With podcasts, streaming, and bedroom music studios becoming more and more commonplace these days, USB mics have become invaluable. Thankfully, there are some truly studio-quality USB-connected microphones out there. Here are our picks for the best USB microphones right now. Our top pick: Blue Yeti We’re starting the show with a showstopper here, for better or worse. The Yeti microphone from Blue has managed to establish itself as the industry gold-standard of USB microphones. Since it’s introduction only a handful of years ago, the Blue Yeti has climbed the ranks thanks to a huge amount of exposure on YouTube. This little microphone that could become the USB mic of choice for many YouTubers including, of course, PewDiePie and the rest, as they say, was history. But it’s not just a case of being in the right place at the right time for the Blue Yeti, the fact is that this is an absolutely stellar USB mic. If you put us on the spot right here, right now, which USB … [Read more...] about The Best USB Microphones in 2017
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Best Accessories for PS4 2017: Controllers, hard drives, and more
As a PS4 owner, you happen to be in the lucky position of being spoilt for choice when it comes to essential accessories for the PS4. The system has more than its share of must-have accessories as well as some very nice luxury items on top. In this guide, we’ll be going through our top picks for the best accessories for PS4 that are available to buy right now. If you’re a PS4 owner that’s looking for the best PS4 accessories around, you may also want to check out our buying guide to the best external hard drive for PS4. The essential PS4 accessories Whether you’re a brand new PS4 owner, a seasoned PlayStation veteran or you’re only in the planning stages of your PS4 purchase, sooner or later you’re going to want to get yourself some accessories. While you can make do with just the console and one controller for a decent amount of time, there will come a day when you’re going to want or maybe even need something extra to compliment your gaming … [Read more...] about Best Accessories for PS4 2017: Controllers, hard drives, and more
Best gaming monitor in 2017
So you’ve got yourself a nice, powerful gaming PC with your favourite accessories. The next step? Getting yourself the best gaming monitor to match your rig. Finding the perfect gaming monitor is not by any means an easy task, though, as there are countless different versions. So which ones are the best gaming monitors for your money? Let’s take a look. So what should you be looking for in a monitor when your primary use will be to play video games? It all depends on the type of gamer you are as well as what your personal preferences, desk space, and a number of other factors. Is the size of the screen more important to you than getting a 4K display? Perhaps you’d want to go for one the up and coming 21:9 aspect ratio ‘Ultrawide’ monitors? If you have a GeForce branded graphics card, you may want to take advantage of the cutting-edge G-Sync technology available in some monitors? As with all things, though, a lot of decision making will come down to budget. … [Read more...] about Best gaming monitor in 2017
Best Gaming Laptops in 2017
Having a computer powerful enough to run new games flawlessly is wonderful, but the problem with gaming rigs is that more often than not, they are overly bulky. The best gaming laptops find a way to take all the horsepower in huge gaming rigs and combine it with the portability of a laptop. Here, we present our top picks for the best gaming laptops. Knowing what to look for in a gaming laptop isn’t as easy as you may think. It’s not as simple as ‘more money = more power’ since gaming laptops have a lot of nuances to figure out first. For example, something largely overlooked when selecting the best gaming laptop for you is the screen – not only what resolution the screen is capable of, but whether the screen itself is an IPS, TN or OLED panel. Since you won’t be hooking your laptop up to a separate monitor all that often, you’ll need to make sure you get yourself a gaming laptop with a screen you enjoy looking at and that delivers solid gaming … [Read more...] about Best Gaming Laptops in 2017
The Best Accessories for Xbox One in 2017: Controllers, peripherals, and more
Microsoft’s Xbox One has a plethora of accessories, gadgets and extras are all available to flesh out the gaming experience. This is, after all, the console that initially came with a Kinect in the box too. If you happen to be an Xbox One owner, you have a lot of options but which are the best accessories for Xbox One right now? Here’s our guide. This article will take a look at some of the absolute must-owns when it comes to hardware for Xbox One owners. If you like, we’ve also got a roundup of all the assorted Xbox One essentials, as well as a more specific look at the best Halo gifts, accessories and merchandise or even our favourite Gears of War gifts, t-shirts and merch available to fly your Xbox fandom free. The essential Xbox One accessories You might be an experienced Xbox owner, having owned each of the iterations since the very original model (the one we can’t call the Xbox One 1 anymore), or perhaps you jumped on board with the release … [Read more...] about The Best Accessories for Xbox One in 2017: Controllers, peripherals, and more
Best noise cancelling headphones in 2018
Whereas once they were the almost exclusively the province of music snobs, noise-cancelling headphones have become more mainstream. This is a good thing for both audio enthusiasts and rank-and-file commuters alike; noise-cancelling headphones can deliver fantastic listening quality, blotting out the rumbling noise of a train or a screaming baby on a plane. Not only is your music – or podcast, audiobook, or anything else for that matter – easier to hear and crisper in its quality, with outside noise obliterated, you’re able to listen to your choice of entertainment at a lower volume, which your eardrums will thank you for. Even entry-level noise-cancelling headphones beat out traditional sets, but in this field of gadgets, you really do get what you pay for. If you’re after the best aural experience available, read on – and prepare to crack open your wallet. Sony WH-1000XM2 Arguably one of the best wireless headphones set on the market right now, … [Read more...] about Best noise cancelling headphones in 2018