
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

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.

Should you buy Prusament Filament for your 3D printer?
By James Bricknell published
Prusa Research is a well-known name in the 3D printing world for its amazing printers. They have branched out into filament and we ask if it's worth your time to buy.

These are the cheapest pre-built Windows Mixed Reality PCs we could find
By James Bricknell published
We rounded up the cheapest pre-built rigs we could find to make it easy (and inexpensive) for you to get set up for a WMR headset.

HTC Vive Pro vs Samsung WMR Odyssey 2018: Which should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
Versus The HTC Vive Pro and the Samsung Odyssey can both be considered deluxe VR headsets, but which is best for you? We take them head-to-head to find out.

4 things to do in Destiny 2 before Forsaken arrives
By James Bricknell last updated
With the release of the Forsaken expansion to Destiny 2 almost all of the previous content will be made void. Here are four things to complete before you lose the chance.

Contour Design's Unimouse is a perfect fit for 3D designers
By James Bricknell last updated
The Unimouse from Contour is an adjustable mouse seemingly custom built for 3D designers.

Is Amazon the best place to buy a Samsung EVO Select memory card?
By James Bricknell last updated
With the Samsung EVO Select being such a cheap powerhouse capable of 4K recording we tell you where the best place to get it is as well as all the best shipping options for you.

Is Samsung EVO Select a good memory card for Raspberry Pi?
By James Bricknell last updated

Is Samsung EVO Select 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB a better value?
By James Bricknell last updated
When looking at the different sized microSD cards from Samsung there are a few differences to look at.

How to turn off Depth of Field and adjust Field of View on Fallout 76 for PC
By James Bricknell published

Should you upgrade to the Micro Swiss Hotend Kit for 3D printing?
By James Bricknell published
The Microswiss All Metal Hotend is available for a huge range of 3D printers and is often touted as an essential upgrade. Do you really need to use one though?

Dell Inspiron 15 5570 i5 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 5570 i7: Which should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
Versus While the i7 processor is undeniably fast and powerful, do you really need to add the expense to your Dell Inspiron 15 5570? Let's find out.

Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D printer and fabricator review: A 3D hobbyist's dream machine
By James Bricknell published
With the third most successful 3D printer Kickstarter ever, Snapmaker has made great strides in offering an all-round solution for fabrication at an entry level.

Do you need to upgrade your Dell Inspiron 15 5570 memory?
By James Bricknell published
With the Dell Inspiron 15 5570 being sold as having 20GB of memory but only 4GB of that being actual RAM, we try to answer your questions on whether you should upgrade or not.

List of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 vehicles
By James Bricknell published
With the addition of Blackout to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game modes comes new vehicles to move around the map. Here we give you the definitive list of all the vehicles in Black Ops 4: Blackout.

Formbox by Mayku review: A great addition to any creator toolbox
By James Bricknell published
Here's what the Formbox by Mayku is and why you may want one for your 3D printing endeavors.

Samsung EVO Select vs. SanDisk Extreme: Which memory card should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
Versus We're a virtual company made up of tech experts from across the globe. We live and breathe Windows and its accessories, and use nearly every microSD card available to find the best picks for you.

Samsung EVO Select vs. SanDisk Ultra: Which memory card should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
Versus When it comes to memory cards there is a lot of choices out there. The Samsung EVO Select and SanDisk Ultra are both great but how do they stack up against each other?

Every Oculus Quest game announced at Connect 5
By James Bricknell published
With the Oculus Rift and Quest sharing so much, you should expect to see a lot of games coming to the Quest

The Best Way to Stick 3D Prints to the Print Bed
By James Bricknell published
How To If you need something that'll really work as an adhesive for your glass print bed, the Magigoo Pen is a must.

Ultimaker Cura vs. Simplify 3D: Which slicer should you use for 3D printing?
By James Bricknell published
Versus There are a lot of slicers out there for you to use with your 3D printer. We took some time to whittle the list down to two of the very best and help you choose which is right for you.

LulzBot Mini 2 desktop 3D printer review: Portable, professional quality
By James Bricknell published
The LulzBot Mini 2 is a portable, desktop-sized 3D printer that costs $1500. Here's a look at its key features and our take on whether it is worthy of your hard earned cash. (Hint: It is.)
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