Rafael Motamayor
Location
Stavanger, Norway
School
University Of Stavanger
Expertise
Streaming Services, Physical Media, Gaming Consoles
- Rafael's first SlashGear article provided instructions on how to download and play games on Netflix.
- He has written multiple pieces on how to use lesser-known aspects of various Apple products, including the Apple Pencil and Apple Watch.
- In 2023, Rafael wrote an explainer on the difference between nuclear and thermonuclear weapons.
Experience
Rafael Motamayor is an avid collector of physical media and gaming consoles. His work can be seen on /Film, Vulture, IGN, Polygon, IndieWire, and more.
Education
Rafael has bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism and documentary production from the University of Stavanger, Norway.
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Stories By Rafael Motamayor
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Google has rolled out the Android 14 upgrade and users will be excited to find that there is also a new Hidden Easter Egg game and here's how to find it.
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Are you getting all the power from your computer's CPU that was advertised? Before you go shopping, check your current processor speed using a simple procedure.
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The newest Windows 11 rollout from Microsoft has AI-powered Copilot, but there are reasons you might want to disable it and here's how you to do it.
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Windows 11 Copilot can be a great help when you're navigating various Windows products and services. Here's what it can do and where you'll find it.
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Even if you don't own an Xbox or a Samsung TV, gamers can use their Fire TV stick to play Xbox Game Pass games by using this integrated browser.
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Ducatis are known to be a premium motorcycle in the industry, known to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. But are all Ducati bikes that expensive?
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Rather than buy an expensive arcade cabinet that only plays one game, it makes a lot of sense to make your own cabinet that can play dozens.
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NASCAR is one of the most exciting sports, and if you have the need for speed, we have a few suggestions for you to pick up some races for free.
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Perhaps you don't want to use a full size TV to play some Nintendo Switch games, but the Switch's screen is too small. An iPad may suffice, sort of.
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Major League Soccer (MLS) is gaining popularity in the U.S., especially with Lionel Messi joining the league. Here are a few ways to stream games for free.
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You might think it's very unlikely that a jet would land on the wrong aircraft carrier, and it is. When it happens, there's a specific punishment prescribed.
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Nuclear and Thermonuclear weapons are similar in how they function, but one packs a much bigger punch than the other. We explain the differences for you.
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The Nintendo Switch is closing in on the PlayStation 2 to become the all-time leader in gaming consoles, but there are some roadblocks it will need to overcome.
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If you're looking to expand your Steam Deck's storage, whether through a microSD card or a full-on SSD replacement, there are plenty of great options.
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If you want a custom ringtone for your Android device, we've got a guide on exactly how to do it right here.
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If you're worried about missing the boat on snagging a Nintendo Switch, 2023 certainly isn't a bad time to jump on to the hybrid-handheld gaming console.
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Customizing your own mouse cursor on Windows is a fun little appearance change that only takes a little bit of legwork to change the mouse to whatever you like.
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Once your Steam Deck is docked, you're going to need a good companion controller to play up on the big screen, and these are some of the best options out there.
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Peacock supports 4K playback for certain tiered subscriptions, but there are caveats to this support on a show and hardware level that make it obscure.
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Recording call audio on Android used to be relatively easy, but a new update by Google coming this soon makes it much harder for third-party apps to do so.
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Alongside the swath of TV shows and movies on Netflix, your subscription also offers plenty of excellent mobile games available to play for free.