Niels Broekhuijsen

Former Computing Writer

Having failed to grow up, Niels never quit his gaming hobby and decided to turn it into his work as a freelance technology writer after returning to his home country, the Netherlands. And although his hours spent gaming are far less than when a kid, the passion for hardware only got stronger as time went on. With some photography skills in the bag and headlines published at Tom's Hardware, Digital Trends, Maximum PC, and Electronic Design, he's always looking to hone his craft and create more engaging content. He's also still not sure whether copper is a better color than blue. Maybe it's a phase.

How to check your GPU temperature

Checking your GPUs temperature periodically is vital to ensuring its longevity. Here are some of the best ways and tools to do it.

Guides         October 7, 2024

OLED burn-in: What is it and how to avoid it?

There are various technologies to manage OLED burn-in. Here's how to avoid burn-in as best you can.

Guides         June 14, 2023

Razer’s Pro Click and Pro Type: The all-white peripherals you’ve always wanted?

Razer's new productivity suite aims itself at ergonomic-conscious users, but the keyboard doesn't fit the bill. The mouse, on the other hand, is brilliant.

Features         April 25, 2023

Dell S2721QS Review: A simple, elegant 4K monitor

Dell's S2721QS offers a sleek and elegant 4K monitor for the home office, but if you're looking for anything beyond the basics, there are better options.

Reviews         August 9, 2022

Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: Convenient 4K docking perfection

Dell's latest 32-inch 4K monitor offers excellent performance paired with highly practical USB-C hub connectivity, making it perfect for use with modern laptops.

Reviews         August 8, 2022

Razer Orochi V2 review: A gaming pedigree in a shockingly light package

Razer updated its Orochi gaming mouse to a V2, dropping the RGB, but chucking in a better sensor, improved design, and a smidge of customization.

News         June 27, 2022

LG 34GN850-B review: The best ultrawide for $900, if you can find it

LG's 34GN850-B is a Nano-IPS ultrawide gaming monitor that comes with a 160 Hz refresh rate and colors good enough for professional photo editing.

Reviews         June 9, 2022

Acer ConceptD CM2 review: Small monitor, supreme color accuracy

Acer's ConceptD CM2 is a rare 16:10 aspect ratio monitor for photo editing with an excellent factory calibration and great looks.

Reviews         April 26, 2022

Lenovo G27c-10 Review: Fulfilling high-FPS dreams for $200

Lenovo's G27c-10 is a 27-inch curved gaming monitor with a 1080p VA panel and a 165 Hz refresh rate, which is a promising start for a great gaming experience.

Reviews         April 26, 2022

Samsung Odyssey G7 monitor review: One glaring problem

Samsung's 32-inch G7 gaming monitor offers great visuals, a stunning curve, and ultrafast performance, but it has a major flaw holding it back.

Reviews         April 26, 2022

LG 27GN950 review: The perfect 4K gaming monitor, almost

LG's 27GN950 is a 4K gaming monitor that's surprisingly well-suited to graphic work thanks to a wide color gamut and accurate colors.

Reviews         April 26, 2022

Eve Spectrum 4K monitor review: It exists, and it’s mighty good

Even though it's a bit late, Eve's Spectrum 4K might be one of the best gaming monitors money can buy.

Computing         April 21, 2022

HDR on monitors in 2021, explained

HDR: next to high refresh rates, the latest trend in the monitor world. But many elements go into it, so we've boiled it down to the most important basics.

Guides         March 21, 2022

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX review: The ultimate HDR experience?

Asus' ROG Swift PG32UQX is an HDR lover's dream monitor, but with a price tag of $2,999, its flaws might be too severe to accept.

Computing         March 17, 2022

Corsair K100 RGB hands-on: Packed with RGB and ready to party

Corsair put the most RGB into a keyboard ever with the K100 RGB, and it shows. At $230, this is the new flagship, with the features to match.

Reviews         February 16, 2022

Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse review: Not revolutionary, but still good

Razer updated its Basilisk mouse to its 3rd revision, throwing in a free-spinning scroll wheel, updated sensor, and a splash of extra RGB.

Computing         February 2, 2022

Razer Huntsman V2 TKL review: A compelling argument for wired keyboards

Razer's Huntsman V2 TKL updates an existing, already-winning recipe, throwing in a neat wrist rest and optimized design for an even better keyboard.

Computing         February 1, 2022

Cyberboard R3: Building the retrofuturist, cyberpunk keyboard of my dreams

I built a keyboard with the new Cyberboard R3, and it's as retro as it gets.

Computing         November 4, 2021

HP announces seven X-Series gaming monitors starting at just $259

HP's X Series monitors bring 165 Hz gaming to affordable price points, offering a variety of different panel options and sizes to suit gamer's needs.

Computing         August 3, 2021

Razer’s $99 Barracuda X seamlessly connects to PC, Android, Switch, and PS5

Razer's Barracuda X headset uses a horizontal type-c dongle for multi-platform compatibility

Computing         July 13, 2021

Why our wrists need a proper ergonomic gaming mouse

In my search for the best gaming mice, there's one I cannot seem to be able to find: A proper ergonomic gaming clicker.

News         July 4, 2021

Lenovo’s new ThinkVision 34-inch Ultrawide monitor packs lavish connectivity

Lenovo's P34w Ultrawide monitor is ideal for use with USB Type-C notebooks.

News         June 16, 2021

Razer updates Raptor 27 monitor with THX certification, hikes price by $100

Razer is updating its Raptor 27 monitor with a faster, THX-certified panel for even better gaming performance.

News         June 14, 2021

65% is my keyboard layout endgame, but manufacturers won’t deliver the goods

I've come to realize that the 65% keyboard layout is the best layout, but there's a key player that isn't making one.

Best Ofs         June 12, 2021

These 3 new Predator gaming displays are large, fast, and ungodly expensive

Acer's upcoming CG437K S is set to be a huge, 42.5-inch 4K gaming display suited for use with the latest generation consoles.

News         May 27, 2021

SteelSeries Prime Wireless mice, Arctis Prime headset review: Gaming prime time?

The Steelseries Prime gaming mice prioritize performance over looks, and they do a stunning job.

Reviews         May 25, 2021

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed review: The best small gaming keyboard ever?

Razer just introduced the Blackwidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed, and it's absolutely brilliant

Reviews         May 25, 2021

Why building a custom keyboard is the ultimate design nerd hobby

The hobby of creating custom keyboards is gaining popularity fast. At its heart, it's all about creating something that's unique to you.

Features         May 21, 2021

Lenovo dives into ultrafast screens with its new 360Hz Legion gaming monitor

Lenovo's latest gaming monitor, the Legion Y25g, comes with a wicked-fast 360Hz refresh rate. But that kind of speed doesn't come cheap.

News         May 11, 2021