Essa Kidwell
Essa Kidwell is an expert in all things VR and mobile devices who can always be found with an Oculus Go, a Pixel 2, and an iPhone 7+. They've been taking things apart just to put them back together for quite some time. If you've got a troubleshooting issue with any of your tech, they're the one you want to go to! Find them on Twitter @OriginalSluggo or Instagram @CosmeticChronus.
Latest articles by Essa Kidwell
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How to use glasses with your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell last updated
Having a hard time getting your Oculus Go on over your glasses without bumping the screen? Here's a step-by-step guide!
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Oculus Go: Everything you need to know
By Essa Kidwell last updated
The explosively popular VR headset from Oculus is delighting fans all over the world.
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Everything we know so far about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
By Essa Kidwell published
Here's everything we learned about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics!
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Lenovo Mirage Solo vs. Oculus Go: Which should you buy?
By Essa Kidwell, Sean Endicott published
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How to use Oculus TV for your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell last updated
Oculus TV launched for the Oculus Go and is bringing us an awesome way to watch all our favorite shows and movies. Check out how to use it here!
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Best Portable Drive for Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
If you need more space than your 32 or 64GB Oculus Go offers we know all the best options for you to check out.
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How to set up your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
Taking the Oculus Go out of the box is the easy part. Getting it set up correctly isn't quite as fun.
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How to stop Oculus Go light bleed
By Essa Kidwell last updated
If you're not a fan of the space above your nose on the Oculus Go here are some helpful tips to make it stop!
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How to Cast your Oculus Go to a phone
By Essa Kidwell published
Out of all the updates to the Oculus Go, casting is one of the most exciting. Now you can share the experience of what you're seeing in the headset with your friends around you.
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What to do when you brick your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell last updated
How to repair an Oculus Go headset after it's been "bricked".
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Where to try an Oculus Go before you buy
By Essa Kidwell published
If you've never tried out a virtual reality headset before, you should definitely find a demo near you.
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How to use Oculus Go in airplane mode
By Essa Kidwell published
Ready to take your Oculus Go on your next flight? Here's how to safely use it while on a plane.
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How to clean your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
Keep your new VR headset pristine by starting your cleaning habits now. Here, we'll give you the full how-to.
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Best ways to customize and decorate your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
If you've wanted to add a bit more spice to your plain gray Oculus Go headset, here's the place to do it. Inside we've got all the tips and tricks to customize your favorite tech!
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How long in VR is too long?
By Essa Kidwell last updated
We've got the details on how long you should stay in VR to keep from feeling the effects.
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How to sideload Android apps to Oculus TV on your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
Now you can use your basic Android apps on your Oculus Go with just a little bit of finagling. Here's how!
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How to sideload apps on the Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
Here's how to get all your favorite VR games on your Oculus Go, even if they're not available on the Oculus Store!
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Live sports you can watch with your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
Your Oculus Go can help you feel like you're sitting right in the stands for your favorite sporting events!
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How to use Oculus Venues
By Essa Kidwell published
Oculus Venues is a super cool way to watch live events right from your Oculus Go, and here's how to use it.
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Every Oculus Go error message, and what you can do to fix them
By Essa Kidwell published
Have you received an error message while using your Oculus Go? Check out here to see if we have an answer for you.
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How to check the battery percentage on your Oculus Go controller
By Essa Kidwell published
There are no lights on the Oculus Go controller, so how do you know when that little battery needs to be replaced? Check out the guide!
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How to fix an Oculus Go Controller that doesn't connect
By Essa Kidwell published
If your Oculus Go controller is giving you a bit of sass we're here to help you sort it out. Inquire within to solve your problems with the controller not connecting!
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How to add friends to your Oculus Go
By Essa Kidwell published
Get your friends involved in all the cool things you do in VR. When you do, here's how to make sure you both have each other on your friends lists!