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The Flightsim Hangar

The Flightsim Hangar

This article index contains all Channel LFD flightsim related content for VR flight, tech, tools and guides ...
LFD's Auto View Distance Utility for X-Plane

LFD’s Auto View Distance Utility for X-Plane

LFD's Auto View Distance utility will optimise X Plane's graphics engine dynamically to bring you the best results for your chosen configuration ...
MSFS: Hardware etc

MSFS: Hardware etc

This page contains notes on some of the hardware you may be interested in for upgrading the VR experience ...
How to Optimise MSFS for VR

How to Optimise MSFS for VR

This guide will help you to configure and optimise a Windows PC for use with the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) in VR ...
Graphics Tech

Graphics Tech

Image quality for real-world simulations depends on the techniques used to render images. Here are some of the methods used ...
Bitcoin and blockchain explained

Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology Explained

A quick guide to Bitcoin that starts off with an overview before going a little deeper into how it works and where it came from ...
G502 Mouse Rattle Fix

G502 Mouse Rattle Fix

My G502 mouse seems to have a rattling centre wheel. It seems this isn't uncommon, unfortunately but I did fix it. Here's what I did ...
There is a reason why broadband speeds are lower than you thought they would be.

Why Your Broadband Speed is Less Than Expected

If your broadband speed tests tell you that you aren’t getting the speed you bought no matter what you do, this article can help explain what's happening ...
The T16000M Joystick LED & Tension Mods

The T16000M Joystick LED & Tension Mods

The Thrustmaster T16000M joystick is an excellent piece of kit you can improve with a little manual intervention and patience ...
How to Regrease a Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle

How to Regrease a Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle

The standard grease used in the Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle is not as smooth it could be. For better control, use Nyogel 767A instead ...
Logitech G903

The Logitech G903 Wireless Mouse

If you are looking for a wireless gaming mouse, the G903 is excellent and is compatible with PowerPlay continuous charging ...
T-Flight HOTAS X Maintenance

T-Flight HOTAS X Maintenance

The T Flight HOTAS is a great controller for a good price but if it creaks it can be annoying and you might want to risk lubricating the ball joint ...
A diagram of VoiceAttack in use

Voice Control for Gaming

VoiceAttack is a great little utility that provides the means to control games and other apps with voice commands that work like magic ...
a contactless credit card

How Contactless Debit Cards Work

Contactless smart cards are miniature computers with no onboard power that communicate using a private encrypted protocol. It's all rather ingenious ...
Home powerline network configuration

A Powerline Network Configuration Guide

User manuals that start with 'Simply' are poor guides when things don't work as planned. Here are some things the manufacturers didn't make clear ...
IOT - the Internet of Things

IOT – the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IOT) has been cropping up in the Media more and more. What the heck are they on about? Let’s climb this mole-hill and find out ...