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Sydney Butler

Freelance Feature and Commerce Writer. Freelance Editor for Hardware and Cutting Edge Technology

Contributing since July, 2021

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About Sydney Butler

Sydney Butler is a technology writer with over 20 years of experience as a freelance PC technician and system builder. He's worked for more than a decade in user education. On How-To Geek, he writes commerce content, guides, opinions, and specializes in editing hardware and cutting edge technology articles.

Sydney started working as a freelance computer technician around the age of 13, before which he was in charge of running the computer center for his school. (He also ran LAN gaming tournaments when the teachers weren't looking!) His interests include VR, PC, Mac, gaming, 3D printing, consumer electronics, the web, and privacy.

He holds a Master of Arts degree in Research Psychology with a minor in media and technology studies. His masters dissertation examined the potential for social media to spread misinformation.

Outside of How-To Geek, he hosts the Online Tech Tips YouTube Channel, and writes for Online Tech Tips, Switching to Mac, and Helpdesk Geek. Sydney also writes for Expert Reviews UK.

He also has bylines at 9to5Mac, 9to5Google, 9to5Toys, Tom's Hardware, MakeTechEasier, and Laptop Mag.

Latest Articles

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Midjourney
6 Tips for Generating Exactly the Image You Want in MidJourney

Less randomness, more awesomeness.

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AI
These Are the Most Impressive Robot Demos of 2024 (So Far!)

Rise of the Planet of the Robots?

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Facebook
Sick of Social Media? Here's Why You Should Join a Forum

When in Rome.

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photography
Your Next Phone Camera Might Have a Liquid Lens, Here's Why You Should Care

For once, liquid in your phone isn't a disaster.

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AI
Ideogram vs Midjourney: Head to Head Battle!

A prompt is worth a thousand pictures.

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PC Gaming
What Screen Size, Resolution, and Refresh Rate Do You Need on a Gaming Laptop?

It should not be this complicated.

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Streaming
Just Because You Can Speed Up Netflix Doesn't Mean You Should

Life's not that short!

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Xbox Series X|S
Why I Can't Recommend the Xbox Series S Anymore

The "S" is for "Stay Away."

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Laptops
10 of the Wildest Laptop Designs in History

The laptops really go off the beaten path.

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PC Gaming
Will Dual-GPU Gaming Ever Return?

Double the fun, or double the trouble?

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Hardware
The 5 Tech Products I Most Regret Selling

If I could turn back time...

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PlayStation 5
4 Reasons We Need the PS5 Pro

Making up for lost opportunities.

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Cutting Edge
Creality K1 Max Review: 3D Printing Goes Mainstream

The Creality K1 Max brings a large build volume and advanced automation to a consumer-friendly budget.

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Headphones
Here's How to Pick the Best Headphones for Your Needs

We make it slightly less bewildering.

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PC Gaming
Everything You Need to Know Before Modding Your First PC Game

Because who likes vanilla?

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iPad
How Much RAM Does Each iPad Have (And Does It Even Matter)?

Do you even know how much RAM your iPad has?

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Gaming
Please Convince Me I Don't Need a Home Arcade Cabinet

That's a lot of tokens.

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Hobbies
I Tried 3D Printing "LEGO" and This Is What Happened

It sounds easier than it is.
Hardware
The Best Webcams of 2024

Tired of looking blurry in your Zoom calls? Game streams lacking a visual punch? We've got the best webcam choices for you.

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Cutting Edge
The Best Drones of 2024

There are many drones to choose from, but there's just one that's perfect for you or someone in your life.

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