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Gavin Phillips-Lead Editor for Technology Explained, Security, and Entertainment

Gavin Phillips

Lead Editor for Technology Explained, Security, and Entertainment

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About Gavin Phillips

Gavin is the Lead Editor for the Technology Explained, Security, and Entertainment verticals, former 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, more than a decade of professional writing experience, and has attended CES, IFA, MWC, and other tech-trade shows to report direct from the floor. He's reviewed more headphones, earbuds, and mechanical keyboards then he cares to remember, and enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.

Latest Articles

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How to Access Your Google History and Delete All Activity

Looking to delete all your activities on Google history? Here's how to manage what search data Google stores about you.

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What Is Widevine DRM and How Do You Check Which Version You're Using?

Video streaming service stuck at 480p? There might be more to it than you realize.

How to Fix Screen Burn-In on TVs: Plasma, LCD, and OLED

LCD, plasma, OLED displays, even old CRT televisions can be damaged by screen burn-in. Here's how can you fix screen burn-in.

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Optical vs. Mechanical Switches: What’s Best for Gaming?

When it comes to gaming, you want the best performance. But should you opt for a mechanical or an optical keyboard to be better than the rest?

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8 Important Reasons You Should Put a Screen Protector on Your Smartphone

You've spent big bucks on a new smartphone, so why not pay a few more for some extra protection.

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Is ChatGPT Getting Dumber? OpenAI Says No

Whether you use ChatGPT everyday or once in blue-moon, you may have noticed changes in its responses.

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Nothing Phone (1) vs. Nothing Phone (2): 6 Differences Compared

The Nothing Phone (1) was a good starting point, but how does the Nothing Phone (2) improve?

How to Fix the "Disk Is Write Protected" USB Drive Error

Is your USB drive throwing up a disk write protection error? In this article, we explain what that is and how you can fix it.

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Fiido X Review: An Excellent Commuter Ebike

Want to whizz to work without a bead of sweat?

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7 Ways to Check If Your PC Parts Are Compatible Before You Buy

Buying new PC parts? Building out a whole new gaming rig? Make sure your parts are compatible before hitting Pay!

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Why the EU Is Forcing Replaceable Batteries and How It Will Affect Smartphone Design

Easy-to-replace batteries sound good in principle but will almost certainly have unintended consequences.

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Nothing Phone (2) Review: The Best Mid-Range Smartphone?

It's more expensive than the Phone (1), but it also brings more to the table.

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8 Steam Scams to Watch Out For (and How to Avoid Them)

The only downside of Steam is the potential for ne'er-do-wells attempting to scam you be it for games, items, or cold hard cash. Don't fall for their scams!

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How to Install Multiple Bootable Operating Systems on a USB Stick

Want to install and/or run multiple operating systems from a single bootable USB stick? You can with these tools.

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What Is Hardware Acceleration and When Should You Use It?

You've heard about hardware acceleration, but what is it and how does it work?

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10 Motherboard Specs and Terms You Should Know

Buying a new motherboard? These are the specs and terms to look out for!

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How to View Private Facebook Profiles

People will try to pry at your private Facebook profile. Here's how private Facebook profiles work and the tactics they might use.

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Between 3ANC Review: Unique Design, Fun Sound

If you want something to stand out from the crowd, the Between 3ANC is what you need.

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How to Use ChatGPT Folders to Manage Your ChatGPT Conversations

Don't stress about that list of ChatGPT conversations a moment longer.

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