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About Ian Paul

Ian Paul is a freelance writer with over a decade of experiencing writing about tech. In addition to writing for How-To Geek, he regularly contributes to PCWorld as a critic, feature writer, reporter, deal hunter, and columnist. His work has also appeared online at The Washington Post, ABC News, MSNBC, Reuters, Macworld, Yahoo Tech, Tech.co, TechHive, The Huffington Post, and Lifewire. His articles are regularly syndicated across numerous IDG sites including CIO, Computerworld, GameStar, Macworld UK, Tech Advisor, and TechConnect.

Latest Articles

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What Is a 5nm Chip, and Why Is 5nm So Important?

What's the big deal with 5nm processors and when are they coming to PCs?

What Is a Capture Card, and Do You Need One?

Some streamers need capture cards, and some don't.

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3 Fun Linux Tools to Run on Windows 10 With WSL

Have you installed Linux software on Windows 10 yet? Try installing these Linux programs for some geeky fun.

5 Websites Every PC Gamer Should Bookmark

Take your PC gaming to the next level with these resources.

How to Launch Cron Automatically in WSL on Windows 10 and 11

Running Linux software on Windows? Here's how to run cronjobs on Windows 10, too.

elementary OS 6 desktop with wallpaper featuring a horseshoe shaped rock in the sea.
What's New in elementary OS 6 "Odin"

elementary OS is designed to help you replace Windows or macOS. Here's what's new in elementary OS 6 "Odin."

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DDR5 RAM: How Much Faster Is It, and What Else Is New?

DDR5 RAM is on the way. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Choose a Motherboard for Your PC: What to Look for

Buying a motherboard? Here's what to look for.

What Is a "Lite Hash Rate" or "LHR" GPU?

NVIDIA is cracking down on cryptocurrency mining and trying to help gamers get their hands on GPUs.

Water cooling tubing inside a gaming PC.
Do You Need Liquid Cooling for Your PC?

Liquid cooling is more efficient than air cooling for a PC.

5 Tips for Optimal PC Cable Management

You've optimized your PC's hardware, but have you optimized the cable layout?

When Should You Buy an Aftermarket CPU Cooler?

Is your CPU cool enough?

How to Overclock Your AMD CPU with Ryzen Master

This one's for the gamers with AMD Ryzen CPUs.

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Wi-Fi Extender vs. Mesh Network: What's the Difference?

Do you want to extend and improve your Wi-Fi signal?

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What Is a Motherboard?

What is a motherboard, and what should you look for when buying one? Here's what you need to know.

Should You Use a VPN for Gaming?

Advertisements for VPNs are everywhere online these days. VPNs are being marketed to gamers, too. But do you need one?

The Corsair K95 computer with a black chassis and RGB per-key lighting
5 Awesome PC Keyboard Features No One Should Be Without

Buying a new keyboard? These are the most important features to look for.

A power supply standing on its side with a mess of cables trailing behind it.
How Important Is the Power Supply (PSU) When Building a PC?

When putting together a PC, the power supply (PSU) is important---but often overlooked. Here's what to look for in a PSU.

How to Turn a Windows Laptop Into a Desktop PC

Just have a laptop? Here's how to transform it into a desktop with a big monitor and keyboard.

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