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PS5 Sounding Like a Jet Engine? How to Keep It Cool in an Egyptian Summer

PS5 Sounding Like a Jet Engine? How to Keep It Cool in an Egyptian Summer

A loud, hot PS5 is a warning sign. Placement, dust and airflow matter more than any gadget — but a good cooling stand can help. Here is the…

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Hear Footsteps Before They Hear You: How to Pick a PS5 Gaming Headset

Hear Footsteps Before They Hear You: How to Pick a PS5 Gaming Headset

Good audio is a cheat code. Wired vs wireless, 3D audio, mics that do not make you sound like a robot — here is how to choose a…

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Your Controller Died Mid-Match Again? The Charging Setup Every PS5 Owner Needs

Your Controller Died Mid-Match Again? The Charging Setup Every PS5 Owner Needs

Low-battery warnings in the 89th minute are a crime. Here is how to keep every DualSense charged, the charging station that does it for you, and battery myths…

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Do PS4 Games Work on PS5? Yes — But Watch Out for This One Catch

Do PS4 Games Work on PS5? Yes — But Watch Out for This One Catch

Your PS4 collection is not dead. Here is what plays on PS5, the free upgrades you might be missing, and the one console model where your discs will…

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DualSense vs DualSense Edge: Is the "Pro" Controller Worth Almost Double?

DualSense vs DualSense Edge: Is the “Pro” Controller Worth Almost Double?

Back paddles, swappable sticks, custom profiles — and a much higher price. Here is who actually benefits from the DualSense Edge, and who should keep the regular one.

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PS5 Controller Drifting? Try These 6 Fixes Before You Buy a New One

PS5 Controller Drifting? Try These 6 Fixes Before You Buy a New One

Your character walks on its own and your aim slides away. Stick drift is common — and sometimes fixable at home. Here is what to try, in order.

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PS5 Games for Two on One Couch: The Ultimate Friendship (and Marriage) Test

PS5 Games for Two on One Couch: The Ultimate Friendship (and Marriage) Test

One PS5, two controllers, zero online subscriptions needed. The best split-screen and couch co-op games for siblings, couples and best friends.

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Stop Scrolling the Store: The PS5 Games Actually Worth Your Money

Stop Scrolling the Store: The PS5 Games Actually Worth Your Money

Hundreds of PS5 games, one budget. Here are the titles that deliver the most hours, the best stories and the most fun with friends — sorted by the…

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The Car Mount That Survives Egyptian Potholes (And the Ones That Fly Off)

The Car Mount That Survives Egyptian Potholes (And the Ones That Fly Off)

Your phone flew off the AC vent on the Ring Road again? Here is how to choose a car mount that actually holds — vent, dashboard or MagSafe…

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