James BricknellSocial Links NavigationJames built his first PC when he was 13 and has never looked back. He can be found on Windows Central, usually in the corner where all the 3D printers are, or huddled around the Xbox playing the latest games. Grid List Latest articles by James Bricknell 15 essential 3D resin printer extras By James Bricknell published 3 January 23 3D Resin 3D resin printing is a tricky hobby for newcomers that requires vital accessories to keep you safe. Grab our top 15 essential extras before starting. 3D Resin What's the difference between Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus? By James Bricknell last updated 27 October 22 Samsung SD Cards are some of the best you can buy, and with so many choices we delve into the difference of the EVO Select and the EVO Plus. Best 3D Printers for Under $1,000 in 2022 By James Bricknell, Domenico Lamberti last updated 1 June 22 When it comes to 3D printing at home, there are a lot of choices to fit any budget. Here are several different printers from a low to a mid-range price point. Best 3D printers in 2022 By James Bricknell last updated 1 June 22 Trying to pick one best 3D printer the year has been tough. So instead we picked six of the best printers in different areas, just so you have some choices, and who doesn't like choice? Best Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for 3D Printers 2023 By James Bricknell published 15 December 21 Where to find the Disney Plus apps for download: Every platform in 2022 By James Bricknell published 15 December 21 Disney+ has arrived and with it a whole host of ways to watch! We have a list of as many as we could find. Best Windows Mixed Reality Headsets of 2022 By Cale Hunt, James Bricknell published 14 December 21 The Samsung HMD Odyssey+ might not quite compare to HP's impressive Reverb when it comes to raw specs, but price plays a huge role. See which WMR headset is best for you in this roundup. Best Filing Cabinets of 2022 By James Bricknell published 10 December 21 Filing cabinets are an essential part of any office or even home office, and we've brought you the very best. Best 3D printers for families 2022 By James Bricknell published 8 December 21 There are a lot of 3D printers out there in the world, but how do you decide which ones are best for you and your family? You read this post and we will help you, that's how! Best Portable 3D Printers of 2022 By James Bricknell published 7 December 21 Sometimes you just need to pick up your printer and travel. That's not always easy, however, so we are to give you some advice on what printers are best for traveling. Elegoo MARS 3D Printer Review: A surprise at every turn By James Bricknell last updated 7 October 21 When it comes to buying a new 3D printer the cost/quality analysis is always the most important thing. The Elegoo MARS wins that equation handily. Here is our review. LulzBot TAZ Workhorse 3D printer review: Real power let down by old technology By James Bricknell published 13 September 21 While the TAZ Workhorse is extremely good at practical printing, some of its older technology lets it down. Is the print quality enough to overcome its foibles? Let's see. Mayku Multiplier pressure former: Everything you need to know By James Bricknell published 8 September 21 Mayku has announced their newest product, the Multiplier, a small-batch mass production machine that should help elevate your small maker business to the next level. Elegoo announces the Jupiter, a large-scale 3D printer coming to Kickstarter By James Bricknell last updated 7 September 21 Elegoo is famous for its resin 3D printers, and now it's going even bigger! The new Jupiter resin 3D printer will launch in September on Kickstarter. Cheap 3D printers: Best budget 3D printers under $500 By James Bricknell published 7 September 21 Anycubic Vyper 3D printer review: A strikingly good deal By James Bricknell published 6 September 21 While it may seem like just another Ender 3 clone, the Anycubic Vyper has some excellent advanced features that make it worth a look. Creality CR30 3D printer review: Infinite possibilities By James Bricknell published 27 July 21 3D printing is an ever-evolving medium, and Creality has just introduced a more unique look to 3D printing. The CR30 is cool as hell, but is it right for you? Elegoo announces preorders for three new 3D printers By James Bricknell published 9 June 21 Elegoo is a well-known brand in the 3D printing community and its latest machines are likely to be a huge hit. Preorders are about to go live, so here is what you need to know. 10 must-have 3D printing accessories for use with filament printers By James Bricknell last updated 1 June 21 Filament, or FDM, is easier than other types of 3D printing and requires fewer accessories to get it all working. There are some though that will make your life easier if you own them. Elegoo Neptune 2 3D printer review: The best printer you'll never own By James Bricknell published 27 May 21 The Neptune 2 from Elegoo has made a big splash in the budget 3D printing community, but it isn't easy to get hold of. Is it worth holding on to your money until it's available? Let's find out. Snapmaker 2 A350 3D printer review: A fantastic upgrade but an expensive one By James Bricknell published 29 April 21 The Snapmaker 2 was one of the most backed Kickstarters in history. Can it live up to the hype though? Let's find out. Beamo laser cutter review: Cut and etch almost anything without emptying your bank account By James Bricknell last updated 27 April 21 We are always looking for cool tech to allow you to create and the Beamo laser cutter does just that, in almost any material you can think of. 3D printing on Windows: Everything you need to get started By James Bricknell last updated 20 April 21 Starting a new hobby from scratch can be daunting, and while 3D printing is a lot of fun, it requires a lot of parts to get started. Anycubic Mono X 3D printer review: Bigger can be better By James Bricknell last updated 6 April 21 The natural evolution of the 3D resin printer is here. Anycubic has created a mid-sized printer that sits at a nice price for hobbyists and small businesses alike. Mosaic Manufacturing announces a new range of 3D printing products, including the new Palette 3 By James Bricknell last updated 30 March 21 Mosaic Manufacturing, makers of the Palette range of multi-material units, has announced a new set of products aimed at both the consumer and commercial sectors. Let's take a look. 1234567 Get the Windows Central Newsletter All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards. Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Windows Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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15 essential 3D resin printer extras By James Bricknell published 3 January 23 3D Resin 3D resin printing is a tricky hobby for newcomers that requires vital accessories to keep you safe. Grab our top 15 essential extras before starting.
