Articles by Monica J. White, Contributing Writer

Monica is a journalist with over a decade of experience in covering technology.

She writes about the latest developments in computing, which means anything from computer chips made out of paper to cutting-edge desktop processors. Her coverage includes CPUs, GPUs, and everything else that goes into a PC or a laptop, but also peripherals.

GPUs are Monica’s main area of interest, and nothing thrills her quite like that time every couple of years when new graphics cards hit the market. She’s always keeping tabs on the latest from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, including both the hardware and the software that powers our PCs.

As an avid gamer, her focus is always on the consumer and whether something works well and provides adequate value for the money. She believes that PC building can be intimidating, so her goal is to explain complex concepts in an approachable manner while still digging into the technical nitty-gritty we all love to learn more about.

Articles by: Monica J. White

Surfshark upgrades its network with industry-first 100Gbps servers

By Monica J. White published 9 October 25

Surfshark has just launched its new 100Gbps VPN servers. They're a massive improvement over the industry standard, but the rollout is fairly limited for now.

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This smart E ink picture frame lets you talk your paintings into life with AI – and promises to last years from a single charge

By Monica J. White published 5 October 25

A project on Kickstarter promises to deliver a smart e-ink picture frame. Dubbed Fraimic, it lets you generate AI art with voice commands.

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New ‘SMS blaster’ text scams are on the rise, security experts warn – stay safe by changing this one phone setting

By Monica J. White published 4 October 25

Cybercriminals have found a new way to spam your phone with scam texts — SMS blasters. Find out what they are and how to protect yourself.

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Nvidia RTX 5080 buyer receives a brick instead of their graphics card – here’s how to avoid ‘commingling’ scams

By Monica J. White published 4 October 25

An Nvidia RTX 5080 buyer was recently sent a brick by Amazon rather than their graphics card – and the likely culprit is so-called 'commingling' scams.

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You could be eligible for an Amazon Prime refund from the $2.5 billion settlement – here's how to claim it

By Monica J. White published 2 October 25

Amazon’s $2.5 billion Prime settlement means eligible users may get refunds – here’s who qualifies and how to claim your share.

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VPN by Google faces issues with the new Pixel Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 – here’s all we know

By Monica J. White published 1 October 25

Some Pixel users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 can’t use the VPN by Google and see Wallet errors. Here’s what’s happening and how to fix it.

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Norton VPN has just reinforced its commitment to privacy – here's all you need to know

By Monica J. White published 1 October 25

While an independent audit found that Norton VPN doesn't log your activity for the second time, the provider has also made some changes to further boost privacy and transparency.

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ExpressVPN’s latest Apple push brings a tablet-first design and one-click installs on Mac

By Monica J. White published 24 September 25

ExpressVPN has just refreshed its iPad app, making it perfectly suited for a tablet with easier access to important features. Meanwhile, Mac users can find and download ExpressVPN easily.

The Tor Project quietly launches a beta Android VPN – and looks for testers

By Monica J. White published 18 September 25

The Tor Project has just launched its own "experimental" VPN app for Android in beta. Here's all we know.

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Brits are better than Americans at spotting phishing scams, NordVPN study shows

By Monica J. White published 17 September 25

A new NordVPN survey reveals that most people in the UK know how to spot a phishing website. However, many knowledge areas are still lagging, such as privacy issues related to using AI for work.

IPVanish takes its first step toward a RAM-only VPN network

By Monica J. White published 11 September 25

PVanish has just started rolling out its RAM-only servers. Made to prioritize privacy, these servers won't store any of your VPN usage data beyond a server restart.

Norton VPN could become much faster thanks to a feature many VPNs don't offer

By Monica J. White last updated 11 September 25

Norton VPN just added OpenVPN DCO support on Windows, which could end up doubling connection speeds.

Windscribe just made its VPN app easier to use and customize – here's what's changed

By Monica J. White published 6 September 25

Windscribe just announced the latest round of updates to its VPN client. Apart from a couple of quality-of-life changes, the main theme is customization.

ExpressVPN's new subscription plans – 5 key takeaways

By Monica J. White published 5 September 25

ExpressVPN has launched three new pricing tiers. This is great news all across the board, but there are a few important things to note before subscribing.

ExpressVPN Basic, Advanced, or Pro: What’s the difference?

By Monica J. White published 5 September 25

ExpressVPN has launched three new subscription tiers: Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Here's what each tier offers, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know.

IPVanish lets you bring your browsing to the cloud, directly from its desktop apps

By Monica J. White published 1 September 25

Now accessible directly via IPVanish Windows and macOS apps, Secure Browser lets you visit various websites without worrying about malware, as it's all based in the cloud.

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AI impersonation scams are sky-rocketing in 2025, security experts warn – here’s how to stay safe

By Monica J. White published 31 August 25

AI-driven impersonation scams have surged in 2025. Learn how cyber criminals are mimicking voices and faces, and how experts recommend protecting yourself.

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These battery-free sleep earbuds could be a real game-changer for shuteye, but a few questions remain

By Monica J. White published 31 August 25

British startup claims its comfortable new buds never need to be recharged

This free Chrome VPN extension found to spy on its 100k+ users – uninstall it now

By Monica J. White published 21 August 25

A free VPN browser extension was found to take screenshots of every page the users visit. The extension has over 100k downloads and Google Store's "Featured" badge.

Germany's possible ad blocker ban could threaten user freedom and privacy, says Mozilla

By Monica J. White published 19 August 25

An ongoing legal battle between a German publisher and the maker of AdBlock Plus might lead to a complete ban on ad blockers in the entire country. Here's why this would be bad news for user privacy.

Reddit or X not loading? NordVPN might tell you why

By Monica J. White published 7 August 25

When a website or app doesn't load, you're probably wondering if it's also down for everyone else. NordVPN can now help you find out, but it has some competition.

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QR codes are being weaponized in new quishing attacks, and most people don’t realize – here's how to stay safe

By Monica J. White published 2 August 25

QR codes have become part of our everyday life, which is what makes them the perfect target for scammers. Quishing is dangerous – here's how to avoid it.

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Google confirms the UK has not asked it to weaken encryption with a backdoor – unlike Apple

By Monica J. White published 30 July 25

Google has just confirmed that the UK hasn't asked it to weaken its end-to-end encryption by installing a backdoor. Apple wasn't so lucky, though.

Cloudflare cracks down on UK piracy – and VPN users are getting caught in the crossfire

By Monica J. White last updated 29 July 25

Accessing pirate streaming sites in the UK just got a lot harder thanks to Cloudflare's country-wide block. This goes beyond ISP-level blocks, so switching to a VPN may not yield any results.

A diagram showing a Wi-Fi router with motion-sensing powers, next to an Xfinity router on a purple background

These Wi-Fi routers can help detect motion in your home, but are also sparking privacy worries – here's why

By Monica J. White published 13 July 25

Xfinity, a Comcast brand, has introduced a feature that lets your router and connected devices track motion in your home. Here's why it's not all good news.

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