Guides
Short, practical guides to browser games: how to pick one, what runs on an old phone, and how progress is saved.
Testing an old phone before you start
A five-minute test for an old phone: load time, control response, heat and data.
When the virtual stick feels slippery
Five causes of a slippery virtual stick, and the order to fix them without extra hardware.
Progress gone: what to check first
The order to check when a save disappears: profile, address, site data, then account.
Heat and battery across a twenty-minute session
Five habits that cut heat and battery drain without touching the game.
Small text on a small screen
Zoom, fullscreen and orientation: making an interface readable on a small phone.
Playing without a mouse
Canvas focus, space bar, Sticky Keys and browser shortcuts: a pre-route checklist.
Stopping mid-route and picking it up tomorrow
Three decisions before closing the tab: where to stop, the exact address, one line of notes.