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Whitson Gordon

Contributing Writer

Whitson Gordon is a writer, gamer, and tech nerd who has been building PCs for 10 years. He eats potato chips with chopsticks so he doesn't get grease on his mechanical keyboard.

Recent Articles by Whitson Gordon

Get Back Online: 13 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection

Have a full house working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? If you're experiencing lags, try these easy router tips to get back online before calling your ISP.

By John R. Delaney  & Whitson Gordon
miniature construction workers examining an ethernet cable

Computer Unresponsive? What to Do if Your Laptop Freezes

If your computer has slowed to a near-crawl, or become unresponsive entirely, here's how to see if it's an easy fix or something that needs more attention.

By Whitson Gordon
woman holding her head in stress in front of her laptop

How to Fix a Noisy Computer Fan

Case fans can get pretty noisy, but there are a few things you can do to reduce the din. Here's how to quiet disruptive PC equipment.

By Whitson Gordon
pc fan

Wi-Fi Range Extender vs. Mesh Network: What's the Difference?

Looking to increase the power of your current wireless connection? Learn the difference between a Wi-Fi extender and a mesh system to make a better decision.

By Whitson Gordon
embedded nails connected by wire to look like a wireless network

Sound Coming Out of the Wrong Speaker on Your PC? Try This Quick Fix

Is your computer playing music or other audio from the wrong source? Here's how to control the sound on your computer speakers.

By Whitson Gordon
man covering his ears surrounded by noisy speakers