Articles by Jasmine Mannan, Contributor

Jasmine is a gaming hardware and tech journalist with an appreciation for all things others dare to call boring or complicated.

Previously of GamesRadar and The Mirror, Jasmine has reviewed and covered hundreds of devices from laptops to sound bars, monitors to cameras and almost everything in-between.

In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys playing games that make her rage and building PCs, which also makes her rage – as well as spending time with her three cats. Crazy cat lady in the making!

Articles by: Jasmine Mannan

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How to choose which keyboard switch is right for you: from durability to performance

By Jasmine Mannan published 10 August 25

It can be hard to decide whether it's worth picking up premium optical switches or better to stick to basic membrane switches, but we're here to help you pick.

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Dell XPS 13 vs MacBook Air: which is the king of laptops?

By Jasmine Mannan published 16 June 25

One of the best Windows laptops versus Apple's flagship compact MacBook - which one comes out on top?

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9 must-have apps for students in 2025

By Jasmine Mannan published 15 June 25

We suggest a range of free and paid software essentials for students.

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How to choose a laptop for university

By Jasmine Mannan published 14 June 25

Back to school 2025 Here’s everything you need to know before picking out your new university laptop.

Acer PD3 Dual-Screen portable monitor hooked up to a Windows laptop

I tested the Acer PD3 Dual-Screen portable monitor as extra screen space for my work laptop, but a few heavy flaws hold it back

By Jasmine Mannan published 21 April 25

Acer's PD3 Dual-Screen Portable Monitor is a solid plug-and-play display to take with you between work and home - if you can look past its hefty weight and need for a dedicated power source.

How to clear a conversation in Snapchat

By Jasmine Mannan published 28 March 25

In this article, we will show you how to clear a conversation on Snapchat within the app.

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How to enable XMP

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 March 25

In this article you’ll learn how to enable XMP, otherwise known as Extreme Memory Profiles, so you can take advantage of faster memory speeds.

How to check battery health of a laptop

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 March 25

In this article you will learn how to generate a battery report on your laptop which will allow you to check the battery health of your device.

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How to quickly optimize your PC for gaming

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 March 25

This article will show you how to quickly optimize a PC for gaming, including taking steps like overclocking and updating your drivers.

How to gift a game on Steam

By Jasmine Mannan published 25 March 25

In this article you’ll learn how to gift a game on Steam via the Steam Client on PC.

How to post on Pinterest

By Jasmine Mannan published 25 March 25

In this article you will learn how to post on Pinterest, whether its a Pin, Board or Collage.

How to delete all your tweets on X

By Jasmine Mannan published 20 March 25

In this article, you’ll learn how to delete all tweets using Redact, a tool that means you don’t have to delete them individually.

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How to update AMD GPU drivers

By Jasmine Mannan published 15 March 25

If you’re experiencing some issues with your graphics card then knowing how to update AMD drivers can solve these problems.

How to edit TikTok videos

By Jasmine Mannan published 14 March 25

If you’re hoping to become a content creator, or you just want to make a couple of videos to share with friends then you may want to know how to edit TikTok videos