John Loeffler

John Loeffler

Components Editor

John (He/Him) is the Components Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY.

Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology reporting, John specializes in all areas of computer science, including industry news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the social impact of the tech industry.

John has a Bachelor’s degree in English and is currently in the wrapping up a Master’s program in Computer Science, where he spends his evenings building digital circuits, multiboxing Linux kernels, and coding shell scripts.

You can usually find him on Bluesky (@@johnloeffler.bsky.social) where you’ll get hot takes on stuff as well as reposting content that is almost as good as the worst content you used to be able to find on Vine.

Articles by: John Loeffler

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Intel Arc B580

By John Loeffler published

Editor's Choice

A stunning success for Intel that ought to give AMD and Nvidia some serious heartburn

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The best monitor in 2024: top displays for every budget and resolution

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated We've dug deep to find the best monitor for every need and budget.

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MSI opens up preorders on the new Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ with Intel Lunar Lake SoC

By John Loeffler published

MSI is now taking preorders for its highly anticipated MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ PC gaming handhelds.

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Best Brother printer of 2024: top picks from the iconic printer brand

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated Want the best Brother printer? We've tested over 200 printers and these are our top picks.

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Intel announces its new Battlemage graphics cards, and they might just be the 1440p budget champions we've been waiting for

By John Loeffler published

Intel announces its newest GPUs, the Intel Arc B580 and Arc B570, with pricing and specs that might make them fantastic 1440p cards on a budget.

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Best external hard drives of 2024

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated These are the best external hard drives with loads of storage space and fast transfer speeds.

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Black Friday MacBook Pro deals 2024: the best savings on the latest MacBook Pro models

By John Loeffler last updated

Black Friday MacBook Pro deals are coming online, and I'm hunting down all the best offers to help you find the right MacBook Pro for your needs and budget.

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Black Friday monitor deals 2024: all the best deals still available

By John Loeffler last updated

Black Friday monitor deals are still live as we head into the weekend, and I'm bringing you the best I find.

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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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The best M.2 SSD 2024: the fastest M.2 solid state drive for work and gaming

By John Loeffler last updated

If you want the fastest possible data access speeds, then you'll need an M.2 SSD. These are the best M.2 SSDs for every budget and motherboard configuration

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Best Mac games 2024 - the best Apple-friendly gaming experiences you can get

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated The best Mac games prove that gaming on Apple computers is here to stay.

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The best cheap graphics card in 2024: my favorite GPUs for those on a budget

By John Loeffler last updated

There's no reason why you need to splash out with the best cheap graphics card on the market.

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The best graphics card in 2024: our picks for all budgets

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated There's never been a better time to consider one of the best graphics cards from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel.

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The best mesh Wi-Fi systems in 2024: our favorite systems for home and business use

By Allisa James last updated

Updated From Netgear Orbi to Google Nest Wifi Pro, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh systems you can buy today.

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I've been reviewing gaming monitors for nearly five years, and the only one I didn't want to give back is now as cheap as I've ever seen it for Black Friday

By John Loeffler published

The MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED curved gaming monitor is one of my all-time favorites, and you can get it dirty cheap at Amazon.

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Best cloud storage for photos of 2024

By Steve Clark last updated

Updated We tested the best cloud storage for photos for securely storing and backing up images online.

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Best portable projector of 2024

By Al Griffin last updated

Updated We tested the best portable projectors - here are our top picks and why these mini and handheld projectors are great for on-the-go viewing.

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Best free games 2024: gaming fun at no cost

By Kara Phillips last updated

There's a world of fun hidden among the best free games, and we've narrowed down the ones you can't miss.

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The best rugged hard drive in 2024: top picks from our experts

By Collin Probst last updated

Updated We put the best rugged hard drive to the test - for when you need durability and fast transfer speeds.

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The best PC case in 2024: top computer housing for your build

By John Loeffler last updated

We're presenting our picks for the best PC cases on the market right now, from mid-towers, to DIY options, and more.

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The best gaming laptop in 2024: top laptops to game on for every budget

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated We've tested dozens of laptops for gaming, covering all shapes, sizes and prices, to put together our definitive list of the best gaming laptops you can buy today.

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The best Dell laptop in 2024: top picks for work, school, and gaming

By Christian Guyton last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up only the best Dell laptops on the market for productivity and gaming across all screen sizes and resolutions

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The largest SSD and hard drives of 2024

By Desire Athow last updated

Updated We tracked down the largest SSD and hard drives to help you find the right storage solution for your needs and budget.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: a gaming dynamo with new, unexpected suprises

By John Loeffler published

Best in Class

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D takes the best gaming processor and makes it even better.

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The best computer in 2024: top desktop picks for work and play

By John Loeffler last updated

Tired of your chunky old desktop? It might be time to get yourself one of the best computers, handpicked by our PC experts.

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