
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

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.

9 must-know Apex Legends tips and tricks
By James Bricknell published
There is a lot to love about Apex Legends but to get to the top you might need some help. We have a list of helpful tips from our top players to help you succeed.

Apex Legends: How to unlock Caustic
By James Bricknell published
Caustic is one weird looking character, but so are all the Playable characters in Apex Legends. Only Caustic and Mirage are behind the paywall though. Here's how to get them out.

Apex Legends: How to unlock Mirage
By James Bricknell last updated
Apex Legends has two playable characters locked behind its paywall. Here's how to let one of them out.

Is Apex Legends pay to win? Here's how the microtransactions work.
By James Bricknell last updated
EA's Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale, and you might be wondering how the company plans to monetize it.

Should you buy an AC1750 or AC1900 router?
By James Bricknell published
There are a lot of numbers flying around when you are looking to buy a new router and we are here to help you decipher some of them.

Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 Slim Scanner vs. Canon CanoScan LiDE 120: What's the difference?
By James Bricknell published
Sometimes all you need is a scanner, not an all-in-one printer. Canon makes some excellent scanners so we take two of them head-to-head so let's see which comes out on top — the LiDE 400 or LiDE120.

Prusa Mk3 vs Maker Select Plus: Which 3D printer should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
Versus We spend hours with as many different types of printer, filament, and accessory you can think of to bring you the very best in 3D printing from around the web. For the last five years, we've made 3D printing our passion to help you make the most of it.

Prusa Mk3 Review: the best 3D printer you can buy for under $1,000
By James Bricknell published
One of the most famous names in 3D printing, Prusa are synonymous with consistently great printers. Is that reputation well earned? let's take a look.

What type of 3D printing filament should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
There a lot of choices out there when trying to choose filament for 3D printing, and it can be daunting, especially if you are a beginner. Let us help you decide what to use.
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