How To Install and Use Vortex Mod Manager On Linux - Complete Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-10-18 | How To Install and Use Vortex Mod Manager On Linux - Complete Guide
What Are the Best Mods Available for Dark Souls III In 2024 – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-10-12 | In this video I cover what I believe are the best mods available to install for Dark Souls III in 2024, including mods that improve performance, enhance graphics and lighting, as well as add in some quality-of-life improvements. Step 1. Making Dark Souls III Moddable. The first step is to make Dark Souls III moddable. nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/26 For this purpose, we are going to be using a tool called UXM, which allows you to unpack the game archive files, take a backup, and then patch the game to run loose files instead, which is typically how mods for Dark Souls III function. So, to install this tool, first click on the FILES tab on the mod page and then select the MANUAL DOWNLOAD option. Once the download has finished, extract the archive, and inside the UXM folder, you should see three files and a folder, readme.txt, UXM.exe, UXM.exe.config, and the res folder. Simply double click on the UXM.exe file to launch the application.From here, click on the Browse button, point this to wherever the game is installed, and once the location has been specified, click the Unpack button.After the process has finished, click the Patch button, and assuming that you get a Patching complete! Message, you can now mod Dark Souls III, so close the tool. Step 2. Recommended Mods. Proper PC Experience. nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1545 In summary, this mod allows you to run the game at a higher refresh rate, unlock the frame rate from the default of 60, and enable support for G / Free-Sync. As well as allow you to play the game in an ultrawide resolution, increase the game's FOV, and skip the intro videos.Overall, a fantastic mod, and strongly recommended when playing this game on a desktop or laptop. Texture Improvement. nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1579?tab=description This mod increases the texture quality of the game textures using a combination of upscaling and manual texture replacement. The mod come with two versions, 2K and 4K, although I recommend stilling with the 2K version, as I have experienced a lot of texture pop in issues when I tried the 4K version. The mod itself shines when viewing distant environments. Embers. nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1649 This mod revamps how the lighting works in Dark Souls III, adding in dynamic shadows for all light emitting objects such as torches, candles, and bonfires, and removing the artificial player character lighting.The mod also touches up the contrast of the game, fixes some geometry pop-in issues, and improves the water reflection effects. All of this is done by using the existing game engine. Honest Bonfires. nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1008?tab=description This mod adds the options to Level Up, manage your Estus Flasks, and Reinforce or Infuse your weapons at any bonfire except the one located in Firelink Shrine. Out of the listed mods, this is my favourite due to the convenience and time saving factor. #darksouls3 #modding #gaming Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
What Are The Best Graphics Settings for God of War Ragnarök - Complete Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-09-28 | In this video I cover what I believe are the best graphic settings to use for optimal performance and visuals in God of War Ragnarök on Windows 11.Display Settings. Most of these settings are self-explanatory, so I will only cover options that can impact the performance of the game. Display Mode - This should be set to Fullscreen, unless you have multiple monitors.Resolution - This should be set to match your monitor’s native resolution, as setting it lower will make the game look blurry. VSync - In most cases, this should be set to On in order to prevent screen tearing, although this will cap the maximum frame rate to the refresh rate of your monitor. Frame Gen - Since this is a new technology that is only supported on recent generations of graphic cards, unless you are really struggling with a consistent frame rate, I would set this to Off. Scaling Method - This will depend on your graphic card manufacturer, but in most cases, Nvidia users should use DLSS, and AMD users should use FSR.Scaling Quality - This should be set to Quality for a good medium between image quality and performance. Graphics Settings. Texture - This setting is used to determines the quality of the in-game textures, and generally has no impact on performance, unless you are exceeding your GPU’s VRAM limit, so I would set this as High.Models - This is used to determine the quality of geometric detail on the various objects found in game, I tend to set as High. Anisotropic Filtering - This is used to determine the quality of texture filtering in-game, when viewing textures from different angles, since this does not affect performance all that much, I set as Ultra. Lighting - This simply determines the quality of in-game lighting, so I set as High. Shadows - Like many other games, this is usually where the performance hit will occur, so for a happy medium between visuals and performance, I recommend setting as Medium. Reflections - This is used to determine the resolution and clarity of reflections in-game on surfaces, and like Shadows, can be a source of poor performance, so I set as Medium. Atmospherics - This is used to determine the quality of fog in game, and can impact performance, so I set as Medium. Ambient Occlusion - This is used to control the quality level of smaller objects in-game, but does not really affect performance, so set this to Ultra. Tessellation - This is used to determine the quality of geometric smoothing in-game, so I recommend setting as High. All other settings such as Motion Blur and Film Grain, have no real effect on performance, so set as per your own preferences. #godofwarragnarok #performance #graphics Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Fix Skyrim’s First Person Combat in 2024 – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-09-26 | In this video, I cover how to overhaul the first-person combat for Skyrim Special Edition in 2024 using a series of easy to install mods. All the mods covered in the video can be installed using a suitable mod manager such as Vortex and can downloaded found free of charge from NexusMods, although you will need to create an account. Mod List. Precision – Accurate Melee Collisions nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/72347?tab=description The first mod on the list is called Precision – Accurate Melee Collisions which add collisions, so that you weapon must now hit the target in front of you, and not an invisible cone located in front of your character. The same mechanic is also applied to your enemies, so it is now possible to effectively dodge attacks, either manually, or with the aid of a dodge mod. Secondly, the mod adds hit reactions, so that when something is hit with a weapon, it reacts accordingly, either moving to the left or right, depending on the direction of the blow. The mod also introduces weapon trails, so you can track the protectory of your weapon swings, as well as accompanying hit-stop and camera shake. And finally, the mod adds a new recoil effect is applied when your weapon hits a solid object such as a wall. Comprehensive First-Person Animation Overhaul. nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/87169?tab=description The second mod on the list is Comprehensive First-Person Animation Overhaul which adds thousands of new animations for a wide range of first-person perspective actions. In addition, most animations are unique, so swinging swords will be different to using axes, and daggers are no-longer used like swords. When using this mod, I would recommend changing the game’s FOV to at least 100 from the default of 60, otherwise some of the animations may not display correctly. Valhalla Combat. nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/64741?tab=description The final mod on the list is Valhalla Combat, which completely overhauls the first-person perspective combat. Firstly, the mod increases the overall stamina regeneration rate, and all light attacks now generate stamina on successful hits, and any misses will instead drain stamina, although power attacks are not changed. This behaviour is also applied to NPCs, which means they can no-longer spam attacks. In addition, running out of stamina puts you into a State of Exhaustion, which for the player means that during this period, you deal half as much damage with all attacks, and for NPCs, they are not able to attack.The blocking mechanism is also changed, so that blocking attacks will now only cost stamina, and not health, unless you run out of stamina.There is also a new Timed Block mechanic, in that if you block an attack within 0.3 seconds, you will negate all incoming physical and enchanted damage.And if you block within 0.15 seconds, you will have a Perfect Block, which instantly staggers the enemy and regenerate all stamina. It is also now possible to block projectiles, and the Timed Block mechanic applies here as well, so if you are quick enough, you can even reflect the projectile back at the opponent. Finally, the mod introduces a Stun and Execution system like the God of War series, in that all enemies have a Stun Meter, and once this is filled, you are able to carry out an execution attack. In summary, with all these mods installed, you will have completely overhauled the first person combat of Skyrim, of course, there are tons of other mods out there, but this should be a good starting point. #skyrim #combat #mods Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Fix Brightness Control Issues on Linux Laptops – Simple Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-09-22 | In this video, I will be cover a potential fix for laptops running Linux, that do not allow you to reduce or increase the screen brightness level. In my case, I have a Lenovo Legion with a AMD iGPU and Nvidia GPU running the latest version of Ubuntu Linux. First, open a Terminal, and run the following command. sudo nano /etc/default/grub Which will open the GRUB config file in Nano, a command line text editor. Adjust the syntax if you use another command line text editor, such as VIM. With the file open, navigate down the GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT line and append the following to the end of the line. "amdgpu.backlight=0" For example, in my case, it should read. GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash initcall_blacklist=simpledrm_platform_driver_init amdgpu.backlight=0" Do not forget to close the line with inverted commas. Once done, save the file. Next, run the follow command. sudo update-grub Or the equivalent for your Linux distribution, as Arch based distributions have a slightly different command, which will refresh your GRUB layout. Finally, reboot the system, and on next boot, you will now be able to adjust the brightness level. #lenovo #linux #brightness Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Use DLSS, FSR, or XeSS with Elden Ring – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-09-11 | In this video, I cover how to use upscaling technologies such as Nvidia DLSS, AMD FSR or Intel XeSS with Elden Ring. nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/4513?tab=description To achieve this we will be using a free mod called Temporal Super Sampling that supports Nvidia DLSS Super Resolution and DLAA, AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS. In fact, the only requirement for using this mod is that you have a graphic card which supports these technologies, and the only downside is that you cannot play online.Step 1. Mod Installation. The installation of the mod is simple enough. Simply click on the FILES tab on the mod page, and download the latest archive, by clicking the MANUAL DOWNLOAD button. Once the download has finished, extract the archive, and copy the dxgi.dll, ERSS2.dll and ERSS2 folder into the game’s installation path. Which for most people will be located at.C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ELDEN RING\Game Next open Steam, right click on the game entry, select Properties and in the LAUNCH OPTIONS, type the following.cmd /c start eldenring.exe & rem %command% This command will allow you to launch the game in offline mode with EAC disabled.Step 2. In-Game Mod Configuration. With the game running, press the Home key on your keyboard to bring up the mod configuration manager. From here, you have a couple of options. Under the scaling mode, you can select which upscaling technology you wish to use, typically DLSS for Nvidia, FSR for AMD and XeSS for Intel. Next you can choose the quality level, for example, DLAA, Quality, Balanced, Performance and Ultra Performance. FRor most cases, Quality is the recommended choice, but you can enable DLAA for better anti-aliasing at a performance cost. Next, you can choose the Render Preset, from A to F, which will be determined by the previous selected quality level, and you can hover over each presets to see which quality level they are recommended to pair with. Finally, you can enable Sharpening to offset the blurring that can sometimes occur when upscaling an image. Once you are happy with your choices, press the HOME key again to close the mod menu. #eldenring #dlss #fsrSocial Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Record and Stream Games on Linux: Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-09-09 | in this video, I cover how to record and stream games on Linux using OBS Studio. obsproject.com Step 1. OBS Studio Installation. flathub.org/apps/com.obsproject.Studio So, when it comes to OBS Studio, the developers recommended installation method is to use the Flatpak version of OBS Studio. Although, in most cases, you should be fine installing OBS Studio using your Linux distribution’s package manager. For example, to install OBS Studio in Ubuntu, use the App Centre, and once installed, launch as normal. Step 2. OBS Optimal Recording / Streaming Configuration. My recommended settings for streaming and recording, are as below. First, click on File, Settings and then the Video tab. From here, make sure that both Base (Canvas) Resolution and Output (Scaled) Resolution are set to your monitors native resolution. All other settings can be set as per your own preference. Once done, click Apply. Next click on the Output tab and change the Output Mode from Simple to Advanced. LIVE STREAMINGIn the Streaming tab, under Streaming Settings, change the Video Encoder to the one that matches your hardware. For Nvidia, this would be NVENC, for AMD, this would be VAAPI, and for Intel, this would be QuickSync.If you do not have any of these options, you can use x264 instead. Next, in the Encoder Settings, make the following changes. Rate Control - CBRBitrate - 6000 KbpsKeyframe Interval - 2Preset - P6: Slower (Better Quality)Tuning - High QualityMultipass Mode - Two Passes (Quarter Resolution)Profile - High Psycho Visual Tuning - TickedMax B-frames - 4Once done, click Apply and move to the Recording tab. LOCAL RECORDINGIn the Recording Settings section, use the following settings.Recording Format - .mkvVideo Encoder - Either NVENC, VAAPI, QuickSync or x264.All other settings are up to you. Next, in the Encoder Settings, make the following changes. Rate Control - CQP Rate Level - 15Keyframe Interval - 0 Preset - P6: Slower (Better Quality)Tuning - High QualityMultipass Mode - Two Passes (Quarter Resolution)Profile - High Psycho Visual Tuning - TickedMax B-frames - 4Once done, click Apply and then OK to close the Settings menu. Step 3. Optimal Sources. As a rule, if you are going to be streaming or recording a game, or full screen application, then I would recommend a Window Capture method, as this is less intensive on the system. There are two options, Window Capture (PipeWire) or Window Capture (Xcomposite) for Wayland and Xorg desktop sessions, respectively. Alternatively, if you wish to broadcast or record your desktop before switching into a game, use Screen Capture.Which again has two options, Screen Capture (PipeWire) or Screen Capture (XSHM), for Wayland and Xorg respectively. Or you could use a combination of both. The final thing to cover is recording equipment, such as microphones. Although it is technically possible to add them as another source, I have found that it is easier to click on the Mix/Aux section in the Audio Mixer tab, then Properties, and select them from the drop down menu.Of course, the settings demonstrated in this video can be adjusted based on your hardware and expectations in video output quality, but this should give you a decent starting point. #obsstudio #linux #recording Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Play Age of Mythology: Retold on Linux - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-08-31 | in this video, I cover how to install and play Age of Mythology Retold on Linux using Steam Proton, as well as fix the synchronisation issue that can occur when playing multiplayer. Step 1. Update GPU Driver. The first requirement for running this game on Linux, is that you are using a recent supported GPU driver for your hardware. However, in most cases, if you have kept your system up to date, you should not need to do anything special. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md But if you are unsure, a great resource is the InstallingDrivers page on the Lutris wiki, which covers the driver installation method for both AMD and Nvidia graphics cards for a wide range of Linux distributions. Step 2. Install Steam and Enable Proton. The second requirement is that you have installed Steam, and enabled Proton, which is the compatibility layer we will be using to run the game on Linux. The installation of Steam is simple enough, and in most cases, you can directly install it using your distributions package manager. For example, on Ubuntu, you can open Gnome Software, search for Steam, and install the Steam (Installer) package. Once installed, launch Steam, apply any updates, and then sign into your account. From here, enable Proton, by navigating to Steam, Settings, Compatibility, and toggling on both "Enable Steam Play for supported titles" and "Enable Steam Play for all other titles." This will also change "Run other titles with" to "Proton Experimental", which is what we want. Restart Steam to apply the changes. From here, it is matter of installing the game as normal and launching once ready. Step 3. Fix Multiplayer Synchronisation Issues Open a Terminal window, and install both the wget and cabextract packages. For example, if you have Ubuntu, you would use this command. sudo apt install wget cabextract Next, run.cd "$(mktemp -d)" Which will move to a suitable temporary folder location. After that run. wget download.microsoft.com/download/9/3/F/93FCF1E7-E6A4-478B-96E7-D4B285925B00/vc_redist.x64.exe Which will pull down the required Visual C++ installer package.From here it is matter of extracting the package, which is done with the following two commands. cabextract vc_redist.x64.exe And cabextract a10 Finally, to copy the extracted ucrtbase.dll file to the appropriate location, run the following two commands. chmod u+w ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1934680/pfx/drive_c/windows/system32/ucrtbase.dll Andyes | cp ucrtbase.dll ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1934680/pfx/drive_c/windows/system32 Now when you play Age of Mythology multiplayer, you will no-longer get any disconnections. #ageofmythologyretold #linuxgaming #proton Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
