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Sydney Butler

456 articles published since July 13, 2021

About Sydney Butler

Sydney Butler is a technology writer with over 20 years of experience as a freelance PC technician and system builder. He's worked for more than a decade in user education. On How-To Geek, he focuses on creating commerce content with simple buying advice and carefully chosen product suggestions.

Sydney started working as a freelance computer technician around the age of 13, before which he was in charge of running the computer center for his school. (He also ran LAN gaming tournaments when the teachers weren't looking!) His interests include VR, PC, Mac, gaming, 3D printing, consumer electronics, the web, and privacy.

He holds a Master of Arts degree in Research Psychology with a minor in media and technology studies. His masters dissertation examined the potential for social media to spread misinformation.

Latest Articles

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Games
What Are "Boomer Shooters" and Are They Worth Playing?

More than worth it, boomer.

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AI
Be Wary of AI-Generated "Products"

Now anyone can be a product artist.

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Mac
I Finally Started Using Desktop Widgets (and You Should Too)

On Mac, Windows, and Linux, desktop widgets are now actually worth using.

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Cutting Edge
How to Create Voiceovers With ChatGPT's Conversational Feature

A voice is a terrible thing to waste.

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Hardware
The Best Meta Quest 2 Accessories of 2023

The Meta Quest 2 is a great headset out of the box, but it can be even better if you pair it with the right accessories.

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PlayStation
How to Play Non-VR Games on PSVR 2 (and Why You Should)

Turn the PSVR 2 into your own personal gaming cinema.

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Cutting Edge
The Best VR Headsets of 2023

Looking to get into VR? These are the best headsets for every budget and purpose.

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Cutting Edge
How the Word "Grok" Became a Computer Term

We will grok you.

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Laptops
Does Your Laptop Pass the One-Finger Lift Test, and Does It Matter?

A different kind of digital test.

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Hardware
The Best Laptops of 2023

Want a new laptop? Let's find you the perfect one for your needs.

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Midjourney
How to Combine ChatGPT Dall-E 3 Prompts with MidJourney

Better together?

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Hardware
The Best NAS (Network Attached Storage) Devices of 2023

Keep your files accessible whether you’re at home or halfway around the world.

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PC Gaming
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Do you have a McMansion PC?

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Windows 11
8 Ways to Repurpose Your Old PC That Can't Run Windows 11

Don't let your capable computer turn into e-waste just because it's incompatible with Windows 11.

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android 13
Forget Smartphone Headphone Jacks, Bring Back IR Blasters

They really were a blast.

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AI
How to Use ChatGPT's Conversational Mode to Practice a Language

Doumo Arigatou Mr Roboto

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PlayStation 5
Should You Upgrade to the New Slim PS5?

Is it worth shedding a few pounds?

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Midjourney
MidJourney vs. DALL-E 3: Head to Head Prompt Battle

No more happy little accidents

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Hardware
The Best Linux Laptops of 2023

Prefer Linux to Windows? You should buy a laptop that comes with Linux for the best possible experience.

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gpu
DLSS vs. XeSS vs. FSR: Which Upscaling Technology Should You Choose?

Ready for a crash course in all things upscaling?

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