Articles by Stevie Bonifield, Freelance Writer

Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist specializing in keyboards, peripherals, gaming gear, and mobile tech. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, photography, and building way too many custom keyboards

Articles by: Stevie Bonifield

Apple Vision Pro with Nintendo Wii U and the Google Nexus Q

A tale of two flops: What Apple Vision Pro can learn from Google and Nintendo failures

By Stevie Bonifield published 28 April 24

The Apple Vision Pro isn’t living up to Apple’s sales estimates, but is it really a flop? Two infamous failed tech products hold the answer – and reveal the real purpose of the Vision Pro.

Razer Viper V3 Pro vs. Alienware Pro Wireless: Which gaming mouse is better?

By Stevie Bonifield published 28 April 24

The Razer Viper V3 Pro and Alienware Pro Wireless are two of the top esports gaming mice you can buy, but which one is worth your money? I tested both to find out – here are the results.

The Razer Viper V3 Pro esports gaming mouse

Razer Viper V3 Pro review: The new king of esports gaming mice

By Stevie Bonifield published 25 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

The Razer Viper V3 Pro is the first mouse with a true 8K wireless polling rate

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Dubbed the Woodstock festival of AI by Bank of America analysts, GTC this year is set to draw 300,000 in-person and virtual attendees for the debut of Nvidia Corp.'s B100. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

What Nvidia's $700 million acquisition of Run:ai means for the future of AI

By Stevie Bonifield published 24 April 24

The Nvidia Run:ai acquisition hints at Nvidia's high hopes for its DGX Cloud AI platform. Here's what it means for users, businesses, and the tech market at large.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is now available on PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU review – An epic metroidvania with a hopeful message about loss

By Stevie Bonifield published 23 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

Ori and the Blind Forest meets Black Panther in this inspiring fantasy platformer

Meta Horizon OS is opening the door for a new era in mixed reality

Meta just took a bold step to try to beat Apple Vision Pro with Horizon OS

By Stevie Bonifield published 22 April 24

Meta is opening Horizon OS to power a new generation of headsets from ASUS, Lenovo, Xbox, and more. Here's how it could transform the entire mixed reality market.

Could an Apple Vision Pro sales decline kill Apple's headset?

Apple Vision Pro faces harsh reality — could declining sales and mixed reviews kill Apple's headset?

By Stevie Bonifield published 22 April 24

Why are Apple Vision Pro sales declining already? Apple's pricey headset has a few big issues holding it back, but it might not be too late for Apple to turn things around.

Endgame Gear OP1 8k gaming mouse review: This weightless mouse is too good to pass up

By Stevie Bonifield published 22 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

The Endgame Gear OP1 8k gaming mouse is a weightless speed demon

Forget the iPhone SE 4! The Samsung Galaxy A35 is out now and only $399

By Stevie Bonifield published 18 April 24

The Samsung Galaxy A35 could be the new king of the budget phone market. Can Apple's rumored iPhone SE 4 still compete? Maybe not.

Get these top 7 must-have FPS titles up to 85% off during Steam FPS Fest

By Stevie Bonifield published 17 April 24

Fans of action-packed shooter games won't want to miss out on Steam FPS Fest. Max out your savings by snagging these top seven deals on FPS hits.

YouTube has taken a drastic step in its war on ad blockers

By Stevie Bonifield published 16 April 24

YouTube takes aim at third-party ad blocking apps with a drastic new change, but are ad blockers the real issue or YouTube's ad placement? Here's a look at the latest in the war on ad blockers.

H&R Block server outages pushes taxpayers to use IRS Free File instead

H&R Block server outage leaves tax day filers hanging — here's what you can do

By Stevie Bonifield published 15 April 24

An H&R Block server overload is preventing thousands from e-filing their taxes today. Here's how you can get around the issue for free and dodge late fees.

