Emily Parker

Our team spent six weeks testing the best monitors for Nintendo Switch across hotel rooms, dorm desks, and living room setups. We played Zelda, Mario Kart, and Splatoon on every screen and graded them on picture quality, portability, and ease of connection. Whether you own the original Switch, the OLED model, or the new Switch … Read more

When I welded my first patch panel ten years ago, I tried to balance the metal with one hand while running a MIG bead with the other. The panel slipped twice before I gave up and drove to the shop across town. That is the moment I started searching for the best magnetic body panel … Read more

Looking for the best ladder toss games to take your backyard gatherings up a notch? I have been playing ladder toss (also called ladder golf, ladder ball, or redneck golf) at tailgates, family reunions, and beach days for years, and I have learned that the right set makes the difference between a one-season novelty and … Read more

I learned the hard way why a proper case matters. A friend’s Gibson F5 took a tumble in a flimsy gig bag last summer, and the scroll cracked in two places. The luthier repair bill came back at $680 – more than five times what a quality hard case would have cost. That incident pushed … Read more

A lightweight wireless gaming mouse is a gaming peripheral that weighs under 100 grams and uses 2.4GHz wireless to deliver lag-free performance without the drag of a cable. In , the sub-$80 category has exploded with real competition from Logitech, Razer, HyperX, SteelSeries, and Glorious — and our team spent six weeks testing the top … Read more

My partner and I have been gaming side-by-side for years, and I know the frustration of mismatched chairs that fight each other for space and style. When we set up our shared gaming room last spring, we spent weeks comparing options before settling on a coordinated pair. That’s exactly why I built this guide on … Read more

I built my first Matter-powered gaming battlestation eight months ago, and I have not touched a single remote since. After spending 14 hours wiring my desk for the perfect ambient glow and another six hours automating every plug behind my monitors, I can tell you one thing: the best Matter compatible smart devices for gaming … Read more

After 90 days of daily use across Valorant, CS2, and Apex Legends, our team narrowed the field to eight contenders that actually deliver on the promise of the best lightweight wireless gaming mice. The wireless gaming mouse category has shifted hard in . What used to mean a 100g+ hunk of plastic tethered to a … Read more

I spent 90 days testing eight mesh gaming chairs back-to-back, running 4-hour Apex Legends sessions, marathon Baldur’s Gate 3 nights, and full workdays from each one. What I learned changed how I think about gaming seats forever: the best mesh gaming chairs don’t just keep you cool, they actively reduce the back stiffness I used … Read more

If you’re hunting for the best Kotobukiya Frame Arms kits in , you already know this is one of the most rewarding model kit lines ever made. Our team has spent months building, posing, and comparing these kits so you don’t waste money on the wrong one. Frame Arms kits stand out for their snap-fit … Read more