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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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OTF vs. TTF Fonts: Which Is Better? What's the Difference?

Most fonts these days are either OTF or TTF. What does that mean? What are the differences? Should you even care?

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What Is RAM Flex Mode and How Does It Work?

What happens when you use mismatched RAM modules?

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Intel Core i3 vs. i5 vs. i7: Which CPU Should You Buy?

Confused by the differences between Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors? Here's what you need to know in layman's terms and which CPU to buy.

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How to Securely Erase Your SSD Without Destroying It

SSDs can only be written to a limited number of times. Then how can you securely erase your SSD? Here's what you need to know!

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Why Smartphone Batteries Explode and How to Prevent It

Your smartphone battery isn't likely to explode, but it could happen in extreme situations.

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Cherry MX vs. Topre: What's the Difference and What Should You Choose?

Should you go with dependable Cherry MX, or try something different, with Topre?

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What Is SSD Wear Leveling and How Does It Work?

Is wear leveling good for your SSD?

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Drop + EPOS H3X Review: The Best Sounding Gaming Headset Under $100

Don't spend a fortune for the immersion you desire.

Top 4 Unbiased Independent World News Sources

Unbiased news sources are rare, but they do exist.

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What Is Binance and Are Your Crypto Holdings Safe There?

Crypto exchanges are considered a risk. What makes Binance different and will it keep your cryptocurrencies safe?

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9 Things You Need to Know About External GPUs

If you're not getting enough gaming performance out of your laptop, you can try an external graphics card. But are they worth it?

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Higround Opal Base 65 Review: Who Is This Keyboard For?

The Higround Opal Base 65 is a mixed bag.

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Humanity Is at "Risk of Extinction From AI"—How Can It Be Stopped?

Experts think AI will end humanity as we know it, so what's being done to stop it from happening?

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What Is a File System? 7 File Systems Explained

Different hard drives and operating systems use different file systems, and this is what you need to know.

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Why You Don't Need Adobe Reader (And What to Use Instead)

Adobe Reader is bloated and slow. Here's why you don't need it and how to open PDF files without Adobe Reader.

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What Are ChatGPT Shared Links and How Do They Work?

ChatGPT's new shared links feature makes it much easier to share your conversations.

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Anbernic RG35XX Review: Great Retro Gaming Fun for $50

Cheap retro gaming. What's not to love?

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How to Create a Bootable USB From an ISO: 6 Useful Tools

Want to create a bootable USB drive from an ISO file? Here are the best bootable USB drive creators worth using.

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6 Sites Where You Can Download Old PC Games for Free

Want to try downloading some old PC games for free? Here are the sites where you can find the best games of old, free to download.

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