
James Bricknell
James is a Former Contributor who 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

Where to buy a Dell Inspiron 15 5570 replacement battery
By James Bricknell last updated
The Inspiron 15 5570 is a great laptop for the price but like every laptop batteries do need to be replaced on occasion. There aren't a lot of options, but here is the best place to get one.

Where can you buy a powder coated build plate for your Prusa Mk3?
By James Bricknell published
Powder coated PEI is the latest innovation in 3D printing build surfaces, but sometimes it's hard to find. Here are the best places to find one for your Prusa i3 MK3

Elegoo MARS 3D Printer Review: A surprise at every turn
By James Bricknell published
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.

Matterhackers Pulse XE review: This 3D printer can handle the toughest filaments
By James Bricknell published
The Pulse XE is for people who want something a little more from their 3D printing experience. We've spent some time with it to bring you our thoughts.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered announced at E3 2019
By James Bricknell published
Finally! Final Fantasy VIII is going to be remastered for a generation.

Sega Genesis Mini: All the available games
By James Bricknell last updated
Sega has finally released all the games that will be available on the Genesis mini!

Snapmaker returns to Kickstarter with a vastly improved 3D printer
By James Bricknell published
After the second most successful 3D printing Kickstarter ever, Snapmaker is back with its huge update, the Snapmaker 2. We have all the details right here.

Where's the best place to buy AnyCubic Photon S 3D printer?
By James Bricknell published
There are plenty of places that you can go to find an AnyCubic Photon S, but only one offers service this good.

Hands-on with the Snapmaker 2 3-in-1 3D printer
By James Bricknell published
We had a chance to check out the new Snapmaker model at CES 2019, and our first impressions are positive.

Where's the best place to buy a Valve Index VR headset?
By James Bricknell published
Valves very first VR headset is going live for preorder. It has some advanced features and premium looking quality, but the price is premium too. Where can you grab it?

Valve Index VR headset: Everything we know so far
By James Bricknell published
Valve has been working on its own VR since before VR was cool. We are now getting little teases of what that might look so we are creating a hub of everything we know.

Should you buy AmpliFi HD Teleport to access your home network remotely?
By James Bricknell last updated
The Amplifi HD router has a pretty cool accessory called the Teleport, which can access your home network when you are away. But should you buy one? Let's find out.

Should you buy an Original Prusa i3 MK3 3D printer kit or a pre-built model?
By James Bricknell published
Sometimes buying a kit can be a daunting thought, after all not everyone is a technology wizard. But should you really spend the extra for a prebuilt Prusa mk3?

Capcom Home Arcade: Everything we know so far
By James Bricknell last updated
Because everything needs a retro console.

SEGA Genesis Mini: Everything you need to know
By James Bricknell published
Keeping up with the trend of creating mini versions from classic consoles, Sega has finally announced the Genesis mini. We run down everything we know so far.

Can you change default search engine on Surface Go with Windows 10 S?
By James Bricknell published

How to use Chrome extensions on Windows 10's new Edge browser
By James Bricknell published
With the release of Microsoft's revamped Edge browser and the fact that it's built on the Chromium platform, you now have access to a huge library of Chrome extensions. Here's how to access them.

Monoprice Mini Delta 3D Printer review: Great for first-time buyers
By James Bricknell published
Sometimes a simple, cheap 3D printer is all you need to start the hobby, and the Mini Delta delivers.

What we want to see from Apex Legends Season Pass
By James Bricknell published
We hope to see some of these things in the first Season Pass

Which version of The Division 2 should you buy?
By James Bricknell last updated
As always with any new release, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 has multiple different editions, and some definitely offer better value than others. We take you through the options.

Anycubic Photon review: An amazing (and affordable) resin 3D printer
By James Bricknell published

How to get the Wraith Knife in Apex Legends
By James Bricknell published
Wraiths knife is one of the few ultra-rare items in Apex Legends right now. There are some easy ways to get it and some not so easy ways. Let us give you low down.

Should you invest in a mesh network or range extender for your home Wi-Fi network?
By James Bricknell published
Should you use a range extender to boost your router, or replace it altogether with a futuristic mesh network? That question is what we aim to answer here.
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