About Gavin Phillips
Gavin is the Technology Explained Section Editor, co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, and more than a decade of professional writing experience. He enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.
How to Prepare Your Old Tech for Recycling
Don't bin your old tech without taking these important steps first!
How to Split a Huge CSV Excel Spreadsheet Into Separate Files
One of Microsoft Excel's shortcomings is the limited size of a spreadsheet. If you need to make your Excel file smaller or split a large CSV file, read on!
The 9 Best Laptop and PC Temperature Monitor Apps
Overheating is a leading cause of computer problems. Use one of these temperature monitoring apps to keep your PC healthy.
1More PistonBuds Pro Review: Budget ANC Buds Need More Tuning
1More has upgraded the PistonBuds Pro, but are they deserving of the "Pro" moniker?
How to Find Active .Onion Dark Web Sites (And Why You Might Want To)
The dark web consists of .onion sites hosted on the Tor network. How do you find them and where do you go?
What's Using My Bandwidth? 5 Tips to Monitor Home Network Usage
Is something draining your internet bandwidth capacity? Learn how to check and troubleshoot what's using your bandwidth with these tips.
Is Your Virtual Memory Too Low? Here's How to Fix It!
Computer memory issues can slow down your computer over time. Here's how to set the virtual memory size and boost performance.
Why Is Google Chrome Using So Much RAM? Here's How to Fix It
Why does Google Chrome use so much RAM? What can you do to keep it in check? Here's how to make Chrome use less RAM.
How to Easily Remove Bloatware From Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with its own set of pre-installed apps. Here are the methods you can use to remove bloatware on your PC and debloat Windows 10.
Creative T60 Review: Great All-Round Desktop Speakers
Creative's T60 speakers hit the spot in all the right places.
How to Change the Default Camera Option on WhatsApp Desktop
Did you know you can change the default camera option in the WhatsApp Desktop app? Here's how you do it.
Creative Outlier Pro Review: Outstanding Battery Life Under 100 Bucks
They deliver in two of the most important areas: battery life and ANC. That's backed up by good overall sound along with a comfortable design.
How Are Fake Live Video Calls Made? Here's How to Spot Them
Concerned that people are making fake video calls? Want to prank a friend? Here's how to make or spot a fake video call.
6 Ways You Can Get a Microsoft Office License for Free
Free Microsoft Office licenses are hard to get, but they do exist. Here's how you can use Microsoft Office for free.
OTF vs. TTF Fonts: Which Is Better? What's the Difference?
Most fonts these days are either OTF or TTF. What does that mean? What are the differences? Should you even care?
How to Securely Erase Your SSD Without Destroying It
SSDs can only be written to a limited number of times. Then how can you securely erase your SSD? Here's what you need to know!
Intel Core i3 vs. i5 vs. i7: Which CPU Should You Buy?
Confused by the differences between Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors? Here's what you need to know in layman's terms and which CPU to buy.
Gravastar Sirius Pro Review: Eye-Catching Earbuds With Excellent Sound
Combine eye-catching aesthetics with excellent audio quality, and you know you've got Gravastar hardware in your hands.
1More Comfobuds Mini Review: World's Smallest ANC Buds Deliver Where It Counts
The 1More ComfoBuds Mini are a great shout if you're looking for ANC earbuds under $100.
Steam Is Coming to Chromebooks, but Don't Hold Your Breath
Can you imagine playing AAA titles on your Chromebook? It might not be as far off as you think.