Andre Revilla-Author

Andre Revilla

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December, 2024
PC, Audio, Tesla
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About Andre Revilla

Andre is an entrepreneur and author based in Chicago, IL. He's been covering and working in the consumer tech space for over a decade. Along with XDA he has contributed to Digital Trends, Pocket-Lint, and a number of other news and tech sites since 2010. He is also the founder of GoLCDs, a company that services phone repair shops across the country in component buybacks and recycling.

When he's not working he'll talk your ear off about investing, finance, food, or travel.

How long have you been interested in technology?

As long as I can remember. My father is an electrical engineer who made his career in semiconductors, so our household was always on the cutting edge of consumer tech. I have fond memories of taking apart computers during the days of dial-up internet and discussing the future of how many transistors could fit on a single chip. We were the household that discussed Moore's Law over dinner.

What was your first computer?

The first computer I could call my own was a unibody 2011 Macbook Pro. Back when the RAM wasn't soldered to the board and they were easier to upgrade. It lasted me many years after memory upgrades and swapping out the HD for an SSD. Today though I happily work and play on a custom build.  

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

Consumer tech and devices that enhance peoples daily lives are my primary passion. I've made my career working in and covering this space, but I'm an admirer of anyone that pushes the envelope in the world of consumer driven tech products.

Latest

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3 myths about RJ45 Ethernet cables that I get tired of hearing

We're dispelling the most commonly heard and pervasive myths about Ethernet cables that just won't die.

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MSI 272URX QD-OLED with temple image
I finally took the plunge on an OLED monitor, and now I can't go back (even though I'm scared of burn-in)

After years of OLED skepticism, I finally took the plunge and I'm never going back.

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I tried the future of Razer haptic gaming and here is what I learned

I spent time testing haptic feedback in gaming on Razer's Freyja gaming chair pad and Kraken V4 Pro headset.

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How I build PC's under budget as component pricing has gotten out of control

Building a PC has gotten more expensive, but here's how I stay within budget in todays pricing landscape.

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I would make the new Razer Blade 16 my daily machine, if I could afford it

The new Razer Blade 16 is the thinnest gaming laptop Razer has ever made, and is an expensive gaming powerhouse.

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4 inexpensive IoT devices that I've found are actually useful in your smart home

Among the almost infinite selection of IoT devices for your smart home, these are the most useful that are also inexpensive.

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USB-C port on the Logitech Pro X TKL Rapid
4 myths about USB-C you shouldn't believe
PC

USB-C has reached ubiquity, appearing in everything from PC peripherals to laptops. These are some myths about the standard that we'd like to dispel.

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3 things I've learned about Gen 5 SSD's with Crucial's new P510
SSD

I've spent the last month using Crucial's latest Gen 5 SSD, and this is what I've learned about this cutting edge storage.

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MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Wifi cooler installed
4 things I wish I knew before getting an AIO cooler

AIO coolers are a great choice for cooling your CPU, but there are a few things I wish I knew before my first PC build with an AIO.

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3 reasons why I use Windows 11 Pro instead of Home

As a business owner, these are a few reasons why I find paying a little more for Windows 11 Pro worth it

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My PSU just blew up - here's what I'll do to avoid that happening again
PC

My PSU blew up after less than five years, and it changed how I'll approach PSUs forever.

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3 reasons I won’t spend more than $300 on a motherboard ever again
PC

Don't blow your PC budget on your motherboard. It's almost never worth it and here's why.

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A Seagate IronWolf NAS 4TB hard drive kept next to a WD Blue 500GB hard drive
4 reasons I use Virtual Hard Disks instead of partitioning my storage

Using a Virtual Hard Disk instead of partitioning your main drives offers added flexibility and convenience to a wide range of use cases.

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I've been overspending on motherboards for years. What I learned from MSI's latest MAG X870E board
MSI

MSI's latest MAG X870E board has taught me that we're all probably overpaying for higher-end motherboards that we don't really need.

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An image showing a liquid cooler waterblock mounted on a motherboard.
4 easy mistakes to make when installing a CPU cooler

Installing your CPU cooler is one of the trickiest parts of a PC build. Here are some of the most common mistakes we all make when installing them.

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A person holding the Steam Deck OLED.
4 reasons a Steam Deck shouldn’t replace your dedicated gaming PC

We're evaluating why Valve's Steam Deck isn't a worthwhile replacement for a dedicated gaming PC

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MSI-272URX-QD-OLED on desk
MSI's new 27" 4K QD-OLED monitor is setting the standard for gaming in 2025
MSI

MSI's MPG 272URX QD-OLED is one of a handful of trailblazing 27" 4K OLED gaming monitors, and I think it's one of the best monitors on the market.

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4 best Discord features you might not know existed

Discord is a communication app popular with gamers that's packed with features. Here are a few you might not have known existed.

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The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is expensive — 3 reasons you're better off with a ThinkPad T14

The latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an impressive but pricey work laptop. The T14 offers excellent value and more than enough performance for most users.

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Razer's Chroma Dock is useless - 3 reasons Chroma's gone too far

Razer's latest Chroma products have prioritized putting RGB on everything over value and practicality.

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