Articles by Michelle Rae Uy, Contributor

Michelle Rae Uy is the former Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar. She's a Los Angeles-based tech, travel and lifestyle writer covering a wide range of topics, from computing to the latest in green commutes to the best hiking trails.

She's an ambivert who enjoys communing with nature and traveling for months at a time just as much as watching movies and playing sim games at home. That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives.

A past IGN, Insider, and Thrillist contributor, you can also see her work on T3, Creative Bloq, and Digital Camera World. When not testing cool gadgets, she's gallivanting around the world, going on adventures, learning the latest TikTok dance trend, or cuddling with her tuxedo cats while watching reruns of the X-Files or listening to podcasts about astronomy.

She dreams of traveling to space one day, maybe when it's cheap to do so and hyperspace is no longer just a sci-fi concept.

Articles by: Michelle Rae Uy

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Best mechanical keyboards of 2026: all the top picks for gaming and more

By Ural Garrett, Michelle Rae Uy last updated 12 July 24

Updated Getting one of the best mechanical keyboards is the way to go if you want great comfort, performance and durability.

The best motherboard in 2024: the top Intel and AMD motherboards we've seen

By Jackie Thomas, Michelle Rae Uy last updated 11 July 24

Whether your CPU is Intel or AMD, the best motherboards will make the most of it.

The best MSI gaming laptops 2024: our pick of the gaming powerhouses

By Allisa James last updated 7 July 24

Buying Guide We're rounding up only the best MSI gaming laptops from budget picks to midrange offerings, and leading options.

The best high refresh rate monitors 2026: fast displays for gamers

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 5 July 24

We're rounding up only the best high refresh rate monitors on the market from 144Hz picks to 500Hz superfast models.

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Best 4K curved monitors 2024: top picks for immersive media, work, and gaming

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 4 July 24

I'm rounding up all the best 4K curved monitors available in 2024 from budget choices to high-end offerings for gamers.

Amazon Prime Day appliance deals 2024: when they start and what to expect

By Alex Whitelock last updated 20 June 24

Get prepped for this year's Amazon Prime Day appliance deals with our handy A-Z guide .

The best 4K monitors for gaming in 2026

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 6 June 24

Updated Want a 4K monitor for gaming? These 3,840 x 2,160 displays might be just what you’re looking for.

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Best USB-C monitor of 2024

By Matt Hanson last updated 31 May 24

Buying Guide We list the best USB-C monitors currently available, to make it simple and easy to add one or more extra screens to your laptop setup.

How to connect your AirPods to a laptop

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 26 April 24

Connecting your AirPods to a laptop or Chromebook may not be as effortless as connecting them to your MacBook, but it’s still easier than you probably think.

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The best USB microphones in 2026: top picks for every budget

By Rob Webb last updated 25 March 24

Buying Guide Whether you’re a YouTuber, a Twitch streamer or just working from home, these are the best USB microphones on the market right now.

SteelSeries Arena 3

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 6 February 24

The SteelSeries Arena 3 is one of three PC speaker systems from the brand that gave us the impressive Arctis gaming headset line. Does it live up to what we’ve come to expect from SteelSeries?

Logitech Z407 Bluetooth Computer Speakers with Subwoofer review

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 5 February 24

Recommended

The Logitech Z407 Bluetooth computer speakers offer a whole lotta BOOM for your buck.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless review

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 31 January 24

Recommended

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is a solid-sounding, long-lasting, comfortable headset. It also comes with several features that gamers will appreciate.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

By Jeffrey Loeffler last updated 31 January 24

Recommended

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset is among the very best PC gaming headsets on the market, but just mind where you put the wireless dongle.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 31 January 24

Best in Class

We’ve always dreamed of the perfect gaming headset that we can also use as our go-to headphones. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless just made that dream come true.

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Corsair HS65 Surround review

By Jeffrey Loeffler last updated 31 January 24

Recommended

The Corsair HS65 Surround gaming headset muscles its way through its competition for serious consideration as the best value in 7.1 surround sound gaming headsets.

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The best backpack 2024: return to the office or campus in style

By Rob Webb last updated 25 January 24

Updated The best backpack carries more than just your laptop and a couple of books, these can also protect your tech while looking great.

JBL Reflect Aero review: good waterproof earbuds for sport

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 24 January 24

Recommended

The JBL Reflect Aero are doing something that many other waterproof headphones struggle with, and win in features as well.

Tineco Pure One Station review: a little pricey, but worth the money

By Michelle Rae Uy published 19 January 24

Recommended

The Tineco Pure One Station may not be perfect, but its performance and features put it slightly ahead of its big-name rivals.

Doing more with less: how smart appliances are becoming multi-functional in 2024

By Michelle Rae Uy published 18 January 24

A new slew of multi-tasking smart appliances will let you do more with less in 2024

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The best wireless mouse 2024: top cable-free mice

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 16 January 24

Buying Guide Convenience and clutter-less desks are just a couple of reasons to invest in the best wireless mouse.

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Dreo Smart Wall Heater WH719S review: if you need a space heater, get this one

By Michelle Rae Uy published 11 January 24

Recommended

The Dreo Smart Wall Heater WH719S is helping usher in the age of smart home appliance, but it's also changing the way we use space heaters.

The best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2024: top Wi-Fi 6 and 6E routers

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 10 January 24

We went ahead and gathered up all the best Wi-Fi 6 routers has to offer, starting with the TP-Link Archer GX90 as our top pick.

The best webcams for MacBooks 2026: top cameras for Apple laptops

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 10 January 24

Swap that built-in 720p webcam on your MacBook Pro or Air for a solid selection. These 1080p and 4K webcam upgrades are just what the boss ordered.

The best MacBook Air accessories 2026: top kit for Apple laptops

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 9 January 24

You can count on the best MacBook Air accessories to make the most of Apple’s thinnest and lightest.

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