Esports

Does Monitor Refresh Rate Matter for Esports Professionals?

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If you’re a PC gamer, you’ve probably already heard about monitor refresh rates, but what exactly are they and how do they impact gaming? In this article, we talk about how Monitor Refresh Rate affects your gaming experience and why having an optimal set-up is necessary in competitive gaming. What is Monitor Refresh Rate? An important part of your gaming setup is a monitor with a decent, or if possible, high refresh rate. A monitor refresh rate refers to the frequency that a display is able to refresh images on screen per second; it is measured in Hertz, or Hz

How to Hold a Gaming Mouse

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If you spend most of your time in front of a computer, either for gaming or for work, it is crucial that you know how to hold a mouse properly. Wrist and hand movements that are done repetitively like using your mouse or typing for too long greatly increases the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome also known as repetitive strain injury. There are different shapes, sizes and weights for mice, and these factors affect how you would hold and move the mouse. It is vital that you pick one that fits your hand comfortably. You should be able to

How to Test Stream on Twitch

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Streaming on twitch is quite straightforward, but there can be a few technical difficulties that can botch your stream, especially for someone that is just starting out. So it’s important to run test streams first to see if the broadcast is fully optimized and suited for you and the content that you will be creating.