Megan Ellis

Megan Ellis

Megan Ellis is a freelance technology journalist who specializes in Windows, entertainment, social media, Android, and gaming. She has been writing about consumer tech since 2017 and tries to make devices and platforms easy to understand for those who read her work. When she’s not writing, she’s enjoying streaming services, herding two cats, browsing Reddit, or playing the latest indie game.

Latest articles by Megan Ellis

Chrome browser on laptop
Unchecked browser extensions could be opening you up to attacks — what you need to know and how to stay safe

By Megan Ellis Published

Extensions are a great way to customize your browser but you want to be careful when adding new ones due to the potential privacy and security risks they can pose.

Online Security
I want to love PC gaming handhelds — but there are brutal truths no one wants to admit

By Megan Ellis Published

PC gaming handhelds are exciting, but I can’t justify buying one yet.

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Handheld Gaming
11 insider tips to make your games fun faster (without a new GPU)

By Megan Ellis Published

Don't want to spend so much money on a new GPU? There are several ways you can improve your rig’s gaming performance without buying a new GPU.

PC Gaming
I might finally cancel Netflix this year — here's why

By Megan Ellis Published

Netflix is getting worse while asking me to pay more

Streaming
Forget RTX 50-series — why I'm in no rush to upgrade from my 8-year-old graphics card

By Megan Ellis Published

Even though my GTX 1060 graphics card is more than 8 years old, I’m in no rush to upgrade it to the RTX 50-series.

Gaming Desktops
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These 3 apps save me from eye strain — you should download them now

By Megan Ellis Published

I've worked long hours in front of a PC for 10 years. Here are the 3 apps I use to save myself from eye strain.

Computing

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