Articles by Mark Knapp

Over the last several years, Mark has been tasked as a writer, an editor, and a manager, interacting with published content from all angles. He is intimately familiar with the editorial process from the inception of an article idea, through the iterative process, past publishing, and down the road into performance analysis.

Articles by: Mark Knapp

The Valerion VisionMaster Max projector on a wooden surface

‘Absolutely brilliant, providing 4K projection with solid edge-to-edge clarity’ — I was wowed by this Valerion 4K projector’s bold, contrasty picture but less premium-priced projectors are nipping at its heels

By Mark Knapp Published 12 September 26

Recommended

The Valerion VisionMaster Max is a high-end projector providing exceptional visual quality. But its high price opens it up to competition.

The Epson LifeStudio Grand Projector pictured against a dark surface

‘Makes up for its predecessor’s fumbles, rather than actually keeping pace with competitors’ — I like this Epson projector’s Google TV OS and boosted HDMI ports but these quality of life upgrades are too little too late

By Mark Knapp Published 31 August 26

The LifeStudio Grand is a refresh of Epson’s earlier LS650 projector, and while it has some good-to-see improvements, it’s not a major upgrade.

The soundcore nebula p1 projector on a wooden surface pictured with its remote

‘Decent visuals, useful satellite speakers, and handy portability’ — testing the Soundcore Nebula P1, I’ve been impressed how many quality features it offers for its modest price

By Mark Knapp Published 29 August 26

The Soundcore Nebula P1 combines modest projection, a unique wireless sound system, and a portable design to prove a worthy option among serious competition.

Best VR games: top virtual reality experiences to play on your headset

By Hamish Hector Last updated 13 February 26

Explore a whole new world with the best VR games available to play now, no matter which platform and headset you use.

The Hisense L9Q projector beams a bright, refined-looking picture and has incredible built-in sound

By Mark Knapp Published 31 December 25

Best in Class

The Hisense L9Q brings top-shelf projection and robust audio to a convenient ultra short throw footprint.

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus on table with colored lights

I tested Epson’s top portable projector, and it’s got a fun design but average performance

By Mark Knapp Published 15 October 25

The Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus has a fun, all-in-one design and 4K resolution, but better options are available for nearly the same price.

Sony Bravia Projector 7 on table with laser light turned on

Sony Bravia Projector 7 review: a brighter and better entry-level Sony 4K projector

By Mark Knapp Published 13 September 25

Recommended

The Bravia Projector 7 is a high-end home theater projector with an astounding picture. The price is high, but it fares well against the competition.

How to enable G-Sync on a FreeSync monitor

By Mark Knapp Last updated 29 April 25

Some gamers with variable refresh rate monitors will finally get G-Sync support from their Nvidia graphics cards.

BenQ GP520 review: as bright as budget 4K projectors get

By Mark Knapp Published 26 April 25

Recommended

BenQ’s GP520 projector is a value-minded home theater option, giving you a bright 4K picture, respectable sound, and a Google TV streamer all in one package.

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22 review: a well-rounded portable laser projector with Google TV

By Mark Knapp Published 24 January 25

The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22 brings the company’s mini projector lineup up to date, though it still lags behind the competition on several fronts.

Optoma UHZ66 review: a bright but basic 4K laser projector

By Mark Knapp Published 15 January 25

The Optoma UHZ66 is a bright, 4K laser projector with some viability for gamers. But it lags behind more well-rounded competition.

Formovie Cinema Edge review: a compact 4K projector that gives you big pictures on a budget

By Mark Knapp Published 4 December 24

The Formovie Cinema Edge is one of the cheapest UST projectors you can buy, and its picture quality and convenience go beyond other budget 4K projector options.

Anker Nebula Mars 3 review: A powerful and truly portable projector

By Mark Knapp Published 9 November 24

The Anker Nebula Mars 3 is a good projector with plenty of features that’s ready to go off-grid with its powerful built-in battery.

Hisense PX3-Pro UST projector on a table

Hisense PX3-Pro: a perfect ultra short throw projector for gaming and movies

By Mark Knapp Published 21 September 24

Recommended

The Hisense PX3-Pro is a dramatic upgrade over its PX2-Pro predecessor and an effective and versatile projector for gaming and watching movies.

Living room with sony Bravia Theater Quad speaker system and city skyline in background

How wireless home theater audio systems can rival wired ones

By Mark Knapp Published 6 September 24

Wireless home theater speaker systems offer Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound and other features found in traditional wired systems. Are you ready to go un-wired?

BenQ W5800 review: A stellar but pricey 4K projector for dedicated home theaters

By Mark Knapp Published 4 August 24

The BenQ W5800 is a great projector for dedicated home theaters, but you’ll pay handsomely for its visual excellence.

A finger pressing a button marked RESET on a keyboard.

How to factory reset Windows 10

By Christian Guyton Last updated 10 July 24

Factory resetting your Windows 10 device couldn't be easier. We walk you through the simple steps to perform a reset - with or without logging in.

BenQ X300G review: a budget 4K projector for gaming and movies

By Mark Knapp Published 4 May 24

The BenQ X300G is a capable projector with the visual quality it needs for the home theater and the speed it needs for gaming. It offers a lot at a compelling price.

Samsung Evo 850 and Crucial P5 Plus solid state drives on creme background

The best cheap SSD deals and prices

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Whatever your needs, find the best SSD deals and prices.

BenQ X3100i review: a potent 4K projector for gaming and movies

By Mark Knapp Published 9 April 24

The BenQ X3100i is a high-end gaming projector that also delivers great picture quality for movies.

Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser 4K TV review

By Mark Knapp Last updated 13 February 24

The Hisense L9G UST projector, or Laser TV, comes with a screen and spares no expense in delivering an incredible picture for the dedicated home theater.

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 projector review

By Mark Knapp Last updated 12 February 24

Epson’s Pro Cinema LS12000 projector is an incredibly powerful display that leaves little to be desired, but it needs to be backed up by a robust entertainment system.

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650: big brightness from a compact projector

By Mark Knapp Published 1 February 24

The Epson LS650 is a brighter option than much of its ultra short throw projector competition, though it's not without compromises

Hisense PX2-Pro: a fantastic projector value for movie fans

By Mark Knapp Published 23 October 23

Recommended

The Hisense PX2 Pro is a capable and striking UST projector that is hard to beat at the price.

Epson EpiQVision Ultra LS800: a perfect projector for daytime viewing

By Mark Knapp Published 24 July 23

The Epson LS800 is a literally dazzling UST projector in terms of brightness. There's room for improvement, but other projectors could learn a thing or two from it.

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