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Sydney Butler

Contributing since July, 2021

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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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Hardware
The Best Ergonomic Keyboards of 2024

Shopping for an ergonomic keyboard can be a highly personal choice, but we have the options to find the perfect one for you.

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Hardware
The Best CFexpress Cards of 2024

Want to jump into CFexpress for your camera storage but don't know which card to buy? We have you covered.

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Hardware
The Best Retro Controllers for PC and Raspberry Pi of 2024

No more blaming your controller for not beating Contra.

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Hardware
The Best Capture Cards of 2024

Looking to launch your streaming career? We have the best capture cards rounded up for you to choose from.

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Hardware
The Best Meta Quest 3 Accessories of 2024

Add even more reality to virtual reality with these accessories.

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Cutting Edge
How to Make a Custom GPT Bot With the ChatGPT Plus Bot Builder

It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!!!

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Steam
How to Transfer Steam Games Over Your Local Network

Why download when you can sideload?

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Video Games
When to Disable Motion Blur in Games (And When Not To)

Blurring the lines between virtual and reality.

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Cutting Edge
How to Play Steam VR Games on Meta Quest With Steam Link

Wires? Where we're going we don't need wires.

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Hardware
The Best GPS Dog Trackers of 2024

These trackers can help you find your dog when they decide to go on an adventure.

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SSD
5 Gadgets You (Probably) Shouldn't Buy Used

Some deals are just false economy.

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scams
How to Defend Yourself Against AI Voice Cloning Scams

"Hey Janelle. What's wrong with Wolfie?"

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Hardware
The Best PC Cases of 2024

Sure you've got your parts picked out, but where are they going to live?

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Cutting Edge
How to Use ChatGPT to Read and Explain Terms of Service

Finally, it reads!

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PC Optimization
What Is Hardware Acceleration, and When Should You Turn It On?

Scream if you want to go faster.

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PC Gaming
How to Pick a Gaming Laptop for Work

Find the right balance for productivity and play.

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Video Games
The Best Gaming Chairs of 2023

You can game in any chair, but gaming in a gaming chair makes the experience all the better.

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Steam
How to Stream Non-Steam Games With Steam Remote Play

Steam Remote Play is for everyone, regardless of where you shop.

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Midjourney
MidJourney V5.2 vs. V6 Alpha: We Test the Differences

From crayon scribbles to master artist.

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Hardware
How to Use PiP on Smart TVs (And Why You Should)

Yo dawg, I heard you like TV, so I put a picture in your picture.

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