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Niels Broekhuijsen

Niels Broekhuijsen

Former Computing Writer
Author/Co-Author of 44 articles

Having failed to grow up, Niels never quit his gaming hobby and decided to turn it into his work as a freelance technology writer after returning to his home country, the Netherlands. And although his hours spent gaming are far less than when a kid, the passion for hardware only got stronger as time went on. With some photography skills in the bag and headlines published at Tom's Hardware, Digital Trends, Maximum PC, and Electronic Design, he's always looking to hone his craft and create more engaging content.

He's also still not sure whether copper is a better color than blue. Maybe it's a phase.

Nvidia GPU core.

How to check your GPU temperature

Checking your GPUs temperature periodically is vital to ensuring its longevity. Here are some of the best ways and tools to do it.
Computing Guides
Th LG C1 OLED 4k TV with a high contrast image on the screen, positioned in a home theater setting with speakers

OLED burn-in: What is it and how to avoid it?

There are various technologies to manage OLED burn-in. Here's how to avoid burn-in as best you can.
Computing Guides
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Razer’s Pro Click and Pro Type: The all-white peripherals you’ve always wanted?

Razer's new productivity suite aims itself at ergonomic-conscious users, but the keyboard doesn't fit the bill. The mouse, on the other hand, is brilliant.
Computing Features
Dell S2721QS

Dell S2721QS Review: A simple, elegant 4K monitor

Dell's S2721QS offers a sleek and elegant 4K monitor for the home office, but if you're looking for anything beyond the basics, there are better options.
Computing Reviews
Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub monitor sitting on desk next to plant and light.

Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: Convenient 4K docking perfection

Dell's latest 32-inch 4K monitor offers excellent performance paired with highly practical USB-C hub connectivity, making it perfect for use with modern laptops.
Computing Reviews
Logitech's G435 gaming headset on a stand.

Logitech G435 gaming headset review: Too cheap to be good

Logitech is tempting buyers with an affordable wireless gaming headset, but cuts too many corners to reduce the price.
Computing Reviews
CORSAIR VIRTUOSO XT on headset stand

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT review: A headset that’s good beyond gaming

Corsair's Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT offers unique features that let it act not only as your gaming cans, but also as your everyday wireless headphones.
Computing Reviews
Corsair HS80 Cover

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless review: Everything a great headset requires

Corsair's HS80 isn't the most premium gaming headset, but its superb comfort, sound quality, and intuitive controls might just make it one of the best.
Computing Reviews
The Marsback Zephyr Pro's front profile with green RGB.

Marsback Zephyr Pro review: A mouse so cool it has a fan inside

Marsback's Zephyr Pro comes with a mountain of RGB and a cooling fan, but does it really help?
Computing Reviews
Asus ROG Gladius III with chili peppers

Asus ROG Gladius III gaming mouse review: Swappable switches galore

Asus' peripherals aren't the most popular out in the market, but the ROG Gladius III has us wondering why. This is a seriously good gaming pointer
Computing Reviews
The Razer Orochi V2 wireless gaming mouse in white standing straight on a desk.

Razer Orochi V2 review: A gaming pedigree in a shockingly light package

Razer updated its Orochi gaming mouse to a V2, dropping the RGB, but chucking in a better sensor, improved design, and a smidge of customization.
Computing News
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LG 34GN850-B review: The best ultrawide for $900, if you can find it

LG's 34GN850-B is a Nano-IPS ultrawide gaming monitor that comes with a 160 Hz refresh rate and colors good enough for professional photo editing.
Computing Reviews
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Acer ConceptD CM2 review: Small monitor, supreme color accuracy

Acer's ConceptD CM2 is a rare 16:10 aspect ratio monitor for photo editing with an excellent factory calibration and great looks.
Computing Reviews
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Lenovo G27c-10 Review: Fulfilling high-FPS dreams for $200

Lenovo's G27c-10 is a 27-inch curved gaming monitor with a 1080p VA panel and a 165 Hz refresh rate, which is a promising start for a great gaming experience.
Computing Reviews
A Samsung Odyssey G7 monitor on a desk.

Samsung Odyssey G7 monitor review: One glaring problem

Samsung's 32-inch G7 gaming monitor offers great visuals, a stunning curve, and ultrafast performance, but it has a major flaw holding it back.
Computing Reviews
LG 27-inch monitor on a desk.

