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

By Christian Guyton published

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

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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

By Christian Guyton published

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

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

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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

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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Apple Mac mini vs Intel NUC: a bitter defeat for Intel as Apple delivers a new, smaller, better Mac

By Christian Guyton published

Apple's newest, tiniest Mac goes head to head with Intel's rival NUC range – and the aftermath isn't pretty. Sorry, Intel!

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Missed out on a MacBook this Cyber Monday? Have no fear: I've got all the last-minute deals still live right here

By Matt Hanson last updated

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over - but there are still some MacBook deals live for anyone looking to make a last-minute purchase.

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I review laptops for a living and I've found the best Cyber Monday MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals – get them while you can

By Christian Guyton published

MacBook deals keep coming for Cyber Monday - snag yourself a discount on one of Apple's excellent laptops.

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Friends and colleagues call me 'the Apple Hater', but my only Cyber Monday purchase this year was a certain excellent little Apple product...

By Christian Guyton published

I might have a reputation as a Known Apple Skeptic, but I only bought one thing on Cyber Monday: Apple's M4 Mac mini, which is still discounted if you move fast

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Still considering a gaming laptop deal on Cyber Monday? These are the only ones I'd recommend as a seasoned PC gamer

By Christian Guyton published

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals: snap up a bargain gaming machine with these deals before they're gone!

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Black Friday might be over, but you can still pick up a super-cheap laptop thanks to these Cyber Monday Chromebook deals

By Christian Guyton published

Still deliberating whether to buy a new laptop this holiday season? Even though Black Friday has come and gone, these Cyber Monday Chromebook deals are worth checking out.

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These Cyber Monday Microsoft Surface deals could make me ditch my MacBook

By Matt Hanson published

Looking for Cyber Monday deals on a Surface Pro, Surface Laptop or other Surface device from Microsoft? These are the best we've found.

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Black Friday Chromebook deals 2024: the best sales still live

By Christian Guyton last updated

Black Friday Chromebook deals are still available in the US and UK, and we're bringing you the very best we find all weekend long.

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Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: all the best deals still live

By Christian Guyton last updated

Black Friday may be over, but the Black Friday gaming laptop deals are still going throughout the weekend, and we've got all the best offers ready for you to browse.

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I've been testing laptops and building PCs for more than seven years, and these are my top picks from Dell's Black Friday sale

By Christian Guyton published

Dell's Black Friday sale has some frankly excellent deals on laptops and desktop – these are the one's I'd recommend.

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I've been reviewing gaming laptops for more than seven years, and these are the only ones I'd actually buy this Black Friday

By Christian Guyton published

There are hundreds of gaming laptop deals out there this Black Friday, but these are the ones you should look at.

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Please don't buy these terrible 'gaming laptops' from Amazon this Black Friday – if you're on a tight budget, buy this one instead

By Christian Guyton published

Amazon has some very sketchy 'gaming laptops' heavily discounted for Black Friday. Trust me, don't buy them, get this Asus model instead.

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It's only a few weeks old, but the new M4 Mac mini is already on sale for Black Friday - here's why you should buy it

By Christian Guyton published

Looking to upgrade your desktop? The excellent Apple M4 Mac mini is less than three weeks old, and it's on sale for Black Friday.

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The criminally underappreciated Dell G15 is my favorite Black Friday deal right now with a 20% discount at Amazon taking it under $1000

By Christian Guyton published

$915 for a future-proof RTX 4060 gaming laptop? Now that's a Black Friday deal I can get behind.

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I swapped out my laptop for an Asus ROG Ally and I have zero regrets - now I've found the best Black Friday deals on handheld gaming PCs so you can join me

By Christian Guyton published

Thinking of ditching your gaming laptop for a handheld gaming PC this Black Friday? These are all the best deals I could find.

An m4 iMac on a desk, Spider-Man swings in to save a civilian, and the TechRadar Choice Awards 2024 logo next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's M4 Mac launch to Marvel's 2025 TV lineup on Disney Plus

By Hamish Hector published

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Apple, TechRadar, and more for November 2nd, 2024.

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Apple M4 Pro: everything we know about Apple's midrange SoC

By John Loeffler last updated

The rumors were true: Apple has announced a new M4 Pro chip. Here's everything we know so far.

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Apple M4 MacBook Pro 16-inch: everything we know so far

By Christian Guyton published

Updated The 16-inch version of Apple's new M4 MacBook Pro will bring new display options, boosted performance, and longer battery life than ever before.

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