John Loeffler

John Loeffler

Components Editor

John (He/Him) is the Components Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY.

Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology reporting, John specializes in all areas of computer science, including industry news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the social impact of the tech industry.

John has a Bachelor’s degree in English and is currently in the wrapping up a Master’s program in Computer Science, where he spends his evenings building digital circuits, multiboxing Linux kernels, and coding shell scripts.

You can usually find him on Bluesky (@@johnloeffler.bsky.social) where you’ll get hot takes on stuff as well as reposting content that is almost as good as the worst content you used to be able to find on Vine.

Articles by: John Loeffler

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Acer announces its new Chromebook Plus 514, and I couldn't be more excited

By John Loeffler Published

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is the latest in a new line of more powerful Chromebooks, and for the price, I couldn't be more excited about it.

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How to choose a CPU: top tips for finding the right chip for your PC

By John Loeffler Published

Looking to buy a new CPU? Follow these simple steps to upgrade smartly.

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Acer gets on board the AI PC train with new and refreshed Predator and Nitro models

By John Loeffler Published

Acer just announced a new laptop model and a handful of refreshes of popular 14- and 16-inch offerings as part of its pivot toward the AI PC future.

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Apple M3 Ultra: everything we know about Apple's next superchip

By John Loeffler Published

Here's everything we've heard so far about the Apple M3 Ultra SoC.

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Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14: which is the best option for pros and casual users?

By John Loeffler Published

We crunch the Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14 numbers to help you find the right laptop for your needs and budget.

A mock-up of a T-Create microSD card and adapter against a Steam Deck

TeamGroup announces the ideal microSD card for the Steam Deck – but whether we'll see it is another matter

By John Loeffler Published

The TeamGroup T-Create 2TB microSD card will be a huge boon for Steam Deck owners – but you can't buy it yet.

The Razer Blade 18 in a futuristic tunnel

The new Razer Blade 18 just went on sale, but only those with deep pockets will be able to swing this one

By John Loeffler Published

The new Razer Blad 18 just went on sale, offering gamers, enthusiasts, and creators with deep pockets some serious hardware.

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Dell XPS 14 9440 review: a stunning laptop that gives Windows users a real MacBook competitor

By John Loeffler Published

Recommended

The Dell XPS 14 is a stunning answer to the MacBook that gives Windows users a reason to gloat, though its price point might give some pause.

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Apple’s WWDC 2024 gets official date for iOS 18 news and more – here’s what to expect

By John Loeffler Published

Apple announced its annual weeklong WWDC conference starts June 10, 2024.

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Samsung 990 EVO review: great for the price, just don't expect true PCIe 5.0 speeds

By John Loeffler Published

Recommended

The Samsung 990 EVO is all about balance, rather than performance, but it's a decent enough drive — especially now that the price has come down a bit.

A Crucial T705 SSD on a pink desk mat

Crucial T705 SSD review: fantastic speed for those who can afford it

By John Loeffler Published

Recommended

The Crucial T705 is an incredible PCIe Gen 5 SSD that is well worth the investment

A set of TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 RAM modules in a motherboard

TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB DDR5: the best DDR5 RAM you're going to find at this price

By John Loeffler Published

Recommended

The TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 offers the fastest speed around for a very accessible price point with this 32GB DDR5 kit.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 Gen 1 review: the best foldable laptop is still searching for its purpose

By John Loeffler Published

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 Gen 1 is a solid enough device, but for the price, this is still a premium item that's meant to be more of a showpiece than anything else.

Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) on a white desk in a studio

MacBook Air 2024: release date, price, latest news, and what we want to see

By John Loeffler Last updated

Updated Here's everything we know about the next Apple MacBook Air models for 2024, including release date, price, how to preorder, and more.

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AMD drops the price of its Radeon RX 7700 XT—and puts the final nail in the RTX 4060 Ti's coffin

By John Loeffler Published

AMD is dropping the price of its Radeon RX 7700 XT graphics card down to just $419 in the US, making it one of the best graphics cards you can buy right now.

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Velocity Micro Raptor Z95 (2024) review: an excellent entry-level workstation disguised as a gaming PC

By John Loeffler Published

Recommended

The Velocity Micro Raptor Z95 is a spectacular workstation that you can customize to your heart's content for both work and play.

The MSI Titan GT77, one of the best 128gb ram laptops, against a two tone techradar background

The best 128GB RAM laptop in 2024: memory for even the most resource-intensive tasks

By Desire Athow Last updated

Updated Check out the laptops we’ve found boasting an epic 128GB of system memory.

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The most powerful laptop in 2026: the fastest, speediest notebooks in the world

By Desire Athow Last updated

Updated Great for creative pros with the need for speeds, CFD, traders and everyone in between.

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AMD's next-gen Zen 6 'Medusa' processor might be an absolute beast of a chip

By John Loeffler Published

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 processor is rumored to be an even bigger improvement than Zen 5.

The MacBook Pro 14-0inch, one of the best thunderbolt laptops around, against a techradar background

The best Thunderbolt laptop in 2024: the latest in connectivity and performance

By John Loeffler Last updated

Updated In this guide to the best Thunderbolt laptops, we look at the top notebooks that come with the super-fast connection.

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The best security key of 2024: hardware keys for top online protection

By John Loeffler Last updated

Updated Secure your online accounts with our picks for the best security keys.

An MSI Z17 Creator, one of the best Windows 11 Pro laptop models, against a techradar background

The best Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro laptops of 2024: top notebooks for productivity

By John Loeffler Last updated

Updated Here's our choice of the best Windows 11 Pro laptops that run Microsoft's most powerful operating system like a dream.

Best Secure Router

Best secure router of 2024

By Collin Probst Last updated

Looking for the best secure router? These are our top picks.

An Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super on a desk

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super review: second only to the RTX 4090, and finally worth buying

By John Loeffler Published

Best in Class

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is only slightly better than the RTX 4080, but it's nearly 20% cheaper, making it easily one of the best graphics cards on the market today.

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iCloud Down: What's happening and when will it return?

By John Loeffler Last updated

Some users can't log into iCloud's email service and some other apps

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