What's the difference between Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus? By James Bricknell last updated 27 October 22 Samsung SD Cards are some of the best you can buy, and with so many choices we delve into the difference of the EVO Select and the EVO Plus.
Best 3D Printers for Under $1,000 in 2022 By James Bricknell, Domenico Lamberti last updated 1 June 22 When it comes to 3D printing at home, there are a lot of choices to fit any budget. Here are several different printers from a low to a mid-range price point.
Best 3D printers in 2022 By James Bricknell last updated 1 June 22 Trying to pick one best 3D printer the year has been tough. So instead we picked six of the best printers in different areas, just so you have some choices, and who doesn't like choice?
Best Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for 3D Printers 2023 By James Bricknell published 15 December 21
Where to find the Disney Plus apps for download: Every platform in 2022 By James Bricknell published 15 December 21 Disney+ has arrived and with it a whole host of ways to watch! We have a list of as many as we could find.
Best Windows Mixed Reality Headsets of 2022 By Cale Hunt, James Bricknell published 14 December 21 The Samsung HMD Odyssey+ might not quite compare to HP's impressive Reverb when it comes to raw specs, but price plays a huge role. See which WMR headset is best for you in this roundup.
Best Filing Cabinets of 2022 By James Bricknell published 10 December 21 Filing cabinets are an essential part of any office or even home office, and we've brought you the very best.
Best 3D printers for families 2022 By James Bricknell published 8 December 21 There are a lot of 3D printers out there in the world, but how do you decide which ones are best for you and your family? You read this post and we will help you, that's how!
Best Portable 3D Printers of 2022 By James Bricknell published 7 December 21 Sometimes you just need to pick up your printer and travel. That's not always easy, however, so we are to give you some advice on what printers are best for traveling.
Elegoo MARS 3D Printer Review: A surprise at every turn By James Bricknell last updated 7 October 21 When it comes to buying a new 3D printer the cost/quality analysis is always the most important thing. The Elegoo MARS wins that equation handily. Here is our review.
LulzBot TAZ Workhorse 3D printer review: Real power let down by old technology By James Bricknell published 13 September 21 While the TAZ Workhorse is extremely good at practical printing, some of its older technology lets it down. Is the print quality enough to overcome its foibles? Let's see.
Mayku Multiplier pressure former: Everything you need to know By James Bricknell published 8 September 21 Mayku has announced their newest product, the Multiplier, a small-batch mass production machine that should help elevate your small maker business to the next level.
Elegoo announces the Jupiter, a large-scale 3D printer coming to Kickstarter By James Bricknell last updated 7 September 21 Elegoo is famous for its resin 3D printers, and now it's going even bigger! The new Jupiter resin 3D printer will launch in September on Kickstarter.
Anycubic Vyper 3D printer review: A strikingly good deal By James Bricknell published 6 September 21 While it may seem like just another Ender 3 clone, the Anycubic Vyper has some excellent advanced features that make it worth a look.
Creality CR30 3D printer review: Infinite possibilities By James Bricknell published 27 July 21 3D printing is an ever-evolving medium, and Creality has just introduced a more unique look to 3D printing. The CR30 is cool as hell, but is it right for you?
Elegoo announces preorders for three new 3D printers By James Bricknell published 9 June 21 Elegoo is a well-known brand in the 3D printing community and its latest machines are likely to be a huge hit. Preorders are about to go live, so here is what you need to know.
10 must-have 3D printing accessories for use with filament printers By James Bricknell last updated 1 June 21 Filament, or FDM, is easier than other types of 3D printing and requires fewer accessories to get it all working. There are some though that will make your life easier if you own them.
Elegoo Neptune 2 3D printer review: The best printer you'll never own By James Bricknell published 27 May 21 The Neptune 2 from Elegoo has made a big splash in the budget 3D printing community, but it isn't easy to get hold of. Is it worth holding on to your money until it's available? Let's find out.
Snapmaker 2 A350 3D printer review: A fantastic upgrade but an expensive one By James Bricknell published 29 April 21 The Snapmaker 2 was one of the most backed Kickstarters in history. Can it live up to the hype though? Let's find out.
Beamo laser cutter review: Cut and etch almost anything without emptying your bank account By James Bricknell last updated 27 April 21 We are always looking for cool tech to allow you to create and the Beamo laser cutter does just that, in almost any material you can think of.
3D printing on Windows: Everything you need to get started By James Bricknell last updated 20 April 21 Starting a new hobby from scratch can be daunting, and while 3D printing is a lot of fun, it requires a lot of parts to get started.
Anycubic Mono X 3D printer review: Bigger can be better By James Bricknell last updated 6 April 21 The natural evolution of the 3D resin printer is here. Anycubic has created a mid-sized printer that sits at a nice price for hobbyists and small businesses alike.
Mosaic Manufacturing announces a new range of 3D printing products, including the new Palette 3 By James Bricknell last updated 30 March 21 Mosaic Manufacturing, makers of the Palette range of multi-material units, has announced a new set of products aimed at both the consumer and commercial sectors. Let's take a look.