Star Wars Outlaws Jabba the Hutt mission locked behind paywall

Star Wars Outlaws' Jabba's Gambit mission requires season pass— pray they do not alter the deal further

By Stevie Bonifield published 15 April 24

The highly-anticipated Star Wars Outlaws Jabba's Gambit mission is going to cost you. Ubisoft just revealed it will be locked in a pricey season pass.

Keycap types: How to choose the perfect keycaps for gaming, typing, and more

By Stevie Bonifield published 13 April 24

New to mechanical keyboards? This guide explains the main keycap types, the different keycap profiles, the difference between PBT and ABS, and more.

How to clean your keyboard: Tips, tricks, and hacks that won’t ruin your keyboard

By Stevie Bonifield published 12 April 24

Wondering how to clean your keyboard without breaking it? Try these safe and easy tricks to get your keyboard sparkling clean.

Do you need to play Fallout before watching the show? Spoiler-free guide explains

Do you need to play Fallout before watching the show? A spoiler-free guide

By Stevie Bonifield published 11 April 24

Which Fallout game is the show based on? Do you need to play the games to understand the Fallout show? This spoiler-free guide explains for Fallout newbies.

The Epomaker x Aula F75 mechanical keyboard

Epomaker x Aula F75 mechanical keyboard review: This budget-friendly keyboard can do it all

By Stevie Bonifield published 11 April 24

The Epomaker x Aula F75 mechanical keyboard is a budget-friendly powerhouse that delivers serious bang for your buck for both typing and gaming.

Wii U and 3DS server shut down leaves players cut off from online play

Pretendo saves the day after Wii U and 3DS server shut down — here's how to keep your Nintendo games online

By Stevie Bonifield published 9 April 24

The Wii U and 3DS servers shut down on April 8, 2024, but an open source project is keeping beloved games online. Here's how you can use Pretendo on your Wii U or 3DS.

A photo of the 2017 total solar eclipse via NASA/Carla Thomas

How to take pictures of the eclipse without ruining your phone's camera

By Stevie Bonifield published 8 April 24

Pointing your phone camera at the eclipse can ruin the lens, but it doesn't have to. Here's how to take pictures of the eclipse safely.

The Epomaker x Leobog Hi75 mechanical keyboard in lavender

Epomaker x Leobog Hi75 keyboard review: A budget keyboard never sounded so good

By Stevie Bonifield published 8 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

The Epomaker x Leobog Hi75 is a budget-friendly mechanical keyboard that’s easy to recommend thanks to its fantastic sound quality, full aluminum case, and extensive customization options.

The 2024 Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 14-inch with backlit keyboard

The Lenovo Slim 7i changed my mind about laptop keyboards

By Stevie Bonifield published 6 April 24

I test keyboards for a living and the Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 changed my mind about laptop keyboards. Here’s why – and how it can help you choose a great laptop for typing.

How to find the Hollow Halls in Enshrouded: Steps, tips and tricks

By Stevie Bonifield published 5 April 24

Wondering how to find the Hollow Halls in Enshrouded? This guide will show you where to find the first new dungeon, unlock a new NPC, and more.

Minecraft's Poisonous Potato update is a joke that's better than real updates: How to play it

By Stevie Bonifield published 2 April 24

Minecraft's Poisonous Potato update is an April Fool's joke, but highlights a serious problem with the game. Here's a look at the controversy and how you can play this spud-themed update.

Google is finally deleting your Incognito mode browsing history — well, some of it

By Stevie Bonifield published 2 April 24

Google Chrome Incognito mode isn't as "incognito" as we all thought, but Google is finally deleting millions of users' browsing history. Here's what you should know.

iPhone SE 4 leaks reveal case design on X (formerly Twitter)

iPhone SE 4 leak reveals a desperately needed design update

By Stevie Bonifield published 1 April 24

An iPhone SE 4 leak revealed images of a case for the upcoming budget iPhone, including a long-awaited design update. Is it enough of an upgrade, though? Here's what we know.

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