Jun 2025 14:56

These are my favorite ways to download YouTube videos for free

CheckMag You can download YouTube videos for free, no Premium subscription required. In this article, I’m breaking down the best tools that actually work in 2025, including one that even works on Android. This can be perfectly legal depend...

Antony Muchiri, 01 Jun 2025 21:49

Storing and sharing files online with proper hotlinking supported: PixelDrain hands-on review

PixelDrain stands out from myriads of websites letting one store files such as videos online and easily share them with friends and strangers alike via a direct, permanent link. It has multiple advanced features such as rclone sup...

Sergey Tarasov, 18 May 2025 11:38

The Google TV launcher is a mess of adverts, but this replacement is a clean, beautiful, ad free alternative

CheckMag The Google TV Launcher has become an advertising platform for a bunch of streaming services you probably don't subscribe to. Even on premium hardware, we are forced to endure unwanted ads. Thankfully, there is a great alternative,...

David Devey, 17 May 2025 15:35

What Google Fiber costs and where you can get it in 2025

CheckMag Google Fiber has expanded to Fort Mill and Tega Cay, bringing gigabit internet speeds of up to 8 Gbps to South Carolina for the first time. This article breaks down where Google Fiber is available, what each plan offers, and how y...

Antony Muchiri, 10 May 2025 14:00

How to reset all network settings in Windows 11 (Image Source: Unsplash)

How to reset your network settings in Windows 11

CheckMag As a last resort, resetting your network settings can help restore your internet connection. This article explains how to do it in Windows 11.

Antony Muchiri, 05 May 2025 13:53

Gigabyte X870 motherboard shows Ryzen 7 9800X3D instability in Gamers Nexus RMA Rescue test

CheckMag Gamers Nexus launches a new RMA investigation series, uncovering potential AM5 platform instability with Ryzen 9000X3D chips—though testing is halted by physical damage to the socket.

Sebastian Jankowski, 01 May 2025 18:43

Nintendo Switch being held with Super Mario 3D World Virtual Game Card displayed.

Virtual Game Cards arrive in 20.0.0 Nintendo Switch Update; How to utilize them

The Nintendo Switch has received its 20.0.0 update, introducing Virtual Game Cards and the new Gameshare feature ahead of the Switch 2 release. We share how to use the new Virtual Game card feature as well it's limitations in addi...

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 30 Apr 2025 14:45

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more US states (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

You can now add your driver’s license to Google Wallet in more US states — here's how

CheckMag Google Wallet is expanding support for digital IDs, letting residents in more U.S. states store their driver's licenses or passports on their phones. The update also brings new privacy-first age verification using zero-knowledge p...

Antony Muchiri, 30 Apr 2025 11:45

How to transfer your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music and vice versa

CheckMag Switching between Apple Music and YouTube Music? Don't leave your playlists behind. This guide covers some of the the best free and paid methods to transfer your music—from official tools to third-party solutions—plus key limitati...

Antony Muchiri, 27 Apr 2025 09:58

Manjaro keyboard shortcuts (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

These Manjaro KDE keyboard shortcuts may help give your productivity a boost

CheckMag As a tech journalist and cybersecurity analyst running Manjaro KDE, these keyboard shortcuts have greatly transformed my workflow. From instant window switching to formatting-free pasting, these tricks save me hours every week—and...

Antony Muchiri, 22 Apr 2025 06:21

Google Chrome illustration (Image source: Growtika on Unsplash)

How to make Google Chrome uniquely yours

CheckMag Tired of Chrome looking and feeling the same as everyone else's? This guide breaks down a few ways you can customize it to your liking.

Antony Muchiri, 17 Apr 2025 21:03

How to check how much you've spent on Steam games

CheckMag Ever wondered how much you've actually spent on Steam? A viral Reddit thread has revealed how to check your lifetime spending and the shocking totals might make you rethink your game purchases.

Antony Muchiri, 17 Apr 2025 19:10

Unfortunately, it's not super obvious where to even find the RAM/VRAM setting for the Ryzen AI Max (Image source: Notebookcheck)

How to toggle the unique flexible RAM features of the AMD Ryzen AI Max series

CheckMag Users can reserve a massive 96 GB of RAM for the integrated Radeon 8060S GPU, but the setting is hidden under multiple submenus in the BIOS.

Allen Ngo, 10 Apr 2025 21:31

Bazzite on the ROG Ally X is an easy way to turn your handheld into a compelling Steam Deck alternative (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Guide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to

CheckMag With official Steam OS just around the corner, Bazzite might seem irrelevant. However, Steam OS is currently still in beta, some functions don't work, and it has a far shorter supported device list. Bazzite on the other hand suppo...

