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
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.
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.
What type of 3D printing filament should you buy?
By James Bricknell last updated
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.
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.
Ultimaker Cura vs. Simplify 3D: Which slicer should you use for 3D printing?
By James Bricknell last updated
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.
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 last updated
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.
List of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 vehicles
By James Bricknell last updated
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.
Best Accessories for Dell Inspiron 15 5570
By James Bricknell last updated
As with any laptop, the Dell Inspiron as a plethora of accessories for you to choose from. From headphones to mice, we have the best the internet has to offer right here.
How close are we to the technology of Ready Player One?
By James Bricknell last updated
Welcome to the O.A.S.I.S. Ready Player One.
4 wicked Windows Mixed Reality accessories you can 3D print
By James Bricknell last updated
It has never been easier to 3D print.
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.
Samsung EVO Select vs. SanDisk Ultra: Which memory card should you buy?
By James Bricknell last updated
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?
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.
Every Oculus Quest game announced at Connect 5
By James Bricknell last updated
With the Oculus Rift and Quest sharing so much, you should expect to see a lot of games coming to the Quest
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