About James Bruce
James has a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and is CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified. When he's not reviewing hardware and producing YouTube videos, he enjoys LEGO, VR, and board games. Before joining MakeUseOf, he was a lighting technician, English teacher, and datacenter engineer.
Latest Articles
Nitecore P35i Review: World's First Dual LEP/LED Flashlight Offers 3000 Lumens, One Mile Range
A new generation of flashlight, the P35i combines both a pin-sharp LEP beam that travels for a mile, with a traditional LED floodlight.
Donner DMK25 Pro Mini Midi Controller: Knobs, Sliders, Keys, and Pads Galore
Stylish and compact, the DMK-25 offers everything you could need—and a helpful OLED screen. But the lack of software might put off beginners.
HTVRONT Auto Heat Press: Beginner-Friendly Heat Crafting at Wallet-Friendly Price
For beginners and pros alike, the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press is a great way to get reliable, replicable results—at a fraction of the price of competitors
Melgeek Pixel: The Build-Your Own LEGO-Compatible Customizable Keyboard
The ultimate LEGO-lover's keyboard, but at an eye-watering price.
Powerness SolarX S120 Portable Solar Panel: The Ultimate Travel Companion
High-efficiency panels, a convenient design, a built-in USB-C cable, and USB port make this our new favorite travel companion.
XTool M1 Review: The Ultimate Crafting Machine, with Laser Engraver and Blade Cutter
With a camera for positioning your projects, fume extraction, and the ability to easily swap in a bladed cutting tool... what more could you want?
BenQ X3000i 4K Gaming Projector: Big Screen Gaming Without The Latency
An overall stunning package for 4K60Hz low-latency gaming, but it's not without some caveats.
Bluetti AC300 and B300 Power Station Review: The Best Battery Backup Yet
With two MPPT controllers for an immense 2400W charge rate, the Bluetti system will power anything and runs nearly silent.
Insta360 X3: Never Buy a Boring Action Camera Again
The X3 brings marked improvements for single lens mode and photography, but those filming 360 video needn't upgrade—the X2 is magical enough already.
EcoFlow Delta 2: Best Value Portable Power Station for Big Power Needs
The Delta 2 weighs a scant 12kg, but can power pretty much any household appliance with 1800W continuous output potential.
AceBeam E70 Mini: Perfectly Practical Pocket EDC Flashlight
Using a single 18650 battery, the E70 Mini features a stylish duotone design and steel pocket clip. It's a great first EDC at an affordable price.
AceBeam X75: 80,000 Lumen Monster for When You Need ALL The Light
With fast charging and an excellent cooling system that keeps the output higher for longer, this is the new king of flood flashlights.
Kugoo Kirin G3: This 1200W Off-Road eScooter is Insane
Probably the most fun you'll have on a scooter, and you'll go places you never thought a scooter could go.
Two Trees TS2 Review: Large Format, Autofocusing 10W Laser Engraver
Well designed and easily built with great features for beginners and pros alike, but the large footprint restricts where you can use it.
How to Extend Your Steam Deck's Battery Life
The Steam Deck has one massive flaw: battery life can be as low as one hour for some games. But there are things you can do to extend it.
Bezior XF200: 1000W Fat Tire Off-Road Beast
The powerful motor and expansive battery will take you anywhere, while the fat tires and dual suspension provide and safe and smooth ride.
Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000: Massive Capacity, Fast Charging, and Portable
It's a great size for portability, with built-in 4G and a GPS tracker. But some features like the Zen Forest and RGB lighting are quite bizarre.
Elecrow CrowPi L: The Best Raspberry Pi Laptop Yet (But Is It Enough?)
The CrowPi L Advanced Kit makes for a compelling electronics learning platform, but consider if you really need it in a laptop format.
Meebook P10 Pro Android eReader Review: Freedom to Read Anything and Run Any App
A superb reading experience and digital notetaking make this an excellent all-rounder.
HeyBike Mars Folding Fat-Tire Offroad eBike Review: Heavyweight Beast Handles Anything
A comfortable ride on any terrain, the HeyBike Mars is just great fun—and practical too.