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Best PC games for Dual Core processors, 2-4GB RAM, low end or no dedicated graphics cards | aka Potato PC

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During the lockdown, people found new hobbies like drawing, painting, cooking, dancing, blogging, vlogging, etc. As this blog is dedicated to Tech and gaming, I thought I should write something for all those new PC gamers who started gaming in the lockdown. Now I'm assuming you have some old desktop or laptop that wasn't meant for gaming because those who can afford a proper gaming PC won't be looking for games with low system requirement. I have assumed the lowest system configuration for making that list. So the targeted PC would have specs like this Core 2 Duo processor  2-4GB RAM(however I recommend you upgrade to 4GB RAM if you have just 2GB, it'll cost ₹1000-2000 depending on the brand of RAM) Integrated graphics or something really low end like GT 210 I'm assuming that you have somewhat comparable specs in your laptop because most laptops don't last more tha...

The Rise of Minecraft Bedrock

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First thing first, what is Minecraft? Minecraft is one of the most successful sandbox game that emphasize on mining and crafting. But then you might ask, what is a "sandbox game"? To summarise it in few words, a sandbox game puts minimal restrictions on the player. So in other words, a sandbox game is an open world game where you're allowed to roam around anywhere you like and complete the goals/missions in your own style, ie, there are multiple ways to get the job done.  Minecraft: Java Edition, the original game Minecraft started as a small project by Markus 'Notch' Persson(a video game programmer and designer from Sweden who is also the founder Mojang Studio, the Swedish game development studio known for Minecraft) in 2009, he used Java programming language, hence the suffix "Java edition". But after positive reception on TIGSource(The Independent Game Source) forum, he started adding features according to feedback. As the game started to grow, he ad...

Component list of the Henry Cavill PC Build video

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Henry Cavill, best known for his roles as Superman and The Witcher , uploaded a video on his Instagram on July 16.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Henry Cavill (@henrycavill) This video shows him building a PC with a seductive music and has became viral among his fans and PC Building community alike. Being a PC Enthusiast, I was wondering what parts he used. Which led me thinking, maybe other people were also asking the same. So I tried my best to identify each component to save you some time pausing the video multiple time to try to make some sense out of blurred labels. So, what PC parts did Henry Cavill use in his PC build video? If you have some experience in PC Building then you can identify most of the components from this image But, if you're not a veteran and these boxes don't make a sense to you then don't worry, I'll try my best to name each of them for you(so that you can get the same PC as your favourite actor or whatever...

Windows Activation Methods (getting license)

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You got your new PC(referring to both desktop and laptop) and need to install Windows on it. Or, you have to format your old PC but you don't have the Activation key on you for some reason. Getting Windows 10 is easy, you can download it from the official website or ask for a bootable media from a friend. But getting it activated is the real dilemma. Therefore, in this post, I'll discuss about all the Activation methods. So, there are 3 common methods for windows activation  The official way The Economical way The risky way The official way This is the easiest way to get guaranteed genuine license of the Windows. All you have to do is visit the official Microsoft website to purchase the OS license. But, that assurance comes with a price. At the time of writing this post, Windows 10 Pro costs ₹14,799 and Windows 10 Home costs ₹9,299 at the official Microsoft store. The Economical Way If you are Indian then you know most people have the maximum budget of ₹25,000-50,000 for a PC. ...

Answering some PC Building Questions

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In this post, I'll answer some of the common questions that most people ask when they're buying a desktop PC. Note that, I'll emphasize on the most ideal or sensible choice but your budget might restrict you from doing so. Therefore you must ask yourself that where can I make compromises without risking the overall quality of your build. AMD or Intel? One of the the biggest question since AMD introduced their Ryzen lineup. As I already mentioned in one of my previous posts, it depends on your budget and your requirements. But to summarize, Intel is more suitable for the people willing to spend extra to get better single core performance(example, hardcore gamers). AMD, on the other hand, offers value for money. If multi-core multi-threaded workloads are more of your thing(example, video editing) then AMD provides much better performance than a similarly priced Intel processor. Stock vs Aftermarket cooler? If yo...

[Updated May 2021] How to fix Amazon Prime Video PLAYBACK_RENDERER_ERROR in Android Phones

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If you have somewhat capable Android phone with Android 10(common traits of the devices facing this issue), you might have faced this error. It looks something like this So what do you do? Your first instinct would be to google Playback Renderer Error and look for solutions. Most people would do the same instead of contacting customer service(link to which is provided in the error message itself). Why? Because chances of getting a customer service representative who can actually solve your issue without wasting your time is pretty low. So, you googled Prime Video Playback Renderer Error and followed some links in the search results. What are the solution? Let me guess, most of them tell you these three solutions Clear cache & data and then try again Uninstall the app, restart and then install again Try different version...