**The Top 5 Gaming Life Hacks**

As a seasoned gamer, I'm excited to share with you my top five gaming life hacks that will take your gaming experience to the next level.

**Number 5: Stop Using Wireless**

When it comes to gaming, ditching cables might seem like the way of the future, but trust me, going wired can be a game-changer. Not only can plugging in improve your internet speed and latency, but it can also help you avoid lag caused by random interference, especially in areas with multiple Wi-Fi signals.

While running Ethernet cables throughout your house might not be practical, it's worth considering if you want to ensure a smooth gaming experience. Additionally, don't forget to plug in your controller, as wireless controllers can sometimes cause issues, such as battery drain during gameplay.

**Number 4: Optimize Your Setup**

When it comes to gaming, having the right setup is essential for comfort and performance. First and foremost, invest in a good gaming chair that's nicely padded and height-adjustable. This will help you maintain a comfortable posture while gaming, which is important for both focus and wrist health.

If you're a console gamer, optimizing your TV settings can also make a big difference. Compare the image quality of a PC monitor to a larger TV screen, and you'll see that there's not a huge price gap. To minimize lag on your TV, simply turn on game mode by navigating through your menu options.

**Number 3: Optimize Your TV**

If you're a console gamer, optimizing your TV settings can be a simple yet effective way to improve your gaming experience. TVs tend to process images more than monitors, which can add some lag to the gameplay. However, most modern TVs have a game mode that turns down processing on the image, improving input times.

To enable game mode on your TV, simply navigate through your menu options and switch over to picture settings. This may vary depending on your TV model, but it's definitely worth trying out if you want to minimize lag during gameplay.

**Number 2: Fine Tune Your Graphics Settings**

For PC gamers, fine-tuning your graphics settings can be a game-changer. By tweaking these settings, you can significantly improve the performance of your games and enjoy smoother gameplay.

To do this, use a tool like Fraps to monitor your framerate and adjust the graphics settings accordingly. You can also use tools like Nvidia's GeForce Experience or AMD's Gaming Evolved to help you optimize your settings.

**Number 1: Dial In Your Control Sensitivity**

Finally, dialing in your control sensitivity can be a simple yet effective way to improve your gaming experience. Most games default to a fairly low sensitivity, which is great for new players who just want to have fun. However, as you get better, increasing the sensitivity can help you aim and move more quickly.

If you're playing on PC, experimenting with different mouse settings can also make a big difference in terms of aiming and movement speed. So take some time to fine-tune your controls and see how it improves your gaming experience!

**What Are Your Favorite Gaming Life Hacks?**

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WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enHey guys this is Austin!And today meet with my top five gaming life hacks.You know because I'm really good at this stuff.Coming in at number 5 is: stop using Wireless.The future is supposed to be all about ditching cables like this, right?Well my setup isn't the best example.Going wired actually isn't a bad idea.The most obvious example is wired versus wireless Internet.If I compare running my Xbox one on Wi-Fi versus being plugged straight into my router,you can see there's a decent difference especially in the download speed,and, importantly for gaming, the latency.Not only can plugging in help improve things like your paying.They can also help you avoid lag due to random interferenceespecially in areas with tons of Wi-Fi signals.While sometimes running Ethernet cables all over your house isn't practical,it can help you avoid some problems.Something that's also easy to overlook is plugging in your controller.While wireless controllers are usually reliable these days,if it's convenient it makes sense to keep things plugged in,as having your battery dying game can be a huge pain.For number four we've got optimizing your setup.While most of us will game whenever and wherever,it's actually really helpful to have a setup that's nice and comfortable for you.One of the first things is getting a good place to sit.I usually game in a normal desk chair on PC and, while you can spend a ton of money on these,the important thing is that it's nicely padded and his height adjustable.Bringing your chair to a level where your wrists are comfortable while gaming is importantnot only to be able to focus better on the game, but also to keep yourself from straining your wrists.At number three we have something for console gamers: optimizing your TV.If you like to game on a PC odds are you're using a monitor but if yougame on a console using a TV makes a lot of sense.Compare a decent PC monitor to a much bigger TVand you'll see there's actually not a huge price gap.One of the big differences is that TVs tend to do a lot of processing to makethe image pop, which can add a bit of lag, where monitors tend to take the signalwithout messing with it too much.Luckily, you can minimize this on most TVs by turning on game mode.Dig into your menu until you find picture options and switch over to game mode.What this does varies by TV,but it typically turns down the processing on the image to improve input times.For some TVs you might not notice much of a difference,but it's definitely worth a shot to see if it works for you.Moving on to number two we have:fine tuning your graphics settings.This one is definitely more aimed at PC gamers but by tweaking your graphics settings youcan make a huge difference to the gameplay.While it would be nice to have a PC that can handle every game completely maxed out all the time,usually you're going to need to customize your settings to keep things running smoothly.Ideally you want your game to be running at at least 60 frames per secondwhich is the max refresh rate of most monitors.The best way to measure your framerate is with a tool called Fraps.With it you can turn on an FPS indicator to show you exactly how smooth your game is running.Now jump into the game settings and adjust the graphics until you get a solid framerate.There are also tools that can help you work out settings like Nvidia's GeForceexperience and AMD's gaming evolved but I prefer to figure out things manually.Once you get everything set up correctly, you should notice a massive difference.And finally at number one we have:dialing in your control sensitivity.When you're playing a game it's tempting to just jump right in.However spending some time fine-tuning your controls can be a big help.Most games default to a fairly low sensitivity,which is great for people who are new to the game and just want to have a bit of fun,but as you get better it can really slow you down.By jumping into the settings and turning sensitivity higher you'll be able to look and aim a lot faster.With high sensitivity at first you'll probably be awful, as there's a big learning curve,but dial in the exact settings that works best for you and once you get used to itit can make a big difference.If you're playing on PC the advantage can be even bigger.Get the perfect mouse settings and things like aiming and moving become way quicker and easier.It's a simple tip but perfecting your controls can help us surprising amount.So what are some of your favourite gaming life hacks?Definitely be sure to share in the comments below.Anyway I've got to give a huge shout-out to audible for making this video possible.Audible.com is the leading provider of audiobooks with more than 150,000 downloadable titles acrossall types of literature including fiction, nonfiction and periodicals.Right now audible is offering a free audio book.If you try them out and that includes one of my favorite books of all time: Ender's Game.I remember loving this book when I was younger and listen to it again has been great.Best of all you can get it for free from audible.To download Enders game or another audio book for free just head over to audible.com/austinAudible has always been a huge supporter of the channel, so definitelygo to audible.com/Austin and give them a shot.Anyway guys thank you so much for watching and I will catch you in the next one.