Articles by Jasmine Mannan, Contributor

Jasmine is a gaming hardware and tech journalist with an appreciation for all things others dare to call boring or complicated.

Previously of GamesRadar and The Mirror, Jasmine has reviewed and covered hundreds of devices from laptops to sound bars, monitors to cameras and almost everything in-between.

In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys playing games that make her rage and building PCs, which also makes her rage – as well as spending time with her three cats. Crazy cat lady in the making!

Articles by: Jasmine Mannan

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop on display at Gamescom 2025.

Best gaming laptops of Gamescom 2025 - top picks from MSI, Samsung and more

By Jasmine Mannan published 24 August 25

Gaming laptops may not be the focus of Gamescom, but that doesn’t stop big brands from bringing their all.

Hands on: I tried the new MSI Claw A8 at Gamescom 2025 and AMD’s Z2 Extreme chip was nothing but an extreme let down

By Jasmine Mannan published 23 August 25

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MSI Claw A8 Z2 Extreme hands-on preview: marred by AMD’s ‘new’ chip.

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Are membrane keyboard switches good for gaming?

By Jasmine Mannan published 17 August 25

There are many benefits to opting for a membrane keyboard, but are they good for gaming?

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10 must-have apps for students in 2025

By Jasmine Mannan last updated 11 August 25

There's a wide range of excellent free and paid software that is indispensable for students.

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How to choose which keyboard switch is right for you: from durability to performance

By Jasmine Mannan published 10 August 25

It can be hard to decide whether it's worth picking up premium optical switches or better to stick to basic membrane switches, but we're here to help you pick.

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Asus ROG Flow Z13 review: great on-the-go gaming, but at a cost

By Jasmine Mannan published 15 July 25

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is an excellent 2-in-1 gaming laptop/tablet, but there are a few flaws that prevent it from being perfect.

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch and the Dell XPS 13 on a split-color background.

Dell XPS 13 vs MacBook Air: which is the king of laptops?

By Jasmine Mannan published 16 June 25

One of the best Windows laptops versus Apple's flagship compact MacBook - which one comes out on top?

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How to choose a laptop for university

By Jasmine Mannan published 14 June 25

Back to school 2025 Here’s everything you need to know before picking out your new university laptop.

MSI Raider A18 HX review: big in power, big in size… as in literally too big

By Jasmine Mannan published 11 June 25

The MSI Raider A18 HX is a powerful - and very, very large - gaming laptop that won't be for everyone.

Acer PD3 Dual-Screen portable monitor hooked up to a Windows laptop

I tested the Acer PD3 Dual-Screen portable monitor as extra screen space for my work laptop, but a few heavy flaws hold it back

By Jasmine Mannan published 21 April 25

Acer's PD3 Dual-Screen Portable Monitor is a solid plug-and-play display to take with you between work and home - if you can look past its hefty weight and need for a dedicated power source.

How to clear a conversation in Snapchat

By Jasmine Mannan published 28 March 25

In this article, we will show you how to clear a conversation on Snapchat within the app.

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How to enable XMP

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 March 25

In this article you’ll learn how to enable XMP, otherwise known as Extreme Memory Profiles, so you can take advantage of faster memory speeds.

How to check battery health of a laptop

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 March 25

In this article you will learn how to generate a battery report on your laptop which will allow you to check the battery health of your device.

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How to quickly optimize your PC for gaming

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 March 25

This article will show you how to quickly optimize a PC for gaming, including taking steps like overclocking and updating your drivers.

How to gift a game on Steam

By Jasmine Mannan published 25 March 25

In this article you’ll learn how to gift a game on Steam via the Steam Client on PC.

How to post on Pinterest

By Jasmine Mannan published 25 March 25

In this article you will learn how to post on Pinterest, whether its a Pin, Board or Collage.

How to delete all your tweets on X

By Jasmine Mannan published 20 March 25

In this article, you’ll learn how to delete all tweets using Redact, a tool that means you don’t have to delete them individually.

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How to update AMD GPU drivers

By Jasmine Mannan published 15 March 25

If you’re experiencing some issues with your graphics card then knowing how to update AMD drivers can solve these problems.

How to edit TikTok videos

By Jasmine Mannan published 14 March 25

If you’re hoping to become a content creator, or you just want to make a couple of videos to share with friends then you may want to know how to edit TikTok videos

How to delete all your Facebook posts

By Jasmine Mannan published 14 March 25

If you want to know how to delete all Facebook posts then we’re going to cover how to do just that.

How to make an image background transparent in Photoshop

By Jasmine Mannan published 12 March 25

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make the background transparent in Photoshop with any image.

How to download TikTok videos without a watermark

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 February 25

We’ll be showing you how to download a TikTok video without a watermark using third-party websites as this isn’t an option on TikTok itself yet.

How to enable Nvidia G-Sync

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 February 25

In this article we’ll be covering how to enable G-Sync for those who have Nvidia graphics cards and want to make use of the feature.

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How to recover files in Windows 11

By Jasmine Mannan published 27 February 25

We show you how to recover files in Windows 11 by either checking your Recycle Bin, or finding them in your file history backups.

Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop powered on to the Windows 11 login screen

Acer Swift 14 AI review: an excellent and affordable everyday notebook

By Jasmine Mannan published 26 February 25

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With beautiful OLED visuals, powerful performance, and a lightweight frame, the Acer Swift 14 AI is an easy choice for a work laptop upgrade.

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