How to See Your Frame Rate on Steam Deck

The Steam Deck might have a fancy OS that makes it easy to browse and play Steam games, but it’s essentially just a standard handheld PC. That means anyone with enough tech-savvy can modify the device to their heart’s content, loading different operating systems and playing games outside the Steam library without many restrictions. One … Read more

Alienware m16 R2 review: a slow, fresh start

Alienware m16 R2 MSRP $1,850.00 “The Alienware m16 R2 attempts to target a new audience, but just misses the mark in its pricing.” Pros Smaller footprint, streamlined design Nice touches of RGB Great gaming performance Convenient ports Upgradeable Cons Limited configurations Lackluster screen Flimsy touchpad The Alienware m16 R2 feels like a fresh start for … Read more

Input lag vs. response time: which is more important?

Zeke Jones / Digital Trends Input lag and response time might sound like very similar metrics, and it’s true they can both impact how your monitor or TV looks and feels, especially when you’re gaming. But they are very different things, and while you ideally want them to be as low as possible for the … Read more