Articles by 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

The BenQ Zowie XL2586X+ gaming monitor pictured at IEM Katowice 2025.

I used a 600Hz esports monitor, but it didn't make me any less terrible at Counter-Strike

By Christian Guyton published 14 February 25

The Zowie XL2586X+ is the official monitor of the IEM Katowice Counter-Strike 2 tournament - but can it make you better at shooters?

An RTX 5090 graphics card resting against its retail box with a closeup of the RTX 5090 branding

Does the Nvidia RTX 5090 have a cable melting problem? It's complicated - but you probably don’t need to panic

By Christian Guyton published 13 February 25

Remember the Nvidia RTX 4090 cable-melting crisis? Claims that it’s back for the RTX 5090 might just be a load of hot air.

AMD raises the bar for gaming on lightweight laptops – its new Strix Halo chip could run games better than an Nvidia RTX 3060

By Christian Guyton published 13 February 25

AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU gets benchmarked, and supposedly offers performance that beats Nvidia’s RTX 3060.

The best Chromebooks for kids 2025: education portables your children will love

By Christian Guyton last updated 4 February 25

You can count on the best Chromebooks for kids to see them through their schoolwork while keeping them safe online.

A promo shot for Warframe's Devstream 184, showing Rhino's Heirloom skin, new frame Temple, and the Technocyte Coda.

Warframe’s next big update was apparently designed for me personally, as it includes a David Bowie-themed frame, a tonne of great QOL improvements, and a horribly mutated boy band

By Christian Guyton published 4 February 25

Warframe's first devstream of 2025 is taking us back to 1999, with a ton of new content coming soon.

The best Nvidia RTX 3070 laptops 2025: play in 1440p wherever you go

By Christian Guyton last updated 4 February 25

The best RTX 3070 laptops offer a great balance between price and performance, and we've rounded up our top picks to help you find the one that's right for you.

The best Logitech webcams 2025: top webcams from Logitech

By Christian Guyton last updated 3 February 25

Logitech has become a trusted brand for PC peripherals, and our picks of the best Logitech webcams are great for anyone who needs to up their video call or streaming game.

Forget the RTX 5090 – the RTX 5070 is the best gift Nvidia has given PC gamers in ages

By Christian Guyton published 2 February 25

Nobody really needs an RTX 5090 – I think the RTX 5070 will be Nvidia’s surprise best card of the Blackwell generation.

The best Asus laptops 2025: our top picks of portable PCs from Asus

By Christian Guyton last updated 29 January 25

Asus offers a wide range of laptops to suit all kinds of needs and budgets - these are the best Asus laptops you can buy right now.

Microsoft is changing the way logins work: here’s what that means for you

By Christian Guyton published 23 January 25

Microsoft’s sign-in security changes coming next month will mean users will need to be more careful.

The Nvidia GeForce 5090 GPU on display at CES 2025

Nvidia releases stats that prove DLSS and Frame Generation are here to stay - sorry, angry gamers

By Christian Guyton published 15 January 25

As arguments about ‘fake frames’ rage online, Nvidia proves that DLSS and frame generation aren’t going anywhere.

A hacker wearing a hoodie sitting at a computer, his face hidden.

I just learned something awful about my home Wi-Fi setup thanks to iFixit’s ‘worst of CES 2025’ awards

By Christian Guyton published 13 January 25

Thanks iFixit, now I have to buy a new mesh Wi-Fi system - turns out mine might be feeding data to the Chinese government.

Image of user holding Acer Nitro Blaze 11

I absolutely love handheld gaming PCs, but I’m sorry Acer – an 11-inch display is just too large

By Christian Guyton published 9 January 25

Acer unveiled two new gaming handhelds at CES 2025, and one of them is frankly just comically large.

As Lenovo and Acer announce new PC gaming handhelds at CES 2025, I have to ask: where is Razer?

By Christian Guyton published 9 January 25

Acer joins the PC handheld market as Lenovo reveals a new Legion Go, but there’s only one PC gaming brand I’m looking for - and it still hasn’t shown its hand.

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I’m suddenly really excited about Nvidia’s new RTX 5090 – but probably not for the reason you’re expecting

By Christian Guyton published 8 January 25

Nvidia’s new RTX 5090 is a lot smaller than the RTX 4090 – but that’s great news for PC builders like me.

Nvidia unveils new GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 graphics cards at CES 2025

By Christian Guyton published 7 January 25

Nvidia unveiled its long-awaited GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti at its CES 2025 keynote this week.

Apple isn't at CES, but that doesn't mean CES isn't about Apple

By Christian Guyton published 2 January 25

CES 2025 is almost here, and while Apple won’t be attending, its influence will surely still be felt at the tech expo.

A man looking thoughtfully at a Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist laptop.

There's only one thing I want to see at CES this year, and it's a really weird laptop

By Christian Guyton published 1 January 25

CES 2025 will have a lot of laptop launches, but I’m still in love with the ‘twistable’ laptop I saw two years ago at a different trade show.

Shopping last minute for a Chromebook? Here are 5 things to avoid

By Christian Guyton published 31 December 24

Buying a Chromebook as a last-minute gift? Avoid the common pitfalls with our handy guide!

Handheld gaming PCs are here to stay: here's why I'd recommend the Asus ROG Ally over a gaming laptop any day of the week

By Christian Guyton published 30 December 24

The handheld PC revolution is officially here - I love my ROG Ally more than any gaming laptop I’ve ever owned, and I’m not ashamed to say it.

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Forget all the fancy writing apps: I wrote a novel in Google Docs and it had everything I needed

By Christian Guyton published 27 December 24

There are plenty of great tools out there for creative writers, but at the end of the day, Google’s free cloud-based word processor gets the job done just fine.

An angry-looking man holding up a smartphone and shouting at it.

I’m never going to use voice controls for my tech, sorry - and I don’t care how much better it is now thanks to AI

By Christian Guyton published 25 December 24

The power of AI has tech companies scrambling to cram voice control into everything, and I’ve got very mixed feelings about that.

The four player characters in Borderlands 4 standing side-by-side.

The new Vault Hunter designs in Borderlands 4 are fine actually, you’re all just being mean

By Christian Guyton published 14 December 24

Some Reddit users are already unhappy with the look of the Borderlands 4 protagonists - but they look just like those from the other games, if you ask me.

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Microsoft Recall offers a ‘sensitive information filter’ to avoid saving your credit card details – but whoops, it doesn’t work

By Christian Guyton published 13 December 24

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature stumbles yet again: this time it’s been caught storing users’ credit card and social security information.

Apple might have ditched plans for an M4 Extreme chip in favor of AI - and I think that's for the best

By Christian Guyton published 12 December 24

We're unlikely to get an Apple 'Extreme' chip for Macs, as Apple turns its focus to AI - but an M4 Ultra seems likely for next year.

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