{"id":9748,"date":"2019-07-05T16:33:49","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T20:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=9748"},"modified":"2020-03-03T14:33:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T19:33:03","slug":"software-review-10-free-tools-to-optimize-pc-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2019\/07\/05\/software-review-10-free-tools-to-optimize-pc-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Software Review: 10 Free Tools to Optimize PC Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PC games are on a roll right now. Avid gamers invest thousands of dollars in new equipment and titles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a PC gaming enthusiast, you, too, want to experience the graphics and the motion of a title to its fullest extent. The good news is, even if you don\u2019t own the most powerful hardware, there are tools that improve the gaming experience. With this free software, you will not have to buy expensive gaming equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll review top 10 software\npicks gamers choose to get the most out of each title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Discord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/01_discord.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/01_discord.png?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/01_discord.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/01_discord.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/01_discord.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/01_discord.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord is the first free cross-platform chat\nand text tool designed specifically for gaming. The software is a solid\nreplacement for the Voice-Over-IP protocol. The tool is completely safe and\ncustomizable &#8211; you will be able to set privacy limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface of Discord heavily resembles\nthat of Slack. The workspace is not cluttered and highly intuitive. An\nunlimited number of users can join a Discord group or a server. There\u2019s no\ninvitation needed to connect to a server &#8211; the entry link is all a player\nneeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As to gaming-specific feature, the program is\neasy to integrate with whatever game a user is currently playing. Using\nDiscord, you\u2019ll be able to form PUGs with little-to-no effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Discord Features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Supports text and video chats;<\/li><li>Low-effort invitation system;<\/li><li>Markdown support and built-in\nsyntax highlighting;<\/li><li>Role targeting;<\/li><li>Ability to sort channels by\nforming threads;<\/li><li>User-friendly payment;<\/li><li>Blocks all NSFW\n(not-safe-for-work) posts. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord is rapidly developing. However, the platform still has its shortcomings, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Discord runs under a proprietary\nlicense;<\/li><li>No self-hosting available;<\/li><li>High RAM usage;<\/li><li>Unstable Linux performance. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, Discord is a marriage of a sleek, easy-to-use interface with a wide range of features capable of satisfying the most experienced gamers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. OBS Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/02_obsstudio.png?resize=480%2C270&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/02_obsstudio.png?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/02_obsstudio.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/02_obsstudio.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>OBS Studio is a free tool for streaming and\nrecording gaming sessions. It comes in handy when filming let\u2019s plays. A player\ncan either share the webcam footage on social media or integrate the tool with\nYoutube for live streams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Granted, the interface of OBS Studio seems\ncomplex at a first glance &#8211; however, it\u2019s quite intuitive and doesn\u2019t take much\ntime to master. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OBS\nStudio Main Features;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High-quality video and audio\nmixing;<\/li><li>Custom transitions between scenes;<\/li><li>A wide range of audio filters &#8211;\nnoise suppression, gate, and gain;<\/li><li>A wide range of fully customizable\nconfiguration options;<\/li><li>The platform\u2019s layout can be fully\nrearranged to match user preferences. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OBS Studio supports plugins &#8211; this way, users can expand the functionality of the tool. You will also be able to set hotkeys and create a set of pre-source filters that\u2019ll facilitate the navigation process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. FreeSync<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/03_freesync.png?resize=711%2C395&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/03_freesync.png?w=711&amp;ssl=1 711w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/03_freesync.png?resize=150%2C83&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/03_freesync.png?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FreeSync\">Wikipedia<\/a>,\nFreeSync is a free tool designed for graphic card users. Using the program,\nyou\u2019ll be able to improve the frame rate and enhance the smoothness of texture\nchange. According to the development team, the utility was designed for AMD PC\nusers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FreeSync Main Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adapts the refresh rate to in-game\nframe rate variables;<\/li><li>Runs in the background mode;<\/li><li>Plug-and-play technology;<\/li><li>Provides stutter-free viewing\nexperiences;<\/li><li>Low monitor latency;<\/li><li>Improves battery life by reducing\nthe refresh rate of the panel when there are no new images. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The technology considerably improves the quality of images and game display. As <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2019\/06\/11\/mobile-games-now-account-for-33-of-installs-10-of-time-and-74-of-consumer-spend\/\">mobile games develop steadily<\/a>, hopefully, we\u2019ll see a tool with similar functionality for Android and iOS rather soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Razor Cortex: Game Booster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/04_razorcortex.png?fit=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/04_razorcortex.png?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/04_razorcortex.png?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/04_razorcortex.png?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/04_razorcortex.png?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/04_razorcortex.png?resize=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Game titles are known to be demanding in terms\nof RAM and CPU consumption. Tools like Razor Cortex help PC users optimize\nhardware settings and boost the gaming performance of the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Razor Cortex: Game Booster is available for\nWindows 10, 8, and 7. The program works by terminating processes and shutting\ndown apps that slow the PC down. With no business apps and background helpers\nrunning, there will be more system resources available. As a result, any title\nwill be running faster and a high frame rate will state intact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Razor\nCortex Main Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Runs automatically as soon as a\nuser enters any game;<\/li><li>Maximizes FPS and frees up RAM;<\/li><li>Doesn\u2019t override general hardware\nsettings;<\/li><li>The program caters reports with\nvaluable insights on system performance. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Steam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/05_steam.png?resize=590%2C332&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/05_steam.png?w=590&amp;ssl=1 590w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/05_steam.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/05_steam.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steam is a renown giant in the gaming world.\nBe it buying or creating titles, the program is jam-packed with tools for\nprofessional and amateur gamers alike. Apart from offering over 30,000 titles,\nsorted by genres, popularity, or cost, Steam has a toolbox for developers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, by downloading Steam, you\njoin the community of avid gamers &#8211; feel free to chat with other users, stream\ngaming sessions, and help game developers perfect their titles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steam\nMain Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Early access to upcoming titles;<\/li><li>Over 100 payment methods\nsupported;<\/li><li>Controller support: PS, Xbox,\nNintendo, and others;<\/li><li>Available in 28 languages;<\/li><li>Cross-platform access. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Xpadder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/06_xpadder.png?resize=580%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/06_xpadder.png?w=580&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/06_xpadder.png?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/06_xpadder.png?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Xpadder allows PC gamers to enjoy their\nfavorite titles using a gamepad instead of a keyboard. With this tool, you will\nbe able to replace the keyboard and a mouse with emulated buttons and a\ndirectional thumbpad of the game controller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xpadder supports multiple profiles as well as\nrumble feedback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xpadder\nMain Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Improves the controller support in\nPC titles;<\/li><li>Supports Windows Vista and XP;<\/li><li>Fully emulates a keyboard and\nmouse;<\/li><li>Multiple profile management;<\/li><li>Supports up to 16 controllers\nsimultaneously;<\/li><li>Available for Windows 32-bit and\n64-bit. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After visiting an <a href=\"https:\/\/freewindows10.download\/soft\/xpadder\">Xpadder download<\/a> website and installing the tool, you\u2019ll even be able to add gamepad support to browser games and DOS titles. A PC user can access the tool to open any Windows program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. LogMeIn Hamachi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/07_logmein.png?resize=415%2C273&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/07_logmein.png?w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/07_logmein.png?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/07_logmein.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Privacy in multiplayer gaming is a solid concern. To ensure every person involved in the gaming session risks no privacy invasion, consider using a <a href=\"https:\/\/vpnoverview.com\/best-vpn\/\">robust VPN tool<\/a> &#8211; such as LogMeIn Hamachi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tool allows PC users to create a secure\nprivate network, fit for file sharing or playing private games. The interface\nof the program is as simple as it gets &#8211; but don\u2019t let that fool you. By the\nfeature set, LogMeIn Hamachi is highly impressive &#8211; it contains a secure P2P\nnetwork, allows managing multiple virtual networks simultaneously, and supports\nunattended access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LogMeIn\nHamachi Main Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On-demand virtual networking;<\/li><li>Centralized access control;<\/li><li>AES 256-bit encryption for all\ncommunications;<\/li><li>Easy-to-use interface. