Brad Moon
Editor Computing solutions
I’m a long-time electronics and gadget geek who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that lets me indulge this interest. I have been writing about technology for several decades for a wide range of outlets including Wired, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, MSN, About.com, Kiplinger, and GeekDad. I’m in my 10th year as a senior contributor for Forbes with a focus on reviewing music-related tech, Apple gear, battery power stations and other consumer electronics. My day job is with the Malware Research Center at AI-native cybersecurity pioneer CrowdStrike.
I’m a long-time electronics and gadget geek who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that lets me indulge this interest. I have been writing about technology for several decades for a wide range of outlets including Wired, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, MSN, About.com, Kiplinger, and GeekDad. I’m in my 10th year as a senior contributor for Forbes with a focus on reviewing music-related tech, Apple gear, battery power stations and other consumer electronics. My day job is with the Malware Research Center at AI-native cybersecurity pioneer CrowdStrike.
High end routers compared: ASUS RT-AC5300 and Netgear Nighthawk X8
With the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard now over two years old, we are starting to see routers that push the technology to unbelievable levels. The AC1200 routers that were once so impressive seem pedestrian compared to the extreme performance of AC5300 routers. But who needs this kind of Wi-Fi speed? I tried out two of the fastest Wi-Fi routers on the planet—the ASUS RT-AC5300 and Netgear Nighthawk X8—to find out.
How to protect your data using PC backup software
If your PC crashed tomorrow, would you easily be able to recover the data and restore it exactly to its pre-crash condition? What about if its hard drive died, or the computer was stolen. What if you were locked out using ransomware? In this post I’ll explain the importance of data backup and show you different options for protecting your data using PC backup software.
How to get the best PC gaming experience: choosing a hard drive
One of the most important components in a gaming PC is also one of the most overlooked: storage. Killer video cards, monster CPUs and wide-screen monitors tend to get all the attention, but the hard drive also has a big impact on your gaming experience. It’s also one of the easiest components to change, and one where making a switch can have a big impact. Here’s how you choose a hard drive to get the best PC gaming experience.
How to boost your computer’s performance with faster Wi-Fi
There are many tweaks and system upgrades that will help your PC perform better and seem more responsive. One of the overlooked ways you can boost performance is through faster Wi-Fi. Here’s how upgrading to 802.11ac can make your computer faster than ever.
Pebble Time Round review: the world’s thinnest, lightest smartwatch
Pebble’s latest entry is aimed squarely at those who want full smartwatch functionality, but don’t like the idea of a big, bulky wearable strapped to their wrist. I spent several weeks with the Pebble Time Round and it not only lives up to the billing of being the sleekest smartwatch out there, with Pebble’s continually expanding app store and accessories' it’s a very capable one as well.
How to protect your PC from power surges
Sometimes the very power source that runs your computer can destroy it. Even small electrical surges can damage computers and a large one can completely fry a PC or even cause electronics to catch fire. Here’s how you protect your PC from becoming a power surge casualty.
ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q curved, ultra-wide, Quad HD gaming monitor coming to Best Buy
PC gamers who have been waiting for the monitor of their dreams are about to be very happy. The amazing new ROG Swift PG348Q curved, ultra-wide, Quad HD monitor from ASUS Republic of Gamers will be available for pre-order from Best Buy. Even better, Best Buy has a limited number of these monitors available as part of a unique PC gaming bundle that includes some of the hottest gaming PCs on the planet.
How an ergonomic office can help prevent eyestrain
Eyestrain and electronic devices has been in the news a fair bit lately, with the use of backlit smartphones and tablets at night being linked to a number of eye and sleep-related health issues. But there’s another screen many of us are staring at for eight hours a day and it can also cause eyestrain. Here’s how setting up an ergonomic office can prevent eyestrain and other health issues while using your computer.
Be more productive with your PC: Organize your workspace
A messy workspace is more than just unpleasant look at and not so fun to work in, it also cuts into your productivity. I’ve put together a list of things you can do to organize all those cables, accessories and peripherals, cutting the clutter and boosting your productivity.
How an ergonomic office can make you more productive
When you’re looking for ways to boost productivity, technology is often the knee-jerk response. Get a faster PC and I’ll be able to work faster. What’s often overlooked is ergonomics. Setting up your office to so that it takes ergonomic design into account can pay huge benefits in increased productivity, while also helping to prevent injuries.
