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GuideDean ShawNov 4, 20266 min

Your controller isn't the problem, your grip is

Sore hands after an hour aren't a hardware flaw. They're a grip, posture and timing problem, and all three can be fixed for free.

The family room gaming setup nobody in the house resents

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Linus Tech TipsNov 7

I’ve never seen this before (and it’s 20 years old.)

Linus Tech TipsNov 5

My F-You To Sam Altman

Linus Tech TipsNov 5

“Tesla Hater” Finally Tries Full Self Driving

OC RacingFeb 28

The Only Guide You Need to Start Sim Racing in 2026.

OC RacingJan 11

Sim Racing for as CHEAP as Possible in 2025? Watch This!

SimRacer ProJan 18

If I Started Sim Racing in 2026, I’d Buy This

MpowRJul 11

($250, $500, $1250, $3000!) Best Sim Racing Gear for Every Budget

Dad VerbMar 26

Best Video Games for Families in 2026 – Board Console, Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming

Games PuffOct 30

10 Best Video Games for Parents & Kids to Enjoy Together

TOPLISTJan 15

TOP 10 PS5 Family Friendly Games: Fun For Everyone!

Epic Family QuestsMay 1

Reasons Why Nex Playground is a Must Buy for Families | All the Games on Nex Playground

GameRantApr 29

Best Nintendo Switch Games For Kids And Parents To Play Together

PLAYSTADYOct 4

TOP 20 Best PS5 Games for KIDS Ranked (2024)

Skycaptin5Jun 2

Top 10 Best Xbox Series X Family Friendly Games to Play

Factory SecretsMay 1

top 10 Best Switch Games for Kids and Families in 2025!

Nintendo LifeDec 17

Best Nintendo Switch Games for Kids

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

Build one room before you build a world

Most mods die at 20 percent finished. The fix is embarrassingly small: one room, one idea, and somebody watching you play it.

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

Set up parental controls on every console in twenty minutes

Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam each hide the important switch in a different place. This is where they're and what they miss.

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GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20266 min

The voice chat settings worth changing on your kid's console

Ten minutes in three menus gets you most of the way. The rest is knowing where the wall has a door in it.

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What game age ratings actually tell you, and what they miss

The letter on the front of the box is the least useful part. The small icons on the back are where the real information lives.

Poll

How many days a week are you actually training?

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20266 min

Flight and driving sim gear that fits an actual desk

What to buy when you have a desk and not a spare room, which upgrades you'll feel, and the mounting problems nobody warns you about.

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

What to play when your reflexes are gone and your evenings are short

Turn-based games you can pause mid-move, five that teach you something, and the honest problem with Civilization's late game.

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GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

Running a role-playing game for your own kids

Forty minutes, one problem, no character sheets on the first night. What actually works at the kitchen table, and what quietly kills it.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

What to buy when you only get forty minutes a night

Resume time matters more than frame rate. A practical look at handhelds, consoles and the games that actually fit a short evening.

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

What esports scholarships actually pay, and what they cost

The roster spot is real. The money is usually partial. And the most useful part of a school program is the part nobody gets recruited for.

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GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

Family game night on the console, without the arguments

Four controllers, rounds under twenty minutes, and a handful of games that work whether the youngest is six or the oldest is seventy.

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GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

The retro consoles worth keeping and the ones to sell

Flip the Wii over before you list it. Model numbers, dying save batteries, and the honest way to price what's sitting in your closet.

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When did you last ask for a raise?

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20266 min

How loot boxes work on kids and how to shut them down

Randomized rewards, points currencies and limited-time shops are built to beat a ten-year-old's self-control. The fixes take about twenty minutes.

GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20265 min

Set the time you stop, not the hours you play

Hour budgets fall apart the moment a queue pops. A fixed stop time doesn't care what's happening on screen.

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GuideDean ShawSep 23, 20266 min

How to learn chess properly at forty

Play 15+10, not bullet. Do fewer puzzles, slower. And stop memorising openings you'll never reach.

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Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

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The board games that survive contact with a real family

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The co-op games worth buying a second controller for

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GuideDean ShawSep 22, 20265 min

How to tell a great game from a second job

A simple test for whether a game respects your time, plus how to quit the ones that don't without losing the hobby you love.

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Stop supervising the game and pick up the second controller

Sitting in the same room while your kid plays isn't the same as playing with them. The difference is one controller and about forty minutes.

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Headsets in Gaming

Your controller isn't the problem, your grip is

The honest way to tell if gaming has become a problem

Building one Minecraft world with your kids, and finishing it

Buying a gaming monitor without paying for numbers you can't see

Check the serial number before you buy that used console

The family room gaming setup nobody in the house resents

Worth an hour of your evening

Build one room before you build a world

Set up parental controls on every console in twenty minutes

The voice chat settings worth changing on your kid's console

What game age ratings actually tell you, and what they miss

Flight and driving sim gear that fits an actual desk

What to play when your reflexes are gone and your evenings are short

Running a role-playing game for your own kids

What to buy when you only get forty minutes a night

What esports scholarships actually pay, and what they cost

Family game night on the console, without the arguments

The retro consoles worth keeping and the ones to sell

How loot boxes work on kids and how to shut them down

Set the time you stop, not the hours you play

How to learn chess properly at forty

The board games that survive contact with a real family

The co-op games worth buying a second controller for

How to tell a great game from a second job

Stop supervising the game and pick up the second controller