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Harrison Jones
- Aug 27, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 27th August 2020
Welcome all, back to today's edition of fresh off the block! In today's stories, we reveal 3 clever new gadgets to get your hands on, Final Cut Pro is getting a collaborative boost, and how Reddit has plans to expand its "dark house" streaming network. 3 clever new gadgets you should get your hands on today! Need a tech life hack? We've got you covered - Here are 3 gadgets to get your hands on as soon as you can, because ultimately... They're going to make your life so much e
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
The best affordable laptop for gaming
A comprehensive review of the Lenovo Legion Y545 Want to switch your gaming time to a laptop instead of a PC? No problem! We've assembled a review of arguably the best option out there, that is, if you're not wanting to spend that much on a laptop to allow you to play your favourite games: Let's start off with what literally every gamer looks for first, the specs... ✓ 15 inch display with 1920 x 1080 IPS quality ✓ 16 GB of memory/RAM ✓ 512 GB SSD hard drive ✓ 9th Generation I
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Harrison Jones
- Jun 15, 2020
- 2 min
Singapore GP Cancelled? Tune into E-sports!
It was looking pretty likely that the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix was going to be cancelled, and unfortunately last week Singapore's race organisers announced that the race would not be going ahead. This was due to the risk of infections spreading in the stands and viewing areas, as well as the rigorous restrictions still in place around the nation. This is obviously a very sad time for racing lovers, but it isn't all doom and gloom... E-sports have managed to team up with
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Harrison Jones
- Jun 14, 2020
- 3 min
A quick look into the new PS5 console
The PS5 has finally had a full reveal, and it goes without saying that it's, a little different... The design of the PS5 is a black and white colour, shaped almost like a home router - The controllers also take on a new identity, appearing to look completely different to the PS4 design. In the release event, Sony teased some of the great new games set to come out before the end of the year/early 2021, including the likes of Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil 8 - A total of 24 n
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Harrison Jones
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Best free screen recording apps for Windows 2020
Being able to record your screen is a great way to save work meetings, share YouTube videos, and create computer and browser tutorials. Here are some of the best free screen recording tools in 2020 Windows 10 built in capture In case you didn't know, Windows has its own capture tool built in - Your screen recordings are synced with Xbox game play recordings, so you can access your best in-game clips through this tool too. To activate the Windows 10 screen capture tool, hold d
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Harrison Jones
- May 25, 2020
- 2 min
Is console gaming dying off?
Throughout many 90's kid's lives, console gaming has been something they have grown to love and rely on as a form of online interaction, a way to collaborate with people you never thought you could, with something new to look forward to every 2-3 years. As you probably know, the last generation of gaming consoles that were released with huge success were the Xbox One and the PS4 - Both received great sales, the PS4 with over 100 million, and the Xbox One getting around 50 mil
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Harrison Jones
- May 23, 2020
- 3 min
5 free online PC games to cure your lock down blues
We know the feeling, you've had enough of scrolling through YouTube, trailing through Reddit forums, and the games you used to enjoy are now a mere task to stay focused on for more than an hour. Luckily, here are some great online PC games you can try out for free, to potentially cure the boredom that is tearing you down while you are stuck at home. 1. Agar.io 5 free online PC games This game is crazy addictive! Agar.io is set inside a virtual petri dish, where each player in
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Harrison Jones
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
How Big Is Too Big? - The Guide To PC Monitor Sizes
When buying a PC monitor, it can be tricky to work out what is the perfect size for you. You might be a gamer wanting to switch out from a digital television to a HDMI/VGA monitor, a graphic designer, or even a blogger - Whatever the case, here's a handy guide to ensure you make the right decision on what size monitor to choose. The first question you have to ask is the main purpose of buying the monitor - Are you going to be spending the majority of your time gaming, or coul
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Harrison Jones
- May 15, 2020
- 2 min
Newest Update For Apex Legends, Season 5: Fortune's Favor Has Been Released
If you enjoyed the last 4 seasons of Apex Legends, you're going to love Fortune's Favor. Expect to enjoy improvements ranging from bug fixes, tonnes of new character adjustments, a new legend, as well as many new weapons and loot to discover. Apex Legends, Season 5 brings the battle royale gaming platform a new main player. The most notable update comes in the form of Loba, a new thief character who will help players who want to keep their squads outfitted during matches. Lob
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IT Block
- May 12, 2020
- 4 min
Top three fastest gaming mouse 2020
What does it mean when we say 'fast gaming mouse' let along even attempt to decide the top three fastest gaming mouse we can find this year? Professional gamers are masters of fast mouse movements, anything that can reduce the time of reaction to different scenarios. Especially when it comes to the first-person shooter or FPS games, even your RTS game can benefit from a fast mouse.
Any mouse can be made faster by manipulating the speed of a mouse on windows, but these have l
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IT Block
- May 2, 2020
- 5 min
Top five gaming headset for RPG players
RPG or role-playing games are about being immersive; you leave the world behind and enter a new realm—a headset made for listening for music and movies not tuned for gaming immersion. For accuracy purposes, headphones would be the word to use when it comes to music and movie headphones. Digression aside, a headset for an RPG needs to combine the acoustics of surround sound available in a cinema tuned headphone, but with extra ability to focus on the small detailed sound, like
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 20, 2020
- 4 min
How Razer shaped the aesthetics of gaming
Never heard of Razer? These guys can give you the best-looking gaming equipment whether you're a first-timer or a competitive player. Who Are Razer? How Razer shaped the aesthetics of gaming Razer operates as a premium gaming and IT hardware manufacturer. Dual-headquartered in San Diego California and Singapore, they operate globally and have over 15 offices, based in countries including Germany, USA, Thailand and Hong Kong, to name a few. Since their establishment in 2005, R
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