How much RAM do I need? No, 4GB RAM is not enough By Brian Westover published 13 December 22 It’s one of the most frequent questions asked by anyone buying or upgrading a desktop or laptop.
How to install a new router By Brian Westover published 24 May 22 Every wireless device in your home connects to your router, and it takes only an hour or two without Wi-Fi to leave you feeling some anxiety at being disconnected.
Does anybody really need a laptop cooling pad? By Brian Westover last updated 11 January 23 Can your laptop keep its cool on its own?
Where to place your router for the best Wi-Fi signal By Brian Westover last updated 12 January 23 We've pulled together six essential guidelines for finding the best spot for your router and getting the most coverage it can offer.
HP EliteDisplay S14 USB-C Portable Monitor Review By Brian Westover published 30 January 19 Editor's Choice The HP EliteDisplay S14 is a great second monitor for getting work done on the go, and it offers simple USB-C connectivity, a great stand and plenty of comfort-focused settings.
AOC 40-inch 4K Monitor (C4008VU8) Review By Brian Westover published 17 April 18 The AOC 40-inch 4K monitor is big in pretty much every way, with a giant screen, 4K resolution and an expansive feature set.
Dell Ultrathin S2419HM Monitor Review By Brian Westover last updated 13 November 19 The Dell 24 Ultrathin Monitor (S2419HM) is a sleek stunner that looks good from any angle, delivering excellent picture quality and support for 8-bit color and HDR.
Dell Ultrathin S2719DM Monitor Review By Brian Westover published 16 April 18 Editor's Choice With an impressively slim design, excellent brightness and color accuracy, and support for HDR video and games, it's easy to recommend this 27-inch display.
Out-of-the-Box Router Tips: 4 Changes to Make on Your New Router By Brian Westover last updated 11 April 22
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 2-in-1 Review By Brian Westover published 30 November 17 The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 2-in-1 has great performance thanks to a quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, but it suffers from disappointing battery life and a weak display.
AOC I1601FWUX USB Type-C Portable Monitor Review By Brian Westover published 30 November 17 The AOC I1601FWUX USB Type-C Portable Monitor sounds like a perfect monitor for doing work on the go, but it has a mediocre display and a disappointing magnetic stand.
Dell Latitude 7389 2-in-1 Review By Brian Westover published 24 October 17 The Dell Latitude 7389 2-in-1 is a 13-inch business laptop that can run with the best of them in terms of performance and battery life, but we wish it did so more elegantly.
HP ZBook 14u G4 Review By Brian Westover published 22 September 17 The HP ZBook 14u G4 is a value-priced workstation, offering reliability and workplace-safe construction, but without the top-tier performance most workstations offer.
Dell Precision 7520 Review By Brian Westover published 30 August 17 The Dell Precision 7520 is a powerful mobile workstation with solid battery life, but it's a bit bulky, even for its class.
HP Pavilion x360 Review By Brian Westover published 23 August 17 The HP Pavilion x360 is a fun and affordable 2-in-1 laptop, but its poor multitasking and mediocre display put a damper on our enthusiasm.
HP Envy 17 Review By Brian Westover published 15 August 17 The HP Envy 17 gets updated with a refined design and a brilliant 4K display, but with no gaming prowess and no touch support, it may not have everything you want.