Buying guides
Sourced and dated. Each guide says when it was published, when it was last reviewed, and what we can’t know — in that order of importance.
What Size Dehumidifier Do You Need for a Basement or Crawl Space?
How to read a dehumidifier's pints-per-day rating, why the same machine can carry two different numbers, what humidity to aim for, and the one job to do before you buy for a crawl space.
Published 2026-10-01 · Last reviewed 2026-10-01
Level 1 or Level 2? How to Choose a Portable EV Charger in 2026
What Level 1 and Level 2 charging add per hour, which outlet and circuit each one needs, and how to match the plug and the connector before you buy a portable EV charger.
Published 2026-10-01 · Last reviewed 2026-10-01
How Much VRAM Do You Need in 2026? 8 GB vs 16 GB, and When It Matters
What PC Gamer found when it tested 8 GB and 16 GB versions of the same graphics cards at 1080p and 1440p (published March 2026), how much video memory editing needs, and how to tell the two versions apart in a listing.
Published 2026-10-01 · Last reviewed 2026-10-01
Sable or Synthetic? Choosing Brushes for Miniature and Detail Painting
What sable hair actually does better, where modern synthetics match it, why acrylic paint changes the answer, and the one care habit that decides how long any brush lasts.
Published 2026-09-30 · Last reviewed 2026-09-30
How Much RAM Do You Need in 2026? 8, 16, 32 or 64 GB, Explained
A plain answer by use — what 8, 16, 32 and 64 GB actually get you in 2026, why two sticks usually beat one, and how to check what your PC or laptop takes before you order.
Published 2026-09-29 · Last reviewed 2026-09-30
Hard Drives Are Sold Out for 2026 — What to Do If You Need Storage Now
Three manufacturers have already sold their entire 2026 production to AI data centres. Prices are up 46% since September 2025 and waiting will not help — here is what to do instead.
Published 2026-08-23 · Last reviewed 2026-08-23
Should You Buy a NAS in 2026? The Drive Prices Are the Whole Decision
Hard drives are sold out for the year and prices are up 46% since September 2025. Here's how that changes the maths on buying a NAS — and why the enclosure is now the cheap part.
Published 2026-08-20 · Last reviewed 2026-08-23
Should You Buy PC Parts Now or Wait? The 2026 Memory Squeeze, Explained
The usual advice is to wait for Black Friday. In 2026 that advice is backwards for RAM and storage — and here's how to tell which side of it your build is on.
Published 2026-08-19 · Last reviewed 2026-08-23