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James Bruce-Senior Writer

James Bruce

Senior Writer

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About James Bruce

James began blogging about technology two decades ago while living in Japan and joined MakeUseOf as a writer in 2010, before quickly ascending the ranks to webmaster, Reviews Editor, and CTO.

He currently writes for a number of other outlets including TrustedReviews and MatterAlpha. Before becoming a writer, he was a lighting technician, English teacher, and datacenter engineer. He has a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and is CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified. 

When he's not reviewing hardware and producing YouTube videos, James enjoys LEGO, VR, and board games.
 

Latest Articles

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These Sleep Headphones Do a Great Job at Blocking Outside Noises

These tiny earbuds can help drown out noise while guiding you to better sleep habits, but they're expensive, and won't work for everyone.

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Ivanky FusionDock Max 1 Review: This Dual-Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station Has ALL The Ports

If you can afford four 6K monitors, you can probably afford this too.

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HTVRont Auto Tumbler Heat Press Review: Mixed Results

A larger machine for tumblers up to 30oz, but it's tricky to get perfect results.

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Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite Review: This Affordable Ambilight Clone Is Much Better Than Expected

Despite using a webcam on top of your TV, this sub-$100 TV backlighting kit is virtually indistinguishable from an original Ambilight.

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Huion Kamvas Studio 16 Review: Better As a Drawing Slate Than a Tablet

It's a shame that the combination of Huion driver and Windows 11 Ink features are so buggy, but this Surface Pro competitor fails to make the mark.

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Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Buy?

The Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 are impressive headsets, but does one outweigh the other?

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Freebeat MorphRover Review: Charge Your Ebike While You Work Out

The MorphRover is the first ever hybrid ebike that can transform into an indoor variable resistance exercise bike with a connected app.

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What Is the New Nvidia App? How It Can Improve Your Gaming Experience

Say goodbye to the convoluted Control Panel and GeForce Experience; say hello to the unified Nvidia App.

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Nanoleaf Skylight Review: Pricey but Professional Ceiling Lighting

They're not cheap, but it's a first-of-a-kind for smart lighting, and if you have the budget, you can build out something truly impressive.

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How to Play Steam Games on Your Meta Quest

Official, free, paid, wireless, and wired—here are all the ways to play Steam games on your Meta Quest headset.

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Glowforge Pro CO2 Laser Cutter Review: Superb Hardware, Let Down By Web-Only Software

Unlimited creative potential awaits, but an almost mandatory subscription and web-only software will frustrate some users.

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Pimax Crystal Review: The Best Looking PCVR Headset Around, but Still Buggy

For sim enthusiasts with a high-end rig, you won't find better than the future-proofed and semi-modular Pimax Crystal.

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Xreal Air 2 and Beam Review: This Isn’t AR, but It Is Cool

Offering a massive display that you can use all day, the only problem is figuring out what exactly you'll use them for.

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Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Review: Neat NFC Features, but Way Overpriced

For twice the price of regular MagSafe mounts, you get a set of three NFC tags to trigger your favorite shortcuts.

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SmartWings Matter-Enabled Motorized Shades Review: Pricey, But Worth It

SmartWings automated Shades are highly customizable, and now support any smart home system thanks to Matter.

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Govee Christmas String Lights Review: An Overload of Rainbow Twinkles

Finally, some holiday lights worth buying—but only if you're already invested in the Govee ecosystem.

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Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 Review: The Best High Capacity Portable Power Station Yet

Despite the high capacity and ability to power anything, the optional trolley makes it easy to roll around.

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Meta Quest 3 Review: Introducing the Magic of Mixed Reality

While the promised features aren't quite there yet, what we do have is a magical glimpse and a shift away from the isolation of typical VR experiences

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