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.
Why Nvidia's 30-Series GPUs Are Better Than AMD
Graphics chip giant Nvidia looks set to dominate the GPU market with its new range of AMD-beating 30-Series GFX cards.
Grab the Complete CompTIA Cert Bundle to Kick-Start Your Security Career
If you want to work in the world of cybersecurity, this certification bundle will put you on the right path.
The Best of IFA 2020: Laptops, Smartphones, Projectors, and More
IFA is over for another year, so check out some of the best new hardware on the block.
Is LingvaNex Better Than Google Translate? Find Out With This Incredible Deal
LingvaNex is the professional translation tool every language learner, traveler, and expat needs in their life.
The 7 Best Budget Graphics Cards for Cheap Gaming
Budget graphics cards are very capable these days. Here are the best budget graphics cards that will let you game on the cheap.
The 5 Best New Wireless Earbuds and Headphones From IFA 2020
Whether inner or outer-ear, IFA 2020 served up enough new headphones to catch the eyes and ears of allcomers.
LG Unveils PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier and ThinQ Home Concierge
LG is taking air purification to the next level, with a battery-powered air filtration system for your face. Here's how it works.
Honor Launches Slimline MagicBook Pro at IFA 2020
As well as the new MagicBook Pro, Honor has announced updates for the MagicBook 14 and 15.
Honor Unveils Rugged New Smartwatch and Stylish Fitness Tracker at IFA 2020
Honor is making waves in the wearables and smartwatch market, and here's how its latest releases stack up.
Why a Mondly Lifetime Subscription Is the Perfect Way to Learn a Language
The Mondy lifetime subscription provides access to 33 different languages you can learn.
Qualcomm Launches First Snapdragon 5G Processor for Laptops at IFA 2020
Qualcomm launched its new Snapdragon 5G laptop processor at IFA 2020. Here's how it looks and what to expect.
Qualcomm Keynote Opens IFA 2020, Announces Live Nation Partnership
Qualcomm opened the IFA 2020 press conferences, delivering a new partnership and information on shiny new processors
The 6 Major VPN Protocols Explained
OpenVPN, SSTP, L2TP: what do they all mean? We explain the major VPN protocols so you can choose the best one for your privacy needs.
Acer Spin 7 First Laptop to Feature 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8CX Processor
IFA 2020: The Acer Spin 7 hits the market as the first laptop to feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8CX processor, and here are the details.
Samsung Unveils New Products at Life Unstoppable IFA 2020 Event
Samsung's virtual Life Unstoppable event saw the launch of multiple new products---here are the best picks!
How to Install Chrome OS in a Virtual Machine
Fancy Chrome OS but can't afford a Chromebook? It's time to learn how to install Chrome OS in a virtual machine on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
What Are "Chrome Components"? How They Can Fix Netflix DRM Issues
Netflix streaming causing you problems in Google Chrome? Time to learn how to fix Chrome Components.
What Is FTP and Why Would You Need an FTP Server?
FTP is File Transfer Protocol, and lets us upload and download content to and from a server. But why would you need your own FTP server?
5 Fixes for the "You Need Permission to Perform This Action" Error
You must have come across the "You Need Permission to Perform This Action" error. Why does Windows apply this restriction?
How to Find the Perfect Stock Images With Scopio
Evere wanted to find the perfect stock image, but couldn't find the image that nailed it? You were searching on the wrong stock site!