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Gavin Phillips

Technology Explained and Security Lead Editor

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About Gavin Phillips

Gavin is the Lead Editor for the Technology Explained and Security verticals, co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, more than a decade of professional writing experience, and has reviewed more headphones, earbuds, and mechanical keyboards then he cares to remember. Gavin enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.

Latest Articles

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The 6 Best Free Online Virus Scan and Removal Sites

Need to check for a computer virus but don't have antivirus software installed? Try these excellent online virus-scanning tools.

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How to Fix the WHEA Uncorrectable Error on Windows 10/11

Some Windows crash errors are cryptic and more difficult to troubleshoot, like the WHEA Uncorrectable Error!

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Wi-Fi 7 Officially Launches With Four-Times Faster Internet Speeds

Wi-Fi 7 is officially here, and it's going to make things much faster than before.

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How Google's Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out Will Improve Browsing

How will the phase-out of third-party cookies affect your internet experience?

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Does Spotify Keep Pausing Randomly? Here's How to Fix It

Spotify pausing randomly for no apparent reason is a problem, but there are several ways to fix this error.

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How Long Does a Router Last, and How Do You Know When to Upgrade?

Is it time to replace that old router, or does it have a few more years in it yet?

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1More SonoFlow SE Review: Unbeatable at This Price

The 1More SonoFlow SE are the budget-focused cans you've always dreamt of.

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How to Customize Spotify With Spicetify Themes

By now, you're probably bored of the same old Spotify interface. Why not tweak it to your liking?

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The Most Common Wi-Fi Standards and Types, Explained

Confused by the various Wi-Fi standards in use? Here's what you need to know about Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and older wireless standards.

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Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Review: Great Sound, But Needs More Features

These are comfortable, great-sounding headphones but lack a little in the gaming department.

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How to Fix a Windows Kernel Power Error in 5 Easy Steps

Does your Windows computer shut down without warning? Here's how you can fix Kernel-Power Event ID 41 and stop Windows from crashing.

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Is Spotify's AI DJ Any Good? 5 Improvements It Needs

Spotify's AI DJ is good, but what would make it excellent?

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EarFun Free Pro 3 Review: Feature-Packed Earbuds Let Down by Poor ANC

These comfortable earbuds look good, sound decent, and have heaps of features—and best of all, they don't cost much.

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What Is a Memory Leak and How Do They Happen?

Memory leaks can significantly impact the performance of your computer. But what exactly are they, and why do they happen?

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OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, but What Does That Mean for ChatGPT?

OpenAI has fired its CEO, but how will that affect the development of ChatGPT?

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What Is a NAS Drive, and How Do You Choose One for Your NAS?

Running out of storage? It might be time for you to buy a NAS.

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New ChatGPT Subscriptions Are Closed, but Why, and When Will They Reopen?

The world's leading generative AI tool unexpectedly closed its doors to new users, but what's the reason behind this sudden change?

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Soundcore Motion 300 Review: This Budget-Beating Bluetooth Speaker Is One of 2023's Best

The Soundcore Motion 300 is a small package, but it delivers a full-sized sound.

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5 Reasons You Should Buy Cheap Earbuds Instead of Expensive Ones

You don't need to empty your wallet to enjoy excellent sound and premium features. Buy budget earbuds instead.

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5 Ways to Access GPT-4 for Free

OpenAI's GPT-4 AI model is all the rage, but what if you don't want to part with $20 per month to access it?

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