Articles by: Brandon Hill

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.

Lenovo recalls USB-C laptop power banks due to fire risk — check now to see if you’re affected

By Brandon Hill published 22 November 23

A loose screw can cause a short circuit inside Lenovo's USB-C Laptop Power Bank. The company is recalling units sold in the U.S. and Canada, and is offering free replacements.

How to find the best gaming monitor deals this Black Friday

By Brandon Hill published 21 November 23

Black Friday gaming monitor deals are coming in fast and furious, and we’re here to help.

Why You Should Buy a Portable Monitor During Black Friday

By Brandon Hill last updated 25 November 23

Black Friday shopping season is here, which means portable monitor deals are arriving

Corsair Platform:6 Standing Desk Review: Premium Design with a Price Tag to Match

By Brandon Hill published 15 November 23

Editor\'s Choice

The Corsair Platform:6 offers a lot of functionality and configuration options, but its high price will limit its appeal.

China's Largest Bank Forced to Settle Trades by USB Stick After Ransomware Attack

By Brandon Hill published 10 November 23

China's ICBC is the world's largest bank, and it was hit with ransomware earlier this week.

Best Curved Gaming Monitors 2023

By Brandon Hill last updated 14 November 23

Here are the best curved gaming monitors for PC available in 2023.

Apple Hits Pause on iOS 18, macOS 15 Development as Bugs Spread

By Brandon Hill published 7 November 23

Apple is hitting pause on iOS 18 and macOS 15 as it wants to get a handle on an explosion of bugs that are hampering the development of future operating systems.

Best Portable Monitors 2023: Gaming and Laptop Productivity

By Brandon Hill published 7 November 23

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

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (Late 2023) Review: M3 Max Domination

By Brandon Hill published 6 November 23

Editor\'s Choice

The chassis and fundamentals of the M3 MacBook Pro remain the same, but performance sharply increases.

Apple iMac (2023) Review: M3 Upgrade Arrives

By Brandon Hill published 6 November 23

The iMac presents itself as a value-conscious all-in-one, but it can quickly balloon into premium territory with a few options.

Amazon Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router Review: Blazing Speeds With a Price to Match

By Brandon Hill published 1 November 23

While the Eero Max 7 can get pricey, its performance is undeniable.

Apple Debuts MacBook Pros with 3nm M3 Pro and M3 Max, New 24-inch iMac

By Brandon Hill published 31 October 23

The entire M3 family of chips uses 3nm EUV process tech.

Meta Quest 3 Review: Impressive Hardware Searching for a Killer App

By Brandon Hill published 30 October 23

All dressed up and nowhere to go sums up the Meta Quest 3.

Xreal Air 2 Review: Greatly Improved, Well-Rounded AR Glasses

By Brandon Hill published 24 October 23

The Xreal Air 2’s slimmer build and upgraded OLED displays also come with a higher price tag.

Phony Corsair LinkedIn Listing Contains DarkGate Malware

By Brandon Hill published 20 October 23

The DarkGate malware is distributed by a Vietnamese cybercriminal ring.

Emdoor Handheld Gaming PC Shown With Intel Core Ultra 'Meteor Lake' CPU

By Brandon Hill published 19 October 23

The Emdoor EM-GP080MTL features a Meteor Lake processor, 8-inch 1200p display and an Arc Graphics 5 GPU.

Apple MacBook Sales Drop 30% in 2023 Despite 15-inch Air Launch: Report

By Brandon Hill published 18 October 23

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the 15-inch MacBook Air has underperformed in 2023

Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitors 2023

By Brandon Hill last updated 20 November 23

These are the best ultrawide gaming monitors available in 2023, including 240 Hz, OLED and DQHD options.

Acer's SpatialLabs View Pro 27 Features 4K 160Hz Panel, Glasses-Free 3D

By Brandon Hill published 12 October 23

The Spatial Labs View Pro 27 features glass-free 3D, eye-tracking, and AI-infused spatial audio.

Best Monitors for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2023

By Brandon Hill last updated 15 November 23

Here are the best gaming monitors for the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 available in 2023.

Portable Monitor Slide V2 Review: High Price, Cheap Materials

By Brandon Hill published 7 October 23

The Slide V2 is a productivity champ hampered by cheap construction and a high price.

Wi-Fi 7 is Here for Early Adopters: What You Need to Know

By Brandon Hill published 6 October 23

While Wi-Fi 7 routers are available, Wi-Fi 7 clients, drivers, and OS support is still a work in progress

Best Budget 4K Monitors 2023

By Christian Eberle, Brandon Hill last updated 23 November 23

We tested a room full of screens to find the best budget 4K monitors, including 32-inch, curved and gaming options.

Elecrow CrowView Portable Monitor Review: Versatility and Value

By Brandon Hill published 29 September 23

Editor\'s Choice

The Elecrow CrowView is a standout offering in the portable monitor space.

AMD's Scott Herkelman Announces Departure

By Brandon Hill published 25 September 23

Herkleman's 7-year tenure at AMD will wrap up at the end of 2023.

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