Articles by Brandon Hill | Tom's Hardware

Brandon has been tinkering with PCs since childhood and received his first "real" PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in the mid-1990s. He next went on to build his first custom PC with an Intel Celeron 300A processor overclocked to 450MHz on an Abit BH6 motherboard. Brandon has written about PC and Mac tech since the late 1990s, first at AnandTech before moving to DailyTech and later to Hot Hardware. When Brandon is not consuming copious amounts of tech news, he can be found enjoying the NC mountains or the beach with his wife and two sons.

Articles by: Brandon Hill

Amazon Eero and Leo routers gain FCC Conditional Approval for US sales — Eero products can skirt router ban for the next 18 months, firm joins Netgear on approval list

By Brandon Hill published 24 April 26

Amazon’s Eero is the latest router manufacturer to gain “Conditional Approval” from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sell its routers in the United States.

Amazon Eero Signal review: 4G LTE internet backup for your Eero mesh network

By Brandon Hill published 17 April 26

The Eero Signal offers automatic 4G LTE failover for your primary ISP.

Sony launches 720 Hz dual-mode OLED QHD gaming monitor — 27-inch Inzone M10S II is aimed at hardcore eSports gamers

By Brandon Hill published 14 April 26

The 27-inch Sony Inzone M10S II can crank all the way to 720 Hz at 720p resolution

Best OLED Gaming Monitors 2026

By Brandon Hill last updated 13 April 26

OLEDs are the new hot thing in gaming monitors, and prices are starting to cool off enough to make them attractive options for enthusiasts.

Espresso Lite 15 Review: An entry-level portable monitor with a splash of color

By Brandon Hill published 13 April 26

The Lite 15 is the new entry-level portable monitor from Espresso, and it’s dressed for the occasion.

Here’s what the FCC ban on foreign-manufactured routers actually means for consumers

By Brandon Hill published 3 April 26

Premium Router manufacturers will now need to jump through some restrictive hoops to sell products in the U.S.

Asus ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 extender review: Great outdoor wireless performance, as long as you use an Ethernet backhaul

By Brandon Hill published 3 April 26

The ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor shines with a wired backhaul, but is hit or miss with a wireless backhaul.

Best Wi-Fi router deals 2026 — Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, and mesh router deals

By Brandon Hill last updated 1 April 26

Save big with one of these excellent Wi-Fi router deals. We're constantly updating this list with the best deals across all retailers throughout the year.

HP Omen Max 45L review: Flagship desktop gaming PC performance with a price tag to match

By Brandon Hill published 27 March 26

The HP Omen Max 45L's $6,499 configuration throws in almost every technology available, if you can afford it.

Arzopa Z3FC 16.1-inch portable monitor review: 1440p resolution and 180 Hz for mobile gamers

By Brandon Hill published 26 March 26

The Arzopa Z3FC has performance and build quality on its side, but it could use some better speakers.

Nvidia debuts DLSS 5 for increased visual fidelity in games — AI-infused tech transforms pixels with photorealistic lighting and materials

By Brandon Hill published 16 March 26

DLSS 5 is coming to make your favorite games look even more realistic

The Best Wi-Fi Routers We've Benchmarked in 2026 — the best of Wi-Fi 7 from budget to premium

By Brandon Hill last updated 12 March 26

The right Wi-Fi router can make a huge difference in your day-to-day productivity and gaming experience. We’ve tested a slew of models to help you find the best one.

Best Portable Monitors 2026: Gaming and Laptop Productivity

By Brandon Hill last updated 11 March 26

These are the best portable monitors to ponder if you're looking to expand real estate for your laptop.

Best Computer Monitors 2026

By Christian Eberle, Brandon Hill last updated 11 March 26

We break down the best computer monitors for upgrading your setup in 2026.

Best Gaming Monitors 2026: Budget, Curved, G-Sync and More

By Christian Eberle, Brandon Hill last updated 10 March 26

Here are the best gaming monitors for PC available in 2026, from budget displays to 144Hz, 4K and curved.

Best 4K Gaming Monitors for PC 2025: 144Hz, Curved and More

By Christian Eberle, Brandon Hill last updated 6 March 26

These are the best 4K gaming monitors available in 2025, including 144Hz, curved and HDR options.

Apple announces $599 MacBook Neo running A18 Pro chip — budget laptop features 16-hour battery and comes in fun colors

By Andrew E. Freedman, Brandon Hill published 4 March 26

Apple announces $599 MacBook Neo running A18 Pro chip

Apple launches new MacBook Pros powered by M5 Pro, M5 Max, and 2x faster SSDs — new 'Super Cores' help deliver up to 30 percent performance boost

By Brandon Hill published 3 March 26

Apple's MacBook Pros get a healthy uplift in performance for CPU, graphics, and storage, but prices also increase across the board.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses review: Now enhanced with HDR10 and enhanced audio

By Brandon Hill published 27 February 26

Editor's Choice

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro is the new standout star when it comes to AR performance and value.

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000Ai Wi-Fi 7 gaming router review – Bringing Edge AI to the consumer router market

By Brandon Hill published 26 February 26

The ROG Rapture GT-BE19000Ai delivers on performance and expandability, but the price is a bitter pill to swallow.

Razer Iskur V2 NewGen gaming chair review: A much-needed ‘cooler’ update to an already solid chair

By Brandon Hill published 25 February 26

The Razer Iskur V2 NewGen replaces the Iskur V2 in the lineup, and upgrades materials to make you cooler.

Netgear Nighthawk M7 5G Wi-Fi 7 mobile hotspot review: Global eSIM marketplace is a game-changer

By Brandon Hill published 15 February 26

With a price tag of $499, the Netgear Nighthawk M7 isn’t cheap. However, it is unmatched in its ability to connect up to 32 devices and supports both physical SIM and eSIM.

Wi-Fi 7 promises made, but not kept — the mysteries of MLO and AFC, and looking toward Wi-Fi 8

By Brandon Hill published 13 February 26

Premium Wi-Fi 7 has been a mess of unfulfilled promises and fragmentation, and Wi-Fi 8 doesn’t seem like it will bring any further clarity

MSI Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Attractive pricing and strong tri-band performance

By Brandon Hill published 9 February 26

The MSI Roamii BE Pro is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 2.5 GbE ports, USB ports for network storage, and strong wireless performance.

Asus RT-BE58 Go Wi-Fi 7 travel router review: A versatile, dual-band Wi-Fi 7 travel companion

By Brandon Hill published 5 February 26

The RT-BE58 Go is adept at spreading wireless coverage from hotel rooms to outdoor spaces.

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