How to apply thermal paste to a CPU: a beginner’s guide
How to apply thermal paste to a CPU, step by step: what you need, how much paste to use, how to fit the cooler, and the common mistakes to avoid.
Hardware
PC parts, peripherals and upgrades, explained clearly. From memory and storage to coolers, graphics cards, keyboards and mice, we help you work out what’s worth buying and what can wait.
How to move games to a microSD card on your Steam Deck
How to add a microSD card to your Steam Deck: which card to buy, how to format it, set it as default and move installed games across, step by step.
How to add storage to an Xbox Series X|S or PS5 with a portable SSD
How to add storage to your Xbox Series X|S or PS5 with a portable SSD: what drive you need, how to format it, and which games you can play from it.
How to fit an M.2 SSD in a PS5: a simple step-by-step guide
How to fit an M.2 SSD in a PS5, step by step: which drives work, what you need, how to install and format it, and how to move your games across.
Best gaming gifts under £50 UK (2026)
The best gaming gifts under £50 UK shoppers can buy for Xbox and PC gamers in 2026: 13 honest picks, who each one suits, and the one downside to know.
RTX Spark laptop UK price and early reviews: should you buy one?
RTX Spark laptops are on sale in the UK from £2,599. Here are the prices, what early reviews say about AI, gaming and battery life, and who should buy one.
Air cooler vs AIO: which CPU cooler should you buy?
Air cooler vs AIO: which CPU cooler should you buy? We compare price, space, noise and reliability, with picks from Thermalright, Cooler Master, ARCTIC and Corsair.
How to connect an Xbox controller to your PC: USB-C, Bluetooth or wireless adapter
How to connect an Xbox controller to your PC with USB-C, Bluetooth or the Xbox Wireless Adapter, which method to choose and how to fix common problems.
Logitech G213 vs SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL: which budget gaming keyboard should you buy?
Logitech G213 vs SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL: full size or tenkeyless? We compare specs, switches and spill protection to help you pick a budget gaming keyboard.
Logitech G305 vs G502 HERO vs Razer Basilisk V3: which budget gaming mouse should you buy?
Logitech G305, G502 HERO or Razer Basilisk V3? We compare specs, UK prices and who each sub-£40 gaming mouse suits, so you can pick the right one.