MakeUseOf

James Bruce-Reviewer

James Bruce

Reviewer

  • 683
    articles
  • 2
    News
  • 367
    Features
  • 4
    Guides
  • 314
    Reviews

About James Bruce

James has a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and is CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified. When he's not reviewing hardware and producing YouTube videos, he enjoys LEGO, VR, and board games. Before joining MakeUseOf, he was a lighting technician, English teacher, and datacenter engineer.

Latest Articles

ivanky fusiondock max 1 - front ports
Mac
Ivanky FusionDock Max 1 Review: This Dual-Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station Has ALL The Ports

If you can afford four 6K monitors, you can probably afford this too.

htvront mug press - featured and contents
HTVRont Auto Tumbler Heat Press Review: Mixed Results

A larger machine for tumblers up to 30oz, but it's tricky to get perfect results.

govee tv backlight 3 lite - rainbow test  govee
Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite Review: This Affordable Ambilight Clone Is Much Better Than Expected

Despite using a webcam on top of your TV, this sub-$100 TV backlighting kit is virtually indistinguishable from an original Ambilight.

huion kamvas studio 16 - screen in sun showing screen not rotating
Huion Kamvas Studio 16 Review: Better As a Drawing Slate Than a Tablet

It's a shame that the combination of Huion driver and Windows 11 Ink features are so buggy, but this Surface Pro competitor fails to make the mark.

Woman wearing Apple Vision Pro headset having a conversation
Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Buy?

The Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 are impressive headsets, but does one outweigh the other?

freebeat morphrover - outdoor angled side profile shot
Freebeat MorphRover Review: Charge Your Ebike While You Work Out

The MorphRover is the first ever hybrid ebike that can transform into an indoor variable resistance exercise bike with a connected app.

nvidia app image
What Is the New Nvidia App? How It Can Improve Your Gaming Experience

Say goodbye to the convoluted Control Panel and GeForce Experience; say hello to the unified Nvidia App.

nanoleaf skylight reflective panels-1
Nanoleaf Skylight Review: Pricey but Professional Ceiling Lighting

They're not cheap, but it's a first-of-a-kind for smart lighting, and if you have the budget, you can build out something truly impressive.

oculus quest 3 featured 1680-1
How to Play Steam Games on Your Meta Quest

Official, free, paid, wireless, and wired—here are all the ways to play Steam games on your Meta Quest headset.

bambu lab p1s and ams - featured image
insta360 ace pro - selfie stick screen mode
glowforge pro - featured front view
Glowforge Pro CO2 Laser Cutter Review: Superb Hardware, Let Down By Web-Only Software

Unlimited creative potential awaits, but an almost mandatory subscription and web-only software will frustrate some users.

pimax crystal - waving hands around in game
Pimax Crystal Review: The Best Looking PCVR Headset Around, but Still Buggy

For sim enthusiasts with a high-end rig, you won't find better than the future-proofed and semi-modular Pimax Crystal.

xreal air 2 review - wearing over glasses featured
Xreal Air 2 and Beam Review: This Isn’t AR, but It Is Cool

Offering a massive display that you can use all day, the only problem is figuring out what exactly you'll use them for.

pitaka ezmag car mount pro 2 - mounted in the car
Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Review: Neat NFC Features, but Way Overpriced

For twice the price of regular MagSafe mounts, you get a set of three NFC tags to trigger your favorite shortcuts.

smartwings matter shade review - featured
SmartWings Matter-Enabled Motorized Shades Review: Pricey, But Worth It

SmartWings automated Shades are highly customizable, and now support any smart home system thanks to Matter.

govee christmas string lights - rainbow tree featured
Govee Christmas String Lights Review: An Overload of Rainbow Twinkles

Finally, some holiday lights worth buying—but only if you're already invested in the Govee ecosystem.

ugreen powerroam gs2200 - featured outside with solar panels
Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 Review: The Best High Capacity Portable Power Station Yet

Despite the high capacity and ability to power anything, the optional trolley makes it easy to roll around.

meta quest 3 - featured
Meta Quest 3 Review: Introducing the Magic of Mixed Reality

While the promised features aren't quite there yet, what we do have is a magical glimpse and a shift away from the isolation of typical VR experiences

xtool p2 featured
XTool P2 Review: Forget GlowForge, This is the CO2 Laser You've Been Looking For

Ideal for hobbyists or a small business, the base P2 laser is versatile with user-friendly software, but the accessories take it to the next level.

1 2 3 4 5
Page 1 / 35