Hardcore gamers know that simply experiencing first-hand our favorite games isn't always enough -- sometimes we need to record the action too, whether for future viewing or sharing with friends. Even casual gamers may feel like they want to save their most epic moves for watching later. Luckily, there are devices out there that can enhance your power to record game-play beyond the capabilities of your console system alone: namely, capture cards. Equipped with advanced encoders and recorders, they act as a passthrough between your console or PC and your display, letting you store away and even stream your content in real time. The models in this list are perfect for a range of systems, purposes, and experience levels.

Guess who’s spending more time than usual at their home office? If you said “me,” you’d be correct. This leads to an obvious question: how’s your desk looking? Can you even see the actual desktop? If you're similar to, well, almost everybody, your workspace is an unmitigated disaster, which means your productivity is probably not where it should be. Time to get organized! Fortunately, minds much more powerful than ours have spent countless hours dreaming up ways to effectively separate the thumbs tacks from the paperclips, giving special ergonomic consideration to proper Post-It Note placement next to the scissor holder. Thus, there are literally hundreds of desktop organizers available. Since spending hours researching which one is best for you would defeat that whole “productivity” thing we discussed, we’ve gone to the trouble on your behalf, so we present to you here the 5 best desktop organizers.

In this day and age, we look at screens all the time. Whether you're watching TV, doing work on your laptop, or playing on your phone, your eyes will be blasted with blue light from the screen. These blue lights can be harmful to your eyes and cause eyestrain which can create headaches and blurred vision. It can also make it harder to go to sleep at night since your eyes and brain will be confused by the blue light. But there are special glasses that you can wear to block the harmful blue light from your screens. They don't have any prescription lenses, but look just like normal glasses and will keep your eyes protected. We've compiled a list of the top five best blue light glasses to wear and prevent discomfort from looking at screens all day.

Too many plugs, not enough outlets — such is the common plight of the gamer. You have a computer, monitor, speakers — the list goes on and on. Most rooms only have a few wall outlets. Luckily, the need for more outlets has been met with the invention of the handy electrical accessory known as the power strip, which provides extra outlets for all of your power needs. Determining which is the best power strip for you depends on how many devices you need to plug in at once, how far your gaming setup is from the wall outlet, and whether or not you need USB ports. We reviewed some of the best power strips out there to help you choose the right one for your gaming rig. Check out our top picks.

You don’t need to be an MLG gamer to appreciate the fact that curved monitors are an amazing innovation in modern computing. Since the inception of the personal computer, our viewing habits have been limited to flat monitors, and, while pixel count, frame rate (Hz), refresh rates (ms) and maximum resolution have progressed in the right the direction, we haven’t until recently addressed the fact that our convex retinas are taxed significantly by flat screens blasting light in every direction (as opposed to one). While curved monitors won’t entirely address the long-term effects of blue light or simply being too close to the monitor for too long, they most certainly generate a viewing experience in both a practical and aesthetic sense. Here we’ve collected five of our favorite options in curved viewing for various price points and uses.

Perhaps the most critical link in a gamer's hardware chain is their Internet connection. When the difference between victory or defeat boils down to a matter of milliseconds, poor connectivity can only spell disappointment. One of the major causes of poor connectivity is line-of-sight issues between the desktop and wireless router, as some routers have a limited capacity to work around corners or through walls. Mesh routers are the solution to this problem. They act as a relay system, expanding the maximum distance between the router and your gaming hardware (or other connected devices), creating an optimal connection. The mesh router you choose will depend on many factors, including the size of your rooms, the speed of your router, and the number of connected devices. We found the mesh routers that work best and arranged them in a nifty list for your perusal.

Whether you’re a podcaster, a journalist, a skit-making spitballer, or someone who just loves the sound of your own voice, a voice recorder can serve as an invaluable tool. And while you may think your phone's built-in mic can handle all of your recording needs, that assumption would be just as wise as thinking that the internet can double as your doctor. For those serious about capturing high-fidelity recordings in the field, rehearsal room, or anywhere else, we've done our research, checked it twice, and vetted the market for the best options out there today.

If you're like us, you probably bought an iPad for its portability and convenience. Apple's popular tablets are great for connecting to the internet on the train or plane, for playing games on the couch, or for reading in bed. But sometimes, you may want to view your device while keeping your hands free for other tasks, such as cooking or taking notes. For those situations, you need one of these handy iPad stands. By keeping the screen upright at various angles and on various surfaces, they'll add to the number of ways you can use your device, helping you get the most out of it. Our list includes top options that are perfect for use at home or on the go.