What Are The Best Quality of Life Mods Available for Fallout 4 in 2024? Intelligent Gaming 2024-08-24 | In this video, I will be covering what I believe are the best quality of life mods you can install for Fallout 4 in 2024. nexusmods.com All the mods featured in the video work with the next gen version of Fallout 4, are available free of charge from the Nexus Mods website and can be installed with a suitable mod manager such as Vortex. Mod List. Fallout 76 Style Contextual Ammo Dropsnexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/84314?tab=description This mod allows you to collect ammo from defeated enemies, based on the what weapon was used. Baka Wait Anywhere nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/52723?tab=description This mod adds back the waiting feature in game to allows you pass in game time. DLC Leveled List Integration and Rebalance nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/30367 This mod makes changes so that all available items, including DLC content is not limited to certain areas of the game. Favorites Menu Ex nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/66690 This adds in a replacement radial dial favourite system similar to Fallout New Vegas and 76. Grab and Eat Revisited nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/72641 This mod allows you to equip or consume items without first adding them to your inventory. Keep Radiants in the Commonwealth nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/56089 This mod prevents radiant quests from been located outside of the Commonwealth. Perk Up - Lightweight Perk Overhaul nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/62843?tab=description This mod adds to quality of life improvements to perks and fixes bugged ones. Power Armor Collections 76 style nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/70180 This mod allows you collect and re-deploy your power armor on the fly. Remove Ammo from Dropped Guns nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/64426?tab=description This mod removes ammo from guns and adds it to the overall inventory when looting. Simple Creation Club Delayed NG nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/84393 This mod delays the Creation Club content added by the next gen patch until you meet certain requirements, instead of spamming you as soon as you leave the vault. SKK Fast Start new game (Fallout 4) nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/29227 This mod allows you to bypass the long starting sequence, and exit the vault once you have created your character. Visible Companion Affinity nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/10660 This mod displays your current affinity level your companions. #fallout4 #qualityoflife #mods Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
What Are the Best Graphics Settings for Fallout 76? - Max Performance & Visuals Intelligent Gaming 2024-08-21 | In this video, I cover what I believe are the best graphic settings you can use in Fallout 76 for maximum performance and visuals. Step 1. Fallout 76 Quick Configuration Tool Installation. nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/546 Download the latest version of the Fallout 76 Quick Configuration Tool by clicking on the FILES tab, and then extracting the downloaded archive. Once the folder is extracted, double click on the Fo76ini.exe file to launch the application. Step 2. Tweaking Graphic Settings. With the Fallout 76 Quick Configuration Tool running, click on the Tweaks section, and then the Video tab at the top. From here, set the below settings. Display SectionDisplay Type - Full ScreenResolution - Set based on your monitor’s specification. Graphics SectionOverall Quality - MediumAnti-Aliasing - Enabled Anisotropic Filter - Enabled Vertical Synchronization - UntickedTextures SectionTexture Quality Preset - UltraWater SectionShadow Filter - HighLighting SectionVolumetric Lighting - Enabled (High)Shadows SectionShadow Quality Preset - HighTexture Map Resolution - HighBlurriness - 2x (Less Blurry) Fade Distance - 60000 (Low) All other settings can be set to personal preference.Once finished, click the Apply button, close the tool, and then launch the game as normal. #fallout76 #performance #framerate Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Use Nvidia GeForce Experience To Optimize Games on Windows 11 - Easy Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-08-14 | In this video I cover how to optimise and improve the performance of almost any video game on Windows 11 using Nvidia GeForce Experience.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience Nvidia GeForce Experience is a powerful piece of software that allows you to capture and share video, screenshots, or livestream directly to YouTube or Facebook using Nvidia ShadowPlay. Take in-game professional grade photographs using Nvidia Ansel and share them to places such as Facebook and Google Photos. Or apply post-processing filters to games, that adjust the colours, saturation, or enable HDR with Nvdia Freestyle.And finally, automatically optimise the graphic settings of a game, based on your CPU, GPU and monitor resolution, in order to achieve high frame rates, without compromising on visuals. Step 1. Installing Nvidia GeForce Experience. nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience To install GeForce Experience, navigate to the main site, click on the Download Now button, and then run the installer. Once installed, launch the application as normal, and sign in using your chosen method. Step 2. Optimising Games. The first time you launch Geforce Experience, you will be prompted to import any installed games.Once imported, to optimise a game, click on the game portrait, and click the OPTIMISE button. Once done, you will see a message that the Game is optimised. And, if you are curious what each graphic setting actually does, you can hover over it for a brief description. Another thing to note is that if you click on the spanner icon, or Custom Settings, you will see an interactive slider bar that will allow you to choose to optimise a game for more Performance or Visual Quality. This is also where you can also specify the Resolution, and Display mode, which is self-explanatory. The final thing to note is that these settings are not set in stone and can be reverted at any time by clicking the REVERT button. #nvidia #geforceexperience #windows11 Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Unlock the Frame Rate & Enable G-Sync in Fallout 76 - Step-by-Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-08-07 | In this video, I cover how to unlock the frame rate and enable G-Sync for Fallout 76 on Windows 11. Step 1. Unlock The Frame Rate. First, ensure that you have ran the game at least once, so that the necessary game .ini files have been created. Specifically, the Fallout76Prefs.ini file, which is typically located at "Documents\My Games\Fallout 76".So, open this file with Notepad, change the value of the "iPresentInterval" line from 1 to 0. This effectively disables the in-game V-Sync and unlocks the frame rate. Once done, save the file to apply the changes. Next, set a frame rate limit, using either the Nvidia Control Panel or equivalent. For example, launch Nvidia Control Panel, click on the Manage 3D setting tab, under 3D Settings, and from here, click on the Program Settings.On the list that appears, select Fallout 76, and scroll down to the Max Frame Rate section, specifying the required value, typically I use 120fps. Once done, save the changes.Step 2. Enable G-Sync / Free-Sync. Again, I will be using Nvidia Control Panel for this. First, click on the Set-up G-Sync tab, under Display, and make sure to enable both "Enable G-Sync", "G-Sync Compatible", "Enable for full screen mode" and "Enable settings for the selected display model". Once done, save the settings. Next, we need to enable G-Sync support for the game itself. github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector For this purpose, we are going to be using a tool called the Nvidia Profile Inspector.So, download the latest version of the tool found on the Releases page, extract the nvidiaProfileInspect.zip archive. Once done, double click on the nvidiaProfileInspector.exe file, approve the UAC prompt and the tool will launch. Next, click on the Profiles section, search for Fallout 76 and change the "GSYNC – Application State" value to "Allow". You can also set a sensible value in the Frame Rate Limiter V3 section.Again, I chose 120fps, but the general rule of thumb when using G-Sync is to set this value to a couple of digits below your maximum refresh rate. In either case, once you are done, apply the changes, and then close the tool. All done. #fallout76 #framerate #fps Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Use ReShade to Enhance Game Graphics on Windows 11 - Step-by-Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-07-30 | In this video, I cover how to enhance or improve the graphics of almost any game running on Windows 11 using ReShade, a post-processing injector. reshade.meFor example, if a game does not natively support depth of field, SMAA anti-aliasing, chromatic aberration, or any other modern graphical effect, it is possible to add this in. Plus, since Reshade does not depend on proprietary hardware like DLSS, and is vendor agnostic, in theory it is compatible with almost any game available for Windows, regardless of GPU manufacturer. pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/ReShade For more information about ReShade’s capabilities, and compatibility with games, especially online ones, I would recommend checking out the page about ReShade on PCGamingWiki. Step 1. Installation of ReShade. To install Reshade, navigate to reshade.me, scroll down to bottom of the page and click on the Download Reshade button. Make sure to click on the first button, and not the button with full add-on support. Once download, double click on the installer package to begin the process of installation. The first window will ask you to select what game you wish to use ReShade with. The next window should correctly identify the graphic API that the game uses, for example, DirectX 10, 11 and 12. Again, click Next to proceed. Now you will be presented with a list of effects to install, and optionally import an existing ReShade preset.In either case, click Next to begin the process of downloading and installing ReShade and the selected effects. Once installation has finished, click the Finish button to close the window. ReShade is now installed for your chosen game. You will need to repeat this same process for each game you wish to use ReShade, as well as when you update ReShade.Step 2. Using ReShade. To use ReShade, launch a game as normal, and whilst the game is loading, you may notice a message stating that effects are been compiled. This is normal, and usually an one-time occurrence, but some effects may compiled again on subsequent launches of the game. To open ReShade in-game menu, press the Home button on your keyboard. The first time this launches, you will then be presented with a tutorial which covers how to use ReShade, but this can be skipped. From here, it is a matter enabling effects, until you get the result you want. All done. #reshade #windows11 #gaming Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Use WhatsApp on Linux – Browser and Desktop App Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-07-23 | In this video I cover what I believe are the best methods for using WhatsApp on Linux, either through a web browser or a standalone desktop application. Although it should be noted that on Linux, audio and video calling is not possible using either method. Method 1 – WhatsApp In A Web Browser.To use WhatsApp through a web browser, simply navigate to web.whatsapp.com and scan the QR code.Once done, you will be logged into your account and using WhatsApp in a browser. Method 2 – WhatsApp Standalone Desktop App. flathub.org/apps/io.github.mimbrero.WhatsAppDesktop Alternatively if you wish to use WhatsApp as a desktop application, there are several different options, but my recommendation would be to use the unofficial WhatsApp Desktop client.flathub.org/setupFirst, enable Flatpak support for your distribution by following the appropriate instructions. flathub.org/apps/io.github.mimbrero.WhatsAppDesktop Once done, install the WhatsApp Desktop App Flatpak as normal, by clicking on the blue Install button, and then following the installation process from there. After installation has finished, launch WhatsApp Desktop using your application launcher, and similar to the web version of WhatsApp, scan the QR code to log into your account.All done. #whatsapp #ubuntu #flatpak Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Speed Up Ubuntu 24.04 LTS In 2024 – Step-by-Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-06-27 | In this video, I cover how to speed up the performance of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS by changing the default ondemand CPU governor to performance. To achieve this, I will be using a built-in utility called cpufrequtils which can be easily installed using a package manager. Step 1. Install cpufrequtils. First, open a Terminal window, and run the following command. sudo apt-get install cpufrequtils At this point, the application will be installed. Step 2. Change CPU Governor To Performance. Next, to change the CPU governor to performance, run the following Terminal command. for cpu in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-9]*; do sudo cpufreq-set -c "${cpu##*/cpu}" -g performance done This will apply immediately to all CPU cores, however, will not persist on a reboot, so to resolve this, we can create a small script to apply the above at boot. Step 3. Apply Performance CPU Governor At Boot. First, create a new systemd service file with the below command. sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/set-cpufreq.service This will open in nano, a command line-based text editor, so inside the file, insert the following.[Unit] Description=Set CPU governor to performance After=multi-user.target [Service] Type=oneshot ExecStart=/usr/bin/set-cpufreq.sh RemainAfterExit=true [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target This will tell the service file to run the script once at boot for all users, save the file once done. Next, we need to create the startup script, which can be done with the following command. sudo nano /usr/bin/set-cpufreq.sh Inside the content of the script, type the command from earlier that sets all CPU cores to use the Performance governor. #!