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

How to activate Windows 10

By Mark Knapp last updated 12 April 21

How To Here are the two ways to activate Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop PC.

TVs vs projector: which picture technology should you choose?

By Mark Knapp published 3 April 21

Versus TVs might be the default option, but you shouldn’t ignore projectors when deciding on a media setup. Here’s a look at where TVs and projectors differ.

Nvidia drivers: how to update and install the latest Nvidia graphics drivers

By Mark Knapp, Michelle Rae Uy published 2 April 21

Updated Learn more about what the Nvidia drivers do for your PC and how you can get the latest graphic drivers.

Samsung 980 SSD review

By Mark Knapp published 31 March 21

Samsung has often led the pack, but with the Samsung 980 SSD, it just delivers a runner up that’s all-around great but also all-around beat by a couple competing options.

Valve Index vs HTC Vive Pro vs Oculus Rift S: the VR headset showdown

By Mark Knapp published 11 March 21

Versus Here's how the price, performance, and designs compare for the new Valve Index, Oculus Rift S and HTC Vive Pro.

Best Oculus Rift games: the 13 best Oculus Rift games you need to play

By Mark Knapp last updated 11 March 21

Updated The best Oculus Rift games offer full immersion, whether that’s as a badass ninja or the Dovakhiin in Skyrim.

Best HTC Vive and HTC Vive Pro games: top games to get the most out of your headset

By Emma Boyle, Mark Knapp published 9 March 21

Updated These are the best VR games to play on the high-res HTC Vive Pro and HTC Vive Cosmos, as well as the still fantastic HTC Vive.

The best projector screen is your bedroom ceiling – here's why

By Mark Knapp published 20 February 21

Opinion A bedroom TV might sound nice, but it pales in comparison to the luxury of using a projector to watch movies on your ceiling.

Motorola One 5G Ace review

By Mark Knapp published 18 February 21

The Motorola One 5G Ace delivers 5G, a big screen, and speedy performance on a budget, even if it’s a little basic elsewhere.

Corsair K100 RGB review

By Mark Knapp published 16 February 21

The Corsair K100 RGB puts everything on the table but commands high price that won’t be worth it for some.

Team T-Force Delta Max review

By Mark Knapp published 12 February 21

The Team T-Force Delta Max may shine above its peers, but not above its SATA speed limit.

Silicon Power US70 Gen4 SSD review

By Mark Knapp published 11 February 21

The Silicon Power US70 is great for those who want speed and capacity on a budget, but there’s competition.

SK Hynix Gold P31 review

By Mark Knapp published 9 February 21

Great Value

The SK Hynix Gold P31 is great for PCIe 3.0, but PCIe 4.0 components are edging it out.

Corsair MP400 review

By Mark Knapp published 9 February 21

Recommended

The Corsair MP400 hits a sweet value balance with tons of storage and speed at a good price.

First Samsung Galaxy S21 teardown is good news if you want to repair the phone

By Mark Knapp last updated 22 January 21

The Samsung Galaxy S21 has been favorably rated for its ability to be taken apart and reassembled.

PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers now work with Nvidia Shield TV

By Mark Knapp published 20 January 21

Nvidia's Shield TV streaming player now supports the next-gen controllers for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Sorry, Mac M1 users. Apple just banned sideloading iOS apps

By Mark Knapp published 19 January 21

Mac users won't be able to download and sideload iOS apps anymore as Apple has put an end to the process.

AMD in 2021: a look ahead for Team Red

By Mark Knapp published 2 January 21

2021 will probably be a good year for AMD. But we expect more focus on rounding out the Zen 3 and Big Navi lineup, not the introduction of Zen 4 or a successor to Navi.

Corsair HS70BT review

By Mark Knapp published 18 December 20

The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth takes Corsair winning formula and adds simultaneous Bluetooth support. It can be useful but makes this a niche product.

Samsung One UI 3.0 is coming alongside Android 11 update for recent phones

By Mark Knapp published 3 December 20

Android 11 is beginning to roll out to Samsung's latest phones, and with it comes One UI 3.0.

Monoprice Dark Matter 34 review

By Mark Knapp published 2 December 20

The Monoprice Dark Matter 34 delivers a serious display with quality visuals and speed aplenty at a compelling price.

Nvidia RTX 3090 vs RTX 2080 Ti: A titan to challenge the king

By Mark Knapp published 28 October 20

The Nvidia RTX 3090 may not have Titan in the name, but it performs like one to put the RTX 2080 Ti in its place.

Nvidia RTX 3070 vs RTX 2070 Super: A tussle for the mid-range throne

By Mark Knapp published 27 October 20

The Nvidia RTX 3070 and 2070 Super appear close on paper, but the actual performance numbers distance them by quite a margin.

AMD Zen 3 release date, specs and price: everything we know about AMD Ryzen 5000

By Mark Knapp, Matt Hanson published 8 October 20

Updated AMD’s Zen 3 architecture is the next step for its 7nm processors, and it should upgrade nearly everything about the previous generation of hardware.

Should I buy the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super?

By Mark Knapp published 5 October 20

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 super is a compelling budget graphics card, but there are more reasons not to get it than there are to get it.

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