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Justyn Newman

Justyn Newman

Senior Writer, Security

My Experience

My writing journey started in 2012 and has taken me through various niches, but my main focus has always been on tech. I contributed to several growing PC hardware and software sites, focusing on gaming, peripherals, and privacy.

As the amount of information we put out on the internet has grown, so have the threats and the tools we use to combat them. With VPNs gaining traction in the late 2010s as a tool for the public instead of just an option for business security, I found myself reviewing countless options in this continuously changing landscape.

This led to my role before PCMag over at WizCase, where I honed my knowledge of VPNs and privacy tools and eventually oversaw all of the content produced. I led a talented team of fellow writers and editors to evaluate VPNs, password managers, antivirus, and parental controls.

Areas of Expertise

VPN Security Proxies

The Technology I Use

I love small-form-factor PCs. My current ITX build uses an ASRock B650i motherboard, 32GB of RAM, a Ryzen 5 7600X, and an EVGA 3060 Ti, all nestled within the beautiful LZX-8 case by Lazer3D.

I have that connected to an MSI 34-inch ultrawide as my primary monitor. My second monitor is an older Acer 24-inch that only houses Discord and YouTube Music. Since I spend most of my time writing, I value a good keyboard. I use a Neo65 with Gazzew U4T Silent Bobas. My mouse is a Logitech MX Master 3S. For audio, I have a set of Edifier R1280Ts, or I’ll wear my trusty Sennheiser HD 6XXs. 

For work, I use a Lenovo P14s connected to everything mentioned above. If I'm taking personal work or studying on the go, I use a sticker-bombed Framework 13 powered by a Ryzen 5 7640U. Specifically for drafting fiction, I built a writing ‘cyberdeck’ that connects to my Neo 65 for a Raspbian-powered writing setup with minimal distractions. Regarding mobile devices, I’ve been on the Pixel train since the first one launched, and I am currently using a Pixel 9 Pro.

Outside of computing, I always carry a few key pieces of tech on my person. I have a Kindle Scribe that I use for note-taking and reading the latest speculative fiction. For music, I carry a Walkman NW-A55 with a pair of Rose Technics QuietSea IEMs. I do some light gaming on my re-shelled PSP 3000 running Infinity 2.0 CFW. When I'm not at the computer, you’ll usually find me lugging around my Pentax K1000 with a couple of rolls of Ektar 100 on standby.

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