Profile: Matt Smith


Matthew Smith is a freelance writer living in Portland Oregon. He also writes for Digital Trends and runs a gaming blog called The Skill Point. You can follow him on Twitter or .

Latest from Matt Smith

  • 10 Tech Gifts Anyone Will Love

    November 29, 2012

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    Giving the gift of tech is a great idea this holiday season, but it can be tricky. Most people aren’t geeks, unfortunately, and they may not appreciate the latest computer hardware, high-tech phones or cutting-edge software. It’s best to stick with something that’s impressive, yet also intuitive. That limits your options, but it doesn’t mean there are none. There’s a number of nifty tech gifts that are suitable for almost anyone.


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  • The Gadgets & Games Of Kickstarter [November 27th 2012 Edition]

    November 27, 2012

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    Perhaps you haven’t heard, but there is this nifty website called Kickstarter where people can pledge to support projects that they’re interested in. Little things – like Android game consoles, eInk watches, and high-budget video games. Each Kickstarter is its own drama representing the hopes and dreams of at least one person. Will it succeed? Will it fail? Will it become a media sensation?


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  • The Complete Guide On Installing A Solid State Hard Drive In Your PC

    November 23, 2012

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    A solid state hard drive is one of the best upgrades available for a modern computer. It increases the load times of programs dramatically, which in turn makes a PC feel snappier. Results can be dramatic. Some games, for example, loaded several times more quickly from an SSD after I replaced my own mechanical drive. The benefits of SSDs are not in question. But how do you install one?


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  • How To Win At Online Shopping

    November 22, 2012

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    Online shopping has a reputation for amazing deals. We’ve all heard stories of how someone’s friend or relative managed to buy this or that for a fraction of its normal retail price. Such things do happen – but, in truth, most online deals are only marginally better than those in retail shops. And some aren’t great at all. The real benefit of online shopping is information.


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  • What You Need For An Energy-Efficient Gaming PC

    November 20, 2012

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    Gaming computers are some of the most powerful consumer PCs on the market. Though beefy dual-processor workstations exist, they’re for work rather than play. People who buy a powerful computer for personal use usually do it so they can play the latest games. These computers are impressive, but they also draw a lot of power. This can slightly increase your power bills.


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  • An Energy Saving Masterclass For Computer Users

    November 15, 2012

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    About 10% of an average home’s power use is dedicated to computers. That is the average for the United States, however, and is only an average. Users who are computer enthusiasts may find that their computer accounts for a much larger portion of their power bill. It’s simple logic. The more the computer is used, the more power it draws.Yet not all computers are the same, and they are not all used the same way.


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  • The Games And Gadgets Of Kickstarter: November 13th Edition

    November 13, 2012

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    Perhaps you haven’t heard, but there is this nifty website called Kickstarter where people can pledge to support projects that they’re interested in. Little things – like Android game consoles, eInk watches, and high-budget video games.
    Each Kickstarter is its own drama representing the hopes and dreams of at least one person. Will it succeed? Will it fail? Will it become a media sensation?


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  • FTL: An Awesome Space Game Any Computer Can Run [MUO Gaming]

    November 3, 2012

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    PC gaming is my preferred form of downtime, but I understand that’s a luxury. I find that habit affordable only because I upgrade my own system. If I didn’t have the time or knowledge to do that it’s doubtful I’d be able to keep up with today’s graphically demanding games. And then there are the Mac and Linux gamers who, in most cases, are simply unable to play the newest titles. That’s why a game like FTL is refreshing.


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  • When Kickstarters Fail [Feature]

    November 1, 2012

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    Crowd-funding has finally transformed from niche idea to mainstream concept. Credit for this surge in popularity can be thrown at the feet of Kickstarter and its contemporaries. Some highly publicized projects have raised millions of dollars within a few weeks, transforming idea into reality at lightning speed. These success stories make it easy to forget that projects don’t always go as planned. Many flop badly. But how, and why? Kickstarter intentionally makes failure a hard thought to stumble on, so we’ve set out to find some failed projects on our own.


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  • Should You Upgrade Or Repair Your Computer?

    November 1, 2012

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    Computers age rapidly. In one year they mature, in three years they become elderly and after five they are ready for retirement. Both geeks and casual users have become accustomed to – or annoyed by – the quick replacement cycle. Part of the annoyance is the uncertainty of replacement. When do you upgrade or repair a computer, and when do you just give up and build or buy a new one?


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