James Archer
James is currently Hardware Editor at Rock Paper Shotgun, but before that was Audio Editor at Tom’s Guide, where he covered headphones, speakers, soundbars and anything else that intentionally makes noise. A PC enthusiast, he also wrote computing and gaming news for TG, usually relating to how hard it is to find graphics card stock.
Latest articles by James Archer
How to combine PDF files
By James Archer published
Learn how to merge multiple PDFs into a single file, quickly and using free software.
You can now run Windows 11 on a Mac — here's how
By James Archer published
Windows 11 on Mac is now possible with Parallels Desktop 17, which can run Microsoft's new OS on both Intel and M1 Macs.
How to check Windows 11 compatibility if PC Health Check doesn’t work
By James Archer published
Microsoft’s PC Health Check tool isn’t the only way to find out if your system meets the Windows 11 compatibility requirements. Here’s how to use WhyNotWin11.
How to share a printer in Windows 10
By James Archer published
Here’s how to share a printer in Windows 10, so anyone else who shares your network can print directly from it too.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 gets unofficially unboxed early — here’s your first look
By James Archer published
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 looks to have been revealed early, though an unofficial unboxing video that shows the earbuds' design, packaging and app support.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 facing price hike — but future GPUs could be easier to buy
By James Archer published
Graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 might get pricier after Samsung announced higher costs for a key component. But new factory could help stock.
How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
By James Archer published
An overheating processor can force your computer to shut down, or even cause damage. Here’s how to check your PC’s CPU temperature using free software.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 successors could have monster power requirements
By James Archer published
Next-gen graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD could come with much higher power requirements than current GPUs.
How to change line spacing in Word
By James Archer published
Discover how to change the line spacing in Microsoft Word to control how much space appears between each line of your document.
Can’t find graphics card stock? Avoid buying second-hand, warns GPU maker
By James Archer published
Graphics card maker Palit was warned against buying second-hand GPUs that were previously used for cryptocurrency mining.
How to share a Google Drive folder
By James Archer published
Got cloud storage content you want to open up to friends and colleagues? Here's how to share a Google Drive folder, complete with edit permissions.
Nothing Ear (1) vs. AirPods Pro: Which wireless earbuds win?
By James Archer published
Our Nothing Ear (1) vs. AirPods Pro face-off breaks down which pair of wireless earbuds is the better buy.
How to edit videos on YouTube
By James Archer published
Here’s how to edit YouTube videos using YouTube Studio. We’ll show you how to trim your video, add music or blur effects, and add a promotional end screen.
AMD confirms next-gen Zen 4 and RDNA 3 hardware is coming in 2022
By James Archer published
Next-gen AMD CPUs and graphics cards, built on the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures, are still on track to launch next year.
Windows 11 requirements: Microsoft says there’s no getting around them
By James Archer published
Microsoft says there’s no getting around the Windows 11 system requirements, and you can't trick Windows Update into installing it.
How to cancel an Amazon order
By James Archer published
Here’s how to cancel an Amazon order before it ships, both on the Amazon website and in the mobile app.
Nothing Ear (1) releasing in July with ANC and this striking transparent design
By James Archer published
The Nothing Ear (1) wireless earbuds coming soon with ANC, a see-through design and a rather low price
How to track changes in Word
By James Archer published
Here’s how to track changes in Microsoft Word, so you and your colleagues can work on documents together.
How to make AirPods louder
By James Archer published
The Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro lack onboard volume controls. Here’s how to make AirPods louder or quieter using your phone and voice controls.
AirPods 3 rumored to launch with iPhone 13 at September event
By James Archer published
The AirPods 13 could debut alongside the iPhone 13 at the Apple September event, according to a recent report.
OnePlus Buds Pro vs. AirPods Pro: Specs and features compared
By James Archer published
See how the OnePlus Buds Pro shape up against the AirPods Pro on price, specs and battery life.
Apple Music lossless and spatial audio rolling out on Android — here's how they work
By James Archer published
Apple Music's lossless streaming is coming to Android a month after its iOS launch, alongside the spatial audio 3D sound feature.
How to convert a PDF to Excel
By James Archer published
Need to turn a PDF file into an editable spreadsheet? Here’s how to convert a PDF to Excel, for free.
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