4 Best Arcade Emulators for Windows
There’s something magical about arcades. A dark-lit room, neon lights, and the chatter of dozens of excited gamers, perhaps punctuated...
Patrick is an Atlanta-based technology writer with a background in programming and smart home technology. When he isn’t writing, nose to the grindstone, he can be found keeping up with the latest developments in the tech world and upping his coffee game.
Patrick Hearn is a writer for Online Tech Tips, Help Desk Geek, and Switching to Mac. He writes content with an informative, educational slant to help readers understand how to take their use of technology to the next level.
Patrick has written about technology for over seven years for a variety of publications that include Digital Trends, Lifewire, Bloody Disgusting, Reviews.org, and many more. He has written scripts for YouTube channels like GameSpot and CBR. Patrick's work extends beyond technology into the world of freelance writing, where he has written for outlets like Make a Living Writing and Booklocker.
Patrick's work revolves heavily around smart home technology and the ways in which the Internet of Things can make day-to-day life more convenient. His experiences with devices like the Nest Security Camera and the August Smart Lock lead him to constantly tinker with new gadgets and devices and learn how they all work together.
In addition to his work in the world of technology, Patrick is the host of a gaming podcast and the administrator of a games-focused website. When he isn't hard at work on his latest article, Patrick can be found with a controller in hand, revisiting his favorite games from the past three decades.
There’s something magical about arcades. A dark-lit room, neon lights, and the chatter of dozens of excited gamers, perhaps punctuated...
If there’s one thing PC gamers all seem to agree on, it’s that knowing your FPS (frames per second) matters....
A USB stick (or flash drive) is a useful tool. Not only is the file transfer speed far greater than...
The “blue screen of death” (or BSOD)isn’t as common today as it used to be, but it’s a well-known issue...
No one enjoys facing the BSOD, or the blue screen of death, but it’s a part of life for Windows...
Anyone that has ever played a game online knows what a NAT type is – and they usually don’t have...
Did you know that cyber threats exposed more than 4.1 billion records in the first half of 2019? The internet...
RAM, or random access memory, is used to allow programs to boot more quickly and carry out tasks in a...
You might have recently been infected with a new virus or malware – or so your anti-virus says. Many users...
Humble Bundle has grown over the years into the fantastic value it is today. For $20 per month, gamers receive...
There are few programming languages with the versatility and utility of C, but the language itself can often seem daunting,...
Get step-by-step fixes from Help Desk Geek so the answer is already in your inbox next time.
Subscribed! Next Tech Headache: Handled.
Stay tuned for our step-by-step fixes, actionable guides, tech how-tos, and clear, practical advice for real-world problems.