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.
Intel Ends PTPP CPU Overclocking Warranty Deal
It ends nearly a decade of extra protection for Intel overclockers.
Insta360 Teases Its Next Camera, and It's "Tiny, Really Tiny"
The tiny package looks like it packs a recording punch!
Microsoft Ignite 2021 Starts Today; Sign-Ups Still Open
The three-day event features countless speakers on all things Microsoft.
Apple Displays Product Repairability Rating Under France's Right to Repair Law
Tech companies must display a repairability rating on each bit of hardware.
TikTok Settles Major $92 Million Privacy Lawsuit
The platform has sent user data to third-party companies without consent.
Google Suggests Images Stored Using Google Photos Could Suffer Damage
It comes after Google announced its free storage option would come to an end.
Verizon Advises Subscribers to Switch Off 5G to "Conserve Battery Life"
Using LTE will improve your battery life, but is a slower connection.
Microsoft's xCloud Game Streaming App Coming to Windows PCs
The xCloud game streaming servers are also set for an upgrade.
Former SolarWinds CEO Blames Intern for Password Security Breach
But the revelation points to bigger issues for the company.
Nvidia Set to Potentially Restrict Crypto Mining On All New Cards
Will Nvidia's crypto mining GPUs pick up the slack?
Framework Set to Launch Completely Modular Laptop in 2021
The modular laptop will reduce e-waste around the world.
Bill Gates Uses Android, Isn't Keen on Bitcoin
But delivered an interview on the iOS-exclusive app, Clubhouse.
6 Ways to Check Who Is Tracking You Online
Want to see who is tracking you online? Here's what you need to know about who is tracking you online and how to stop it.
How to Disable File Compression on Windows 10
There are three easy methods you can use to stop Windows 10 from compressing your files.
President Biden Signs Executive Order Investigating Semiconductor Shortages
Struggling to grab a new console? Semiconductor shortages aren't helping matters.
TerraMaster Launches the Upgraded D8 Thunderbolt 3
The D8 Thunderbolt 3 is back with more capacity than ever before.
Nearly Half of All Credential Phishing Lures Feature a Microsoft Product
It's a trusted brand name, which makes it easy to exploit.
How Many Security Vulnerabilities Are There and How Are They Assessed?
Every year, thousands of vulnerabilities are made public. But how many of those are actually exploited?
How to Find the Fastest DNS to Optimize Your Internet Speed
Your ISP's DNS servers may not be the best. Here's how to find the best DNS settings for your connection with these tools.
How to Find the Bitlocker Recovery Key in Windows 10
BitLocker locked down? Here's where to find your recovery key.