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SilverStone Permafrost PF240-ARGB AIO Review
SilverStone Technology is an industry juggernaut, having been around for many years and amassing quite a large following in that time thanks to many innovative →
Surface Laptop 3 iFixit teardown tests the promise of easy repairs
At its Surface event, Microsoft’s Panos Panay made a huge claim that it would be easy to open up the third-gen Surface Laptop. While that →
Microsoft won’t upgrade your Surface Laptop 3’s SSD at a Microsoft Store, for now
With Microsoft charging $400 or so for an SSD upgrade, a DIY approach makes a ton of sense. But Microsoft’s being a little coy on →
Logitech G PRO X keyboard serves up user-replaceable mechanical switches
Logitech G has revealed a new mechanical keyboard for its PRO line, and it’s bringing an interesting twist to the table. The Logitech G PRO →
iFixit Switch Lite teardown shows little hope for Joy-Con drift
Most major device launches are followed by an iFixit teardown, and things are no different in the case of the Switch Lite. As iFixit puts →
Deepcool Castle 360EX Review
A big thank you to Deepcool for supplying the review sample. Deepcool is no newcomer to the market, having been around since 1996. However, In →
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240P Mirage Review
In the DIY space, Cooler Master is a juggernaut with a huge selection of peripherals, heatsinks, fans, cases, power supplies, and all-in-one liquid coolers. With →
Overclockers XVI Gamer review: While impressive, it’s probably worth saving your money
A good all-rounder, but in exchange for slightly less power you can get a much better deal £200 can go a long way in PC →
10 surprisingly practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing! The Raspberry Pi is far more than a toy. Practical Pi Project The Raspberry Pi single-board computer and all its →
D-Link DCS-2802KT Camera Review
D-Link’s new DCS-2802KT Wire-Free Camera Kit solves a problem for many home owners trying to DIY their security camera installation. There is no need to →
Security camera showdown: Nest Cam IQ Outdoor vs. Arlo Ultra
The Arlo Ultra and the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor are two high-end home security cameras, by far the most specced-out DIY outdoor models I’ve tested. →
The ASRock DeskMini A300 Review: An Affordable DIY AMD Ryzen mini-PC
Small form-factor (SFF) machines have emerged as a major growth segment in the desktop PC market. Performance per watt is an important metric for such →
Nintendo Labo VR is Google Cardboard with more fun, more elephants
Hands on with Ninty’s playful virtual reality set up It isn’t really all that surprising that when Nintendo finally decided to embrace virtual reality for →
Nintendo Labo: VR Kit brings cardboard-assisted VR games to Switch
Nintendo is entering the virtual reality market — sort of. Announced seemingly out of nowhere on Twitter, Nintendo is releasing Nintendo Labo: VR Kit, the →
Hands on: LG V50 Review
LG’s first 5G phone is here and it’s the LG V50 (or V50 ThinQ to give it its full name). Like the Samsung Galaxy S10 →
What Is Flexgate? MacBook Pros Have a New Problem
Antennagate. Batterygate. Bendgate. And now Flexgate? The latest potential controversy involving Apple hardware is all about MacBook Pro screens. Detailed yesterday (Jan. 22) in a →
SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro review: Sharp video leaves a positive impression
The doorbell is a great addition to a SimpliSafe security system or as a stand-alone unit The SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro is a wired doorbell →
The latest Apple teardowns have surprisingly good news
Fans of DIY gadget repairs haven’t had much good news over the past few years, but there are signs the tides may be changing – →
Which DJI drone should you buy?
There’s a whole flock of flying cameras to choose from – here’s how to pick the right one for you… With its steady succession of →
VAVA Home Cam review: This crowd-funded camera delivers solid security
The VAVA Home Cam offers solid, if basic, security features for DIY-ers. Customizable motion detection and a 12-month rechargeable battery are this indoor/outdoor camera’s strengths. →
ASUS TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING Review
Our Verdict The ASUS TUF B450M is what most of the folks eager to build an AMD system have been waiting for. These B450 boards →
Nintendo Labo review: A labor of love
Over the last week, I’ve spent more than 20 hours folding and assembling cardboard, and I’ve learned a few things. One: You don’t want to →
Top 12 Best Camera Phones For Photography 2018
Cameras in smartphones have come a long way over the last few years, with a number of features that have greatly improved the quality of →
How to spec a Peugeot 5008
Our guide to Peugeot’s large SUV covers which version to buy, which options to choose and how much to pay for it all The old →
Top 8 Best Budget Camera Phones For Photography Under £300/$417 2018
Cameras in smartphones have come a long way over the last few years, with a number of features that have greatly improved the quality of →
Who should buy a Ryzen APU, and who shouldn’t
The Ryzen APU is the best game in town, and possibly the only game, but not for everyone. If you’re asking yourself, “should I buy →
Why building your own gaming PC is a really bad idea these days
You’ll save hundreds of dollars buying prebuilt now. That’s how bad DIY component prices have become. It crushes my soul to say this, but if →
Kano Computer Kit Complete review: A fun DIY ‘laptop’ that teaches kids to build PCs and code
Build a PC, then build programs The Kano Computer Kit Complete does a wonderful job teaching kids hardware and coding concepts by letting them build →
Intel Core i9-7980XE review
Pricing The 18-core Intel Core i9-7980XE might trump the 16-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X with two more cores, but it also costs twice as much at $1,999 →
Geeni Vision 720P Smart Camera review: A basic and budget-friendly home security camera
Though short on advanced features, this less-than-$100 security camera is long on ease of use. While DIY security cameras grow more sophisticated with “intelligent” alerts →