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
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How to turn off Depth of Field and adjust Field of View on Fallout 76 for PC
By James Bricknell published
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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?
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Dell Inspiron 15 5570 i5 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 5570 i7: Which should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
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.
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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.
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Samsung EVO Select vs. SanDisk Extreme: Which memory card should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
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.
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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.
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How to simplify your model for 3D printing
By James Bricknell last updated
Simplify, reduce meshes or decimate. Choose your terms.
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Microsofts 3D Builder vs. Tinkercad: Which is best for you?
By James Bricknell last updated
While both programs do similar things, one is not like the other.
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You can 3D print a steering wheel for your Xbox One, but you probably shouldn't
By James Bricknell published
One it comes to saving money 3D print people are the best. Check out this easy to print and make pin and rack steering wheel for your Xbox One controller
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Should you buy AmazonBasics filament for your 3D Printer?
By James Bricknell published
We check out Amazons latest Basics product, 3D printing filament, and see if it is worth your time.
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How to make a 3D post on Facebook using Paint 3D
By James Bricknell published
Facebook introduced the ability to post 3D models a little while ago with no simple way to actually do it. Microsoft's Paint 3D, however, lets you post quickly and easily.
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How to split a 3D model in 3D Builder
By James Bricknell published
A lot of models you will find in the world will be too big or cumbersome for you to print, this quick guide will show you haw to cut them down to size.
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How to skip Cliff House and go straight to SteamVR in Windows Mixed Reality
By James Bricknell published
Windows Mixed Reality, while cheap, still has a ways to go before it can compete with SteamVR. In the meantime here is a way to bypass most of the pesky WMR stuff and go straight to your Steam House.
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