I changed 3 settings on my PS5 to instantly improve the gaming performance

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Few quick changes can help your PS5 run more efficiently and last longer.
• You'll notice smoother visuals and sharper colors across games.
• Built-in privacy controls give you more protection while you're online.

I consider myself a casual gamer at best, but I love my PlayStation 5. It's my primary entertainment hub, where I can bypass the ad-laden cable subscription (insidiously built into my apartment's rent) and watch streaming platforms instead. And the PS5 supports some of the most talked-about video games in the industry.

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