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How to prevent accidentally pausing in Mortal Kombat 1

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During intensive matches in Mortal Kombat 1, you may find yourself hitting the pause button. Of course, this can break your flow and concentration, especially if you are in the middle of performing a combo.

To see how you can prevent accidentally pausing in this fighting game, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1 First off, you need to head over to the Settings menu in MK1.

2. From the Settings menu, make sure you are viewing the Gameplay tab on the left side of the screen.

3. On the right side of the screen, move the cursor over to Pause Delay, which should show the following description:

“Toggle whether the [Pause] button must be held to pause the game.”

Depending on which system you are playing Mortal Kombat 1 on, the Pause button will be different. For the PlayStation controller, you have to hold the Options button to pause. On an Xbox gamepad, you have to hold the Menu button. If you are playing with a Nintendo Switch controller, you need to hold the + button.

4. By default, Pause Delay is disabled. To prevent any accidental pausing, make sure that this is set to On from the Gameplay tab in the Settings menu.

By doing so, the gameplay won’t be paused even if you press the Options/Menu/+ button by mistake.

How to disable controller vibrations in Mortal Kombat 1

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By default, controller vibrations are enabled in Mortal Kombat 1. While the haptic feedback adds an extra layer of immersion to the fighting game, it can be very distracting when you are trying to defeat your opponents.

To see how you can turn off rumble for the latest Mortal Kombat installment, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, make your way to the Settings menu in MK1.

2. From the Settings menu, navigate towards Kontrols in the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, move the cursor down to Vibration. This option should show the following information:

Toggle wireless controller vibration.

4. By default, the Vibration option is enabled. To disable it, make sure that it is set to “Off.”

5. Once you are done turning off the haptic feedback, you can exit the Settings menu and then return to playing Mortal Kombat 1.

You should no longer notice your controller shaking with the Vibration setting disabled.

How to fix Baldur’s Gate 3 frame rate issues on PS5

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You may notice some stuttering, frame drops and/or slowdowns when playing the PlayStation 5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3. The performance issues are even more pronounced once you get to Act 3.

To see how you can improve the frame rate in this role-playing game, you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, you should make sure that you have the latest patch installed for Baldur’s Gate 3. The development team at Larian Studios has been releasing major updates that address the frame rate and other major glitches in the game.

To check if there is a new patch available, move the cursor over to the game’s icon from the home screen menu of the PS5. You should then press the Options button on the controller and select the Check for Update option.

2. Updating the system software of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console may also help improve the fps in Baldur’s Gate 3.

3. You should also check to see if you are playing the game in performance mode.

In order to do so, go to the Options menu in the game and then head over to Video. From there, make sure that the Performance setting is turned on.

The performance mode lowers the resolution in order to increase the maximum frame rate to 60 fps.

4. If your television set or monitor supports Variable Refresh Rate, then we recommend that you enable it from its menus. Afterwards, open the Settings menu on the PS5 and then select Screen and Video > Video Output > VRR > Automatic.

Variable Refresh Rate will smooth out any frame rate drops, as well as any screen tearing, as long as it stays above 48 fps.

5. If you have been putting your PS5 into rest mode, then it may be causing performance issues. In this case, you can try restarting the console.

How to fix Baldur’s Gate 3 elevated blacks and washed-out issues on PS5

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When playing the PlayStation 5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3, you may notice that the game looks too dark or washed-out. To see how you can potentially fix the HDR and brightness issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you download the latest patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 as a new update may fix the brightness issues with the game.

2. If you are playing Baldur’s Gate 3 in HDR, then we recommend that you re-adjust the HDR brightness output on your PS5.

To do so, head over to your console’s Settings menu and then select Screen and Video > Video Output > Adjust HDR. Follow the instructions for the first two screens. On the third screen, which determines the black point, follow the instructions and then increase the value by +1.

3. You should also be able to adjust the brightness from the in-game menu. You can get to this menu by opening the Options menu, switching over to the Video tab and then selecting HDR Calibration.

4. You can also try playing Baldur’s Gate 3 with HDR disabled. To do so, open the Settings menu of your PS5 and then select Screen and Video > Video Output > HDR > Off.

5. If possible, you can connect your PS5 to a different television set or monitor. Some screens are better at handling HDR and brightness output when compared to others.

How to lock the Baldur’s Gate 3 mini map into position

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When you move the camera in Baldur’s Gate 3, the mini map will also rotate. If you find that you are constantly getting lost due to the rotating map, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech to see how you can lock it in in place.

1. For the first step, you need to open the Options menu in the game.

2. From there, select the Interface tab at the top.

If you are playing the game with a PlayStation themed controller, then you can use the L1 and R1 buttons to change tabs. If you are using an Xbox gamepad, then you can use the LB and RB buttons to switch tabs.

3. Once you get to the Interface tab in the Options menu, move the cursor to North-Facing Minimap. It should show the following description:

When enabled, the minimap is locked with the North at the top. When disabled, this minimap rotates with the camera.

4. To lock the mini map in place, make sure that the North-Facing Minimap setting is turned on.

5. Exit the Options menu and then return to playing Baldur’s Gate 3.

When you try rotating the in-gamer camera, you should notice that the mini map will stay in place with the North direction pointed at the top.

How to prevent the audio from cutting out in the PS5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3

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You may notice that the sound output of your headset, headphones, earphones or speakers is cutting out when playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on your PlayStation 5. To see how you can potentially fix this audio issue in this role-playing game, you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you are using a wireless connection for your listening device, then there could be some interference.

