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Jon Martindale

Jon Martindale

Former Evergreen writer
Author/Co-Author of 2686 articles

Jon Martindale covers how to guides, best-of lists, and explainers to help everyone understand the hottest new hardware and software in desktops, laptops, and on the web. He's also written articles on how to make your PC more efficient for the summer, and how he fixed his backpain with an annoying pop-up app.

Although Jon covers a wide range of topics, his particular focus is on PC components and peripherals. He's also written gaming performance guides.

Jon also writers for Forbes, Lifewire, and Microcenter, has authored two novels, and provided back story and dialogue for a handful of games. He's an amateur game developer, and has made a few game prototypes in his spare time -- with a little help from ChatGPT. Jon's also an avid board gamer, getting in regular games of epic tabletop fare like Twilight Imperium and War of the Ring where he can. He's a father to two kids who recently discovered the joys of Pokémon, and keeps his aging French Bulldog cross busy on regular walks.

 

Fortnite OG Season 2 skins on island

Fortnite PC performance: Best settings, FPS boost, and more

Looking to improve your Fortnite PC performance? Whatever your setup, here's how to make the most of Epic's Battle Royale.
Computing Guides
A hand holding the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld.

AMD Ryzen Z2 Go vs. Z1 Extreme: a handheld head-to-head

The Z2 Go and Z1 Extreme are two of the most capable handheld gaming CPUs out there, but how do they compare and which is right for you? Let's investigate.
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Windows 7 desktop.

Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
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A person using MS Word.

How to delete a page in Word (including a blank page)

If you need to know how to delete a page in Word, this guide will show you tricks for deleting pages at the end, in the middle, and anywhere else.
Computing Guides
Intel's Panther Lake chip on a gradient background

Intel Panther Lake: the latest news and rumors you need to know

Intel's Panther Lake mobile processors are coming this year. Here's what we know about them so far.
Computing Guides
Grok app on an iPhone.

What is Grok? Elon Musk’s controversial ChatGPT competitor, explained

Grok is the Elon Musk-backed AI offshoot of X that he's hoping will compete with ChatGPT and Midjourney.
Computing Guides
A MacBook on a table using Google Sheets.

How to copy and paste on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook

Here's how to copy and paste in just a few quick steps, whether you have a Windows or macOS machine, prefer using a keyboard, or would rather just use a mouse.
Computing Guides
A man standing in a warehouse using a Surface Tablet to make a Teams video call

What is Microsoft Teams? The Slack rival does things other collaborative tools can’t

If you're looking for a new online collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is one of many options. Here's why it might be the best meetings tool for your workplace.
Computing Guides
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

The most common GPU problems and how to fix them

Every graphics card has problems some times, but do you know how to fix them? Here's a look at some of the most common GPU problems and how to set them right.
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The new Start Menu in Windows 11, 22H2

How to get Windows 11 for free

Ready to leave Windows 10 behind? We break down the easiest ways to download, install, and upgrade to Windows 11 for free.
Computing Guides
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD on AM4 socket longevity, AM5, and the future

AMD's AM4 socket is almost eight years old and still going strong. Hear AMD's take on why its kept it around so long and may well do for years to come, too.
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The Core Ultra 9 285K socketed into a motherboard.

Intel Core Ultra 7 vs. Core Ultra 9: What’s the difference?

When it comes to Intel's Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 9, it's a matter of buying a powerful processor or a very powerful one. Here are all the differences on desktop and mobile.
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Intel Ultra 5 vs Core Ultra 7: Which CPU is right for you in 2025?

Intel offers the Core i5 and i7 ranges for the mainstream market, but which should you choose? Our Intel Core i5 versus i7 guide breaks down the differences.
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Hisense U7N review

9 best TVs under $1,000: Our top picks from Hisense, TCL, and Samsung

Not every big screen needs to cost an arm and a leg. Here are seven of our favorite TVs that cost less than $1,000.
Audio / Video Products
Official product render of the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo memory for AMD.

AMD CPUs should support CUDIMM memory soon, but not this generation

AMD CPUs don't currently support CUDIMM or their speed, but that should be changing within the next generation or two.
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LG C5 OLED

LG G5 vs. LG C5 – is the cheaper option good enough?

The LG G5 and C5 are two of the best OLED TVs of 2025. But which should you pick? Let's take a look.
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Jensen Huang addressing an audience.

