Tech & Gear

I’ve never owned a gaming laptop. That doesn’t mean gaming laptops aren’t worth buying! It just means I’ve spent a lot of time: Researching them Talking with friends who own them And figuring out what I’d actually look for if I ever needed one. And after looking into them extensively… I completely understand why people buy them. If you’re: Heading to college Traveling for work Split time between multiple houses Or simply want one computer that does everything A gaming

I didn’t build my own PC because I suddenly became a computer expert. My buddy told me what parts to buy, showed up one afternoon, and we built it together. Looking back, it wasn’t nearly as intimidating as I thought. But I also completely understand why someone would rather buy a prebuilt and start gaming the same day. If that’s you, these are the prebuilt gaming PCs I’d recommend. Some links in this article may be affiliate links, meaning I

I actually like my current gaming desk. It’s been reliable, has plenty of room for my setup, and has served me well over the past year. But every single day I wish it could do one thing. Go up If I could change one thing about my setup tomorrow, it wouldn’t be a new monitor or a faster PC. It would be a standing desk. I’ve tried a couple of friends’ setups, and almost everyone I know who owns one

When I first started researching microphones, I had no idea what XLR even meant. So obviously, I headed over to YouTube. Within a few videos, everyone was talking about audio interfaces, gain staging, phantom power, preamps, and balanced cables. Five minutes later, I had somehow convinced myself I needed a microphone that cost several hundred dollars. …I hadn’t even outgrown the headset microphone I was already using. That experience taught me something that I think every new creator should hear:

When I started making content, I didn’t even own a microphone. I just used the mic built into my HyperX Cloud III Wireless headset. And it worked and still works great! I’ve streamed for over a year, recorded videos, talked to teammates, and nobody has ever messaged me saying, “Dude… your microphone sounds terrible.” That taught me something. You don’t need a $500 microphone to start creating. In fact, I think buying one too early is one of the biggest

When I started setting up my gaming area, I thought buying a desk would be the easy part. Find one that looked cool Make sure it fit my room Done A year later… There are a handful of things I’d do differently. Some of these mistakes cost money Some cost desk space Some just annoy me every single day If you’re building a setup in 2026, hopefully this saves you from making the same mistakes I did. Some links in

When I started streaming, I did what a lot of new creators do. Obsessed over specs. 4K sounded better than 1080p. More expensive sounded better than affordable. And somewhere along the way, I convinced myself that buying a better webcam would magically make me a better streamer. Spoiler alert… It doesn’t. After streaming for over a year and using a 4K webcam almost every day, here’s my honest opinion: Most streamers don’t need a 4K webcam. Some links in this

When I bought the OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite, I wasn’t looking for the fanciest webcam on the market. I wanted something I could set up once, plug into OBS, and never have to think about again. Over a year later, after roughly 300 hours of streaming, recording videos, and creating content, that’s exactly what it’s been. No constant troubleshooting No fighting with settings before every stream No wondering why my camera suddenly looks terrible It just works. Some links in

Starting a stream is already overwhelming. Microphones Lighting OBS Bitrate Overlays The last thing you need is another article telling you that you must spend $300 on a webcam before you even hit “Go Live.” You don’t. I’ve been streaming and creating content for over a year now, and one thing I’ve learned is this: A webcam won’t make you a better streamer. A quality webcam just helps capture people’s attention. The personality, consistency, and community are still on you.

Most gaming headsets sound great for about five minutes. Then real life happens. You play for three hours. Your glasses start digging into the side of your head. The battery dies halfway through a session. The microphone sounds like you’re calling from a submarine. Or the headset slowly turns your ears into a sauna. I’ve spent the last year gaming, streaming, recording content, editing videos, and spending way too much time wearing headphones. What I’ve learned is that the little