
James Bricknell
James 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.
Latest articles by James Bricknell

Elegoo Mars Pro vs. Elegoo Mars: Which resin printer should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
The Elegoo Mars has been hugely popular since its release, but now there is a new model, the Mars Pro. Is it worth the cost to replace? Let's find out.

Anycubic Photon Vs AnyCubic Photon S: Is the upgrade worth it?
By James Bricknell published
The Photon from AnyCubic already has a reputation for quality at a cheap price. Now they have released the Photon S, an upgrade to the Photon. Is it worth the upgrade though? let's see.

Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) Ultimate Guide
By Cale Hunt, James Bricknell published
Are you looking for some help? Accessories? Games? Ideas on what to do in Windows Mixed Reality? Our ultimate guide has everything you're looking for.

Here's a new 3D model of the Xbox Series X, now with all of its back ports
By Jez Corden, James Bricknell last updated
Thanks to new information, we now have a good idea of what the Xbox Series X will look like in full 360 degrees. Here's a 3D model for your perusal.

Prusa SL1 3D printer and CW1 bundle review: A premium printer at a premium price
By James Bricknell published
I love the work Prusa is doing within the 3D printing community and I'm excited to review the SL1, its first resin printer. Does it live up to the hype?

Anet N4 3D printer review: a serviceable printer with no pizzazz
By James Bricknell published
In a market that is fast becoming saturated, how do you stand out from the crowd? The Anet N4 is going to try its best.

Bungie reveals 'Season of the Dawn' for Destiny 2
By James Bricknell last updated
Destiny is soon to release its second season since Shadowkeep transformed the game. The Season of the Dawn is looking pretty great from the trailer

Best 3D-printed models of November 2019
By James Bricknell published
It's been a busy month for creators of 3D prints. Both the model makers and the people who print those models have been hard at work. Here are some of our favorites

Nova3D Elfin 3D printer review: A decent printer with software issues
By James Bricknell published
The Elfin 3D printer could be a great printer if it wasn't for a few glaring omissions. Read our full review here.

Beamo laser cutter review: Cut and etch almost anything without emptying your bank account
By James Bricknell published
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.

Diablo 4 artwork is being recreated by 3D artists, and you can print your own
By James Bricknell published
With the announcement of Diablo IV, artists are flocking to make amazing fan art. You can make some of your own really easily with a 3D printer.

Motion blur in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is dumb — here's how to disable it
By James Bricknell published
There is both world blur and weapon blur activated as standard on Modern Warfare. This is dumb and needs to be turned off ASAP. here's how.

The Outer Worlds doesn't need a colorblind mode because it's built in
By James Bricknell published
The Outer Worlds is an amazing game that deserves recognition. It turns out the team has been thinking about accessibility too.

The best Halloween themed 3D-printed models of October 2019
By James Bricknell published
This month's community 3D-printed models have a spooky vibe as Halloween arrives and the world slips into madness!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare guide — List of every operator
By James Bricknell published
Operators in Modern Warfare are simply cosmetic, but they are your avatar to the rest of the world of Call of Duty, so choose wisely.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare guide: List of every field upgrade
By James Bricknell published
Field upgrades are a welcome addition to the Modern Warfare arsenal and add another layer of complexity to the game. Here's a full list.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare guide — List of every killstreak
By James Bricknell published
Modern Warfare has brought back traditional Killstreaks and some of them are amazing, others are controversial. We have the full list here.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PC review — A successful return to greatness for Infinity Ward
By James Bricknell published
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a new take on the classic game of the same name. With so much game to talk about let's get straight in.

Microsoft and Taco Bell offer up to 44 days of Xbox Game Pass
By James Bricknell published
Microsoft and Taco Bell want you to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and buy Taco Bell food. It's easy to do both.

Phrozen Shuffle XL 3D printer review — the extra space is worth the cost
By James Bricknell published
The biggest 3D printing question right now is about size. Is it better to buy one big printer or several small, cheap ones? The Shuffle XL from Phrozen helps answer that question.

The Division 2: Episode 2 is now available to all agents
By James Bricknell published
The Division 2 is getting some brand new content, and it's free!

Beamo CO2 laser cutter launches on Kickstarter, promises to be the cheapest around
By James Bricknell published
CO2 laser cutting has always been an expensive undertaking for hobbyists, but the new Kickstarter from Flux is seeking to change that. Welcome to the world, Beamo.

Prusa launches the Prusa Mini, a $350 mini 3D printer for the masses
By James Bricknell published
Josef Prusa has released its first new form factor for an FDM printer in years. It looks pretty great and pretty cheap!
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