Nvidia keeps hiding its bad cards, and that’s a problem

Nvidia is hiding the RTX 5060 by denying reviewers access to drivers. It can't keep getting away with this.
Computing Features

The best RAM for 2025

There are a lot of RAM kits on the market, but only a select few made the cut in our roundup of the best RAM kits. Here are the top options in 2025.
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PC speakers outside by some paint tins.

I loved these speakers so much, I burned myself trying to fix them

When my 15 year old Harman Kardon speakers started to fail, I knew I had to try to fix them. But it was all for naught.
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The Razer Huntsman Quartz Edition Mechanical Gaming Keyboard next to a traditional keyboard.

The best keyboards for 2025

Choosing the best keyboard can be difficult given all the options begging for your bucks. Check out our favorites for gamers, creatives, the office, and more.
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Whatever GPU you buy, make sure it’s not the RTX 5060 8GB

We’ve spent the last few months talking exhaustively about new graphics cards, and unfortunately, a lot of it has been negative. Nvidia’s RTX 50 series launch has been disastrous, with melting cables, black screen driver crashes, missing ROPs, and pricing and availability issues which are just ridiculous. The Trump tariffs are only making things worse, […]
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Person leaving.

So long Skype, we hardly used ye (recently)

I still remember switching over to Skype for my in-game comms in the mid-00s. Partly that was because I was really only playing with one or two friends at a time, and because I also used it to call my girlfiend. It helped me move on from MSN messenger where I had met said girlfriend, […]
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Samsung S95F OLED

LG G5 vs. Samsung S95F – Battle for the best TV of 2025

Samsung and LG make some of the best TVs, and the best of their best are the G5 and S95F. Let's see how they stack up.
Audio / Video Products
Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

Tariffs tanking the dollar are helping GPU prices in Europe

Graphics card prices have been insane for most of this year making it hard to find anything in stock, let alone at a fair price. In Europe though, we’re starting to see prices fall to more affordable levels, and it’s not just because Nvidia and AMD are launching more entry-level cards. The Trump tariffs and […]
Computing Features
GPU sag on an RTX 3070.

Asus’ new GPU droop solution is smart, but you don’t need it

Despite graphics card PCBs becoming smaller and smaller with each successive generation — some of the have PCBs just a few inches long — their power consumption has gone up, and the size of the coolers has trended upwards with it. That means heavier cards, with less support, so GPU droop, or graphics card sagging where […]
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GPMI connector

GPMI is way better than HDMI, but it may never be able to compete

HDMI has been the main connector of choice for living rooms for decades. It connects TVs to consoles, to Blu-ray players, to A/V systems, and it’s even a great secondary connector for gaming PC owners who’d rather not use DisplayPort. But as much as HDMI has improved over the years, it’s also fallen behind some […]
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AMD Ryzen 5 2400G & Ryzen 3 2200G Review fingers motherboard.

What is an APU? Should you buy one for your PC?

APU is a term that's commonly used in association with AMD processors. The company touts it as something that gives it an edge over Intel, what is an APU?
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ChatGPT on a laptop

Fun things to ask ChatGPT now that it remembers everything

ChatGPT can remember everything you've ever talked about, meaning it knows you better than ever. Here are some fun ways to use that.
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The rear of the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device has a reset button, Ethernet port, HDMI port, USB-A port, and a barrel power connector.

What is HDMI 2.2? Everything you need to know

HDMI 2.2 was officially announced at CES 2025, but we may not see new cables until later this year, and supporting devices until 2026 or beyond.
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The RTX 5090 sitting on top of the RTX 4080.

Nvidia RTX DLSS: everything you need to know

Nvidia's DLSS technology offers a huge boost to PC games, but how does it work, exactly? Here's everything you need to know about DLSS and what it can do.
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HDMI port.

What is HDMI? The most popular video connection explained

HDMI cables are the most popular solution for connecting living room devices to living room TVs. Here's everything you need to know.
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LG G4 OLED

8K to 4K to 1080p: TV resolutions explained

1080p? 4K UHD? 8K? What does it all mean? We’ll break down the dirty details and help you figure out the right resolution for you depending on your needs.
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Ray tracing demonstration in Doom Eternal.

What is ray tracing, and how will it change games?

Nvidia made real-time ray tracing mainstream, and now the RTX 3080 and AMD RX 6800 XT are taking the tech to the next level. Here's what you need to know.
Computing Guides
Internal hard drives together.

How to wipe a hard drive on your PC or Mac

Learning how to wipe a hard drive is an important step in maintaining your privacy when upgrading or replacing hardware. These steps have everything you need.
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