Buy the “gaming” stuff

When people are looking to buy products for their business, they often ignore things that have the “gaming” tag on them. They want solid business tools, not toys for gamers. I think they’re often wrong.

Recently, my wife needed a new computer chair that had better back support, so we got her this gaming chair.

A few years ago I needed a new Windows laptop to have as secondary computer, and I ended up with “gaming” laptop. I don’t use it for games (I have other devices for that…), but I wanted powerful specs on the laptop and a gaming machine was the way to go.

Routers are often the same way. I personally just use a Google mesh router for simplicity, but if you want to squeeze out every bit of speed that you can, a gaming-focused router is the way to go.

Another area is headphones. I tend to use simple earbuds most of the time, but if you want very high-quality headphones, include the word “gaming” with your search and you’ll do well.

I talked a few months ago about how putting the word “reddit” in your Google searches can yield amazing results. Similarly, if you’re searching for a tech product for your business work, the word “gaming” might be the way to find what you really need.

Originally published at https://www.mickmel.com on September 24, 2022.