Christian Guyton

Christian Guyton

Editor, Computing

Christian is TechRadar’s UK-based Computing Editor. He came to us from Maximum PC magazine, where he fell in love with computer hardware and building PCs. He was a regular fixture amongst our freelance review team before making the jump to TechRadar, and can usually be found drooling over the latest high-end graphics card or gaming laptop before looking at his bank account balance and crying.


After attending university in Bath, Christian spent a while bouncing around different freelance jobs, covering expos and writing for industry publications in the leisure, architecture, and medical sectors. He always had a keen interest in PC gaming, though, which eventually drew him towards tech journalism. He can often be found squeezing in a cheeky round of Slay the Spire or a different tough-as-nails rougelike on his office lunch break.


Outside of work, Christian is a keen campaigner for LGBTQ+ rights and the owner of a charming rescue dog named Lucy, having adopted her after he beat cancer in 2021. She keeps him fit and healthy through a combination of face-licking and long walks, and only occasionally barks at him to demand treats when he’s trying to work from home.

Articles by: Christian Guyton

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I bought the cheapest laptop on Amazon - here are 3 reasons why you really shouldn't do that

By Christian Guyton Published

Can you get a decent Windows 11 laptop for a two-figure price? Probably not - but I'm going to waste TechRadar's money on it anyway.

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I tried using a dock for my Asus ROG Ally for the first time — and it could draw me back to living room gaming

By Christian Guyton Published

I'd long since given up on 'couch gaming', but docking my Asus ROG Ally

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As RAM panic grips the PC-building community, I'm putting my feet up and relaxing - here's why

By Christian Guyton Published

Yes, RAM prices are terrible right now - but as a veteran PC-builder, I'm not that concerned.

The Starforge Systems Frieren PC, photographed on a dark worktop with the RGB lighting switched on.
The anime-themed Starforge Systems Frieren PC might be one of the prettiest systems I've ever seen - and the performance is almost as powerful as the elf mage herself

By Christian Guyton Published

Best in Class

Review It might not last as long as an ageless magical elf, but the Starforge Frieren PC is nonetheless a future-proof powerhouse system with a truly excellent design for fans of the series.

TechRadar's Cyber Monday PC Deals, featuring the Alienware Aurora ACT120.
It's your last chance to grab a cut-price PC deal this Cyber Monday - these are the ones I'd recommend as a computing expert

By Christian Guyton Published

I've tested and reviewed more than a hundred computers - these are my top Cyber Monday PC deals in 2025.

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HP Omnibook X Flip vs MacBook Air: which of these two discounted laptops should you buy this Cyber Monday?

By Christian Guyton Published

Save almost half off the HP Omnibook X Flip – this is a Cyber Monday laptop deal you won't want to miss.

TechRadar's Cyber Monday Chromebook deals
I've been testing Chromebooks for more than eight years, and these are the only Cyber Monday deals I'd consider

By Christian Guyton Published

I've tested dozens of Chromebooks - these are my top Cyber Monday Chromebook deals in 2025.

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I've tested more than a hundred laptops and this is the Black Friday deal I'd recommend: the best-selling HP Omnibook X Flip is heavily discounted

By Christian Guyton Published

Save almost half off the HP Omnibook X Flip – this is a Black Friday laptop deal you won't want to miss.

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We crowned the Mac mini M4 'the best Mac ever', and it just hit a record-low price for Black Friday

By Christian Guyton last updated

The latest Apple Mac mini with M4 chip is the cheapest it's ever been this Black Friday – don't miss out!

Amazon Prime Day Chromebook deals
I've tested dozens of Chromebooks, and these are the ones I'd actually recommend buying this Black Friday

By Christian Guyton Published

I've been a Chromebook lover for years - these are my top Black Friday Chromebook deals in 2025.

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I've tested more than a hundred laptops and this is the Black Friday deal I'd recommend: a huge $420 discount on the HP Omnibook X Flip

By Christian Guyton Published

Save almost half off the HP Omnibook X Flip – this is a Black Friday laptop deal you won't want to miss.

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This Best Buy discount might be the best Black Friday gaming laptop deal so far – save $500 on the Asus TUF A16 with RTX 5070

By Christian Guyton Published

Save $500 on an RTX 5070 laptop with this early Black Friday deal at Best Buy - one of the best gaming laptop discounts I've seen all year.

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This 30% discount on the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is probably the best early Black Friday Chromebook deal I've seen so far

By Christian Guyton Published

Looking for a new Chromebook this Black Friday? The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is my personal pick, and it's more than $100 off at Amazon.

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This mouse is so good that when mine died, I went straight out and bought another – the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is now on sale for Black Friday

By Christian Guyton Published

There's only one gaming mouse I'd recommend buying this Black Friday season, and it's the already-discounted Logitech G502 Lightspeed.

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Looking to snap up an early Black Friday deal on a new MacBook Air? Here's your chance - the M4 model is literally the cheapest it's ever been

By Christian Guyton Published

If you're looking to snap up a MacBook this Black Friday, here's an early deal that'll save you $250.

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Xbox is dead – here's why I want to buy this compact gaming PC on Black Friday instead

By Christian Guyton Published

The Asus ROG NUC is one of the best mini gaming PCs I've ever seen, and with the console wars grinding to a halt, there's never been a better time to jump to PC.

Render of a new RTX 4000 Max-Q gaming laptop.
Gaming laptops by GPU: which graphics card should you look for in a new laptop?

By Christian Guyton Published

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Looking to buy a new gaming laptop, but unsure about what GPU to spring for? We're here to help.

The Asus ROG NUC photographed on a dark marbled worksurface with a painted sunset in the background.
The new Asus ROG NUC might actually be the best compact gaming PC I've ever seen - and it's smaller than a PS5, too

By Christian Guyton Published

Best in Class

Review The latest Asus ROG NUC is a miniature powerhouse, smaller than a modern home console but delivering fantastic performance - though it is fairly expensive.

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Windows 10 End of Life live: everything you need to know

By Matt Hanson last updated

Today's the day when Windows 10 enters its End of Life phase, where Microsoft will no longer issue updates or security patches. Here's everything you need to know.

New concept devices from Qualcomm featuring the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips.
Apple, watch out: this tiny Snapdragon PC could be the Mac mini rival I've been waiting for - but you can't buy it, and I'm furious about that

By Christian Guyton Published

Qualcomm's ultra-compact reference systems are something I'd personally buy over many mini PCs on the market today.

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"Making a great chip means nothing if we can't do it the next year" - Qualcomm unveils powerful new Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for faster, better laptops

By Christian Guyton Published

Laptops are set to get another power boost, with Qualcomm unveiling new Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips.

Dying Light: The Beast.
Dying Light: The Beast dials up the horror and keeps the parkouring, zombie-bashing action – and it's a blast

By Christian Guyton Published

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Dying Light: The Beast is a bloody good time that benefits from some fresh changes to the series formula - just don't expect it to be wildly different.

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Haven’t replaced your laptop in a few years? Here’s how to know if it’s college-ready or time for an upgrade

By Christian Guyton Published

If you're about to head off to college and can't decide whether you need a new laptop, TechRadar is here to help.

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Hell Is Us is a surprisingly enjoyable and accessible semi-soulslike - just don't expect a cheerful story

By Christian Guyton Published

It might not be a ‘true’ soulslike, but Hell Is Us takes just the right amount of inspiration from the genre to create something new and interesting.

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Does your kid really need a laptop? Here's everything you need to know

By Christian Guyton Published

As kids go back to school, you might be wondering whether you need to buy them a laptop - and TechRadar is here to help.

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