Getting started in the gaming world? 7 apps you need to have

All about Applications

All gamers have to start from scratch at some point, even the best ones. And that includes not only developing some knowledge of software and hardware, but also knowing which applications can be useful to positively influence the gameplay.

With that in mind, we’ve selected seven of the best apps that every gamer should know about –– especially if you’re a beginner in this world. Check out more information below.

Steam

Steam is a platform for selling games. On it, you can find free and paid games in genres such as action, horror, RPG, science fiction and much more. In addition, the software allows you to add friends and chat with them, download games directly to your PC, find game mods to install and much more.

The site has been around for many years and is just one example of many others that have these and other advantages for players.

CCleaner

Nowadays, most modern computers already have an operating system that allows you to remove any application. Despite this native function, some files left over from the installation of the programs may still remain; in other words, even if the operating system deletes the app, the folders it created may continue to take up memory on the PC.

Software like CCleaner can easily uninstall large files (like games), as well as check for leftover files, look for privacy issues, etc. Its interface is also very simple and easy to use, which should please inexperienced users.

Discord

Discord is basically a social network where you can communicate with friends and strangers in different ways. You can create forums to discuss your favorite characters and games, create communities, and start conversations via chat or voice.

You can also open a live stream where you can show your performance in a game in real time while several other people watch. You can also make video calls with your friends, use bots to automate tasks, play music or minigames, and much more.

Opera GX

Some browsers – especially Google Chrome – are true vampires that suck up your PC's RAM and significantly reduce its performance. That said, if you like to play games in your browser, it's best to invest in options that will increase your RAM's performance instead of degrading it.

Opera GX is a good option. In addition to being free and highly functional, it also provides a tool that limits the potential consumption of RAM memory: that is, if you detect that the browser is slowing down your PC's performance, simply change the browser's settings. In addition to RAM memory, you can also configure the CPU consumption limit and internet bandwidth.

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MSI Afterburner

Longtime gamers know that to get the most out of their hardware, you first need to manually change the settings. MSI Afterburner can help you with that: the software works for both NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards, and changes features like voltage, power, and memory clock speed.

Just remember not to push your PC too hard too often or it will significantly shorten its lifespan. Additionally, we also recommend installing a program that monitors the case's temperature levels to prevent the machine from overheating.

Keytweak

Most games allow you to customize your keyboard to make a variety of actions easier, but not all. With Keytweak, you can force stubborn games to accept this customization, so you can customize the commands you need on your keyboard buttons.

It is worth noting that the feature also has a specific button that, when pressed, the previously established settings are undone and you can return to using the keyboard with the standard functions.

OBS Studio

This app tip is for streamers and other content producers: OBS Studio records your computer screen while you play games. But it's much more than just that, because it offers compatibility with Twitch and YouTube to start live broadcasts, provides some tools for editing audio and video, allows you to add various elements to videos, etc.

The software is also open source, so you can always improve it to make it your own. It is also worth mentioning that it captures audio from multiple microphones simultaneously and also offers support for plugins and scripts.