The "Is It Actually Broken?" Guides

Before you throw your PC out the window or spend 200 on a new GPU, let’s find out what’s actually dying. Usually, it’s just a crumb in your keyboard or a cheap Ethernet cable. These guides help you translate raw test data into "do I need to buy a new one?"

Ghost in the Machine

If your keyboard is typing "qqqqq" by itself, it's probably not a hacker—it's likely switch chatter or a spilled soda from 2022. Let's diagnose ghosting and dead keys.

Stop the chatter →

Double-Click Despair

Nothing ruins a game like a mouse that double-clicks when you didn't mean it. If your scroll wheel is jumping like it's caffeinated, check this guide first.

Check your switches →

Dead Pixel Hunting

Is that a speck of dust or a permanent black hole on your screen? Learn how to spot backlight bleed, ghosting, and the pixels that gave up on life.

Inspect the panel →

Audio Paranoia

"Is it just me, or is the left side quieter?" Stop guessing. Test your stereo separation, frequency response, and find out where that rattling bass is coming from.

Hear the truth →

Who Are You? (Online)

Your IP address tells a story about your ISP and location. Learn what websites see about you and how to tell if your VPN is actually doing its job.

Check your identity →

Lags, Pings, and Lies

Is your internet slow, or is your roommate just downloading 400GB of "homework"? Learn to differentiate between ISP throttling and local network congestion.

Fix your ping →

The Workflow

Run the test. Read the guide. Fix the problem. If the guide says your hardware is dead, it’s time to go shopping. We don't make the hardware; we just tell you when it's broken.