Lets face it, gaming headsets usually come with pretty mediocre microphones (and headphones for that matter). And this can be a problem, especially for streamers and content creators looking to provide quality entertainment. Even if you’re just communicating with friends, a gaming headset with a good quality microphone can really make a difference. My advice? Don’t buy a gaming headset. Instead, find a good quality pair of headphones and a separate boom mic. In this guide we’ll take a look at the different microphone options and some good headphones to go with them. Finally, if you really want a gaming… [Read More]
The Best Headphones for Glasses Wearers
Headphones and glasses mix like oil and water. The constant digging into the side of your head can be a nightmare. Unfortunately there’s no ultimate solution, but some headphones are more glasses friendly than others and there are a few things you can try which help to ease the pressure. In this guide, we will take a look at some tips for wearing headphones with glasses comfortably. We will then talk about which type of headphones are the most glasses friendly, and finally, I recommend some headphones which glasses wearers have found to be comfortable. Tips for Wearing Headphones with… [Read More]
The Best Keyboards for Large Hands
For people with larger hands, finding a suitable keyboard can be a nightmare. The keys feel too small and you end up having to re-write the same word multiple times because every other keystroke registers about 3 letters. Unfortunately, the vast majority of keyboards are a standard size. However, there are a couple of solutions you can consider. Solution 1 The first solution is to buy a standard sized keyboard that uses stiff switches. Although the keyboard will be the same size as a regular one, it will require more force for a keystroke to register so miss-typing won’t be… [Read More]
The Best Monitors for Nvidia GTX 1060
When choosing a new monitor, it’s important to take into account your graphics card. You don’t want to buy a monitor that your graphics card struggles to run, but at the same time, you do want to buy a monitor that gets the most out of your graphics card. The Nvidia GTX 1060 is a mid-range graphics card that is capable of running most games on a 1080p or 1440p monitor and still maintain a reasonable FPS. It is possible to use a 4K monitor with the GTX 1060, but this will mean turning down settings substantially to maintain a… [Read More]
The Best Monitors for Gaming and Photo/Video Editing
Most monitors are made with a particular purpose in mind, whether that is gaming, photo/video editing, graphic design, etc. So what do you do if you want a multipurpose monitor that is good for gaming AND editing? Unfortunately, there is no monitor that will be perfect at both. However there are some monitors that are pretty good for both purposes and are a good compromise if you can’t afford or don’t have the room for two monitors. In this guide we will take a look at what you should look for in a monitor and then offer some recommendations for… [Read More]
The Best Dual HDMI Graphics Cards
Most graphics cards only have one HDMI port, usually along with either DisplayPort or DVI ports. However, many monitors only have HDMI inputs. This becomes a problem if you want a dual monitor setup and both monitors only have HDMI ports. There are two possible solutions to this problem. Either purchase a DVI/DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or find a graphics card with two HDMI ports. In this guide we will take a look at both options and recommend some graphics cards. Solution 1: DVI/DisplayPort – HDMI adapter The first solution is to simply use an adapter to transform a DisplayPort… [Read More]
