Articles by Isaiah Williams, Staff Writer, Computing

Isaiah is a Staff Writer for the Computing channel at TechRadar. He's spent over two years writing about all things tech, specifically games on PC, consoles, and handhelds. He started off at GameRant in 2022 after graduating from Birmingham City University in the same year, before writing at PC Guide which included work on deals articles, reviews, and news on PC products such as GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more. He spends most of his time finding out about the exciting new features of upcoming GPUs, and is passionate about new game releases on PC, hoping that the ports aren't a complete mess.

Articles by: Isaiah Williams

A graphics card with a row of fans with a cyanotic purple backlight in a futuristic design

Nobody wants 8GB GPUs from Nvidia and AMD – and this retailer just made that clear

By Isaiah Williams published 3 July 25

Nvidia and AMD 8GB budget GPUs aren't selling well at a German retailer, suggesting PC gamers don't want low VRAM GPUs.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners, beware – some owners are reporting worrisome overheating problems

By Isaiah Williams published 2 July 25

Nintendo's Switch 2 controversies continue to grow, with users now suggesting that the handheld has overheating issues, especially when docked.

The Switch 2's value has just been diminished significantly due to its poor display - and it's another reason you should opt for a handheld gaming PC

By Isaiah Williams published 28 June 25

It's becoming increasingly clear that the Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't justify its price tag, as tests show that it has one of the worst displays ever.

A Tesla car, James Bonds and Samsung's foldable promo image

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser

By Hamish Hector published 28 June 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

Leon S Kennedy, Evelyn Parker, and Isaac Clarke

Steam Summer Sale is even better than I thought – here are the most worthwhile deals

By Isaiah Williams published 27 June 25

Steam's Summer Sale is finally here, and plenty of titles I predicted have been discounted, and I've spotted other deals that are worth it.

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Forget the Blue Screen of Death – Windows is replacing it with an even more terrifying Black Screen of Death

By Isaiah Williams published 27 June 25

It seems pretty strange, but Microsoft is abandoning its Blue Screen of Death, and replacing it with a Black Screen of Death to apparently streamline user troubleshooting.

I sure hope my PS5 doesn't die before GTA 6 - reports suggest hardware issues could damage consoles over time

By Isaiah Williams published 26 June 25

GTA 6 is on the horizon for launch in May next year, but reports of the PS5's liquid metal issues have resurfaced.

Xreal One AR Glasses connected to Asus ROG Ally handheld

I'm still waiting on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ – and in the meantime, handheld gaming with the Xreal One AR glasses should hold me over

By Isaiah Williams published 25 June 25

The Xreal One AR glasses have revitalized handheld gaming for me during tests, but it's a tough recommendation at their price and the need for other accessories.

Resident Evil 4 remake, Indiana Jones, and Cyberpunk 2077

Steam's Summer Sale is on the way – and here are the games I'm expecting major discounts for

By Isaiah Williams published 25 June 25

Steam's long-awaited Summer Sale is almost here, and I'm expecting this one to feature some strong discounts for blockbuster titles.

Render of the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X

Microsoft's 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach to the threat of Steam in the new Xbox PC app is a great idea

By Isaiah Williams published 24 June 25

Microsoft's efforts to match Valve's SteamOS handheld gaming experience with the new Xbox app are great, but it may have a tough time moving me away from the Linux-based OS.

Stellar Blade is a prime example of how PC ports should be done – ultrawide compatibility and stable performance are a must

By Isaiah Williams published 21 June 25

Bad ports on PC aren't a secret at this point, but Shift Up's Stellar Blade sets itself apart and shines bright with great optimization and ultrawide support.

MSI Claw 8 AI+, Asus ROG Ally, and the Lenovo Legion Go

Don't expect any good Prime Day Nintendo Switch 2 deals – here are the 3 handheld gaming PCs I recommend instead, and the deals to look for

By Isaiah Williams published 19 June 25

All eyes may be on the Nintendo Switch 2, but not for long with Amazon's Prime Day on the horizon – and multiple handhelds will likely get major discounts.