David Devey, 29 Mar 2025 11:54

Remove personal information from Google Search results (Image source: Antony Muchiri, Notebookcheck)

How to remove your personal information from Google search results

CheckMag If your personal info like your address or phone number appears in Google searches, you can request its removal to protect your privacy. This guide explains how to submit takedown requests and manage your online exposure.

Antony Muchiri, 26 Mar 2025 19:37

First party support for syncing Linux with major cloud storage providers is none existant. However, there are options (Image Source: Rclone)

Guide: Sync Unraid or your Linux distro of choice with Google Drive

CheckMag Thanks to Valve and Proton, Linux is becoming a much more viable platform for work and play, but first party support for syncing common cloud services like OneDrive and Google Drive is none existent and unlike TruNAS and Synology ...

David Devey, 06 Mar 2025 18:46

An HP EliteBook's cooling solution. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

How to fix a noisy laptop fan

CheckMag Is your Windows laptop fan driving you crazy with its constant whirring or rattling? This guide walks you through simple steps that may help you fix your noisy cooling solution, from cleaning out dust to replacing worn-out parts.

Antony Muchiri, 02 Mar 2025 08:57

Microsoft removes its fake Edge uninstall guide (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Misleading official 'uninstall Microsoft Edge' guide gets taken down after backlash

Earlier this month, Microsoft put up a misleading guide about uninstalling Edge. After facing a backlash, however, the company quietly removed the page and redirected it to something that doesn't pretend to be an uninstall guide.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Feb 2025 13:10

Doing everyday things on Linux (Image source: Sascha Mölck, Notebookcheck)

Windows 10 support ending in 2025: Try out alternative operating systems without installing them

CheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) means that many users may have to switch to a different OS. Alternative operating systems such as Linux and ChromeOS Flex can be tested on your own PC without affecting the ex...

Sascha Mölck, 03 Feb 2025 06:15

Dual boot Asahi Linux on your Apple Silicon Mac and open the door to a wider selection of games. (Image Source: Notebookcheck / Apple - edited)

Asahi Linux gaming toolkit offers native dual boot and opens the door for more games on Apple silicon - Tested

CheckMag Since dropping x86 in favour of ARM, Apple has more or less closed the door on native dual booting on its hardware. However, Asahi Linux, for some time, has offered native Fedora builds for Apple silicon Macs. The latest release n...

David Devey, 01 Nov 2024 15:30

How does Notebookcheck test laptops and smartphones? A behind-the-scenes look into our review process

A deep dive on how we carry out product testing. We have a meticulous methodology for testing laptops, phones, and tablets that allows for impartial and objective ratings. This article offers a comprehensive look behind the scenes — a detailed explanation of what we measure and ...

Simon Leitner, Klaus Hinum, Marc Herter, 28 Oct 2024 17:43

Windows 11 24H2 bug is causing the pointer to disappear but there is an easy fix

The 24H2 update for Windows 11 is now being rolled out, and some users are encountering a frustrating bug causing the cursor to disappear in certain scenarios. Thankfully, an easy way of dealing with the issue has already been dis...

Huzefa Baloch, 08 Oct 2024 23:15

YouTube (and Google) have agressive data tracking practices, but there are ways to keep one's YouTube data in house. (Image Source: OpenArt.ai)

No YouTube tracking: Is it worth it (or practical) to host your own YouTube front end?

CheckMag Google is notorious for tracking people across websites, and this extends to almost every service it offers, including Android and YouTube. If you are on a quest to escape Google's aggressive data practices, you might want to cons...

David Devey, 05 Oct 2024 12:03

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE proves to be easy to repair in the teardown. (Image source: YouTube / PBKreviews)

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE teardown shows improved cooling and high repairability

The official release of the Galaxy S24 FE is approaching, and a teardown by the YouTube channel PBKreviews has provided the first look at the inner workings of the budget-friendly S24. The new Fan Edition seems to be easy to repai...

Marius Müller, 01 Oct 2024 16:55

There are options for those who do not want to disassemble their dash to install an Android Auto or Car Play head-unit (Image Source: Carpuride)

Here’s how to add Apple Car Play or Android Auto to your older vehicle without the need to dismantle the dash

CheckMag After-market head units from big brands with Car Play and Android Auto support tend to start at around $250. Even then, they offer a screen that isn’t much bigger than your smartphone. Most relatively modern cars will need a costl...

David Devey, 05 Sep 2024 12:48

Android TV H96 Max V56 (Image Source: Amazon)

Android TV Box gets unofficial Ubuntu 24.04 upgrade

Thanks to the efforts of Murray R. Van Luyn and countless Linux developers, the popular H96 Max Android TV box can now run an Armbian Ubuntu 22.04 installation. The full process is now available for users to try.