/bin/bash for cpu in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu[0-9]*; do cpufreq-set -c "${cpu##*/cpu}" -g performance done Again, save the file.Now, we need to make the script executable, which can be done with the following command. sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/set-cpufreq.sh Finally, we need to reload the Systemd manager configuration, and then set the new service to start at boot, which can be done by running the next two commands in sequence.sudo systemctl daemon-reload sudo systemctl enable set-cpufreq.service At this stage, restart the system, and now the performance CPU governor will be applied at boot. All done. #linux #cpu #ubuntu Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Use AppImages on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-06-20 | In this video, I cover how to use AppImages on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and newer. appimage.org An AppImage is a portable standalone application that you do not need to install, and is effectively the Linux equivalent of standalone Windows programs that you download, and double click to run. However in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and newer, support for AppImages is no-longer preinstalled, however this can easily rectified. Step 1. Install FUSE. First, open a Terminal window and run the following command to install FUSE (Filesystem in Userspace).sudo apt install libfuse2 Next, close the Terminal window, and now AppImages should function as expected. Step 2. Launching AppImages. For example, to launch the AppImage version of Kdenlive.Download the Kdenlive AppImage, right click on the file, choose Properties, and enable the "Execute as Program" toggle.Once done, close the window and now when you double click on the AppImage, it will launch as expected. This same process can be repeated for any other AppImages you might want to use. #linux #appimage #ubuntu Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Remove Bloatware, Adverts, Telemetry and CoPilot+ In Windows 11 Intelligent Gaming 2024-06-12 | In this video, I cover how to easily remove bloatware and adverts in Windows 11, as well as disable telemetry, CoPilot+, and Bing Search. github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat?tab=readme-ov-file#win11debloat This is accomplished by a GitHub called Win11Debloat, which allows you to remove pre-installed Windows bloatware applications, disable telemetry and remove intrusive interface elements, such as adverts. github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat?tab=readme-ov-file#features In summary, the project allows you to do the following.Remove a wide variety of preinstalled bloatware applications, and the accompanying Start menu pins for all users. Turn off off telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking, and targeted adverts, as well as disable tips, tricks, suggestions and adverts in the start menu, settings application, notification centre, Windows explorer and the lockscreen. As well as disable Bing Search in the Start menu, CoPilot, and Windows Recall snapshots. And finally, make sane changes to the layout of Windows explorer, the taskbar and context menu, but this is optional. Step 1. Using The Win11Debloat Tool. github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat?tab=readme-ov-file#traditional-method To use the Win11Debload tool, simply click on the download link on the project page, and then extract the archive. Inside the extracted folder, there will be several files and folders, however to launch the tool, double click on the file run.bat file, and then confirm the UAC prompt.Once done, the Win11Debloat script tool should load, and from here, you have several options to choose.Default Mode, Custom Mode, App removal mode, Apply saved config from last time, or Show information about the script. I recommend choosing the first option, which is Default mode, and press Enter to begin the process. From here it is matter of letting the process complete, and then closing the window once done. At this stage, you now have a nice and tidy installation of Windows 11, without any adverts, unwanted applications, and AI nonsense. #windows11 #copilot #debloat Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Set Up Windows 11 For Gaming - Complete Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-06-05 | In this video, I cover how to set up Windows 11 for gaming, by updating the system, installing the latest GPU and chipset drivers, as well as enabling Game Mode and the High Performance Power Plan. Step 1. Update Windows 11.The first step in the entire process is to ensure that you are running the latest version of Windows 11, or at least the latest updates. The main reasons for doing are improved support for technologies such as HDR, built in support for configuring gaming devices such as mice or keyboards, improvements to the backend graphics stack, and patching security exploits. To update Windows 11, simply open the Start menu, search for Windows Updates, and choose the first option. From here, it is a matter of clicking the Check for updates button and installing any pending updates. One thing I would not recommend doing however is installing any drivers through Windows Update, as in most cases, they will be outdated, and potentially buggy. Instead download drivers from manufacturer's websites. Bu in either case, once updates have been installed, reboot your system to finish the process. Step 2. Install Latest GPU / CPU Chipset Drivers. The next step is to ensure that you are running the latest supported GPU and chipset drivers for your system. In 2024, there are three main graphic card manufacturers, AMD, Intel and Nvidia, and the process for updating drivers is the same for all three. Simply, navigate to the manufacturer’s website and run the appropriate software. amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html For AMD hardware, this would be AMD Adrenalin, which allows you to download and install the latest supported GPU and chipset drivers for both AMD graphic cards and CPUs. intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html Alternatively, for Intel, they offer the Driver & Support Assistant that allows you to download and install the latest GPU, CPU chipset, Bluetooth, wireless and Ethernet drivers.nvidia.com/en-gb/drivers Finally, for Nvidia, since they only manufacture graphic cards, simply specify and search for the model of GPU that you have, and then download the GeForce Game Ready Driver. You might also notice that there is a Nvidia Studio Driver, but this is more aimed at content creation rather than gaming. In either case, once you have finished installation, reboot your system for good measure. Step 3. Enable Windows Game Mode. Windows Game Mode, according to Microsoft documentation, does several things, but the main ones to take note of, are as follows. * Enables AutoHDR. * Disables Windows Update. * Disables Windows notifications. * Disables File Indexing. * Enables variable refresh rate optimisations. * Enables CPU scheduling optimisations for Ryzen CPUs. By default, in Windows 11, Game Mode should be enabled, but if you wish to check this, open the Start Menu, search for Game Mode, and click on the shortcut. From here it is a simple on or off toggle. Step 4. Enable High Performance Power Plan. The last step in the process is enable the High-Performance Power Plan, which set your hardware to run at the highest or fastest performance options that they support. In other words, your CPU will now run at your highest clock speed, and your wireless cards will operate at maximum power increasing the throughput and range. The downside of course if that your system will consume more power, but for a desktop, the difference is negligible, but the performance gains are worth it. For laptops, I would recommend plugging in the battery. To enable the High Performance Power Plan, open the Start menu, search for power plan, and then enable the High Performance option from Balanced, High Performance and Power Saver. All done. #windows11 #gaming #optimization Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Use Microsoft OneDrive With Ubuntu Linux – Step By Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-05-30 | In this video I cover how to use your Microsoft OneDrive with Ubuntu Linux, by adding it as a supported Gnome online account.Step 1. Enable OneDrive Support In Gnome Online Accounts. First, open the Settings application, click on the Online Accounts tab, and then on the option for Microsoft 365. On the window that appears, do not fill anything in, but instead click on the Sign in... button at the bottom, and then again for the subsequent window that appears. This should launch a web browser with a message asking if you are trying to sign in using Gnome, so click continue to proceed.Finally, you should see a popup asking you to open a Gnome OAuth2 Handler, confirm to add your account to Gnome. If this has been successful, you will see a Microsoft 365 window with Files toggled as enabled. You can close this window now. Step 2. Using OneDrive in Ubuntu's File Browser. To use OneDrive in Ubuntu, open the Files application, and there will be a new tab with the username of the OneDrive account. Clicking on this option will open the contents of your OneDrive account within the file explorer. From here you can navigate the file structure, open, and edit files, if you have compatible software installed, or create and delete files and folders as expected. Any changes made should be reflected in your OneDrive account almost immediately once files are saved. #onedrive #linux #ubuntu Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
What Are the Best Starting SPECIAL Stats and Perks in Fallout 4? Intelligent Gaming 2024-05-22 | In this video I cover what I believe are the best starting SPECIAL stats and perks to choose in Fallout 4. The build covered in this video, will allow you to improve most of the guns and armors found at lower levels, open most locks and terminals, pass speech checks, and most importantly allow your character to level up quickly. SPECIAL StatsStrength The first stat is Strength that primarily governs your melee weapon damage and how much you can carry. I set this to 3, mainly because in the early game, decent melee weapons are quite rare and the only perk worth picking up is Armorer as at Rank 1 it allows you to upgrade a full set of Leather Armor. Later in the game, at around level 13, Metal Armor pieces will start to appear, especially on Raiders, so it would be suitable time to upgrade the perk to Rank 2.Eventually you will want to get Rank 4 so you can max out the protection of your power armor. Perception The Perception stat affects your accuracy when using VATS. I set this to 4, as there are two perks worth picking up early. The first perk is Rifleman, which governs the damage your non automatic rifles and shotguns do, and at higher Ranks, adds armor penetration and a chance of crippling a limb. The second perk is Locksmith, which allows to pick higher level locks, although I would stop at Rank 3 which allows you to unlock master level locks. In the early game, there are tons of advanced and expert level locks in the nearby settlements, so it makes sense to not miss out on potential loot. Endurance The Endurance stat determines how much health your character has, and how many action points are drained when sprinting. The only perk worth considering early one is Lifegiver as this is a flat increase to your total health, and at Rank 3, allows you to regenerate health. Charisma The Charisma stat determines prices you get for buying and selling, the total amount of settlers available at settlements, and the chance that you will win a speech check. I set this to 6 for several reasons.First, this allows you to select Local Leader early in the game, that allows you to build crafting stations at any settlement in the game, and link and share resources between them. In other words, you can deposit all your crafting materials at one settlement, and then use them at another. The second reason for choosing 6 Charisma is that if you pair this stat with a hat, glasses and a suit that also adds Charisma, then you get a total of 10, which allows you to pass almost any speech check in the game. Another bonus is that you will be getting the best prices as well. Aside from Local Leader, the only other perk worth mentioning is Lady Killer / Black Widow as this makes it easier to persuade the opposite sex in dialogue and cause more damage to them. Intelligence The Intelligence stat primarily governs the amount of experience you gain when completing actions that give out XP. I set this to 6, which grants me access to the Gun Nut perk, allow me to mod all the guns I pick up, and having a weapon with the Powerful Receiver early on is a massive DPS increase. Higher Ranks just allow you to mod more powerful weapons. I also take the Hacker perk in order to unlock higher level terminals in the game, although like Locksmith, I stop at Rank 3, that allows you to unlock master level terminals. Another good perk is Scrapper which allows you to obtain rare components when you scrapping weapons and armors, including screws, which is likely to be something you will be lacking in the early game. The final perk I take is Science, which like Gun Nut allows you to mod weapons and armors, especially energy weapons and power armor mods. Agility The Agility stat governs your total amount of action points, and I leave this at 1. In fact, the only perk that I take is Gunslinger which increases the damage that your pistols do, and at higher Ranks, has a chance to disarm opponents. Luck The Luck stat determines the amount of hits in VATS it takes to charge your critical meter and has a slight effect on what loot you find in the game. In terms of perks, I take Bloody Mess to Rank 4, as this gives a straight 15% increase for all weapon damage. And finally, I take the best perk in the game, Idiot Savant, which has a chance to give either a x3 or x5 XP increase for any action that awards experience. #fallout4 #special #perksSocial Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Use the Rockstar Games Launcher on Linux - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-05-11 | In this video I cover how to install and use the Rockstar Games Launcher on Linux using Lutris, a universal gaming platform.Step 1. Install Latest GPU Drivers. The first step is to install the latest supported GPU driver for your hardware.AMD GPUs. If you have an AMD GPU, then assuming that you have kept your installation of Linux up to date, then you should already been using the latest support driver. Of course, depending on your distribution choice, the version of the driver available will differ, as rolling release distributions such as Arch Linux typically getting the latest version sooner than fixed release distribution such as Linux Mint.Nvidia GPUs. Alternatively, if you have a Nvidia GPU, then you will need to install the driver manually, although most distributions will have a GUI tool for this purpose.That been said, many distributions such as Pop!_OS and Ubuntu will now pre-install the driver as part of the overall Linux installation process. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md You can also install the latest driver using Terminal commands, by following the written guide on the Lutris wiki that covers the driver installation process of both AMD and Nvidia hardware across a wide range of popular Linux distributions. Step 2. Install Wine. The second step is to install Wine, the compatibility layer used to run Windows developed games on other operating systems such as Linux and MacOS, This is required to be installed for Lutris to function correctly. My recommendation would be to install Wine using your distribution’s package manager through a GUI software store such as Gnome Software or KDE Discover.github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/WineDependencies.md Or alternatively with Terminal commands, as stated on the Lutris wiki, which again covers the installation process for a wide range of Linux distributions.Step 3. Install Lutris. lutris.net/downloads The third step is to install Lutris, which is available on all Linux distributions, in fact, if you scroll down the Downloads page, you will see the recommended installation method for each distribution. But in either case, once installation has finished, launch Lutris from your application launcher. Step 4. Install Rockstar Games Launcher. The final step is to install the Rockstar Games Launcher, so with Lutris running, click on the + button at the top left, and select the Search the Lutris website for installers option. From here, search for rockstar, and select the entry for the Rockstar Games Launcher from the results. Next select the installation option that makes the most sense.From here, it is a matter of specifying the installation location, and then clicking Install to begin the installation process, although if you get prompted at any point to install Wine Mono, make sure to do so. Eventually, you should be greeted by the Rockstar Game Installation Wizard, so from here, install as normal.Once installation has finished, make sure to untick Run Rockstar Launcher on close, and then click the Close button. At this stage, the Rockstar Games Launcher is installed, so click the Launch button to open the application, or in the future, double click on the icon within Lutris.On first launch, you should see the update window, and then shortly after, you will be prompted to sign into your Rockstar account. Once signed in, it is just a matter of downloading and installing games as normal, and then launching them once installation has finished. #rockstar #linuxgaming #lutris Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Play Fallout New Vegas on Windows 11 - Step By Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-04-30 | In this video, I cover how to play Fallout New Vegas on Windows 11 without crashing, stutter, or poor performance, using a combination of bug fixing and performance mods, and an optimised FalloutCustom.ini file. Step 1. Bug Fix / Performance Mods. nexusmods.com/about/vortex When it comes to modding Fallout New Vegas, I would strongly recommend using a mod manager such as Vortex Mod Manager.Yukichigai Unofficial Patch - YUP nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/51664 The first mod on the list is Yukichigai Unofficial Patch or YUP, a compilation of vital bug and exploit fixes for Fallout New Vegas, and it's DLCs. This mod has no dependencies, so you can install it directly using Vortex. Unofficial Patch NVSE Plus nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/71239 The second mod is the Unofficial Patch NVSE Plus mod that focuses on fixing bugs using the Fallout New Vegas script extender. This is also the first mod on the list, that has some dependencies, specifically the New Vegas Script Extender, JIP LN NVSE Plugin, and Johnny Guitar NVSE. So, make sure to install the mod and all dependencies using the recommended installation method, which is usually Vortex.IStewieAI’s Engine Optimisations nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/80993 Next, is a collection of three mods created by mod author IStewieAI. The first one is the Engine Optimisations mod which rewrites various slow functions in the game in order to decrease loading and saving time as well as improve general performance. This mod has no dependencies, so install as normal using Vortex. IStewieAI’s Tweaks and Engine Fixes nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66347 The second mod of three, is the Tweaks and Engine Fixes mod, which fixes issues with the game engine, and adds in some optional game tweaks and features with no performance hit. It should be noted that by default, all features are disable, but they can be toggled on or off using the new Tweaks game menu. This mod does have some dependencies, in particular, the New Vegas Script Extender, JIP LN NVSE Plugin and UIO or the User Interface Organizer. As before, install the mod and dependencies using the recommended installation method. Stewie Tweaks Essentials INI nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/76522 The final IStewieAI mod is a preset INI file that just contains the essential fixes and quality of life settings from the previous mod, which can be installed using Vortex. NVTF – New Vegas Tick Fix nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66537 The New Vegas Tick Fix, or NVTF mod fixes micro stutter that can occur when playing the game and unlocks the frame rate from 60fps without breaking the physics or lip-sync of the NPCs. This mod only has a hard requirement of the New Vegas Script Extender, and can be installed using Vortex. NVTF – INI Presets nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/81231?tab=description The second to last mod on the list is a INI preset for the previous mod, and comes in two version, a Viva Default Preset, and a Texture Modding Preset. The only real difference is that the latter preset is designed to be used with texture mods, but either can be installed using Vortex. FNV 4GB Patchernexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/62552 The final mod on the list is the FNV 4GB Patcher, which is a simple patcher that makes the game 4GB aware, and automatically load NVSE. To install this mod, download and extract the mod archive, then copy the extracted file into the game’s installation path, typically located at.Steam / Steamapps / Common / Fallout New VegasFrom here, double click on the file to run, and then close the CMD window once the patch has finished. Step 2. Create An Optimised FalloutCustom.ini File. To create this file, navigate to Documents / My Games / FalloutNV Take a copy of either the Fallout or FalloutPref.ini file, open the copied file, and replace the contents with the following.[Audio] bMultiThreadAudio=1 bUseAudioDebugInformation=0 iAudioCacheSize=16384 iMaxSizeForCachedSound=2048 [BackgroundLoad] bSelectivePurgeUnusedOnFastTravel=1 bBackgroundLoadLipFiles=1 [Controls] fForegroundMouseAccelBase=0 fForegroundMouseAccelTop=0 fForegroundMouseBase=0 fForegroundMouseMult=0 [Display] bFull Screen=1 iPresentInterval=1 iTexMipMapSkip=0 bDrawShadows=0 iActorShadowCountInt=0 iActorShadowCountExt=0 fDefaultWorldFOV=75.0000 fDefault1stPersonFOV=55.0000 fPipboy1stPersonFOV=47.0 [General] bPreemptivelyUnloadCells=1 iNumHWThreads=3 [Grass] fGrassStartFadeDistance=11200 b30GrassVS=1 [PipBoy] fLightEffectFadeDuration=400 Once done, save the file as FalloutCustom.ini. All done, so launch the game as normal and play. #falloutnewvegas #windows11 #modding Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
What Are The Best Graphics Overhaul Mods for Fallout 76 in 2024? Intelligent Gaming 2024-04-13 | In this video, I cover what I believe are the best mods to overhaul the graphics of Fallout 76 in 2024. Step 1. Install Mod Manager.nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/546 My recommendation would be to use the Fallout 76 Quick Configuration tool, as this includes a robust mod manager, which automatically adds the required ini file edits so that installed mods load up correctly. To install this tool, simply click on the Files tab, and choose the option for Manual Download in the Main Files section. Just make sure that you have installed the required dependencies for running the application, although these will be likely to be already pre-installed. Once downloaded, extract the archive, and copy the extracted folder to a convenient location, and launch the application by double clicking the Fo76ini.exe file. With the application now running, click on the Mods tab which will open in a separate window. From here, it is a matter importing mods, either by clicking the Add file or folder buttons respectively, and then the Deploy button at the bottom. Once mods are deployed, launch the game as normal. Step 2. Mod List.Radrose 76 Ultra High-Definition Overhaul nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/1420 This is a fantastic mod that replaces most textures in the game with more detailed ones, especially when it comes to landscapes and general clutter. For example, trees and rocks are now much more detailed and realistic, and objects such as food, bottles, books, and containers now have legible text on them. The mod also includes an optional Radiance file which adds a glow effect to collectibles which makes it significantly easier to see these objects in dark locations, or for spotting ore veins outside. The mod comes in two versions, HD for use with 1080p and 1440p displays, and UHD for people with GPUs that have more than 12GB of VRAM. To install this mod, click on the Files tab, download the required mod archive, and install using the Fallout 76 Quick Configuration tool. Ultimist High Detailed Map Plus nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/91 This mod replaces the game map with one that significantly brighter, sharper, and more detailed, and has the option of displaying the location of vendors and ore resources in the world. To install this mod, click on the Files tab, download the version of the map you wish to use, and then extract the archive. Within the extracted folder, navigate to the ba2 folder, choose the folder with the level of saturation you require, and inside will be a UHDmap.ba2 file. Only install this file using the Fallout 76 Quick Configuration tool, any other files can be ignored.Optimal Reshade – Fallout 76 nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/43?tab=files This mod is a Reshade preset, that sharpens the image, makes the game less colourful, removes the weird blurry effect on textures, and improves the overall detail of the game. There are three versions of this mod, Original, Natural, Sweet, with the latter two keeping or adding more colour to the game, just without the washing out effect. To install this mod, click on the Files tab, choose the version you want to install, and then click the Manual Download button. Once the file has been downloaded, extract the archive, take a copy of the three files inside, and then paste into the game’s installation path. #fallout76 #mods #windows11 Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Unlock The Frame Rate of Dark Souls III - Step By Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-04-03 | In this video, I cover how unlock the frame rate of Dark Souls III on Windows 11. nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1545?tab=description For this purpose, we will be using the Ultimate PC Gaming Experience Mod, which does the following. * Forces the game to use your monitor’s highest refresh rate, instead of the default 60Hz. * Increases the frame rate from 60fps to 120fps, whilst avoiding any physics glitches associated with a higher frame rate. * Enables support for G-Sync / Free Sync. * Adds support for monitors with ultrawide resolutions. * Increases the default FOV depending on your aspect ratio.* Skips the game loading intro.Step 1. Installation. To install the mod, click on the Files tab, and then under the main section, click the option for manual download.Once the archive is downloaded, extract, take a copy of the d3d11.dll file inside, and paste into the game’s installation path. Which for most people will be located at. Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/DARK SOULS III/Game The mod is now installed, and will be applied the next time that you run the game, but to uninstall the mod, simply delete the file. Step 2. Compatibility. The mod should be compatible with other Dark Souls III mods, including Cinders, The Convergence, DS3 Mod Engine, and even external tools such as Reshade. In fact, the only consideration is that you do not use this mod with online play unless you wish to risk a ban.#darksoulsiii #modding #windows11 Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Play Command and Conquer Red Alert 2 On Linux – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-03-20 | In this video, I cover how to install and play Command and Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri’s Revenge on Linux.Step 1. Installation Of Red Alert 2. Method 1 – Steam. In most cases, to install Steam on Linux, you will be using a GUI software store such as Gnome Software, KDE Discover, Pop Shop or Pamac.For example, on Ubuntu, to install Steam, open the App Store, search for the Steam Installer package, and then click install.Once installation has finished, launch Steam from your application tray, apply the update and then sign into your account. Next, we need to enable Proton, which is the compatibility layer that allows you to play Windows developed games on Linux. To do this, navigate to Steam, Settings, Compatibility, and toggle on both Enable Steam Play for supported titles and Enable Steam Play for all other titles.Restart Steam to apply. From here, install the game as normal, but do not click the Play button just yet. github.com/FunkyFr3sh/cnc-ddraw Since this game originally came out in 2000, we need to use a tool called cnc-ddraw in order to play it on modern systems. Whilst the game does come with its own version of cnc-ddraw, this does not work out of the box on Linux, so we need to update it. First, click on the Releases page, download the latest version, and extract the archive. Within the extracted folder, take a copy of the files inside, and then paste into game’s installation path, overwriting when prompted. A quick way to navigate to this location is to right click on the game in Steam, navigate to Properties, Installed Files, and then click the Browse button. Next, we need to open ddraw.ini file, and within this file, change the fixchilds value to 3, which will fix the black screen issue on the game’s main menu. After that, open the ddrawcompat.ini file, and within this file, change the resolution value to native, as this will allow us to select in-game higher resolutions that your monitor supports. Finally, open Steam again, right click on the game, choose Properties, General and in the LAUNCH OPTIONS field, add the following. WINEDLLOVERRIDES="ddraw=n,b" %command% Now the game is playable. Method 2 – EA App. Alternatively, if you have purchased the C&C Collection through the EA App, the process is similar, with the only real difference being that you will need to use Wine to launch the EA App directly. flathub.org/apps/net.lutris.LutrisMy personal recommendation would be to use the Flatpak version of Lutris, as this bundles any dependencies that the EA App requires to run.flathub.org/setup First, install Flatpak support for your chosen distribution as per the instructions on the website.Once done, open your distribution’s software store, which is typically Gnome Software, KDE Discover, Pop Shop or Pamac, and install the Lutris Flatpak package.Once installation has finished, launch as normal from your application tray. To install the EA App using Lutris, click on the + button, select the Search the Lutris website for installers option, search for EA App and then choose that option from the list. From this point, click Install, follow the instructions and once installed, launch and sign into your EA account. From here, install the game as normal, but close the EA App once installation has finished. github.com/FunkyFr3sh/cnc-ddraw Much like the previous Steam method, we will need to once again, replace the cnc-ddraw files.So, click on the Releases page, download the latest version, extract the folder, take a copy of the files inside, and then paste into game’s installation path, overwriting when prompted. In most cases, the installation path should be located at. ea-app/drive_c/Program Files/EA Games/Command and Conquer Red Alert II Next, we need to make the same edits to the ini files. Open the ddraw.in file, change the fixchilds value to read 3, and the ddrawcompat.ini file's resolution value to read native. Finally, right click on the EA App shortcut in Lutris, select Configure, Runner options, and in the DLL overrides section, add the following. Key – ddraw Value – n,b Click Save once done. The game is now playable. Step 2. Increase In-Game Resolution. By default, the game will run at a maximum resolution of 1024x768, however, it is possible for the game to support the maximum resolution of your monitor. To do this, launch the game as normal, and type in the word hires at the main menu, and if you hear a beeping noise, it has worked.Now when you navigate to Settings, you can select your required resolution from the drop-down menu.Just bear in mind that this only applies to gameplay, as none of the menus will be scaled to this chosen resolution. For Yuri’s Revenge, simply repeat the same process. #redalert2 #linuxgaming #proton Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Play Red Alert 2 in 1080p / 1440p on Windows 11 - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-03-10 | In this video I cover how to play Command and Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge in 1080p and 1440p on Windows 11.For this video, I am using the Steam version of the game, which is included as part of the Command and Conquer the Ultimate Collection, but this will also work if you have purchased the collection through the EA App. Step 1. Change Gameplay Resolution. To add support for modern resolutions, we need to make a single edit to the DDrawCompat.ini file located in the game's installation directory. For example, if the game has been installed from Steam, by default it should be located at:C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Command & Conquer Red Alert II Alternatively, if the game has been installed using the EA App, then it will be located at: C:\Program Files\EA Games\Command and Conquer Red Alert II In either case, open the DDrawCompat.ini file with Notepad and then amend the SupportResolutions line to read as below.SupportResolutions - nativeSave the file once done and launch Red Alert 2. Now, with the game running, in the main menu, type the word hires and you should hear a beeping noise, indicating that it has worked. Now when you navigate to Settings, you can select your required resolution from the drop-down menu. Just bear in mind that this will only apply to game play, and none of the menus will be scaled to this chosen resolution. For Yuri’s Revenge, simply repeat the same process, although you will notice that in that game, the menus will be scaled. Step 2. Upscale Mission Briefing Videos. nexusmods.com/commandandconquerredalert2/mods/137?tab=description By default, all mission briefing videos in Red Alert 2 are recorded at 640x480, however, there is a fantastic mod available that upscales the videos to 1080p.To use this mod, simply click on the Files tab, and then download and extract the file. From here, copy into the game’s installation path, overwriting when prompted, or alternatively .old the previous file first and then copy. Just a final note, you will only need to do this for the base game, as the expansion Yuri’s Revenge will correctly stretch the videos. #redalert2 #windows11 #comandandconquer Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Install and Play Windows Games on Linux - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-03-01 | In this video, I cover how to install and play Windows games purchased from other game services such as the EA App, Blizzard Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and Epic Games on Linux.lutris.net To achieve this, we will be using Lutris, a universal platform that integrates with these game services, as well as game console emulators.Step 1. Install The Latest GPU Drivers. However, before installing Lutris, you will need to first install the latest supported GPU driver for your hardware.AMD Drivers. For example, if you have AMD hardware, assuming that you have kept your system up to date, then you will be already been running the latest drivers as they are typically preinstalled. However, do not install the drivers for Linux that are available on AMD site as they are designed for workstation use, not gaming. Nvidia Drivers. Alternatively, if you have a Nvidia graphics card, then you will need to install the official proprietary driver manually.Although most Linux distributions will either pre-install the driver as part of the overall Linux installation process, or offer a GUI tool to install the driver post-installation. Once again, do not install the drivers available on the Nvidia website, use your distribution's recommended method. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md Alternatively, if you wish to go the Terminal route, there is excellent documentation on the Lutris wiki that covers installation of both AMD and Nvidia hardware for a wide range of Linux distributions.Step 2. Install Lutris. flathub.org/apps/net.lutris.Lutris When it comes to installing Lutris, my recommendation would be to use the Flatpak version, which incidentally is the only supported method of installing Lutris on the Steam Deck.The main reasons for this installation method is that it will ensure that you have all the dependencies for the various game stores and are running the latest version, regardless of your Linux distribution. flathub.org/setup So, to install the Lutris Flatpak, first enable Flatpak support for your system using the relevant Linux distribution instructions, if not already enabled.Once done, install Lutris with your distribution's software store, typically, Gnome Software or KDE Discover, and then launch once ready. Step 3. Install A Game Store. So, to install a game store, click on the + symbol at the top left, and then the option "Search the Lutris website for installers." Next, search for the game store, for example, Ubisoft Connect, which should appear on the list, so select that option. From here, it is typically a matter following the installation process, specify an installation location, and then clicking Install to begin the process, which should be mostly automated.And, once the installation process has finished, close the window. Now when you navigate to the Library Games section, you should see the game store you have just installed, so either double click or select, and then press Play to launch. In most case, there will be pending update, and a request to sign in with your credentials, but once this is done, the game store should load up as expected. From here, install any games as normal, and then press Play to launch the game, and in most cases, unless it is not compatible with Linux, which is usually due to the anti-cheat, you should expect the game to load. As mentioned earlier, Lutris has direct integration with many game services so if you click under the Sources section, and sign into the service, you will see all the games that you can install. #wine #lutris #linuxgaming Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
What Are the Best Mods For Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2024? Intelligent Gaming 2024-02-22 | in this video, I cover what I believe are the best mods available for Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2024. The mods covered in the video include bug fixes, quality of life changes, and engine tweaks.FROSTY MOD MANAGER frostymodmanager.com My recommendation for a mod manager would be Frosty as this is designed to work with games that use the Frostbite game engine. To install, simply download the installer archive, extract the file, and then run the FrostyModManager application. On first launch, you will get a prompt to update, so once the application is updated, click scan for games and it should list Dragon Age Inquisition. To continue, click on the entry and you will see a processing window, which can take a while, but once the process has finished, the mod manager is ready to be used.So, to install a mod, click on Add Mods, navigate to where the mod is located, and confirm. This will list it on the left-hand side, under the Available Mods section, so click the Apply Mod(s) button to move it to the Applied Mods tab. Once you have chosen your mod list, click the Launch button at the top, confirm the UAC prompt when it appears, and the game will launch shortly after. MOD LISTWATCH CUT-SCENES AT 60FPSBy default, the game will render all cut-scenes in 30fps, but this can be increased to 60fps.For example, if you have the game on Steam, right click on the properties of the game, select the General tab and in the LAUNCH OPTIONS section, put the following. -GameTime.MaxSimFps 60 -GameTime.ForceSimRate 60+ Close the window once done. Alternatively, if you have the game in the EA APP, instead, click on Manage, View Properties, and in the Advanced launch options, and put in the same command as above.BUGS BE GONEnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/1992?tab=description The Bugs Be Gone mod aims to fix some bugs that were not addressed by the official patches. More specifically, the mod fixes bugged quest lines, combat damage values not been calculated correctly, and abilities either not working, or applying the wrong effect. The mod also increases the maximum mana or stamina that a character can have from 200 to 500 as the game does indicate that you can have more. NO FALL DAMAGEnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/3781 The No Fall Damage mod removes any damage that you might receive when falling from heights, although if you jump from a height that would normally bounce you back, then this would still apply, just without losing any health or guard. LEVEL 50 CAPnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/3655?tab=description The Level 50 Cap mod allows your character and companions to level up to 50, instead of the default limit of 27. The mod really comes into play if you have Trials enabled that give enemies special abilities or match your level, as they grant tons of XP making it possible that you hit the default max level of 27 about halfway through the game.THE SHORT LIST - FULLY STOCKnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/2076 The Short List – Fully Stocked mod adds all the items to the merchant’s inventory once the perk is acquired instead of randomly assigning one on each save reload. MORE INQUISITION LEVELSnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/414 The More Inquisition Levels mod allows you to level up the Inquisition to 30 instead of the default 20, or in other words, allows you purchase all the Inquisition Perks. QUICKER LOOTINGnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/788 The Quicker Looting mod disables the animation when picking up objects, which saves time, although I personally use the option that still displays the loot window. PARTY BANTER TWEAKSnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/3603?tab=description The Party Banter Tweaks mod increases the frequency of the banter between your companions and even fixes some locations that have bugged dialogue. SPEED LAUNCHnexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/mods/2051 The Speed Launch mod allows you skip the BioWare Logo and Save Reminder screens that appear when the game is launched. The mod also includes a developer's option that allows you to warp to any level in the game.#dragonage #modding #frosty Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Remote into Windows 11 From Linux – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-02-15 | In this video I cover how to establish an remote desktop (RDP) connection from Linux to Windows 11 using the FreeRDP client.freerdp.com FreeRDP is a command line based free implementation of the remote desktop protocol. Step 1. Installation. I would recommend installing FreeRDP using your Linux distribution's package manager. For example, on Ubuntu, you can do this with the following Terminal command. sudo apt install freerdp2-x11 freerdp2-wayland Step 2. Using FreeRDP. Since FreeRDP is a command line based utility, you will be using the Terminal to establish the RDP connection. github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/wiki/CommandLineInterface On the FreeRDP's wiki, there is a list of all of the flags and syntax that the application understands, which should be self-explanatory.For example, if I wished to establish an RDP connection from Ubuntu to an Azure AD joined Windows 11 machine, then I would use something like the following. xfreerdp /sec:tls /d:AzureAD /u:AzureAD\\ryan@test.com /p:Awesome /v:192.168.1.247 /f This might seem complicated at first, but it is quite logical. "xfreerdp" is used to call the FreeRDP protocol. "/sec:tls" refers the security protocol used by AzureAD. "d:AzureAD" specifies the domain that the machine is connected to. The username and password is represented by "u:AzureAD\\ryan@test.com" "p:Awesome" respectively. "v:192.168.1.247" specifies the IP address of the machine that you wish to remote into, but you can use a hostname instead."/f" specifies that the remote connection should be scaled as a full screen window. #linux #windows #rdp Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Play Enshrouded on Linux - Step-by-Step Tutorial Intelligent Gaming 2024-02-06 | In this video, I cover how to install and play Enshrouded on Linux using Steam Proton Experimental. Step 1. Install Latest GPU Driver. For AMD hardware, assuming that your system is up to date, then you should already be using the latest available user space (Mesa) and Linux kernel GPU drivers. Alternatively, for Nvidia hardware, install the latest proprietary driver using a GUI application such as Additional Drivers for Ubuntu, Driver Manager for Linux Mint or Hardware Configuration for Manjaro. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md You can install the latest GPU drivers using Terminal commands, as documented on the Lutris wiki for Arch, Ubuntu, Fedora and OpenSUSE based systems. But in either case, once installation has finished, reboot the system for good measure.Step 2. Install Steam. Steam can be installed as part of the Steam Installer package found in your distribution's application centre, such as App Centre (Ubuntu) Pamac (Manjaro) or Pop Shop (Pop!_OS).Simply, click install and follow the prompts.Alternatively, you can also install Steam using the Terminal, for example, to install Steam on Ubuntu, run the following command. sudo apt install steam But in either case, once Steam is installed, launch from your application launcher and sign into your account. Step 3. Enable Steam Proton. Next, enable the Steam Proton compatibility layer which will allow you to play Windows exclusive games on Linux. To do this, navigate to Steam, Settings, Compatibility, and toggle on both Enable Steam Play for supported titles and Enable Steam Play for all other titles. This should also select Proton Experimental as the default build of Proton, which is what we want. Finally, restart Steam to apply. Step 4. Install Enshrouded. Simply, click install, follow the prompts, and click the green Play button to launch. Step 5. Enable DLSS Support. Out of the box, the game supports two forms of anti-aliasing, FXAA, and FSR2, but if you have a supported Nvidia GPU, you can also enable support for DLSS.To do this, right click on the game, select Properties, and under the General tab, in the LAUNCH OPTIONS FIELD, enter the following. PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 %command% This command will enable support for DLSS within the game.In the future, this might be enabled by default. All done.#linuxgaming #enshrouded #proton Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Stop Windows Games From Crashing on Linux - Simple Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-02-03 | In this video I cover how to change the vm.max_map.count value, a Linux kernel parameter, in order to prevent certain games from crashing whilst using compatibility layers such as Steam Proton.The vm.max_map.count value is responsible for controlling the maximum number of memory map areas that a process can have.Or in other words, prevent a single or group of processes from consuming excessive amounts of virtual memory that could lead to performance or system instability. Step 1. Changing The vm.max_map.count Value. To change the limit, it will differ slightly depending on your Linux distribution.For Ubuntu based distributions, you will need to amend the systctl.conf file located at. /etc/sysctl.conf This can be done with the following Terminal command. sudo nano /etc/sysctl.conf So, with the file open, simply scroll down to the bottom and add the following value. vm.max_map_count=2147483642 Once done, save the file and reboot the machine. Alternatively, for Arch based distributions, you will need to edit the 80-gamecompatibility.conf file, located at./etc/sysctl.d/80-gamecompatibility.confAgain, this can be done using the following Terminal command. sudo nano /etc/sysctl.d/80-gamecompatibility.confOnce again, scroll down to the bottom and add the following value. vm.max_map_count=2147483642 Save the file when done, and reboot the machine to apply. Step 2. Checking The New vm.max_map.count Value. To check that the new value has been applied, simply run the following Terminal command.cat /proc/sys/vm/max_map_count Which should return 2147483642 All done. #proton #steam #linux Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Unlock the Frame Rate in Elden Ring – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2024-01-20 | In this video I cover how to unlock the frame rate of Elden Ring on Windows 11 using a tool called Special K. special-k.info Special K has many features, including an advanced FPS limiter to improve frame pacing, reduce latency and improve performance.It can also retrofit HDR and add in support for Nvidia Reflex for games that did not originally support it. Step 1. Install Special K. special-k.info To install Special K, simply click on the download button, run the installer, and once installation has finished, launch the application as normal.Step 2. Launch Elden Ring With Special K Support. To launch Elden Ring with Special K support, either select the game from the list of installed games, and then click the Launch button. Or alternatively, launch Special K directly through Steam, using a launch command, which is my preferred method. To do this, right click on the properties of Elden Ring within Steam, navigate to the General tab, and in the LAUNCH OPTIONS section, add the following. SKIF %COMMAND% This now means that when Elden Ring is launched through Steam, Special K will be injected into the game. Step 3. Using Special K To Unlock Elden Ring's Frame Rate.To open the Special K game overlay within Elden Ring, use the key combination of SHIFT + CTRL + BACKSPACE. From here, under the Performance Settings, set the frame rate drop down menu option to Unlocked.Next, under the Display tab, make sure that Window Style is set to Borderless Fullscreen, and the Refresh Rate is set to your monitor’s maximum. Finally, in the Frame Rate Limiter section, right click on the Frame Rate Limit bar and tick the option for Latent Sync. At this point, the frame rate of Elden Ring will now be unlocked. All done. #eldenring #windows11 #framerate Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Secure Your Home Network - Block Adverts, Malware, and Adult Content Intelligent Gaming 2024-01-03 | In this video, I cover how to block adverts, malware and adult content for any devices connected to your home network, including mobile phones, smart TVs, tablets, desktop and laptop computers. To do this, I make use of two technologies. pi-hole.net The first is Pi-Hole which will allow us to prevent adverts from appearing on the network in the first place by using a DNS sink. blog.cloudflare.com/introducing-1-1-1-1-for-families The second is using Cloudflare’s DNS service for families, which filters out malware and adult content, although there is an option for just blocking malware. However, to use these services, there are a couple of requirements that need to fulfilled.Step 1. Prerequisites / Requirements. docs.pi-hole.net/main/prerequisites/#software The first requirement, for Pi-Hole specifically is that it needs to be installed on an officially supported Linux distribution such as Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Debian or Fedora. And, despite it's name, Pi-Hole will also work on desktop versions of these Linux distributions, so instead of using an Raspberry Pi, you can install Ubuntu on an old desktop or laptop and use that instead. docs.pi-hole.net/main/prerequisites/#ip-addressing The second requirement is that the device running Pi-Hole has been assigned a static IP address, as we will be using this device as both the DNS and DHCP server on the network. I would also be a good practice to make sure that the IP address you assign is outside of the usual DHCP range to avoid a potential IP clash. Step 2. Pi-Hole Installation. To install Pi-Hole, open a Terminal window on the selected device and run the following command. curl -sSL install.pi-hole.net | bash Which will begin the installation process. I recommend to confirm through the prompts, and when prompted, choose the end0 interface, which is the wired option, and then Set static IP using current values.On the Upstream DNS provider page, choose the Custom option, and type the following.1.1.1.3, 1.0.0.3 Once done, press OK, and