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Peripherals & Add-ons

  • accessory-audio Explore reviews and thoughts on headphones, microphones, and audio gear.
  • accessory-cables-adapters Find the right USB cables, extensions, hubs, and dongles to connect your world.
  • accessory-mounts Get your setup organized with monitor arms, VESA adapters, and mounting hardware.
  • accessory-power Stay charged on the go with reviews of power banks, portable batteries, and jump starters.
  • accessory-storage Portable storage solutions, including USB flash drives, SD cards, and enclosures.
  • accessory-tools The essential physical tools—screwdrivers, mats, and bags—you need for PC builds.

Brands We Cover

  • brand-amd News and hardware discussions surrounding AMD CPUs and chipsets.
  • brand-fractal Deep dives into Fractal Design cases and accessories.
  • brand-google Everything Google: Pixel phones, Android updates, and ecosystem services.
  • brand-intel Analysis of Intel processors, ARC graphics cards, and architecture.
  • brand-msi Reviews of motherboards, SSDs, and graphics cards from MSI.
  • brand-nvidia GeForce graphics cards, driver updates, and visual technology.
  • brand-sandisk Reliable flash memory and SSD storage solutions from SanDisk.
  • brand-thermalright Keeping your system cool with Thermalright fans and heatsinks.
  • brand-thermaltake Power supplies, cases, and cooling gear from Thermaltake.
  • brand-various Coverage of niche manufacturers and assorted tech items.

Internal PC Components

  • computer-case The housing for your build: Reviews of PC chassis and enclosures.
  • computer-cooling Fans, thermal paste, and cooling solutions to keep your temperatures down.
  • computer-cpu The brain of the computer: Central Processing Unit reviews.
  • computer-gpu Graphics Processing Units for gaming, rendering, and display.
  • computer-motherboard The backbone of your PC: Mainboards, BIOS settings, and chipsets.
  • computer-psu Powering the system: Reviews of Power Supply Units.
  • computer-ram System memory performance (DDR4, DDR5) and kits.
  • computer-storage Internal drive performance: NVMe, SATA SSDs, and hard drives.

Standalone Devices

  • device-laptop Portable computing: Reviews of modern laptops and vintage notebooks.
  • device-monitor Visuals matter: Reviews of computer screens and displays.

Software & OS

Themes & Categories

  • topic-build-log Step-by-step documentation of our PC building adventures.
  • topic-diy-repair Guides on fixing hardware, maintenance, and modifications.
  • topic-editorial Opinions, rants, and commentary on the state of the tech industry.
  • topic-guide Tutorials and "How-to" instructions to help you solve problems.
  • topic-news Our take on current events and announcements in technology.
  • topic-retro A look back at vintage computing and legacy hardware.
  • topic-review In-depth evaluations and formal verdicts on specific products.

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