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How Ad blocking and DNS Filtering works
DNS Filtering, also known as network filtering, is a way to block entire websites. This is useful concept to understand if you want to lock down your internet to increase security and privacy and filter out unwanted content. When attempting to visit a website the hostname (mywebsite.com) of the website is compared against a list…
Read MoreThe Best Dxtory Settings
With version 2.0.142 released mid 2017, Dxtory is still one of the best game recorders for PC. Unfortunately, Dxtory still doesn’t have anything comparable to Shadowplay’s quick capture feature, which allows you to capture 5-25 minute clips that occurred while you weren’t actively recording. However, Dxtory is still considered the best quality recording software for…
Read MoreComparing the Top PC Game Recording Software in 2017
Not all game recording software is created equal. There are so many game recording tools out there, but a lot of them are really not that great. One of the most popular game recorders, Fraps, is actually outclassed by several better recording tools. Don’t spend your money on a mediocre recording program like Fraps! Top recording…
Read MoreHow to Record with Shadowplay (Updated 2017)
ShadowPlay is FREE recording software created by NVIDIA. This recording software will only work with NVIDIA graphics cards. Learn how to record with Shadowplay using the newly added features in 2017. NVIDIA has significantly improved the recording and streaming capabilities of this free recording software. Shadowplay allows for you to capture footage in real-time, but…
Read MoreWhy OBS is the Best Free Streaming Software for PC (Updated for 2017)
Whether you’re a professional streamer or just looking to get started, Open Broadcaster Software is easily one of the best streaming services available. OBS is a powerful streaming/recording software that anyone can use. But why should you use OBS instead of a professional paid streaming software? Instead of trying to persuade you with our opinion, we…
Read MoreBest Open Broadcaster Recording Settings
Open Broadcaster is a great open-source recording tool that is primarily used for streaming. However, it can also be re-purposed as an excellent, high-quality game recorder. Use the tabs below to quickly the best game recording settings for Open Broadcaster. Refer to our video guide on how to record your desktop with Open Broadcaster. The…
Read MoreThe Best Free Screen Recorder – A Quick Setup Guide
The best free screen recorder is Open Broadcaster. Use it to record your monitor or a particular window. You can use it to easily record your desktop and mouse cursor! Our video guide shows you how to quickly set up Open Broadcaster for desktop recording
Read MoreBest MSI Afterburner Recording Settings
MSI Afterburner is a completely free overclocking tool that can also record PC gameplay! We found that this recording software had extremely minimal impact on game performance, even when recording at the highest quality settings. This recording software is ideal for those of us who aren’t running supercomputers, but still want to record high-quality footage. We rank…
Read MoreBest Free Game Recording Software
Game recorders like Dxtory and Fraps are excellent for recording PC gameplay. But who wants to pay money for software anymore, especially when there are equally good free alternatives? You can still record high-quality PC game footage without paying anything! Now this doesn’t mean that Dxtory, Fraps, or other game recorders aren’t worth it. Dxtory…
Read MoreRecording with Dxtory – Fixes for Common Issues
Dxtory is not showing up in-game Sometimes Dxtory won’t “lock” on to some applications or games. You should first try restarting Dxtory. If that doesn’t work, restart your game while Dxtory is running. My output video files lag and stutter even though I get great performance in-game. This is usually a storage issue. Make sure…
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