Stephen Pereyra, 04 Sep 2024 19:22

5 complete operating systems that work perfectly in a docker container, including macOS and Steam Headless

CheckMag The idea of running an entire operating system (especially one as bloated as Windows) in a container defeats the entire purpose of Docker. However, you can, and there are at least some valid reasons why you might want to. Whether ...

David Devey, 24 Aug 2024 18:37

Home lab software such as Unraid are powerful solutions for making your PC truly "multi purpose" (Source: Unraid)

3 best home lab solutions for docker, network storage and virtual machines

CheckMag Any PC can run Windows, Linux or other OS of choice, but the average multicore processor provides enough headroom for a multitude of simultaneous tasks. Go beyond multitasking in a single OS and make your PC your home hub with thi...

David Devey, 21 Mar 2024 19:13

The Galaxy Watch is a great piece of hardware, but battery life can leave a lot to be desired (Source: Amazon)

How to debloat and significantly increase the battery life on your Galaxy Watch 4, 5 or 6

CheckMag The Samsung Galaxy Watch is a fantastic piece of hardware, especially since Samsung moved to Wear OS. However, the battery on these devices seems to be all over the place. Turning on the battery saver can work, but doing that disa...

David Devey, 06 Mar 2024 22:07

A homemade NAS running TrueNAS or Unraid can offer a better experience than almost any off the shelf solution. (Source: EnricoF)

Upgraded to AM5 or Intel 14th Gen? Why not put that old hardware to use and build a NAS

CheckMag Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices will give you remote access to all your files from any device both at home and away. Just add your drives and off you go, but they aren’t cheap. However there are some compelling software sol...

David Devey, 03 Feb 2024 17:05

A major overlooked part of getting into digital photography is the accessories that you need to pair with a camera body. (Image source: Peak Design)

3 beginner camera tips - what to consider before buying a first mirrorless or DSLR camera

Shopping for a first camera can be a daunting experience, especially for someone coming from a smartphone camera with little experience. While it's easy to drop US$3,000 on a premium camera, it's worth the effort to take a measure...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jul 2023 04:10

In certain respects, Firefox is the most user-friendly browser around (Image source: Fuu J on Unsplash)

Hop into the time machine by installing a Mozilla Firefox build released in 2014 (or even 2004!)

CheckUp Mozilla puts the user into the driver's seat by letting them download literally any Firefox release that was ever made. The organization keeps a freely accessible archive of its products at ftp.mozilla.org to be unlike most other ...

Sergey Tarasov, 31 May 2023 17:22

Not all laptops can boast of a great screen. Things do not have to be this way (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

How to replace a laptop screen: Getting a better display panel for your laptop

CheckUp To all those stuck with a poor display panel - there is a solution to your woes that does not involve buying a brand-new laptop. Replacing the screen will save you quite a bit of cash while giving your current system another lease...

Sergey Tarasov, 08 May 2023 23:31

Delete a partition for free, no downloads required. (Image source: Unsplash/Own)

How to delete an undeletable partition in Windows without using third-party tools

CheckUp No downloads required; Windows command line and two minutes of spare time is all that's needed to delete an undeletable partition in Windows. This method will work with both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.

Sergey Tarasov, 31 Mar 2023 00:19

Gaming on Chromebooks - Testing out Steam beta with many current games

Steam is now also available on Chromebooks. But the software is still in its beta stage. We installed Steam on an Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 to test out how well the program runs right now and found that some well-known games in our...

Marc Herter, 28 Feb 2023 14:16

Bring more friends into the fold during FaceTime calls with Center Stage. (Image source: Apple - macOS Ventura)

macOS Ventura: 5 helpful tips for using the Continuity Camera

At WWDC22 Apple introduced a breakthrough new way to leverage the sophisticated cameras on modern iPhones to deliver a unique set of webcam features that will work seamlessly between smartphones running iOS 16 and Macs running mac...

Brahm Shank, 29 Jun 2022 07:31

Exercise those thumbs with these helpful tips and tricks. (Image source: Unsplash)

5 underrated iPhone gestures that supercharge any workflow

Get the most out of the iPhone with these incredible shortcuts that most users may not be familiar with. Use every tap, swipe, and long press to level up day-to-day productivity and become a true power user. By the end of this lis...

Brahm Shank, 28 Mar 2022 21:57

Teach the employees at the Genius Bar something new with the tips you'll learn on this list. (Image Source: Apple/ Own)

The 5 most indispensable iPhone shortcuts that every owner should know

Your iPhone is more capable than you think. Tap, swipe, and long press your way through these tips to get the most out of your favorite Apple smartphone. Remember to use these shortcuts to trim down your workflow and boost your pr...

Brahm Shank, 23 Feb 2022 19:59