Articles by Michelle Rae Uy, Contributor

Michelle Rae Uy is the former Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar. She's a Los Angeles-based tech, travel and lifestyle writer covering a wide range of topics, from computing to the latest in green commutes to the best hiking trails.

She's an ambivert who enjoys communing with nature and traveling for months at a time just as much as watching movies and playing sim games at home. That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives.

A past IGN, Insider, and Thrillist contributor, you can also see her work on T3, Creative Bloq, and Digital Camera World. When not testing cool gadgets, she's gallivanting around the world, going on adventures, learning the latest TikTok dance trend, or cuddling with her tuxedo cats while watching reruns of the X-Files or listening to podcasts about astronomy.

She dreams of traveling to space one day, maybe when it's cheap to do so and hyperspace is no longer just a sci-fi concept.

Articles by: Michelle Rae Uy

Audeze Maxwell review: great audio held back by avoidable limitations

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 13 May 23

After being blown away by the Penrose, I was excited about the Audeze Maxwell. It’s clearly impressive, but it’s also held back by too many flaws.

Magic Editor presentation at Google I/O 2023

Google's Magic Editor is making bad photos obsolete, but is that a good thing?

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 13 May 23

Opinion Using semantic understanding and generative AI, the Magic Editor could be a powerful tool. But in the wrong hands, it could be problematic.

7 upgrades I want to see on the rumored iMac 2023

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 12 May 23

The 2021 iMac was great but flawed. Apple can make it better with these seven updates.

Pixel Tablet vs iPad 10.9 (2022): which affordable tablet is a better value

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 11 May 23

The new Google Pixel Tablet meets its nearest and best rival, the Apple iPad 10.9. Which slab will win?

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2022) on a hotel room desk

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2022) review: is the design overhaul a good thing?

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 10 May 23

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2022) has a whole new controversial design – one that makes it a detachable laptop.

Corsair Xeneon Flex vs LG OLED Flex: battle of the bendable gaming monitors

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 1 May 23

The bendable gaming monitors are here, but which one is best?

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) review: a fantastic update but where's the bass?

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 27 April 23

Recommended

The Razer BlackShark line is aging like fine wine with this latest addition, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023).

I tried LG’s bendable monitor, and it’s everything Corsair didn’t do

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 19 April 23

LG’s bendable monitor is eye-wateringly expensive, but it’s bendable done right

Cooler Master CK720 review: CM’s excellent enthusiast entry

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 18 April 23

The Cooler Master CK720 is an impressive start, and we can’t wait to see more.

ChatGPT made its own language to extend conversations, and it's getting freaky

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 12 April 23

Meet Shogtongue, ChatGPT’s own language to extend entire conversations

Windows 11 might be getting a feature that macOS has had for ages

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 10 April 23

Windows 11 will soon let you force quit from the taskbar, like macOS, and it’s about time.

The Epomaker RT100 lets me stare at Pedro Pascal all day, and you can't have him

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 9 April 23

The Epomaker RT100 is a fantastic keyboard with great performance and lots of features.

I asked Bing to plan my vacation – and I might as well just stay home

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 7 April 23

I enlisted both ChatGPT and Bing to help plan my Greece vacation. Guess which one did it better…

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless on a gaming setup

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless review: the battle of the lightweights rages on

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 3 April 23

Recommended

It’s official; the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless takes the crown as the best value lightweight wireless gaming mouse for most users.

A woman using UniPDF on her computer to convert PDF files into JPG files

How to convert PDF to JPG in your favorite PDF editors

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 30 March 23

Updated TechRadar Pro shows how to convert PDFs into JPGs.

Glorious GMMK Pro: Glorious build your own keyboard

Glorious GMMK Pro review: the keyboard building kit for beginners

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 29 March 23

The Glorious GMMK Pro is the easy gateway to building your own keyboard, but there’s a steep price for convenience.

Govee AI Gaming Sync Box Kit testing images

Govee AI Gaming Sync Box Kit review: taking PC gaming to the ultimate level

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 28 March 23

The Govee AI Gaming Sync Box Kit is an amazing immersion kit that elevates your gaming experience, even if it's on the pricey side.

Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 OLED on a gaming setup

Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 review: bendable displays aren't just a gimmick

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 26 March 23

Giving a whole new meaning to bend and snap, the Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 OLED won’t just turn heads. It’s the versatile gaming monitor that we never thought we needed.

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022) on a kitchen counter

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022) review: good price, great performance

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 24 March 23

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022) is an excellent machine for productivity. While it may be expensive for a Chromebook, it’s a better value than some premium machines.

I test PC gaming headsets for a living - and these are my top picks for every budget

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 23 March 23

I’ve tested and reviewed many top PC gaming headsets on the planet, and these are the best ones.

Lenovo launches LOQ affordable gaming laptops because we’re all broke right now

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 23 March 23

Introducing Lenovo LOQ, a new line of gaming laptops for new and budget gamers

GoTrax Apex LE on an overlook in Los Angeles

GoTrax Apex LE review: pretty enough to eat, reliable enough to ride

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 21 March 23

The GoTrax Apex LE is a budget electric scooter that punches above its weight, and is more stylish than many pricier models.

Obsbot Meet 4K review: tiny webcam, big performance

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 20 March 23

The Obsbot Meet 4K webcam may be tiny, but it dreams big with its great picture quality and fab features you won’t find elsewhere.

I just built my first mechanical keyboard, and it did not go as planned

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 19 March 23

Glorious asked me to build my first mechanical keyboard. Let’s just say that it was an adventure.

Wacaco Minipresso NS2 review: great, but not the best and only solution for coffee on-the-go

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 19 March 23

The Wacaco Minipresso NS2 is a great solution for coffee on-the-go, but it might not be the most sustainable.

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