When non-gamers think about video games, they often see them as a fun pastime rather than a source of knowledge and education. While this is true for some titles, I've found that video games have taught me a surprising amount about life.

If you've been using your graphics card for a while, there's a good chance it's no longer running as cool and quiet as it did when it was new. In extreme cases, you might even experience degraded performance or crashes. Regular dusting helps, but it doesn't fully address the issue—the thermal paste and pads inside the card have dried out and are no longer doing their job properly.

With spring in the air, April brings a fresh wave of exciting video games. For those of us dealing with hay fever, it's the perfect time to stay inside and play through these thrilling new titles.

Buying a used GPU is a great way to save considerable money on your PC build, especially with today's high market prices. However, it can also be tricky, so when possible, test the card first and make the purchase in person.

If you're as obsessed with mechanical keyboards as I am and spend all of your free time reading articles and watching videos about them, you've likely come across those weird coiled cables. This begs the question: why the heck are they coiled?