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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

Netgear Nighthawk RS700 Wi-Fi 7 router review: Network futureproofing at a high price

By Brandon Hill published 28 January 24

Wi-Fi 7 routers don’t come cheap, and the feature-packed Nighthawk RS700 is no exception.

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i review: Meteor Lake dazzles on performance and endurance

By Brandon Hill published 27 January 24

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i isn’t perfect, but it is a well-rounded entry in the ultraportable space.

ASRock unveils trio of Wi-Fi-enabled 27-inch Phantom Gaming monitors — IPS and OLED panels maxing out at 520 Hz

By Brandon Hill published 10 January 24

The new Phantom Gaming monitors cover FHD and QHD resolutions and are available with IPS or OLED panels.

Asus' new ZenScreen is a 17.3-inch portable monitor that folds in half

By Brandon Hill published 9 January 24

The ZenScreen Fold OLED offers a 17.3-inch OLED screen that folds down into a 12.5-inch form factor when not in use.

Cherry joins 8,000 Hz polling rate crowd with XTRFY M64 Pro and M68 Pro wireless gaming mice

By Brandon Hill published 9 January 24

Cherry is trying to make a name for itself in the mouse market, but will the promise of an 8,000Hz polling rate grab the attention of gamers?

Asus announces two new OLED gaming monitors delivering 480 Hz at up to 1440p resolution

By Brandon Hill published 9 January 24

Asus is bringing two new gaming monitors that combine fast refresh rates with the vibrant image quality inherent to OLEDs

Acer Predator and Nitro Laptops CES 2024

Acer announces fresh Nitro and Predator gaming laptops with Raptor Lake Refresh, RTX 40 – Predator Helios flaunts Wi-Fi 7 and Mini LED displays

By Brandon Hill published 8 January 24

Acer refreshed Nitro and Predator family include the Nitro 7, Predator Helios 16, Predator Helios 18, Predator Helios Neo 16 and Predator Helios Neo 18 with Raptor Lake Refresh power.

Alienware AW3225QF and AW2725DF expand QD-OLED gaming monitor family – 4K at 240 Hz and QHD at 360 Hz

By Brandon Hill published 8 January 24

Alienware’s new gaming monitors include a QD-OLED industry-first with 360 Hz at QHD resolution.

Acer expands GPU lineup with Radeon RX 7600 XT OC, RX 7700 XT OC and RX 7800 XT OC graphics cards

By Brandon Hill published 8 January 24

Acer's Nitro Radeon RX 7600 XT OC is based on AMD's newly announced GPU with 16GB of GDDR6

HP launches Omen Transcend 32 – 240Hz and 4K in a 32-inch OLED gaming monitor

By Brandon Hill published 8 January 24

The HP Omen Transcend 32 packs in a lot of features, including 140W USB-C Power Delivery for demanding gaming laptops.

Acer debuts 57-inch Predator Z57 DUHD gaming monitor at CES — it launches alongside two new 240Hz OLED monitors

By Brandon Hill published 7 January 24

The Predator Z57 offers a DUHD resolution and tops out at 120Hz.

Xreal's $700 Air 2 Ultra AR glasses put Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 in its crosshairs

By Brandon Hill published 7 January 24

Xreal is targetting both the Apple Vision Pro and the Meta Quest 3 with its latest pair of 6DoF AR glasses.

RayNeo Air 2 AR Glasses Review: Impressive Mini OLED Visuals Marred by Poor Audio and No-Frills Accessories

By Brandon Hill published 28 December 23

The RayNeo Air 2 goes toe-to-toe with the Xreal Air 2, but doesn’t quite have enough to beat it overall

HP Pavilion Plus 14 OLED Review: Reasonably Priced WIth AMD Zen 4 and OLED Goodness

By Brandon Hill published 26 December 23

The HP Pavilion 14 OLED delivers a lot of performance and features in a compact chassis.

Asus’ new ZenBook 14 OLED embraces Intel Core Ultra and promises over 15 hours of battery life

By Brandon Hill published 14 December 23

The ZenBook 14 OLED weighs just 2.82 pounds and is available with a 14-inch OLED panel with up to 2880 x 1800 resolution

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

This $99, 13.3-inch OLED portable monitor is a must-have for Black Friday shoppers

By Brandon Hill published 25 November 23

Buy, don't think. This is a must-have purchase for those on the lookout for a stellar portable monitor.

Snag the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with Core i9 and RTX 4080 power at its lowest price ever

By Brandon Hill published 24 November 23

With a Core i9-13900HX processor, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 4080, the Lenovo Legion 7i is a potent gaming laptop

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.

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.

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.

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.

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