LG 27GN950 review: The perfect 4K gaming monitor, almost

LG's 27GN950 is a 4K gaming monitor that's surprisingly well-suited to graphic work thanks to a wide color gamut and accurate colors.
Computing Reviews
Eve Spectrum 4K Gaming Monitor Cyberpunk

Eve Spectrum 4K monitor review: It exists, and it’s mighty good

Even though it's a bit late, Eve's Spectrum 4K might be one of the best gaming monitors money can buy.
Computing
Asus PG32UQX: A $3000 FALD Monitor

HDR on monitors in 2021, explained

HDR: next to high refresh rates, the latest trend in the monitor world. But many elements go into it, so we've boiled it down to the most important basics.
Computing Guides
Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX review: The ultimate HDR experience?

Asus' ROG Swift PG32UQX is an HDR lover's dream monitor, but with a price tag of $2,999, its flaws might be too severe to accept.
Computing
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Corsair K100 RGB hands-on: Packed with RGB and ready to party

Corsair put the most RGB into a keyboard ever with the K100 RGB, and it shows. At $230, this is the new flagship, with the features to match.
Computing Reviews
Razer Basilisk V3 top overview

Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse review: Not revolutionary, but still good

Razer updated its Basilisk mouse to its 3rd revision, throwing in a free-spinning scroll wheel, updated sensor, and a splash of extra RGB.
Computing
The Huntsman V2 TKL's wristrest.

Razer Huntsman V2 TKL review: A compelling argument for wired keyboards

Razer's Huntsman V2 TKL updates an existing, already-winning recipe, throwing in a neat wrist rest and optimized design for an even better keyboard.
Computing
An overview photo of the Cyberboard R3

Cyberboard R3: Building the retrofuturist, cyberpunk keyboard of my dreams

I built a keyboard with the new Cyberboard R3, and it's as retro as it gets.
Computing
hp x series gaming monitors

HP announces seven X-Series gaming monitors starting at just $259

HP's X Series monitors bring 165 Hz gaming to affordable price points, offering a variety of different panel options and sizes to suit gamer's needs.
Computing News
Razer Barracuda X

Razer’s $99 Barracuda X seamlessly connects to PC, Android, Switch, and PS5

Razer's Barracuda X headset uses a horizontal type-c dongle for multi-platform compatibility
Computing
A pile of gaming mice.

Why our wrists need a proper ergonomic gaming mouse

In my search for the best gaming mice, there's one I cannot seem to be able to find: A proper ergonomic gaming clicker.
Computing News
Lenovo P34w ultrawide monitor.

Lenovo’s new ThinkVision 34-inch Ultrawide monitor packs lavish connectivity

Lenovo's P34w Ultrawide monitor is ideal for use with USB Type-C notebooks.
Computing News
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Razer updates Raptor 27 monitor with THX certification, hikes price by $100

Razer is updating its Raptor 27 monitor with a faster, THX-certified panel for even better gaming performance.
Computing News
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65% is my keyboard layout endgame, but manufacturers won’t deliver the goods

I've come to realize that the 65% keyboard layout is the best layout, but there's a key player that isn't making one.
Computing Best Ofs
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These 3 new Predator gaming displays are large, fast, and ungodly expensive

Acer's upcoming CG437K S is set to be a huge, 42.5-inch 4K gaming display suited for use with the latest generation consoles.
Computing News
SteelSeries Prime Wireless mice, Arctis Prime headset

SteelSeries Prime Wireless mice, Arctis Prime headset review: Gaming prime time?

The Steelseries Prime gaming mice prioritize performance over looks, and they do a stunning job.
Computing Reviews
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed standing on a table.

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed review: The best small gaming keyboard ever?

Razer just introduced the Blackwidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed, and it's absolutely brilliant
Computing Reviews
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Why building a custom keyboard is the ultimate design nerd hobby

The hobby of creating custom keyboards is gaining popularity fast. At its heart, it's all about creating something that's unique to you.
Computing Features
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Lenovo dives into ultrafast screens with its new 360Hz Legion gaming monitor

Lenovo's latest gaming monitor, the Legion Y25g, comes with a wicked-fast 360Hz refresh rate. But that kind of speed doesn't come cheap.
Computing News
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