Zak Storey

Zak Storey

Freelance contributor

Zak is one of TechRadar's multi-faceted freelance tech journalists. He's written for an absolute plethora of tech publications over the years and has worked for Techradar on and off since 2015. Most famously, Zak led Maximum PC as its Editor-in-Chief from 2020 through to the end of 2021, having worked his way up from Staff Writer. Zak currently writes for Maximum PC, TechRadar, PCGamesN, and Trusted Reviews. He also had a stint working as Corsair's Public Relations Specialist in the UK, which has given him a particularly good insight into the inner workings of larger companies in the industry. He left in 2023, coming back to journalism once more. When he's not building PCs, reviewing hardware, or gaming, you can often find Zak working at his local coffee shop as First Barista, or out in the Wye Valley shooting American Flat Bows.

Articles by: Zak Storey

The AndaSeat Novis

I've tested countless gaming chairs and the brilliant AndaSeat Novis could be the best budget option yet

By Zak Storey published

Great Value

The AndaSeat Novis really is an exceptional gaming chair; there's no two ways about it. Whether it's in that XL or regular size, what you get for the price is exemplary.

A glitchy version of the Windows 11 image

Here's why you should reinstall Windows 11 every two months - no, I'm not kidding

By Zak Storey published

Just a friendly reminder to reinstall Windows 11… again.

It's time to put this debate to bed: ITX gaming PCs are the ultimate form factor

By Zak Storey published

I've built a ton of gaming rigs over the years, and SFF represents everything a good PC should be.

The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 Pro next to a gaming desk and a wall.

AndaSeat Kaiser 3 Pro XL gaming chair review: 5D armrests meet simpler design

By Zak Storey published

Sometimes less is more, and this gaming chair delivers on exactly that premise

Does anyone care about VR anymore? It still doesn't have that "killer" app

By Zak Storey published

VR development is still moving forward, but something is missing - a vital must-have app or game.

Person using a screwdriver to install a part in a PC case

Built vs Bought: why prebuilt systems are always superior to custom gaming PCs

By Zak Storey published

I love building custom PCs, but sometimes you've got to admit that the way you like doing things isn't the best way to do them.

Google Chrome with Christmas theme in Windows 11

I've used Edge, Firefox, and Opera, and yet after ten years in tech journalism, I still come back to Chrome

By Zak Storey published

Chrome might not be perfect, but it just can't be beat.

Windows 11 forced onto old hardware

Windows 11 is still my favorite OS, ads and all

By Zak Storey published

For all its bloat and technical failings, Windows 11 remains my favorite OS, and that probably won't change for a while.

A stock photo of a man saying 'no thank you' to a gift box bearing the AMD Ryzen logo.

I'm tired of waiting for AMD's entry-level Ryzen 9000 series chips

By Zak Storey published

AMD is taking too long with its budget Ryzen 9000 CPUs, and I'm starting to get impatient.

A person holding out their hand with a digital AI symbol.

AI smartphone and laptop sales are said to be slowly dying – but is anyone surprised?

By Zak Storey published

Micron’s dipping revenue has led some folks to panic about ‘AI dying’ but that clearly isn’t the case at all.

Google Gemini AI logo on a smartphone with Google background

Here's why Google's Gemini AI getting a proper memory could save lives

By Zak Storey published

Google is driving to make Gemini's memory work better, and that's going to be a major boon in one very important way.

The AndaSeat X-Air Pro Mesh in a home office environment.

AndaSeat X-Air Pro Mesh gaming chair review: right idea, wrong implementation

By Zak Storey published

A lightweight, cool, ergonomic gaming chair that just needs a touch more refinement to take it to the next level

An unhappy PC Gamer sat at their desk

Building a gaming PC is too expensive, and GPUs really aren't helping

By Zak Storey published

Is the average consumer no longer able to afford an average gaming PC? It seems that way, and the outlook for the future looks shakier, too.

A PC Gamer looking happy sat in front of their desktop monitor

GeForce Experience is dead – replaced by the Nvidia App – and good riddance

By Zak Storey published

Nvidia made a great move this year, scrapping GeForce Experience and merging its best bits – plus the Control Panel – into an all-new app.

A grim reaper with a scythe, looking at a smartphone in his hand.

The death of the internet: why the future is terrifying, and how we fix it

By Zak Storey published

We’re living in a slowly degrading echo-chamber of AI, ads, and profits

A hand reaching out to touch a futuristic rendering of an AI processor.

AI marketing is a con - especially when it comes to CPUs

By Zak Storey published

Look we get it, it’s the new buzz word – but you don’t need to strap it to everything

A Phanteks water block on a graphics card, with a large red cross over it.

Are custom liquid-cooled PCs even worth it anymore? Why we’re fast approaching the end for bespoke cooling

By Zak Storey published

Could liquid cooling be on its last legs? Multiple industry titans are now struggling, and I think I know why.

The Asus Zenbook Duo laptop photographed on a wooden desk.

Asus Zenbook Duo (2024) review: incredible versatility and screens, held back by poor cooling

By Zak Storey published

The Zenbook Duo for 2024 is a spectacular piece of hardware in many ways – but one critical aspect lets this laptop down.

The Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED monitor on a desk

Alienware AW3225QF review: 4K 240Hz OLED gaming glory

By Zak Storey published

Recommended

With outstanding brightness, broad color depth, exceptional refresh rates, and minimal latency, the Alienware AW3225QF ticks every box and offers the ultimate 4K gaming experience.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Wireless headset.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Wireless review: top-tier cable-free audio with an average mic

By Zak Storey published

Recommended

It’s on the cheaper side for a wireless gaming headset but the Arctis Nova 4 holds no punches when it comes to top quality audio. Still, it’s let down by an average mic and limited connectivity.

AndaSeat Kaiser 4 on a grey wooden floor next to a desk and in front of a grey wall

AndaSeat Kaiser 4 review: Legendary Lumbar and Awkward Armrests

By Zak Storey published

The AndaSeat Kaiser 4 has some incredible features baked into its design, but if you’re not a fan of aggressive lumbar support, then this might be one to miss.

The Noblechairs Legend gaming chair on a wooden floor in front of a grey wall

Noblechairs Legend gaming chair review: almost flawless if it wasn't for the inconsistent pricing

By Zak Storey published

Noblechairs’ Legend series is undeniably professional, and impeccably comfortable, all without breaking the bank, at least outside the US.

The Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ in silver pictured on a wooden desk.

Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ review: beautiful laptop, half-baked AI

By Zak Storey published

Recommended

Samsung's new 16-inch laptop apes Apple's design language and competes hard on performance and battery life while adding its own OLED twist.

HP Spectre Foldable review

HP Spectre Foldable 17 review: a flagship screen and hugely versatile device, but it’s fatally flawed

By Zak Storey published

Fatally flawed, but beautiful, HP’s $5,000 foldable fell short of our expectations in the end.

The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL gaming chair in an office and gaming space on a wooden floor

AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL review: bursting at the seams with features - and value

By Zak Storey published

Recommended

AndaSeat’s Kaiser 3 XL is a seriously plush seat for any home office worker or PC gamer, and it’s got one heck of a price tag to match.

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