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Why Didn’t Any of the Games Work on My Gaming Projector?
You finally got that gaming projector set up, only to find your favorite games won’t load or look terrible. I…
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iSinbox vs TOPTRO Short Throw Projector: Best Budget 4K for Small Spaces?
iSinbox vs TOPTRO Short Throw Projector: Best Budget 4K for Small Spaces? I’ve been testing two of the hottest budget…
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Optoma UHD35STx vs BenQ TK710STi: Best 4K Short Throw for Gaming?
Optoma UHD35STx vs BenQ TK710STi: Best 4K Short Throw for Gaming? I’ve spent hours testing the Optoma UHD35STx and the…
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How Do I Fix a Gaming Projector that Came Crooked Out of the Box?
You just unboxed a brand new gaming projector for movie night, and the image is tilted or crooked on the…
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Why is the Software on My Gaming Projector so Annoying with Playback Behavior?
You bought a gaming projector for big-screen fun, but the software keeps ruining the experience. Playback issues like stuttering or…
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Yaber K300s vs Yaber K300s Triple Laser: Best Short Throw for Value?
Yaber K300s vs Yaber K300s Triple Laser: Best Short Throw for Value? I’ve been testing two nearly identical projectors —…
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Why Does My Gaming Projector Only Have One Tripod Screw Hole on the Bottom?
You just unboxed your new gaming projector and flipped it over to mount it on a tripod. But instead of…
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Optoma GT2400HDR vs Optoma GT1090HDR: Best Laser Projector for Gaming?
Optoma GT2400HDR vs Optoma GT1090HDR: Best Laser Projector for Gaming? I’ve been testing two of Optoma’s most popular short throw…
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ViewSonic PS502W vs ViewSonic PS502X Short Throw: Best for Business?
ViewSonic PS502W vs ViewSonic PS502X Short Throw: Best for Business? I’ve spent time with both the ViewSonic PS502W and the…
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AWOL VISION LTV-3000 Pro vs NexiGo Aurora Pro: Best UST Projector for Movie Lovers?
AWOL VISION LTV-3000 Pro vs NexiGo Aurora Pro: Best UST Projector for Movie Lovers? If you’re a movie lover trying…
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HP MC475 vs HP MC425 Mini Projector: Best Portable Short Throw for Travel?
HP MC475 vs HP MC425 Mini Projector: Best Portable Short Throw for Travel? I’ve been testing two of HP’s newest…
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Why Does the Replacement for My Gaming Projector Have the Same Flawed Firmware?
You bought a replacement gaming projector hoping for a fix, but it has the exact same buggy firmware. This is…
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Why Are Most Games on My Gaming Projector Just Old Atari Graphics?
I’ve noticed many gamers hooking up their projectors and seeing blocky, pixelated games that look straight out of the 1980s.…
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Why Does My Gaming Projector Take 10-15 Minutes to Reach Advertised Brightness?
You turn on your gaming projector, ready for an evening session, but the image looks dim and flat. This warm-up…
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Why Doesn’t My Gaming Projector Work Well with Any Ambient Light in the Room?
You finally got that gaming projector set up, but every time a lamp is on, the screen looks washed out…
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