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How to turn off and block crossplay on Xbox One, Series X, Series S
By Jez Corden published
Tired of getting smashed by mouse and keyboard players in games like Call of Duty or Sea of Thieves? You can effectively stop crossplay using this toggle on the Xbox system OS. Here's how.

Grounded combat guide: How to kill spiders
By Jez Corden last updated
Want to become an epic spider slayer in Grounded? Here are some tips on how to take on these 8-legged creepers.

Grounded: How to get the level 2 Insect Axe and Insect Hammer upgrades
By Jez Corden, Brendan Lowry last updated
Some items in Grounded can only be harvested with higher-level tools. Here's a quick guide on how to get them.

How to use a keyboard and mouse on Xbox with ANY game
By Richard Devine last updated
How To You can use a keyboard and mouse along with your Xbox console officially, but only in selected games. Here's how to use one in any game.

How to expand Xbox One storage with an external drive
By Matt Brown last updated
Get more storage for your Xbox One games with an external USB hard drive, using this handy guide.

Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) requirements: What you need to get started
By Jez Corden last updated
How exactly do you get Xbox Cloud Gaming anyway?

How to use your own headphones on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
By Richard Devine last updated
Want to use your own set of headphones with the Xbox One rather than a headset? There's actually more you can do than you might have first thought. Here's everything you need to know.

5 things to look for when buying an Xbox / PC gaming headset
By Jez Corden last updated
What are the top things to look out for when buying an Xbox or PC gaming headset? Here are a few pointers to help you, as well as some resources we've put together ourselves to help you get going.
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