To prevent the audio from cutting out, you should make sure that the device has a direct line of sight to your PlayStation 5 console. If possible, you can try moving closer to your console to get a stronger connection. You can also try turning off any other wireless devices you have nearby.

2. If you are using 3D audio, then this feature could be causing the sound to cut off. In this case, you can try updating the game to see if a new update fixes this problem. To do so manually, you need to do the following:

  • Connect your PS5 to the internet.
  • Move the cursor to the Baldur’s Gate 3 icon on the home screen.
  • Press the Options button.
  • Select Check for Update from the pop-up menu.

3. If there is no patch available, or the new patch did not fix the sound issues, then you can try playing the game with 3D audio disabled.

To turn this feature off, go to the Settings menu of your PS5. From there, select Sound > Audio Output. In this menu, you should make sure that 3D audio is turned off for headphones and speakers.

4. If possible, you can try using a different audio output device to see if the sound keeps cutting out.

How to disable camera shake in Baldur’s Gate 3

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During certain dialogue or combat sequences the camera will shake around in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you don’t like this effect, then you can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can disable it.

1. To start off, head over to the Options menu in Baldur’s Gate 3.

2. From there, you need to switch over to the Accessibility tab.

You can change tabs on PS5 by using the L1 and R1 buttons. For the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you will need to use the LB and RB buttons.

3. From the Accessibility tab, the menu cursor should be on the Camera Shake setting. It should show the following information on the right side of the screen:

Enable camera shake in dialogue and gameplay.

4. The Camera Shake setting is set to On by default. Make sure it is set to Off if you want to disable this effect.

5. Once you are done, exit the Options menu.

You should no longer notice any camera shaking when you resume playing Baldur’s Gate 3.

How to disable adaptive triggers in PS5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3

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The adaptive trigger effects are enabled by default for the PlayStation 5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3. As a result, you will feel resistance when pressing down on the L2 and R2 buttons. If you don’t like this feature, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can disable it.

How to disable adaptive triggers from the in-game menu

To disable the L2 and R2 resistance effects for only Baldur’s Gate 3, you need to take the following steps:

1. Open the Options menu in the game.

2. Make sure you are viewing the Gameplay tab. If you aren’t then you can use the L1 and R1 buttons to change tabs until you get there.

3. From the Gameplay tab, move the menu cursor down to Adaptive Triggers. It should display the following description:

Enable or disable adaptive triggers that respond to the level of pressure you use.

5. By default, the Adaptive Triggers is set to On. Make sure you set it to Off.

6. Afterwards, you can exit the Options menu.

When you start playing Baldur’s Gate 3 again, you should no longer notice any resistance when pressing down on the L2 and R2 buttons on the DualSense controller.

How to disable adaptive triggers for all PS5 games

To remove resistance from the trigger buttons for all games, you need to open the Settings menu of your PS5. Afterwards, select Accessories > Controller (General) > Trigger Effect Intensity > Off.

The trigger effect should now be disabled for all PS5 games.

How to prevent Starfield from crashing while saving on Xbox Series X or S

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During the saving process, the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S version of Starfield may end up crashing. This could occur when you try to manually save or when the game tries to automatically save.

To see how you can potentially prevent the game from freezing in these instances, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you have been using the Quick Resume feature, then it may be causing Starfield to crash during the saving process.

In this case, you can try quitting the game and then opening it again. To close the software, press the Xbox button to open the guide menu. From there, move the cursor to highlight Starfield, press the Menu button and then select Quit.

2. You can also try power cycling your Xbox, which should help clear out its cache.

You can do so by turning off the console completely and then unplugging its power cord from the power outlet. Afterwards, plug the cord back in and then power on your console.

3. Furthermore, you can try deleting the game and then re-installing it again.

4. You can try deleting some of your older Starfield save data if you have a lot of them on your local storage.

5. Of course, you should make sure you have the latest version of Starfield installed as a new patch may fix the crashing or freezing issues when your progress is being saved.

To update, move the menu cursor to the Starfield icon from the guide menu or home menu. Afterwards, press the Menu button and then select Manage game and add-ons > Updates.

How to lower or mute the PS5 beeping noise

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When you turn on or turn off PlayStation 5 console, you will hear an audible beeping sound. This effect is loud enough to wake someone who is sleeping. Thankfully, a new firmware update gives you the option to lower or even completely mute the beep.

You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can properly do so.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest system software installed on your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition system.

To manually update, connect your console to the internet and then go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software > Update Using Internet.

2. Once your PS5 has been updated to the latest firmware, go back to the Settings menu.

3. From Settings, select System from the list of Options.

4. In the System menu, select Beep Sound from the left column. (Note: if you don’t see this option, then it means that your PS5 hasn’t been updated to the latest firmware).

5. On the right side of the screen, you should see the Volume setting, which is set to High (Standard) by default. To lower the beep, you can select this setting and then choose either Low or Medium.

6. If you want to mute the beeping noise, you can select the Mute Beep Sound option instead, which has the following description:

Mute your PS5’s beep sound when turning it on or off, or putting it in rest mode.

Even if you mute the beeping, you will still hear it when booting your console in safe mode menu or when the console was previously turned off incorrectly. The latter could occur due to hard crashes where you are forced to pull the power plug to shut your console down or when the power to the system gets cut off.