Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

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Formerly TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, Aleksha McLoughlin is now a freelance writer and editor specializing in computing tech, video games, and E-commerce. As well as her many contributions to this site, you'll also find her work available on sister sites such as PC Gamer, GamesRadar, and Android Central. Additionally, more of her bylines can be found on Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, Techopedia, PC Guide, VideoGamer, and more.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Best PS5 controllers DualSense Edge

Best PS5 controllers in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying guide We're rounding up all the best PS5 controllers around from the official options to third-party powerhouses.

Best PC controllers

Best PC controllers in 2025: top gamepads from GameSir, Thrustmaster and more

By Rhys Wood last updated

Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.

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The 21 best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2025

By Jake Green last updated

The best Nintendo Switch games promise hours of fun, whether that's at home or on the go.

AMD FSR

What is AMD FSR? The upscaling technology explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

GPU TechRadar explains AMD's FSR technology and whether you should use it.

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Power supply ratings explained: the 80 Plus certification system in detail

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

TechRadar outlines everything there is to know about power supply ratings

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What is CAS latency in RAM? Memory timings and their importance

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

RAM CAS latency is an important thing to understand when it comes to your RAM.

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Intel Arc B580 vs B570: Which Battlemage GPU is right for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

TechRadar compares the Intel Arc B580 vs B570 to see which Battlemage GPU comes out on top

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Nvidia RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti: Should you spend a little more?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Versus TechRadar compares the RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti to see how the two Blackwell GPUs compare in 2025

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Microsoft adds Copilot AI features to Windows 11's Photos app - and I actually don't hate them

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Microsoft has updated the Windows Photos app, adding Copilot support amongst other welcome upgrades.

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Nvidia RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070 Super: Blackwell against Ada refresh in 2025

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Versus TechRadar compares the recently released RTX 5070 against the RTX 4070 Super.

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Intel Arc B580 vs Nvidia RTX 4060: Which cheap GPU is right for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Versus TechRadar compares the Intel Arc B580 vs Nvidia RTX 4060 to see which mainstream GPU comes out on top

An Nvidia RTX 5080 vs RTX 4080 Super against a two-tone background

Nvidia RTX 5080 vs RTX 4080 Super: should you upgrade to the latest Blackwell GPU?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Versus TechRadar compares the RTX 5080 against the RTX 4080 Super to see if Blackwell is worth the hype

Nvidia app

Tired of manually optimizing your games? Nvidia's new G-Assist could save you time

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Nvidia Nvidia's G-Assist AI tool is now fully operational, and surprisingly powerful.

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RTX 5080 24GB version teased by MSI - is it time to admit that 16GB isn't enough for 4K?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new motherboard compatibility listing from MSI has hinted towards a 24GB version of the RTX 5080.

Surface Laptop 7

Amazon warns customers about the Surface Laptop – and it’s not just bad news for Microsoft

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Surface Laptop remains one of the best laptops ever, so why is Amazon warning its customers from buying it?

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RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT: Which GPU is right for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Versus TechRadar compares the recently released RTX 5070 Ti against the RX 9070 XT to see which is best.

AMD Ryzen AI

New leak suggests AMD's working on an Arm-based processor to rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Arm A new leak claims that the rumored AMD "Sound Wave" APU will have similar performance to Qualcomm's Snapdragon line

Google AI

A powerful new AI tool is coming to Chromebooks to vastly increase productivity

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Chromebooks Google has announced new Gemini AI features coming to ChromeOS by default

Acer Chromebook Plus line

Chromebooks aren't dead! Acer has just launched 7 new ChromeOS laptops aimed at students and professionals

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Acer has announced a total of seven new Chromebook models in various form factors

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Asus' AI Cache Boost promises to "pump up" your AMD Ryzen 9000 processor's AI performance

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

CPU Asus claims its new AI Cache Boost BIOS feature increases AI workload performance by up to 12.75% in Ryzen 9000 processors

Xbox Wireless Controller

Microsoft is adding a powerful new feature for using Xbox controllers with Windows 11

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Microsoft has implemented a new gamepad keyboard for Xbox controllers on Windows 11, geared towards handheld use

Snapdragon G Series

Qualcomm poised to muscle in on AMD's territory with powerful gaming handheld processors

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Qualcomm has announced a new lineup of Snapdragon G series processors for gaming handhelds.

Best SD cards for Nintendo Switch

The best SD cards for Switch in 2025: the perfect way to expand your Nintendo game collection

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide This is our comprehensive guide to all of the best Nintendo Switch SD cards available to buy right now.

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Best PS5 external hard drives in 2025: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Here's our breakdown of the best PS5 external hard drives, from budget picks to flagship models.

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The best PS5 deals for April 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Deals We've been hard at work finding you all the best PS5 deals in the US and the UK to help you save money on hardware.

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