About James Bruce
James has a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and is CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified. When he's not busy as Hardware Reviews Editor, he enjoys LEGO, VR, and board games. Before joining MakeUseOf, he was a lighting technician, English teacher, and data center engineer.
Holiday Shopping List: For The Geeks Who Never Grew Up
It's with pleasure I present you with this list of super gifts for the geek who never grew up. Mum, I hope you're reading this.
Survive An Apocalypse: Setting Up A Complete Emergency Survival Kit
The apocalypse will need to be documented with Facebook updates and Twitter hashtags for future generations to fully enjoy - so how are you planning to do that with no power or Internet connectivity?
Think Twice about Buying a PlayStation: How Getting Hacked Made My PSN Content Useless
My story begins sometime around the American launch of the PlayStation 4. I hadn’t turned my PlayStation on for about a week having been bowled over in work - I needed a break. I’d bought the new Call of Duty, and while it isn’t exactly the best sequel ever, it’s what I turn to for a bit of R&R. Don’t judge me!
Garmin Head-Up Display (HUD) Review and Giveaway
Do you want a car like K.I.T.T. from Knightrider? Well, you can't have one, but the Garmin Head-Up Display (HUD) dashboard-mounted windshield projector might take you one step closer to the car of the future.
6 Uses For An Old Laser Pointer
Here are 6 things do with a laser pointer once you're all pointed out.
The Geek's Holiday Gift Guide (Under $50)
Holidays are coming and there's never been a more exciting time to be a geek. So here's my selection of fantastic geeky gifts for under $50 - gadgets needn't be expensive.
Pew Pew! How To Build A Laser Turret With An Arduino
Are you bored? Might as well build a laser turret.
(mt) Media Temple Grid Hosting Review and Giveaway
(mt) Media Temple is not your average website hosting company, and their Grid shared hosting service is miles beyond any shared hosting I've ever used.
HP Chromebook 11 Review and Giveaway
The HP Chromebook 11 is the latest offering, a partnership between HP and Google with an 11-inch screen and 6-hour battery.
8 Amazing Halloween Frights You Can Make With An Arduino
Learning electronics with an Arduino is fun, but using one to scare the life out of trick-or-treating children is just downright heavenly.
5 Sims That Really Deserve a Sequel Now
While you bounced plumbers around collecting coins, I was constructing glorious empires, establishing global trade networks and wrangling with the world of corporate financing.
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Review and Giveaway
Today, I'll be putting the Apple AirPort Extreme through its paces, seeing how much of a benefit I'll achieve over the top tier router supplied by my cable company.
Autographer Camera Review and Giveaway
In essence, Autographer is a wearable life-logging camera, but the addition of a sensor array and algorithm takes it to a higher level.
5 Horrifying Oculus Rift Demos Perfect For Halloween
Relive your favorite scariest movie - it's the immersive properties of the Oculus Rift that make it precisely so great for gaming, and particularly horror.