then Yes to confirm. The next sections will ask you about Blocklists, Admin Web Interface, Web Server and Query Logging, which I recommend choosing Yes to all. The final section will ask you about the privacy mode for FLT, which I tend to leave set to Show everything.From here, the installation process will start, and once finished, you will be greeted with an Installation Complete page with a summary of your configuration including a password, so make sure to note this down. At this point, you can close the Terminal window. Step 3. Update Router DNS Server IP Address / Disable DHCP Server. Now that Pi-Hole is installed, we need to make some changes to your network router so that the IP address of Pi-Hole is set as the DNS server address, as well as disable the router's DHCP server. The location of these settings will vary depending on the router manufacturer, but in most cases, there will be a DNS and DHCP section respectively. If you are unsure, I would recommend checking the router documentation or watch a video about changing these settings on YouTube. Once done, there is one final step.Step 4. Enable Pi-Hole DHCP Server. The reason we disabled the router's DHCP server was so that we could use Pi-Hole's DHCP server instead as this will allow both wired and wireless clients to benefit from this setup. To access the web interface of Pi-Hole, type in the IP address of the device running the software plus /admin.For example, for me this address would be. 192.168.1.2/admin You will then be prompted to sign in using the password generated earlier.Once signed in, click on the Settings tab on the left-hand side, and then again on the DHCP tab at the top. From here, tick the DHCP server enabled box, specify the IP range, and then make sure that the gateway IP is set to your router, which for me is 192.168.1.1. #linux #pi-hole #cloudflare Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Install and Use Microsoft Teams on Linux - Complete Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-12-17 | In this video I cover how to install and use Microsoft Teams on any Linux distribution either through a browser or as a dedicated desktop application. Method 1 – Web Browser. The first method is self-explanatory, simply navigate to office.com and sign into your Microsoft account. From here, click on the Teams icon on the task bar which will load up the web version of Teams which on Linux is identical to using it on Windows. Method 2 – Desktop Application. The second method is using a dedicated desktop application. Originally, there was a Linux desktop version of Teams that was released by Microsoft back in 2019, however this has since been discontinued, and replaced by the web application. github.com/IsmaelMartinez/teams-for-linux#teams-for-linux This is where the teams-for-linux Github project comes in, which is an unofficial Microsoft Teams client which effectively takes the web app and wraps it as a standalone application using Electron. Step 1. Installation. There several ways to install the teams-for-linux desktop application. If you are using either Ubuntu or Fedora, there is an installation package that can be downloaded and run. github.com/IsmaelMartinez/teams-for-linux/releases And you can find the latest versions of these on the releases page of the project. Alternatively, the application is also available using universal packaging methods such as Snap. snapcraft.io/teams-for-linux And Flatpak. flathub.org/apps/com.github.IsmaelMartinez.teams_for_linux In either case, once installation has finished, launch as normal from your application launcher and then sign into your Microsoft account. Step 2. Using Teams-For-Linux. As you might expect, since the application is effectively the web version of Teams, then anything which that format supports is available here. For example, all your current group or chats are located on the left-hand side, and if you have any pinned files, they will open in the respective web version of Microsoft application.In addition, any files or folder hosted using SharePoint, will appear under the Files sub section.Any calendar entries or meetings will be present as normal, and if you have a compatible camera, you can also join these meetings through the application. In fact, the limitation I have found is that when you join a meeting, you cannot add a custom background, but aside from that, everything works as it should. #linux #teams #microsoftSocial Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Fix Skyrim’s Third Person Combat in 2024 - Complete Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-12-04 | In this video, I cover how to completely overhaul the third person combat in Skyrim and make it comparable to modern action RPGs by adding in new animations, camera movement and target tracking. Please note that this will only work with either the Steam or GOG version of the game since the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) does not work with Microsoft Game Pass games. Step 1. Install A Mod Manager. nexusmods.com/about/vortex The first step in the process is to install a mod manager and my recommendation would be Vortex as it directly integrates with Nexus Mods, as well as allows you to check and apply updates to mods all through one interface.To install Vortex, simply download and run the installer from the Nexus Mods site, and once installed, launch, and choose the option to manage Skyrim Special Edition.Step 2. Install SKSE. skse.silverlock.org Now that Vortex is installed, we can install the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) which can be downloaded from the official website. Make sure to use the Current Anniversary Edition build, regardless of whether you have purchased Skyrim Anniversary Edition or not. Once downloaded, extract the folder and subfolder and copy all the extracted files to the game's installation path, which is usually located at. Steam / steamapps / common / Skyrim Special Edition I would also recommend making a shortcut to skse64_loader.exe file just to make it easiest to launch the game later with SKSE support. Step 3. Install Mods. At this point, we have all the tools installed, so let us move onto the mods. True Directional Movement nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/51614 The first mod is the True Directional Movement mod which unlocks the camera so that no matter what direction your character is facing, the camera will always still in the same position.It also introduces a target lock for melee and ranged combat, and by using the mouse wheel, you can switch between targets. Other additions include a new head tracking animation, 360-degree camera support when mounted and adjusted swimming animations. To install this mod, use Vortex but just make sure to install all the mod requirements, the mod itself and then run Nemesis to patch the animations for headtracking and mounted combat. Verolevi's Animations - All in One next.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/collections/oxtos9 The second mod is a collection of animations by by the mod author Verolevi. The animations themselves replace sheathed idles, movement, bows, crossbows, spell casting, enchanted staff's attacks, shouts, and sneak attacks with magic and weapons. As well as replacements for one handed, dual wield and two-handed weapons depending on the weapon type, and differing movement types depending on what armor or clothing your character is wearing.As a bonus, all the animations apply to NPCs as well. To install all these animations in one go, the mod author has provide a mod collection on Nexus Mods, which can be installed by simply clicking on the Add to Vortex button.Better Third Person Selection nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/64339 The final mod is the Better Third Person Selection mod which allows you to select and pick up items without focusing the camera directly on the object which is a huge flaw in the original 3rd person view in Skyrim. This means that now when you are approaching an object that can be interacted with, a prompt will appear above the object in question, regardless of the location of the object, and this also works on horseback. To install this mod simply install using either Vortex. All done. #skyrim #modding #3rdperson Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Install and Use Spotify on Any Linux Distribution - Complete Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-11-23 | In this video I cover how to install and use Spotify on any Linux distribution either through a web browser or using a dedicated desktop application. Method 1 – Web Browser. The first method is to use Spotify through a web browser, I personally use Chrome, but any web browser that is supported on Linux should work. All you need to do is simply navigate to Spotify’s website.open.spotify.com And then sign in with your account.The experience in the browser should be identical to using Windows or any other desktop based operating system.Method 2 – Desktop Application. The second method is using the official Linux Spotify desktop application.flathub.org/apps/com.spotify.Client My recommendation would be to use the Flatpak version of Spotify as this is supported on virtually all desktop Linux distributions.flathub.org/setup First, enable Flatpak support by following the instructions that are relevant to your Linux distribution, and then reboot to finish the process. flathub.org/apps/com.spotify.Client Once this is done, install the Flatpak version of Spotify by clicking on the blue Install button which will begin the installation process in your application store.Alternatively, you can install the Flatpak version of Spotify using the Terminal if you click on blue down arrow and then copy and run the applicable command. But in either case, once Spotify is installed, launch using your application launcher. And much like the web version of Spotify, the experience with the desktop application should be almost identical to using it on Windows. #spotify #linux #flatpak Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
What Are The Best Nvidia Control Panel Settings for Gaming on Windows 11 Intelligent Gaming 2023-11-16 | In this video, I cover the best settings to use in the Nvidia Control Panel for gaming on Windows 11 in 2023. Image Scaling This allows you to render a game at a lower resolution, and then use sharpening to sharpen the image, in order to obtain a higher overall frame rate at the cost of a poorer image quality. I recommend setting this to Off because it is better to do this in-game rather than apply to the whole desktop. Ambient Occlusion This is used to apply more realistic shadows and ambient light at the cost of performance, and you have three options, Off, Performance or Quality. I recommend setting this to Off because if a game supports Ambient Occlusion, it will be better implemented at the game level, and less likely to be prone to shadow glitches. Anisotropic Filtering This is a non-linear texture filtering technique that helps to make textures appear clearer and more detailed.I recommend setting this to 16x since this has a minimum performance hit.Anti-aliasing This helps to reduce the appearance of jagged lines at the cost of some performance.I would recommend setting FXAA, Gamma Correction and Transparency to Off, whilst leaving Mode and Setting to Application-controlled. The reason for this that when it comes to anti-aliasing, the in-game options will always be superior.DSR (Dynamic Super Resolution) This allows you to render a game at a higher resolution than your monitor supports and then downsample it to your native resolution. This is effectively brute forcing anti-aliasing, which comes with a performance hit, unless you are running incredibly old games that do not support anti-aliasing in the first place. I recommend setting this to Off. Low Latency Mode This helps to input lag in competitive games, but these games also support Nvidia Reflex, making this option moot. So, on that basis, my recommendation is set to Off. Multi-Frame Sampled AA (MFAA) This is an anti-aliasing method designed to supplement any game that originally supports MSAA or Multi-Sampling Anti-aliasing, by reducing the performance cost.My recommendation would be to set to On as it will only take affect when a game supports MSAA. Power Management Mode There are two options, Normal or Prefer maximum performance, and there is no reason you would not choose the latter as this sets your GPU to always run at its top clock speed which is essential when gaming. Shader Cache Size My recommendation would be to set this to Unlimited, as games are getting more shader intensive, and limiting and re-processing shaders when you hit a cap introduces stuttering, especially if the developer has poorly implemented shader management. Texture Filtering Like Anisotropic Filtering this affects the texture quality in game, so I recommend setting Negative LOD bias to Clamp and Quality to High quality as these options do not really affect performance that much. Triple Buffering This is used to prevent performance drops when your frame rate tanks but since this option only affects OpenGL games which are a rarity today, as Direct X and Vulkan are the dominant graphic APIs, I just set it to Off. Vertical Sync This is designed to resolve a phenomenon known as tearing which occurs when your frame rate exceeds your monitor’s refresh rate, but this can cause input lag. My recommendation is to set the option to Use the 3D application setting.#nvidia #windows11 #gamingSocial Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Install Discord on Any Linux Distribution – Step By Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-11-02 | In this video I cover how to easily install Discord as a Flatpak on any Linux distribution.flathub.org/en-GB/apps/com.discordapp.Discord Step 1. Install Flatpak Support. flathub.org/en-GB/setup The first step is to enable Flatpak support for your Linux distribution by following the relevant documentation. For example, if you use Ubuntu, click on the Ubuntu icon, and then follow the instructions from there, rebooting to finish the process. Although some Linux distributions such as Pop!_OS and Linux Mint have Flatpak support enabled by default, so if you are using one of them, you can skip this step. Step 2. Install Discord Flatpak. flathub.org/en-GB/apps/com.discordapp.Discord There are two methods to install the Discord Flatpak, either using a Software Store such as Gnome Software or KDE Discover, or install using the Terminal.For the first method, simply click on the blue Install button and this will begin the installation process in your distribution's Software Store.For example, on Ubuntu, this would be Gnome Software. The second method is using the Terminal, so if you click the down arrow, this will reveal a Terminal command that you can copy and paste, and then run.In either case, once Discord is installed, launch it the same as any other application. Step 3. Using Discord. Once signed in, the interface of Discord is identical to what you would see if you were using it in a web browser or on Windows. All your text and voice channels are located on the left, instant messaging works, live streaming works, in fact the only limitation which I have found, is that if you are playing a game, it will not show that on your profile. Although strangely, if you play music using Spotify, it does, so I suspect that this is due to the nature of the Flatpak. github.com/flathub/com.discordapp.Discord#discord For more information about the Discord Flatpak, see the official GitHub page, which also has instructions on getting Discord to work if you use Wayland as your display server. #discord #linux #flatpak Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Set Up a Static IP Address on a Headless Raspberry Pi - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-10-28 | In this video I cover how to set up a static IP address on a headless Raspberry Pi running Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm or Buster. Step 1. Enable SSH. The first thing we need to do is enable SSH or secure shell within Raspberry Pi OS so we can communicate with the Raspberry Pi on the network. raspberrypi.com/software The easiest way to do this is to enable it when you initially flash Raspberry Pi OS to your SD card using the Raspberry Pi Imager tool.With the application running, first, click on the CHOOSE OS button, and select either the 32bit or 64bit version of Raspberry PI OS. Next, choose your Storage option, which will typically be your SD card, and then click on the cog icon. From here, you can enable SSH, as well as the credentials for connecting later. Once done, it is simply a matter of clicking the WRITE button to install Raspberry Pi OS, inserting the SD card into the Raspberry Pi and then powering up. Alternatively, if you have already flashed the OS to your SD card, you can also enable ssh by creating a blank file called ssh and placing this into the root of the file directory. Step 2. Find The Raspberry Pi’s IP Address. Once the Raspberry Pi is connected to a network, it is very likely that it will have been given an IP address from your router using DHCP, so we need to determine what IP address it has been given. The easiest way to do that is to use an IP scanner.github.com/angryip/ipscan#angry-ip-scanner My recommendation would be the Angry IP Scanner as this is cross platform and works on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.But in either case, run your chosen IP scanner on your local network, and once the scan has finished, sort