Articles by Marcus Mears III, Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor

Marcus Mears III, now the Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar, has been covering tech news, reviews, and how-tos for over five years. He started his publishing journey at MakeUseOf, teaching you how to make the most of your devices and software. Quickly discovering a passion for sharing his opinions on the latest gadgets in the tech world, Marcus took over as Reviews Editor for How-To Geek and Review Geek, allowing him to go hands-on with all sorts of new toys like iPhones, mice, laptops, and more.

If a piece of tech is customizable, you’ll find him tinkering with it. Whether it’s replacing switches and keycaps on a mechanical keyboard or kitting his PC with a new GPU, Marcus loves getting under the hood of the tech we use each and every day. He’s an avid Steam Deck fanatic, meaning you’ll catch him either in a panicked frenzy or triumphant hurrah at the hands of a Soulsborne title.

When it comes to the age-old debate, he prefers Windows PCs but reaches for a MacBook Pro as his daily driver laptop. Marcus is also almost as excited to cook new recipes as he is about technology.

Articles by: Marcus Mears III

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The Razer Blade 14 is 'the only gaming laptop I’d happily carry everywhere' and it's $500 off for Black Friday

By Marcus Mears III published 24 November 25

Get some of the best gaming laptops we've ever tested up to $800 off for Black Friday.

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I've used nearly every MacBook to date - here are today's best Black Friday deals from $599

By Marcus Mears III published 23 November 25

Apple is running some unmissable deals on the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air - find them here.

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I review laptops for a living, and a record-low price on the 16-inch MacBook Pro is actually worth seeing

By Marcus Mears III published 21 November 25

Best Buy is running a solid deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro), bringing it to its lowest price ever.

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Amazon is selling the M5 MacBook Pro at an all-time low price for Black Friday and I'm trying my best to resist

By Marcus Mears III published 21 November 25

Score Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro at an all-time low price thanks to Amazon's Black Friday sales event.

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Save $250 with this Apple MacBook Air deal – grab it while it lasts

By Marcus Mears III published 20 November 25

The 15-inch MacBook Air (M4) is the perfect lightweight laptop to slip into your bag and provide stellar everyday performance. Now $250 off while sales last.

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This ridiculously low price made me do a double-take - snag the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless for just $19.99 during Black Friday

By Marcus Mears III published 19 November 25

Save 75% on the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless gaming mouse during Black Friday sales.

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The best thin and lightweight gaming laptop in 2025

By Matt Hanson last updated 14 November 25

Updated Get the best thin and light gaming laptop for you and never worry about lugging around a heavy gaming rig again.

6 things to know before getting into PC gaming

By Marcus Mears III published 23 October 25

Amazon fixes huge AWS outage that broke much of the internet – here's what happened

By Mark Wilson last updated 22 October 25

A huge AWS (Amazon Web Services) outage took out dozens of apps and services yesterday – here's what happened.

Anno 117: Pax Romana isn't a truly new recipe for the series, but it is highly addictive – I built an empire, went to a party, then got exiled to Albion

By Marcus Mears III published 17 October 25

Anno 117: Pax Romana serves up a well-done but familiar formula and has pulled me back into the series, hard.

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

By Matt Hanson last updated 14 October 25

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.

Last chance! Take advantage of the best Prime Day laptop deals before they're gone

By Matt Hanson last updated 9 October 25

Lock in your new laptop now before prices rise

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Amazon Prime Day slashes hundreds off 2025 MacBooks - these are the deals I'd get before they're gone

By Marcus Mears III published 8 October 25

Looking for a new laptop? These are the best Prime Day MacBook discounts to come out of this year's Big Deal Days sale.

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The best gaming mouse in 2025: I've been a PC gamer my whole life and these are the mice I recommend

By Marcus Mears III last updated 1 October 25

Updated The best gaming mouse for you may be small and lightweight or robust and full of features - whatever you're looking for, our guide has you covered.

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The best 4K monitor in 2025: expert-tested picks for PC gamers and creatives

By Rob Webb last updated 1 October 25

Updated Upgrading to a 4K monitor is one of the most impactful changes you can make to game or media immersion, and we've narrowed it down to only the best UHD displays in this guide.

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The best mouse pads 2025: my top picks for gaming and productivity

By Marcus Mears III last updated 30 September 25

Updated The best mouse pad for your setup might be hard, soft, black, or full of color - no matter what you're looking for, our guide has you covered.

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The best student Chromebooks 2025: lightweight, budget-friendly options for school

By Christian Guyton last updated 30 September 25

Need a new laptop for college? Our guide of the best student Chromebooks highlights our favorite budget models and portable powerhouses for the year.

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The dos and don'ts of buying a new laptop for college

By Marcus Mears III published 19 September 25

On the hunt for a new laptop for college? I built this list of key factors to remember and red flags to avoid so you can cut through the noise and get a good deal.

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The best processor in 2025: top Intel and AMD CPUs to upgrade your PC

By John Loeffler last updated 14 August 25

Updated Whether you're team Red or team Blue, we've got you covered with our picks for the best processors you can kit into your PC.

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Can a gaming laptop replace your PC? I put the MSI Titan 18 HX AI to the test for three weeks

By Marcus Mears III published 16 July 25

Recommended

The MSI Titan 18 HX AI is as powerful as it is heavy. If you want top-tier performance with more portability than a tower PC, and you can accept the price tag, this is a fantastic choice.

Do you really need a webcam in 2025?

By Marcus Mears III published 13 July 25

Laptop cameras have come a long way, but are they good enough to replace webcams entirely?

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Don't miss your chance to upgrade your gaming PC setup this Prime Day – save up to 60% off Razer gear

By Marcus Mears III published 12 July 25

Razer still has Prime Day deals on all the best gear you need for your PC.

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You don't have much time left to get one of the best Prime Day laptop deals I've ever seen - save $400 / £350 on the Dell 14 Plus

By Marcus Mears III published 12 July 25

Our pick for the best Dell laptop based on value for money is still on sale for Prime Day - but you have to hurry.

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Save big on the 21 best MacBook, Windows laptop, and Chromebook deals while Prime Day lasts

By Marcus Mears III published 12 July 25

These are the best laptop deals you need to see before we shut the lid on Amazon Prime Day.

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If you just bought a new computer, these are the 9 must-have peripherals you should buy before Prime deals disappear

By Marcus Mears III published 11 July 25

I found the only PC accessory deals you actually need to see before Prime Day ends.

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