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. TeamSpeak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/08_teamspeak.png?resize=934%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/08_teamspeak.png?w=934&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/08_teamspeak.png?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/08_teamspeak.png?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/08_teamspeak.png?resize=768%2C592&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaker chats have become an iconic part of a\ngaming session for many titles &#8211; World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and many\nmore. Regardless of whether you want to talk to teammates playing the same game\nor talk while exploring different titles, TeamSpeak is exactly the tool you\nneed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a voice-over-IP (VoIP) program that\nallows gamers to communicate remotely by voice using headsets. The interface of\nTeamSpeak is lightweight and straightforward &#8211; most importantly, the tool is\nnot big on system resources consumption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TeamSpeak\nMain Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High-quality audio;<\/li><li>Feature rich user interface;<\/li><li>Plugin support;<\/li><li>Free license allows up to 1,000\nparticipants to connect in real time;<\/li><li>Offers SDKs for third-party\nintegrations;<\/li><li>High-level communication security;<\/li><li>Cross-platform &#8211; runs on Windows,\nMacOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TeamSpeak is 100%-free for non-commercial use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. WindirStat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1026\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/09_windirstat.png?fit=1024%2C689&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/09_windirstat.png?w=1026&amp;ssl=1 1026w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/09_windirstat.png?resize=150%2C101&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/09_windirstat.png?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/09_windirstat.png?resize=768%2C516&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/09_windirstat.png?resize=1024%2C689&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of storage space often prevents\ngamers from downloading new titles. While it might seem that you have\ndownloaded only work-related, highly important files, the reality is, there are\nprobably files on the hard drive you have never started using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With WindirStat, a PC user can keep track of\nhow storage space on the hard drive is used. The program uses charts and graphs\nto showcase the storage space allocation on the device. You will be able to\nlocate all files and delete them as soon as there\u2019s a need to free up the hard\ndrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WindirStat\nMain Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Multiple drive scanning is\nsupported;<\/li><li>A user can scan folders selectively;<\/li><li>Easy file deletion;<\/li><li>Available on all Windows version,\nstarting with Windows 95;<\/li><li>A file extension that shows while\nfile formats occupy the most space on the hard drive;<\/li><li>The look of all treemap elements\nis customizable. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Notepad++<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_notepadplusplus.png?resize=700%2C516&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_notepadplusplus.png?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_notepadplusplus.png?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_notepadplusplus.png?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Notepad++ is known and loved among software\ndevelopers &#8211; however, there is a ton of features gamers, too, can benefit from.\nAnytime you dig through HTML game files, the tool will come in handy to ensure\nthe code is readable and easier to manage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For gamers with no programming experience,\nNotepad++ is a way to not get lost in hundreds of code lines. The program has\nall features, essential for an editor &#8211; autosave, syntax highlighting,\nautocompletion, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notepad++\nMain Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Detecting strings and replacing\nthem with regular expressions;<\/li><li>Line bookmarking;<\/li><li>Simultaneous real-time editing;<\/li><li>Split screen for collaborative\nwork;<\/li><li>All line operations are supported;<\/li><li>Macros support. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get the most pleasure from\nenjoying a new game title, a gaming enthusiast should boost his PC with\npowerful software. There are dozens of tools in the market that will increase\nthe quality of gaming and sharing the experience with others. Choosing a suite\nof tools that\u2019s right for you depends solely on your priorities and goals as a\ngamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, all of the tools, listed\nabove, are 100% free &#8211; you can test them with no initial investments nor risks.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, we\u2019ll review top 10 software picks gamers choose to get the most out of each title. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23578,"featured_media":9749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Software Review: 10 Free Tools to Optimize PC Gaming #pcgamer #pcgaming #gaming #tools 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