by hostname and find the IP address given to the Raspberry Pi.I would also take a note of the router / gateway IP address as this will be needed later.Step 3. Connect To Raspberry PI Using SSH. Now that we have the IP address of the Raspberry Pi, we can connect to it using a SSH client. chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html A common one that people use is Putty, however in my case I will be connecting to the Raspberry Pi through ssh using the Linux Terminal with the following command.ssh pi@192.168.1.2 And providing the correct credentials to log on. Step 4. Set Static IP Address. Once connected, the final pieces of information we need are the Ethernet network interface name and subnet mask, which can both be found by running the following Terminal command. ifconfig This will present a lot of information, however for me the Ethernet network interface is labeled as end0, and the netmask or subnetmask is 255.255.255.0. At this point, we have all the information we need to set up a static IP address, but the file your amend will vary depending on the version of Raspberry Pi OS installed. For example, for installations running Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm, you need to create a new config file called end0. Which can be done with the following Terminal command. sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces.d/end0 Inside the file, specify the IP address you wish to set as static, the network range, subnet / netmask, and gateway that matches your network. For example, for my network, it is the below. allow-hotplug end0 iface end0 inet static address 192.168.1.2 network 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.1.1 Alternatively, if you are running an older version of Raspberry Pi OS such as Buster, then you would create a dhcpcd.conf file instead. Once again, you can do this with a single Terminal command. sudo nano /etc/dhcpcd.conf Only this time, the contents of the file, should look something like this. Interface end0 static ip_address-192.168.1.2/24 static routers=192.168.1.1 static domain_name_servers=192.168.1.1 Obviously adjust to your network configuration, but once you are happy with the settings, save the file with CTRL + X, and then Y. So, the final thing we need to do is reboot the Raspberry Pi, so it picks up the static IP address, which can be done with the following command. sudo reboot #raspberrypi #bookworm #linux Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingPatreon - patreon.com/user?u=102737305Reddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How To Install and Remove Deb Packages On Ubuntu - Step-by-Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-10-21 | In this video I cover how to install and remove deb packages in Ubuntu 23.10 or newer. One of the major changes that was made in Ubuntu 23.10, was the replacement of the Ubuntu Software application with the App Centre, which I have found has two regressions in functionality. Firstly, you cannot use the App Centre to install any deb packages you may have downloaded, and second, you also cannot use the App Centre to remove any installed Debian packages, only install. Therefore the solution is to use the Gnome Software application to restore this functionality. Step 1. Install Gnome Software. To install Gnome Software, open the App Centre, search for "Software" and select the result that appears under the Debian packages section. From here, click on the green Install button, and once installation has finished, launch for the first time. Step 2. Install Deb Files With Gnome Software.Now that Gnome Software is installed, we can use it to install any deb packages we have downloaded, however to make this default, we need to make a quick change. Right click on any downloaded deb file, select the Open With... option, and scroll down the list until you see a Software Install option. Make sure to click this option, as well as the toggle for "Always use for this file type" at the bottom, and finally click Open to start the installation process. In the future, this means that any deb files you double click on, will open automatically in Gnome Software, but in either case, click the Install button, and once the installation process has finished, launch the application as normal.Step 3. Remove Debian Packages Using Gnome Software. To remove any installed deb packages, open Gnome Software, click on the Installed tab which will give a list of all installed applications.So to remove an application, click Uninstall. Now for some reason, some applications installed using deb files will not appear on this list.So to remove those applications, run the downloaded deb file again and you should get an option to uninstall rather than install.#ubuntu #snap #gnome Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingPatreon - patreon.com/user?u=102737305Reddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How To Backup and Restore Linux Desktop Environment Config – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-10-10 | In this video I cover how to backup and restore a desktop environment configuration in Linux using SaveDesktop. github.com/vikdevelop/SaveDesktop#savedesktop SaveDesktop is an application that allows you to backup and restore the configuration of a wide range of popular desktop environments including Gnome, KDE Plasma, MATE, Xfce and Cinnamon. More specifically, this application allows you to back up and restore icons, fonts, themes, backgrounds, Gnome extensions, Cinnamon applets, KDE Plasma widgets, and installed Flatpak applications. Step 1. Installing SaveDesktop. github.com/vikdevelop/SaveDesktop#installation There are a couple of ways to install SaveDesktop, although my recommendation would be to use the Flatpak method, as this will provide you with the latest stable release regardless of your chosen Linux distribution. flathub.org/setup First, enable Flatpak support for your system, by following the instructions that are relevant to your Linux distribution.flathub.org/apps/io.github.vikdevelop.SaveDesktop Once Flatpak support is enabled, install SaveDesktop by either clicking the Install button which will typically launch your distribution’s application centre.Or alternatively, install using Terminal commands which you can see if you press the down arrow. In either case, once installation has finished, launch SaveDesktop using your application launcher. Step 2. Using SaveDesktop. The application itself is straightforward, you have three tabs at the top, Save, Import and Sync. The Save tab allows you to name the snapshot of your configuration, as well as dictate what items should be included in the configuration archive, although this will differ depending on your desktop environment. On the same tab, you can also set up periodic saving, which you can learn about if you click on the Learn more link.The second tab is Import, which allows you to import a previous backup, either from a file or list. The final tab is Sync, which allows you to synchronise a configuration with other machines on the same local network, and if you want more information on how this works, click on the How it works? link.#linux #desktop #backup Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How to Install and Play Counter-Strike 2 on Linux - Step-By-Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-09-28 | In this video I cover how to install and play Counter-Strike 2 on Linux, without using a compatibility layer such as Steam Proton, and fix the missing audio bug. Step 1. Install Latest GPU Driver. The game recommends that you have a GPU that supports graphic pipeline library, and the easiest way to enable that is to update your GPU driver.github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md My recommendation would be to read the Installing Drivers page of the Lutris wiki, as this covers the installation process for both AMD and Nvidia hardware across a wide range of Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Manjaro, Arch and Fedora. Step 2. Install Steam. Since Counter-Strike 2 is exclusive to Steam, you will first need to install Steam itself, which in most cases can be done using your distribution's package manager. store.steampowered.com/about/download For example, if you are using an Ubuntu based distribution, then Valve provide a Steam installation package that can be downloaded and installed from their website. Alternatively, if you are using an Arch based distribution, then you can install Steam using the following Terminal command:sudo pacman –S steam In either case, once Steam is installed, launch it as normal, apply the update, and then sign into your account. Step 3. Install Counter-Strike 2. With Steam running, install the game as normal, by clicking the blue Install button, and once installation has finished, launch using the green Play button. If you experience a bug with missing audio on a system that uses Pipewire, this can be fixed by right clicking on the properties of the game, selecting the General tab, navigating to LAUNCH OPTIONS and then adding the following.-sdlaudiodriver pipewire Just make sure that if you have any other launch parameters to put this after %command% For example:gamemoderun %command% -sdlaudiodriver pipewireSocial Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
What Are the Best Graphics Settings For Playing Elden Ring - Step By Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-09-20 | In this video I cover what I believe are the best graphics settings to use when playing Elden Ring, especially at 1440p so that you can achieve a solid 60fps throughout the entire game. Step 1. Disable Auto-Detect Best Rending Settings and Ray Tracing. First, disable Auto-Detect Best Rending Settings, as this is meant to drop the graphics settings when performance is tanking, but in my experience, this causes the game to stutter instead. Second, disable ray tracing, unless you have a Nvidia 3090 or better, as the slight increase in visuals is not worth the performance hit.Step 2. Recommended Advanced Graphics Settings. Texture Quality - This influences the detail found in the game world, so for a good balance between performance and visual, I set this one to Medium. Anti-aliasing - This is used to smooth out jagged edges in the game, which I tend to set this one to High as there is no real performance difference in setting it any lower. SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion) - This is used to create more realistic shadows around objects and dropping from High to Medium provides a decent performance increase that does not affect visuals that much. Shadows Quality - Due to a bug in the game, I set this to Maximum, as when set lower, it can cause some textures to have a weird shimmering effect around them. Light Quality - This is used to adjust the complexity and fidelity of lighting in the game, I tend to set this to High as lower settings do not improve performance.Effects Quality - This is used to control effects such as smoke and fire, I tend to set to High, as lower settings do not increase performance.Volumetric Quality - This used to adjust the realism and detail of the sky and fog, and much like Effects Quality, I leave this at High as lower settings do not improve performance and just make the game look worse. Reflection Quality - This controls the amount and quality of reflections, and is meant to be quite taxing, but in Elden Ring, it makes no difference in performance if you set at Low or Maximum, so I go for a happy medium with High. Water Surface Quality - This is used to adjust the visual quality of water and reflections, but I have found that it does not really impact performance, so I leave it at High. Shader Quality - This controls the quality of the shading applied to objects, characters, and the world, and can affect performance, so I set this to Medium, as the difference in visuals between High to Medium is not noticeable. Global Illumination Quality - This affects the lighting, making it more realistic, and I set this at High, as any lower does not make any meaningful differences in performance.Grass Quality - This dictates how much foliage appears on the map, and can be quite taxing, so for a happy balance between visuals and performance, I set this to Medium. Other options such as motion blur and depth of field do not impact performance, although I typically turn them off. #eldenring #1440p #performance Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How To Use Gaming Mice and Keyboards on Linux – Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-09-13 | In this video, I cover how use gaming mice and keyboards from Logitech, Etekcity, GSkill, Roccat, and Steelseries on Linux using a GUI application called Piper. github.com/libratbag/piper#piperA full list of supported models can be found below. github.com/libratbag/libratbag/tree/master/data/devices Step 1. Installing Piper. Piper has a couple of dependencies that need to be installed for it to function correctly.github.com/libratbag/libratbag/wiki/Installation The main one is libratbag, which can be installed using your Linux distribution’s package manager.In fact, the project page covers the installation method for Fedora, Arch, Ubuntu, and Debian based distributions.github.com/libratbag/piper/wiki/Installation Once dependencies are satisfied, Piper can either be installed using your Linux distribution's package manager, or alternatively as a Flatpak. Once again, the project page covers the installation method for Fedora, Arch, Debian, and Ubuntu based distributions.In either case, once Piper is installed, launch the application as normal.Step 2. Using Piper. The interface of Piper is simple, but it does cover all the requirements. For example, if you have a gaming mouse.At the top there are tabs; Resolutions, Buttons, and LEDs, as well as an Apply button to confirm any changes.The Resolution tab allows you to adjust the Sensitivity of the mouse, more specifically the Report Rate, and Resolutions in DPI. Whereas, the Button tab allows you to change the action of selected buttons, or even remap them to something different entirely. Finally, the LED tab allows you to change the action of the LED, specify the displayed colour, how frequently the LED changes / flashes, or even turn off entirely. One final thing to note is that you can specify different mouse profiles, and switch to them by clicking the profile number at the top left. #piper #linux #gamingSocial Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
How to Install Windows 11 Without Any Bloatware - Step-by-Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-09-02 | In this video, I cover how to install Windows 11 without any of the preinstalled bloatware, as well as bypass any hardware restrictions and forced Microsoft account creation.github.com/ntdevlabs/tiny11builder#tiny11builder To achieve this, I use a GitHub project called tiny11builder to create a streamlined Windows 11 image that strips out any preinstalled Microsoft software, and bypass any installation requirements. The project uses the official Windows 11 ISO and Microsoft build tools such as DISM, and anything that is removed, can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store. Step 1. Download and Mount Windows 11 ISO. microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows11 First, download the official Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft's website. On the download page, scroll down to the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) section and select the Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) option. Next, choose the product language, click Confirm and finally, click on the 64-bit Download button to begin the download. Once the download has finished, right click on the file and mount the disk image, as the next available drive letter. Step 2. Using tiny11builder. github.com/ntdevlabs/tiny11builder Once the Windows 11 ISO is mounted, on the tiny11builder project page, click on the Code button at the top, and select the option to Download ZIP. Extract the downloaded archive and inside the tiny11builder-main subfolder, you will find three Windows Batch, a xml, md and an application called oscdimg.exe which is used to create bootable media. Since you have downloaded the official ISO directly from Microsoft, the script that needs to be run is the tiny11 creator 2261.525 one. Of course, in the future, there will be updated Windows 11 builds, so use some common sense, and select the script that corresponds to build of Windows 11 you have downloaded. In either case, to run the script, right click on the file, select Run as Administrator, and confirm the UAC prompt. The script will first ask you for the drive letter that the Windows 11 ISO is mounted at, and then copy the contents of the ISO file to your C drive or equivalent, and once the process has finished, prompt you to select what version of Windows 11 you wish to use. Once confirmed, the script will work its magic, which can take a while, so be patient, but after the process has finished, press any key to close the window. Now inside the tiny11builder-main folder, there will be a new tiny11 ISO file that can be used to create some installation media.Step 3. Installing Windows Tiny11. As normal, boot off the installation media created from the Windows Tiny 11 ISO, and you will be greeted by the Windows 11 installation wizard. First, choose the Language, Time, and Keyboard layout for the installation wizard, and then accept the licence agreement. Next, choose the hard drive that Windows should be installed on, which depending on your hardware, might take a while. In either case, once installation has finished, your machine should reboot automatically and start the Windows user creation wizard. So, first, select your Country or Region and Keyboard layout.And then your username, password and security questions.Finally, you will asked some telemetry options, which I typically select no to.Once all of this done, Windows will create your user profile, which can take a couple of minutes, after which you will see the de-bloated Windows 11 desktop. A couple of things to note, Microsoft Edge has been removed, however there will still be a shortcut on both the desktop and taskbar, which can be safely removed. Of course, this also means that there will be no web browser preinstalled, so you will need to install one before you access the Internet. Microsoft Teams has also not been removed, so you still need to uninstall this manually, but with the exception of that single application, welcome to a working installation of Windows 11 without any bloatware.