Jess Weatherbed

Jess Weatherbed

Jess is a former TechRadar Computing writer, where she covered all aspects of Mac and PC hardware, including PC gaming and peripherals. She has been interviewed as an industry expert for the BBC, and while her educational background was in prosthetics and model-making, her true love is in tech and she has built numerous desktop computers over the last 10 years for gaming and content creation. Jess is now a journalist at The Verge.

Articles by: Jess Weatherbed

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Pressure to be good at games is ruining my ability to enjoy them

By Jess Weatherbed published

For something that's supposed to be a fun hobby, video games can cause a lot of anxiety.

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Windows 11 gets updated Snipping Tool for better screenshots

By Jess Weatherbed published

We get a further look into the updated Snipping Tool that will feature in Windows 11.

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Microsoft is partnering with Honor to make one of the first Windows 11 laptops

By Jess Weatherbed published

After ending its relationship with Huawei in 2020, Honor is entering a “strategic partnership” with Microsoft.

Four concept design shoes from The Sole Trader inspired by retro gaming consoles

These retro gaming-inspired shoes deserve more footage

By Jess Weatherbed published

Love retro game consoles? Ever wanted to wear one? Probably not, but we think these designs are heely cool.

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How to use the Xbox app to stream games on your Windows PC

By Jess Weatherbed published

Here's how you can stream games from your Xbox Series X/S to your PC or laptop via a network connection.

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The AnyCubic Photon Ultra could be the future of 3D printing

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

The AnyCubic Photon Ultra features DLP technology used by jewelers and dentists to print faster, quieter and with more detail.

Full shot of the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro from the front

Elegoo Mars 2 Pro review

By Jess Weatherbed published

If you want to print small, detailed models at home and on a budget, the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro might be what you're looking for.

Front view of the Elegoo Saturn

Elegoo Saturn review

By Jess Weatherbed published

Recommended

Sometimes bigger really is better, and the Elegoo Saturn 3D printer is here to prove it.

Party's over for Houseparty as Epic Games announces imminent shutdown

By Jess Weatherbed published

Days are numbered for Houseparty, the social video chat app that achieved overnight success during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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NZXT Capsule review

By Jess Weatherbed published

Recommended

The Capsule USB microphone and accompanying boom arm offer an amazing plug-and-play experience for streamers.

A top down view of the Razer Basilisk V3

Razer Basilisk V3 review

By Jess Weatherbed published

Recommended

Razer has taken an established concept and improved it, creating one of the best gaming mice on the market.

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Meet the Mayku Multiplier: the ultimate machine for creative businesses

By Jess Weatherbed published

Designed to optimize product manufacturing and prototyping, the Multiplier by Mayku could change batch production forever.

Press image for the Elegoo Jupiter 3D printer

The Elegoo Jupiter 3D printer is about to make some giant waves

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

Renowned 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo is launching its biggest Resin printer yet through Kickstarter in early September.

AMD Ryzen 5000G series CPU

AMD Ryzen prices are falling – should Intel be concerned?

By Jess Weatherbed published

Stock of AMD's Ryzen 5000 series CPU has increased and there are great deals to be found.

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The Sims 4 is finally giving you some free content

By Jess Weatherbed published

EA has confirmed that the Spa Day DLC pack is being refreshed with some new features, and at no extra cost.

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Gigabyte is replacing faulty power supplies – check if you're affected

By Jess Weatherbed published

PSUs thought to have higher than acceptable rates of failure are now being recalled by Gigabyte.

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The top 10 worst games for thalassophobia

By Jess Weatherbed published

PC Gaming Week 2021 If murky water gives you the willies, you'll want to avoid these video games.

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Microsoft is pushing some Windows 11 users back to Windows 10

By Jess Weatherbed published

If you thought the Windows Insider program would let you run the new OS on older hardware, think again.

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Microsoft Outlook will soon re-write your emails for you

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

Microsoft has announced that Outlook on the Web will soon offer Tone Detection to help you write better emails.

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Video games need accessibility – stop gatekeeping fun

By Jess Weatherbed published

Charities like AbleGamers highlight the importance of accessibility in games, and how you can do your part to help.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge for macOS is getting some exciting security updates

By Jess Weatherbed published

Microsoft Edge's Super Duper Secure Mode will help reduce the number of browser vunerablities for Mac users.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge will soon make editing PDFs a whole lot easier

By Jess Weatherbed published

Edge users can soon add text onto PDF documents without leaving their browser window.

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Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD review

By Jess Weatherbed published

Recommended

The Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD is a formidable gaming laptop with some impressive specifications.

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Over half of current Windows users want to upgrade to Windows 11

By Jess Weatherbed published

Opinion In a survey conducted by Windows Report, over half of the poll participants said they're keen to upgrade to Windows 11.

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Intel's Arc GPU could defeat the Nvidia RTX 3070 and AMD RX 6700 XT

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

Analysis Arc is bringing raytracing and Intel's own version of DLSS to the table, so should AMD and Nvidia be concerned?

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