Articles by Brandon Hill, Senior Editor

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

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (2026) Review: Vibrant display, lightweight design, and an endurance champ

By Brandon Hill Published 5 May 26

Editor's Choice

Lenovo has focused on trimming fat and including a brilliant display and long battery life with the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition.

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

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.

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

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.

These two outstanding Thunderbolt 4 Docks add versatility to my laptop and desktop PC

By Brandon Hill Published 4 February 26

From two ports to 20, how adding a Thunderbolt dock can expand your connectivity options.

RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR glasses review: A meaningful usability upgrade for already stellar glasses

By Brandon Hill Published 2 February 26

The RayNeo Air 3s Pro continues to offer great value in the AR glasses space.

Asus ROG Strix GS-BE18000 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router review: Good overall performance and a wealth of LAN ports

By Brandon Hill Published 1 February 26

The Asus ROG Strix GS-BE18000 hits all the right notes when it comes to hardware and software, and brings the performance to back it up on the 6 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Best Budget Wi-Fi Routers roundup: Wi-Fi 6 versus Wi-Fi 7 benchmarked across seven low-cost routers

By Brandon Hill Published 26 January 26

These are the best Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 routers on the market for less than $100.

HP Series 5 Pro 514PN Portable Monitor Review: Premium performance and price

By Brandon Hill Published 15 January 26

HP is targeting the upper echelon of portable monitors with the $299 Series 5 Pro 514PN.

Cudy WR3600E Wi-Fi 7 router review: Dual-band wireless for less than $70

By Brandon Hill Published 13 January 26

Cudy cuts corners with the WR3600E, which limits performance and functionality.

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