Nintendo is making me question whether you actually own your Switch 2

By Isaiah Williams published 18 June 25

Nintendo is already banning Switch 2 users for utilizing the Mig Flash tool for legal game cartridge backups, and it's not surprising, to say the least.

Microsoft's Xbox handheld could take on the Switch 2 in October – but we still don't know one big detail that could seal its fate

By Isaiah Williams published 18 June 25

Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally handhelds are expected to launch later this year, but prices are still a point of concern.

Gamers, I told you voting with your wallet matters – and Borderlands 4's price tag is a prime example

By Isaiah Williams published 18 June 25

Borderlands 4's potential price tag has been a point of contention since recent comments from the Gearbox Software's CEO, but fears have now been alleviated.

New handheld gaming pc from Ayaneo with two screens

Forget the Switch 2 – this dual-screen handheld gaming PC brings back the glory days of the Nintendo DS, but with all your Steam games

By Isaiah Williams published 16 June 25

While all the focus is on the Nintendo Switch 2, Ayaneo is taking another shot at another Nintendo DS-style gaming experience, with the Flip 1S DS handheld gaming PC announced.

I'm almost certain that Capcom is holding a major character surprise for Resident Evil Requiem – and if it's who I think it is, I'll be stoked for launch

By Isaiah Williams published 16 June 25

Capcom's new installment of its popular Resident Evil franchise has finally been unveiled, and I'm expecting an eventual reveal of a beloved character.

Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally will feature a new “Xbox full-screen experience” to finally rival the Steam Deck’s ease of use – and more Windows 11 gaming handhelds will get it too

By Isaiah Williams published 11 June 25

Microsoft's response to Valve's SteamOS is almost here, with a new "full-screen experience" coming to its ROG Xbox Ally later this year, and other Windows 11 handhelds in 2026.

Microsoft's big Windows 11 Start menu redesign is great news for OLED monitor owners like me – and you can try it right now

By Isaiah Williams published 10 June 25

The Microsoft Windows 11 makeover is underway, with testers now having access to a redesigned Start menu and a new login screen in preparation for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.

Apple's new dedicated gaming app on macOS Tahoe

Apple just leveled up Mac gaming with these two new features – and it's about time

By Isaiah Williams published 10 June 25

Apple's WWDC 2025 just showcased macOS Tahoe 26's gaming features, and one of them could single-handedly upgrade gaming performance.

GTA 6 will be way bigger than we thought, according to new leak – and I hope these 3 gameplay rumors are true

By Isaiah Williams published 9 June 25

If this new apparent GTA 6 leak is accurate, then I want every part of what Rockstar has cooking behind the scenes.

Gamers, let's not pretend PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass multiplayer subscriptions are okay – they're exactly why PC gaming is arguably cheaper in the long term

By Isaiah Williams published 7 June 25

Sony and Microsoft's subscription plans for their consoles aren't fair, and they play a significant factor in why PC gaming is cheaper in many ways.

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Intel’s Nova Lake processors rumored to have unique hybrid architecture – are we moving away from discrete GPUs?

By Isaiah Williams published 5 June 25

We could be seeing upgraded iGPU performance in Intel's upcoming Nova Lake S desktop processors, if rumors about a hybrid architecture are true.

No Man's Sky will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 with full multiplayer, including cross-save and cross-play – and I'm hoping other game devs follow suit

By Isaiah Williams published 4 June 25

No Man's Sky is set to make a big impression on Nintendo Switch 2 players, as it will launch with the new Beacon update and cross-save for existing players from other platforms.

Nvidia has a new GeForce hotfix GPU driver to address several issues – but I'm terrified of installing any updates

By Isaiah Williams published 4 June 25

The trend of frequent Nvidia Game Ready Drivers and hotfix updates continues, with version 576.66 released to address game crashes and bugs.

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