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.
What Is Active Noise Cancellation and How Does It Work?
ANC headphones and earbuds are everywhere, but not all ANC is the same.
Should You Upgrade to a 1000R Curved Monitor? Explained
Don't buy a curved monitor that will hurt you eyes. Learn how to find a curved monitor that's more suited to productivity instead.
Nothing Pairs With StockX for Exclusive Ear (1) Earbuds Launch
Will you get your hands on these earbuds at this exclusive product launch?
HyperX Cloud Alpha S Review: An Excellent All-Round Gaming Headset
A great gaming headset that will suit almost any gamer, but performs best for PC users.
Warner Bros. Set to Drop 91,000 NFTs for Space Jam: A New Legacy Launch
Everybody get up, it's time to slam now...
Vissles V84 Review: Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard Is Typists Dream
The V84 is a tidy, comfortable wireless mechanical keyboard. With a decent RGB flourish and hot-swappable switches, it really is a great bit of kit.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Backs the Right-to-Repair Movement
Companies must make it easier to repair hardware, and Steve Wozniak agrees.
Microsoft's First Windows 11 Insider Preview Update Brings Features and Fixes
The first update of many brings a smattering of small changes.
How to Create Windows 10 Installation Media: 3 Methods
Learn how to create Windows 10 installation media from scratch, so you can restore or reset your PC one day.
Upgrading From Windows 7 to Windows 11 May Require a Clean Install
Windows 7 users can upgrade to Windows 11, but it won't be simple.
Microsoft Delivers Security Patch for Critical PrintNightmare Exploit
The zero-day exploit is affecting thousands of users worldwide.
How to Create Powerful Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel
A great graph or chart can make a significant difference. Learn how to make great graphs and charts in Microsoft Excel.
Ransomware Group Demands $70m Bitcoin Payment to Unlock Infected Computers
The REvil crime group strikes again.
How to Run Old Games and Software on Windows 10
Old PC games and software can struggle on Windows 10. Use these tips to get old Windows games, programs, and apps running on Windows 10!
Microsoft Tells Users to Switch Off Printer Spooling to Protect Against Zero-Day Exploit
The PrintNightmare zero-day is being actively exploited.
Check Your Windows 11 Upgrade Eligibility With WhyNotWin11
Microsoft's PC Health Check app isn't delivering the information you need, so it is time to try an alternative.
Microsoft and Google Take the Gloves Off as Gentleman's Agreement Comes to an End
The tech behemoths could be squaring up in courtrooms in the near future.
The 5 Best Rescue & Recovery Disks for Windows System Restore
Here are the best Windows rescue disks to help you access your computer for making repairs and backups, even when it won't boot.