#windows11 #bloatware #removal Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How To Monitor CPU, Memory, Disk, Network, and GPU Usage on Linux Intelligent Gaming 2023-08-28 | In this video I cover how install and use Mission Center, a GUI tool that allows you to monitor in real-time CPU, memory, disk, network, and GPU usage, as well as force close applications or kill processes on Linux systems. missioncenter.io Step 1. Installing Mission Center.flathub.org/apps/io.missioncenter.MissionCenter Mission Center is available as a Flatpak which means that it will work on any Linux distribution that supports that platform. flathub.org/setup My recommendation is to follow the setup guide for your distribution.In either case, once Flatpak support is enabled, install and launch the application as normal. Step 2. Using Mission Center. Mission Center has two tabs located at the top; Performance and Apps. The Performance tab lists on the left-hand side, from the top; CPU, Memory, Disk(s) Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and GPU, all accompanied with real-time performance graphs. You can also get further information if you click on any of the individual tabs. For example, the CPU tab will list the current clock speed of your processor, how many processes and threads are being handled, and the up-time of your machine. The Memory tab will display the total amount of memory available, how much is been used by applications and processes, how much is in cache, as well as more technical aspects such as RAM frequency or form factor. The Disk(s) tabs display the overall capacity of the selected drive, as well as the current read and write load. The Ethernet and / or Wi-Fi tab shows the current connection data sent and received from the network, interface name, MAC Address and assigned IP addresses. Finally, the GPU tab shows the current clock and memory speed, usage, power draw and temperature, as well as more technical information such as supported graphic APIs, and the specification of the PCI-E slot your card is placed in. The Apps tab lists all currently running applications and processes, that can be grouped by PID or process ID or CPU, memory, and disk consumption. You can also choose to either cleanly close an application or kill it outright by right clicking on the entry and then selecting either Stop Application or Force Stop Application, respectively. #linux #monitoring #flatpak Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How to Install and Play Epic Games Store Games on Linux - Step-by-Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-08-24 | In this video I cover how to install and play Epic Games Store games on Linux using Lutris. lutris.net Step 1. Install Latest GPU Driver. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md The first step is to ensure that you have installed the latest supported driver for your graphic card. My recommendation would be to follow the relevant section on the InstallingDrivers page of the Lutris wiki, as this will cover the installation process for both Nvidia and AMD hardware on Ubuntu, Arch and Fedora based distributions. Step 2. Install Wine. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/WineDependencies.md The second step is to ensure that the Wine compatibility layer is installed on your system, as this is a dependency for running Lutris. My recommendation would be to follow the relevant section on WineDependencies page of the Lutris wiki as this covers the installation process for Ubuntu, Arch and Fedora based distributions. Step 3. Install Lutris. lutris.net/downloads Once you have installed the latest supported GPU driver and Wine, Lutris can now be installed.The installation process may vary depending on your setup, but in most cases, you will be installing Lutris using your Linux distribution’s package manager. My recommendation would be to follow the recommended method on the Lutris download page, and once installation has finished, launch Lutris from your application launcher. However, if you get a message about missing DXVK or Wine, then double check that you have correctly installed a compatible GPU driver and Wine using the above wiki pages. Step 4. Install Epic Game Store. To install the Epic Games Store with Lutris, click on the + symbol at the top left, choose the “Search the Lutris website for installers” option, and then search for “Epic Games Store.” This should only bring up one option to select, and from here, it is a matter of following the installation process, and if you get prompt to install Wine mono, click yes. In either case, once installation has finished, click the close button. At this stage, the Epic Games Store client is now installed, so double click on the icon to launch the application, and sign into your account. After you sign in, on first launch, you will be prompted to install the Epic Games Online service, which I recommend you do since many games require this. At this point you are all set up, so feel free to download and play your games as normal, with the exception of most games that use either EAC or BattlEye anti-supported as they are not supported on Linux. #linux #lutris #epicgames Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How to Install and Play Ubisoft Connect Games on Linux - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-08-14 | In this video I cover how to install and play Ubisoft Connect games on Linux using Lutris, an universal game launcher. lutris.net Step 1. Install Latest GPU Driver. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md I would recommend following the InstallingDrivers page of the Lutris wiki, which covers the installation of GPU drivers for both Nvidia and AMD hardware on Ubuntu, Arch and Fedora based distributions. Once the driver is installed, reboot your system to finish the process. Step 2. Install Wine. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/WineDependencies.md I would recommend installing Wine by following the relevant sections on the WineDependencies page of the Lutris wiki as this covers the installation method used by Ubuntu, Arch and Fedora based distributions. Step 3. Install Lutris. lutris.net/downloads Lutris can be installed on any Linux distribution, but the installation process will vary depending on your setup. For example, Ubuntu based distributions can install Lutris using a deb installation package, whilst Arch based systems will typically install Lutris using the Terminal. In short, choose the installation method that relates to your Linux distribution, and once the process has finished, launch Lutris.Step 4. Install Ubisoft Connect. Before installing the Ubisoft Connect client, click on the Wine tab on the left-hand side, more specifically the clipboard icon which will load up the Wine version management page.On this page, confirm that you are running the latest build of lutris-GE-proton, as the Ubisoft Connect client frequently gets updated, which requires a newer version of lutris-GE-proton to run it. To install Ubisoft Connect, click on the + symbol at the top left, choose the "Search the Lutris website for installers" option, and then search for "Ubisoft." Click on the Ubisoft Connect only, and from here, it is a matter of following the installation process, but if you get a prompt to install Wine mono, confirm this. Once installation has finished, click the close button.Next, right click on the Ubisoft Connect entry, and navigate to the Runner options tab, and toggle off both Esync and Fsync, clicking the Save button to apply. The reason for doing this, is that on first launch, the application will try to update, and if you do not disable these parameters, it will get stuck indefinitely on the patching process. Unfortunately, every time there is an update, you will need to repeat this process.At this stage, launch Ubisoft Connect, apply the update, sign into your account, make any changes to your preferences and then close the application.At this stage, Ubisoft Connect is all configured, so re-enable Esync and Fsync, launch the application, and from there, download, install, and launch games as normal. #ubisoft #linuxgaming #lutrisSocial Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How to Install & Play Overwatch 2 on Linux - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-08-12 | In this video I cover how to install and play Overwatch 2 on Linux, either using Blizzard Battle.net installed with Lutris or directly using Steam with Proton Experimental. Step 1. Install Latest GPU Driver. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/InstallingDrivers.md To install the latest compatible GPU driver for your installation, I would strongly recommend reading the InstallingDrivers page on the Lutris wiki as this covers the installation methods for Nvidia and AMD hardware running on Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch based Linux distributions. Once done, you can now install Overwatch 2 using one of the two methods below.Method 1: Install Blizzard Battle.net Using Lutris.The first method for playing Overwatch 2 on Linux is to use Lutris to install the Blizzard Battle.net client, which in turn will allow you download, install and play the game.However first, we need to install some Wine dependencies for Lutris. github.com/lutris/docs/blob/master/WineDependencies.md Once again, I would recommend reading the WineDependencies page on the Lutris wiki as this covers installing Wine on Fedora, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux based distributions. Once Wine is installed, we can move onto installing Lutris. lutris.net/downloads Lutris can be installed on almost any Linux distribution, therefore I recommend finding your Linux distribution on the download page, and follow the recommended installation method.In either case, once Lutris is installed, launch the application. To install Battle.net, click on the + symbol at the top left, select the Lutris website for installers option and in the field that appears, type and search for Battle.net. Next, click on the relevant entry, and follow the installation instructions, installing Wine mono if prompted. Once installation has finished, simply launch Battle.net using the shortcut, sign into your account, and then download, install and play the game.Method 2. Using Steam With Proton Experimental.The second method for playing Overwatch 2 on Linux is to download and install it using Steam, and then use the Proton compatibility layer to play the game. Steam can be installed on almost any Linux distribution, but the installation method may differ. For example, Arch based distributions can install Steam using the Terminal, whereas Ubuntu based distributions can download and run the installation package from Steam’s website. In either case, once Steam is installed, launch it, apply the update, and sign into your account. To enable Steam Proton, navigate to the Steam menu at the top left, Settings, Compatibility, and enable both the Enable Steam Play for supported titles and Enable Steam Play for all other titles are toggled on. This will also set Proton Experimental as the default Proton build to use, which is what we want. Restart Steam to apply the settings. From here, download, install and launch the game as normal.At first launch, you will be prompted to associate a Blizzard account, which is easy to do using the provided QR code displayed on the screen. #overwatch2 #linuxgaming #proton Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko
How to Remote into Linux from Windows 10 or 11 - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-08-07 | In this video I cover how to set up a remote desktop connection to Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Manjaro, Arch Linux, EndeavourOS from Microsoft Windows 10 or 11. Although any other distribution that uses the Gnome desktop environment should work as well. Step 1. Enable Remote Connections Support. First we need to enable support for remote connections within Gnome, which can be done by opening the Settings application, clicking on the Sharing tab and activating the toggle.Once done, click on the Remote Desktop option and enable both the Remote Desktop and Remote-Control toggles as well specifying a username and password in the Authentication section. I would also make a note of the Device Name as this will be the destination where the remote desktop connection will be pointing to later.Once done, close the window. Step 2. Connect From Windows. To connect to the Linux installation, I would recommend using the built-in Remote Desktop Connection client that is preinstalled in Windows. Simply, open the Start Menu, search for "RDP" and click on the "Remote Desktop Connection" result that appears. Once the application is launched, type the Device Name from earlier into the Computer field, and press the Connect button. Next, you will be asked for some credentials, so first click on the "More choices" option, then "Use a different account" and type in the "Username" and "Password" specified earlier. Finally, click OK to establish the remote connection.It also likely that the first time you connect, you will see a security certification, so click accept to continue. At this stage, you have successfully remotely connected from an installation of Microsoft Windows to Linux. Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DFacebook - facebook.com/Intelligent-Gaming-101640054531594Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/@IntelligentgamingReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020Twitter - twitter.com/inspectorgecko#windows #linux #remote
How to Spawn Items in Elden Ring Using Cheat Engine - Step by Step Guide Intelligent Gaming 2023-08-02 | In this video I cover how to use Cheat Engine to spawn items such as weapons, armours and Ash of Wars in Elden Ring. Elden Ring has a wide range of weapons and armours that can be dropped by enemies when you defeat then, however some of the item drop rates can be in very low percentages, however using Cheat Engine allows you to spawn items in game bypassing the farming tedium. Step 1. Installing Cheat Engine. cheatengine.org/index.php Download the latest installer from the official website by clicking the Download Cheat Engine button, and once the download has finished, run the installer, although it is highly likely that will need to make an exception in your anti-virus to allow the installation to continue. Step 2. Download Elden Ring Cheat Table. nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/48?tab=description Cheat Engine works by reading cheat tables, and the best one I have found for Elden Ring is the Elden Ring Ultimate Cheat Engine Table available on NexusMods. To download this, click on the Files Tab, and under the Main Files section, select the ER Cheat Table Hexinton option, and once the download has finished, extract the archive.Inside the extracted folder, you will find two files; the cheat table itself and an offline game launcher which will launch the game with EAC disabled, which greatly reduces the chance of your account getting soft banned. Copy this file into the game’s installation directory, which is usually found at "steamapps / common / ELDEN RING / game".Step 3. Using Cheat Engine.To use Cheat Engine, open Steam and then launch the game using the offline launcher, and whilst the game is running, double click on the Elden Ring cheat table file which will open in Cheat Engine. From here, click on the computer icon at the top left, select the Elden Ring process from the list and choose to keep the current address list / code list which will hook Cheat Engine into the game.The final step is to so enable the cheat table by clicking the Enable option. From here, there are several options to choose from, however to spawn items, choose the "Give Yourself Items and Runes, ItemGib & GigaGib option", more specifically the "ItemGib" option which will open a separate window where you can spawn in Weapons, Armours, Talismans, Items, and Ash of Wars. For example, to spawn in the Noble Slender Sword, select the Weapons button, type the word "Slender" into the Name/ID option, select reinforcement level, or equipped Ash of War, and press the Gib button to add to your inventory. This process can be repeated for any item that has a valid item ID, and once you are done, simply close Cheat Engine, and the game, and relaunch as normal through Steam. #eldenring #cheatengine #farming Social Media LinksDiscord - discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2DReddit - reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020
