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

A man sleeping while listening to Somnibuds earphones

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.

A hand holding a phone that's scanning a QR code on a screen

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.

A sign is posted on the exterior of a building on the Google headquarters campus on July 23, 2025 in Mountain View, Californi

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.

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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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A close-up of an Anker power bank next to a wider shot of it on a table

Anker just recalled 5 more power banks – here’s which ones and how to get a free replacement

By Monica J. White Published 1 July 25

Anker just issued another recall of some of its power banks due to a fire hazard. Here's how to check if you qualify for a free replacement or a gift card.

Nvidia GPU scams are rampant right now – here's how to stay safe

By Monica J. White Published 29 June 25

Scammers are targeting graphics cards, and Nvidia's RTX 5090 is a frequent choice. Here's how to stay safe from GPU scams.

The earth viewed from space with a satellite in orbit

Forget Starlink – this Chinese satellite internet tech is capable of 1Gbps speeds that are five times faster

By Monica J. White Published 24 June 25

Chinese researchers have just achieved a new 1Gbps data transmission from a geostationary satellite – this kind of speed is unheard of, even for Elon Musk's Starlink.

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