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Logitech's "Forever Mouse" is Doomed to Fail
In the age of big data and wages failing to keep pace with inflation, it seems every product is becoming a service — every commodity a...

Why is AV1 Encoding a Big Deal for Streamers?
In a world where the dominant video coding format is 21 years old, one savior has emerged to elevate your favorite streamers’ content....

Everything You Need to Know About Storage
If you need to store data on your computing device, you will inevitably need storage. Unlike RAM, storage is persistent, meaning that it...

Can AI Build a Good PC? (ChatGPT vs. Google Bard vs. Bing AI Chat)
I tasked ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing AI Chat with picking parts for a $1,200 gaming and streaming PC build. Is AI better than me at...

How Intel and AMD Switched Positions in the CPU Market
When AMD’s Ryzen line of desktop CPUs was released in 2017, tech media outlets reported the flagship Ryzen 7 1800X competing with Intel’s...

One Crippling Downfall - Beats Fit Pro Review
TL;DR: There are very few flaws to the Beats Fit Pro earbuds. The sound is full and vivid, the ANC is great, the spatial audio is...

Utilitarian Showdown - Dbrand Grip vs. Vena vCommute Phone Case
TL;DR: The Dbrand Grip and Vena vCommute are very different cases. The Grip is rough and grippy, with great drop protection, numerous...

Truly Custom Sound - Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Review
TL;DR: The sound quality of the X10 is not amazing, but it can be highly tuned with EQ modes and custom EQ options. The ANC is...

Testing EVERY Enthusiast Mechanical Switches - Holy Panda, Banana Split, and More!
Watch FTW Tech test 91 enthusiast mechanical switches!

PC Noob Builds His First Gaming Rig ($1,500)
Watch FTW Tech help his friend, Jacob, build his first PC.

Quality Over Brand Recognition - Vaxee PA Mousepad Review
TL;DR: If you don’t need an extended mousepad or an extra large desk mat, the Vaxee PA series of mousepads is for you. The PA series is...

The Best All-Around Wireless Mouse - SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Review
TL;DR: In my opinion, the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is the best all-around wireless mouse under $50 thanks to its 400-hour battery...

Best CPU Deals 2022 - Tier List
TL;DR: S Tier: Intel i3-10100, Intel i3-12100 A Tier: Ryzen 5 3600, Intel i5-11400, Ryzen 5 5500, Intel i7-10700K, Intel i5-12600K, Ryzen...

Everything You Need to Know About RAM
Random access memory, or RAM, is a fast, temporary computer storage device that allows temporary tasks to be written to it and performed...

PCs You Can Actually Build in 2022! - $600, $800, $1,800, $3,100
We are all painfully aware of the declining popularity of PC building due to current GPU market conditions. What began as a surge in PC...

Mini Reviews: iPhone 13, Phone Cases, Govee Glide, Keyboard Parts
In my new series, “Mini Reviews,” I will quickly review several cool tech items I’ve acquired that perhaps don’t warrant full reviews....

Everything You Need to Know About Motherboards
Out of all the common PC parts, I’d argue motherboards are the most convoluted. You have to consider so many things: form factor,...

Building My First Every Keyboard! ($400)
Watch Isaiah from FTW Tech build a mechanical keyboard for the first time! Parts: Tofu60, DZ60RGB V2, KBDFans Polycarbonate Plate,...

The Full Story of FTW Tech
You may have been watching my videos for a while. Perhaps since I started doing tech videos one year ago. Or since my KontrolFreek...



















