Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

Freelancer

Formerly TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, Aleksha McLoughlin is now a freelancer specializing in computing tech, gaming, and Ecommerce. She's the author of The Hardest Video Games Ever Made, Head of Kyusai PR, and was the inaugural Editor in Chief of Kyusai. As well as TechRadar, you can find her work on GamesRadar, PC Gamer, Dexerto, PC Guide, Esports Insider, Club386, Trusted Reviews, Play Magazine, The Escapist, and dozens of other outlets.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

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Best free streaming software of 2026: stream games like the pros

By Daryl Baxter Last updated

Updated We list the best free streaming software, to make it simple and easy to live stream gaming or videos online, for content creators just starting out or when you're working to a budget.

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The best Apple silicon Mac apps in 2026: top programs for Apple's Arm-based M1, M2, M3 and M4 chips

By Alex Blake Last updated

Updated We've rounded up all the best M-Series Mac apps available on Apple's Arm-based silicon in 2026.

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Best free ebook reader in 2026: read your favorite books online

By Philip Berne Last updated

Updated TechRadar presents a definitive list of the best free ebook readers available on PC, Mac, and mobile right now.

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The best Chromebook antivirus in 2026: Keep your Google laptop protected

By Michael Graw Last updated

Updated Antivirus software for Chromebook is critical to keeping your device safe - we review a selection of the best free and paid apps.

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Best screenshot tool for Mac in 2026: fast and easy to use options

By Bryan M Wolfe Last updated

TechRadar outlines the best screenshot tools for Mac available in 2026.

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Coding for kids: the best free and paid programs in 2026

By Kim Key Last updated

Updated TechRadar goes over the best tools for teaching kids how to code, with the best free and paid lessons in 2026

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Best free YouTube converter in 2026: enjoy videos offline fast and easily

By Daryl Baxter Last updated

Updated We list the best free YouTube converters, to make it simple and easy to save videos to watch offline.

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The best free software for your gaming PC in 2026: programs you need to know

By Dom Reseigh-Lincoln Last updated

Updated Supercharge your PC without expensive hardware upgrades and enjoy a better gaming experience.

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Best free stock video site of 2026: high quality production for less

By Daryl Baxter Last updated

Updated We list the best free stock video sites, to make it simple and easy to find copyright-free video clips online.

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Best free program to speed up your PC in 2026: optimizations to improve performance

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated Presenting TechRadar's list of the best free programs to speed up your PC in 2025.

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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 2026

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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 2026

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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