Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Contributor

Formerly TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, Aleksha McLoughlin is now a freelance writer and editor specializing in computing tech, video games, and E-commerce. As well as her many contributions to this site, you'll also find her work available on sister sites such as PC Gamer, GamesRadar, and Android Central. Additionally, more of her bylines can be found on Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, Techopedia, PC Guide, VideoGamer, and more.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

The best laptops under $300 2024: top laptops you don't have to splurge on

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 31 August 24

Buying Guide If you're working with limited funds but want a fully-featured machine you'll want to consider the best laptops under $300.

The best laptops under $500 2026: the best budget laptops around

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 30 August 24

We're delivering you our top choices for the best laptops under $500 from trusted manufacturers like Microsoft and HP.

Best Acer laptops in 2026: Top machines for work and play

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 30 August 24

Buying Guide We're ranking only the best Acer laptops across all budgets, from budget, mid-range, and enthusiast-class champions.

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The best budget keyboards in 2026

By Rob Webb last updated 28 August 24

Updated You don't need to splash the cash to get a fully featured deck as the best budget keyboards will see you through confidently.

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The best PS5 racing wheel deals in February 2026

By Rhys Wood last updated 9 August 24

Deals The best PS5 racing wheel deals in the US and the UK right now.

The cheapest Xbox controller deals in February 2026

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 9 August 24

Deals The cheapest Xbox controller deals help you to replace an existing gamepad or play multiplayer titles for less.

The cheapest Xbox game deals in February 2026

By Rhys Wood last updated 9 August 24

Deals The latest and greatest Xbox game deals to help you save on some of the best titles.

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The cheapest PS5 SSD deals in February 2026

By Rob Dwiar last updated 8 August 24

Deals Here are the best PS5 SSD deals available this month if you need a cheap upgrade your console's game storage.

The cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles and deals in February 2026

By Dashiell Wood last updated 8 August 24

Deals Our roundup of the very cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles and deals right now.

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AMD vs Intel: which chipmaker does processors better?

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 3 August 24

Updated After years of one-sided beatdowns, the AMD vs Intel fight is getting much more interesting.

Best laptop CPU in 2024: all you need to know from AMD, Intel, Apple, and more

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 August 24

Whether you're after a gaming powerhouse, an entry-level model, or a sleek ultrabook, the best laptop CPUs are at the heart of the experience.

New Intel Arrow Lake CPU leak suggests its NPU could be disappointingly weak

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 9 July 24

New Arrow Lake leak makes it seem clear enough that desktop rigs aren't going to be Copilot+ PCs anytime soon.

AMD Ryzen 9600X and 9700X leaks suggest these CPUs will offer a big leap in performance

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 9 July 24

Leaked benchmarks for AMD's Ryzen 9600X and 9700X hint at some major performance uplifts.

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AMD’s top-end RDNA 4 GPU might not turn up until CES 2025 – and the second-tier model could be much later than that

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 8 July 24

A hardware leaker has claimed that AMD's RX 8000 graphics cards could arrive a lot later than expected.

New AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leaks show a powerful CPU that could worry Intel

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 8 July 24

New Ryzen 9900X leaks have surfaced showing the chip's supposed performance in two different benchmarks.

Seagate FireCuda 530 review - Still a trailblazer

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 8 July 24

Despite its age, the Seagate FireCuda 530 continues to be one of the best SSDs for PS5 that you can put into the console.

The best MSI gaming laptops 2024: our pick of the gaming powerhouses

By Allisa James last updated 7 July 24

Buying Guide We're rounding up only the best MSI gaming laptops from budget picks to midrange offerings, and leading options.

The best high refresh rate monitors 2026: fast displays for gamers

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 5 July 24

We're rounding up only the best high refresh rate monitors on the market from 144Hz picks to 500Hz superfast models.

Don't miss Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3 with $90 off in early Prime Day deal - a great student laptop for $380

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 5 July 24

Amazon has an aggressive discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 - and money off an alternative slim Acer laptop, too.

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Apple's MacBook Pro M3 laptops have never been cheaper with up to $500 off

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 5 July 24

Amazon is currently offering the MacBook Pro M3 range for its lowest-ever prices, with up to $500 reductions.

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Best 4K curved monitors 2024: top picks for immersive media, work, and gaming

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 4 July 24

I'm rounding up all the best 4K curved monitors available in 2024 from budget choices to high-end offerings for gamers.

Intel Arrow Lake leak suggests overclocking is exclusive to the most expensive Z890 motherboards

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 July 24

Leaked specs indicate that only Intel's Z890 platform will officially support CPU overclocking.

Is this the most pointless addition to a PC ever? Dedicated Copilot button on Minisforum’s compact rig is a mystifying move

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 July 24

Minisforum has a new mini PC with a Meteor Lake chip inside, and the Copilot button is a puzzling addition to say the least.

Windows 11 is poised to finally become more popular than Windows 10 – at least with PC gamers

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 July 24

Latest Steam hardware survey indicates that Windows 11 will soon become the most prevalent OS on the gaming platform.

Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 review: a solid if unspectacular 1080p gaming laptop

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 July 24

The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 impresses with solid 1080p performance and good build quality, but has a few drawbacks for its price that means it's not as encompassing as it could have been.

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