Articles by Dominic Bayley
5 signs a hacker is watching you through your PC's webcam
It's not easy to tell if a hacker has taken control of your PC's webcam. But these five signs are your best bet at knowing!
The biggest PC builder regrets: 6 fatal mistakes to avoid!
These are the biggest PC builder mistakes that keep reappearing in forums online time and time again.
Why I never use a bottleneck calculator to decide my PC gaming hardware
These sketchy apps can lead you astray on your PC parts buying decisions.
Oblivion returns in stunning 4K: Elder Scrolls fans rejoice!
Bethesda has released an official remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and they've absolutely nailed it for fans.
What is an AI-enhanced VPN, and do you need one?
Some VPN providers are incorporating AI technologies into their VPNs. Here's why you should use an AI-enhanced VPN!
5 ways I lower my PC RAM usage to boost game performance
Say no to useless apps chewing up your RAM and yes to better performance in games -- here's how!
How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
Here's how you can turn a USB flash drive into a secure key for your PC!
Graphics cards are huge now. Do you need a GPU brace to protect your PC?
Do you need a brace for your graphics card? Here's how to tell if GPU droop is a problem in your rig.
What the heck is a capture card, and do I need one to stream my gameplay?
If you're toying with the idea of streaming or recording Let's Plays, then you've probably thought about getting a capture card. Here's how to tell if you really need one.
Forget FPS. Here's why Frame Time is the PC gaming stat that matters most
Most gamers will focus on FPS as a gauge of performance. But monitoring this stat is even more important.
Why skimping on your PC gaming rig's motherboard is a bad move
Here's why you should opt for a quality motherboard when building your new gaming rig.
My USB cable got wet. Can I still use it?
Here's what to do if your USB cable accidentally gets wet!
Here’s why I side-mount my phone to my laptop -- and you should too
Side-mounting my phone to my laptop makes a huge difference to my workflow!
This simple USB cable accessory helps me reclaim hours of my time
If you've been struggling with an indistinguishable heap of USB cables, then you really need this simple USB cable accessory.
Should you turn off your antivirus when you game on your PC?
Should you shut off your antivirus before launching a game? The answer may surprise you...
Gamers beware! This new malware hides in your GPU
A new family of malware is impersonating Asus's Armoury Crate gaming software and infecting PCs with infostealers.
Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher
You don't have to settle for Window's 100 percent volume setting. Here's how to break that limit and boost your PC's volume by up to 600 percent.
Hands on with the HP ZBook Ultra G1a, a work laptop with gaming laptop power
The HP ZBook Ultra G1a totally smashes the old paradigm that a work laptop can't have powerful graphics. Here's why...