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

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The AirPods 3 is looking ever more likely for a 2022 release, as mass production is reported to begin in August.

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Google Maps is trialling live updates for crowding on mass transit, which could help users make safer, quieter trips.

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The Bose QuietComfort 45 could be Bose's next pair of noise-cancelling headphones, after an FCC filing seemingly revealed the device's design and name.

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Read our guide on how to rotate the screen in Windows 10 and you’ll learn how to quickly change the display orientation of your laptop or desktop monitor.

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Read our guide on how to use VLOOKUP in Excel, and you’ll find it much easier to find data within your biggest spreadsheets.

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The OnePlus Buds Pro will combine adaptive noise cancellation with Warp Charge fast-charging, according to a OnePlus exec.

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Nvidia could launch desktop and mobile versions of the GeForce RTX 3080 Super and GeForce RTX 3070 Super in 2022, according to a new rumor.

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Windows 11 has a new, customizable widgets feature. Here’s how widgets work and which ones you can try in the Windows 11 preview build.

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Yamaha just announced the YH-L700A, a new pair of noise-cancelling headphones with 3D sound and head tracking — all for less than the similarly-specced AirPods Max.

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The Amazfit PowerBuds Pro has been announced, combining an affordable pair of noise-cancelling earbuds with multiple built-in health monitoring features.

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Limited edition graphics cards can't escape crypto mining, as a pre-built rig comprised of rare Asus Gundam Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPUs appears in Vietnam.

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Want to know how to sign a Word document the right way? Our guide explains all.

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So many crypto miners are selling used GPUs, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 is cheap again — but don’t get your hopes up for buying one.

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Our guide on how to convert a PDF to Word will show you how to easily make the change, for free.

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AMD has announced 80 new PC designs will use its 4700S Desktop Kit, a barebones system with a CPU that strongly resembles the main PS5 chip.

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Learn how to share a Google Maps location with this simple guide.

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Keep your texts protected with our guide on how to backup and restore text messages on Android.

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The Nothing Ear (1) has a new price and confirmed active noise cancellation. Here's why the upcoming wireless earbuds have finally grabbed my attention.

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 leaks and rumors continue, with possible design animations and a higher-than-expected price hint.

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There are bigger new features in Windows 11, but it's the humble Start Menu that could make me switch from Windows 10.

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Apple HomePods owners should avoid installing its latest beta software, after users suggest it's burning out their speakers.

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Apple has released a list of compatible Macs, iMacs and MacBooks for macOS 12 Monterey. Find out if your device can run it.

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How I paired two waterproof Bluetooth speakers to overcome my shower's music-averse acoustics.
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