Emily Parker

I tested the top Nintendo Switch docks side by side for six weeks to find out which ones actually deliver in . A Nintendo Switch dock is a charging station that connects your console to a TV through HDMI, enabling TV mode while charging the device at the same time. After Nintendo’s first-party dock is … Read more

I learned the hard way that skipping a screen protector costs more than buying one. After dropping my Switch face-down on concrete and staring at a $180 repair quote, I started treating screen protectors as essential gear, not optional accessories. Whether you own the original Nintendo Switch, the OLED model, the Switch Lite, or the … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months wearing different ANC gaming headsets in my apartment, my office, and during a noisy family gathering with five TVs blaring in the background. After all that testing, I can tell you that finding the best noise cancelling gaming headsets comes down to how well the ANC works on real-world … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing cognitive supplements with our gaming group to find the best nootropic supplements for esports performance that actually hold up under tournament pressure. Eight products made the final list. We ranked them based on real gaming sessions, reaction-time drills, and what our community calls the “long Friday night … Read more

The Nintendo Switch 2 ships with the same Joy-Con 2 design that splits in half and works in handheld or detached mode, and I will tell you right now that for long docked sessions it gets uncomfortable fast. After three months of daily testing on my own Switch 2, I can confirm that upgrading to … Read more

Finding the best pegboard systems changed how I work in my garage. After testing eight metal pegboard kits over 60 days, I learned what holds up under real hammer-and-wrench abuse and what falls apart after a season. A great pegboard wall does more than hold a few tools. The right kit transforms a chaotic workbench … Read more

I spent the last six weeks gaming on the road with eight different portable monitors strapped to my backpack, and the results changed how I travel with my PS5, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally. A portable monitor for console gaming is a slim, lightweight external display (usually 15 to 18 inches) that draws both power … Read more

If you coach esports, you know the grind: travel days, hotel desks, tournament floors, late-night VOD reviews. A coach is only as fast as their second screen, and a great coaching station runs on two displays. We have hauled nine portable monitors to practices, scrim blocks, and LAN events over the last few months to … Read more

Running a gaming tournament without clear audio is the fastest way to lose crowd engagement. We have organized esports events, hosted LAN parties, and announced match results for crowds ranging from 30 to 300 people, and we have learned the hard way that the right portable PA system makes or breaks the attendee experience. The … Read more

I love my Steam Deck, but its battery has betrayed me on more flights, road trips, and long layovers than I want to admit. After two years of testing different portable chargers and watching my battery meter drop to single digits mid-boss fight, I built this guide to the best power banks for Steam Deck … Read more