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 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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The best AMD processor in 2025: top AMD CPUs for gaming, creating, and more

By John Loeffler last updated 8 August 25

Updated I'm rounding up all the best AMD processors from the current crop of AM5 Ryzen offerings to older AM4 alternatives.

MSI Titan 18 HX AI gaming laptop on a black mouse pad

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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I build PCs for a living – here are the 6 worst things you’re doing to your PC (and how to fix them)

By Marcus Mears III published 13 April 25

Stop! If you do any of these things, your PC hates you for it.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse: Live: everything announced and our reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated 7 April 25

A full recap of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse: Live.

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I'm cutting cords in 2025 - here's why I trust wireless hardware (and why you should too)

By Marcus Mears III published 6 April 25

Opinion I'm done with mouse drag and cable cobwebs - which is why I'm going wireless.

Don't worry, TikTok isn't going anywhere - at least not for the next 75 days

By Marcus Mears III published 4 April 25

TikTok gets another 75-day extension in US app stores.

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The 'Switch 2 doesn't contain any Switch hardware,' Nintendo explains its new platform and what games will be compatible

By Marcus Mears III published 2 April 25

Nintendo's sharing some details on the Switch 2 platforms, and how backwards compatibility will work.

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I replaced my main gaming keyboard with the Corsair K70 Pro TKL for two weeks - here's my verdict

By Marcus Mears III published 17 March 25

Recommended

Corsair K70 Pro TKL is as performant as they come, but some sacrifices had to be made in the making.

This one change made my games so much more immersive (and it only takes one click)

By Marcus Mears III published 9 February 25

Disable one setting to make a world of difference for your single-player story games.

These 5 awful keyboard trends need to stay in 2024

By Marcus Mears III published 26 January 25

Not all keyboards are created equal - especially if they follow these trends.

Windows 11 PC slow or low on storage? Bloatware could be to blame - here's how to find and remove it

By Marcus Mears III published 25 December 24

Want to speed up your new laptop or PC? Here's how to clean out the bloatware holding it back.

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Are mechanical keyboards overrated or worth the switch? My keys to finding the perfect fit

By Marcus Mears III published 13 December 24

Should you buy a mechanical keyboard? No, unless...

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Does DPI matter? Not as much as mice manufacturers want us to think

By Marcus Mears III published 12 October 24

Mice manufacturers have been pushing the envelope on DPI numbers for years, but who asked for it?

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Google Japan's new Möbius strip keyboard weighs 20.8 donuts - and of course it has RGB

By Marcus Mears III published 4 October 24

Google Japan unveils a new type of monstrosity ahead of Halloween

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I can already see 5 ways Valve's new game Deadlock will change the MOBA genre forever

By Marcus Mears III published 27 September 24

Deadlock's unique mechanics set it apart from any other multiplayer online battle arena.

PS5 Pro pre-orders as it happened: how the first day of pre-orders for regular and 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro consoles panned out

By Rob Dwiar last updated 26 September 24

Our live blog provided all the latest updates as PS5 Pro pre-orders, and 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders began and got underway across the globe.

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Don't make these fatal mistakes when building your PC

By Marcus Mears III published 24 August 24

There are a few fatal flaws when it comes to building your very own PC. Avoid these pitfalls and you'll have a fun, rewarding hobby. Otherwise, you're gonna have a bad time.

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How to clean your keyboard

By Marcus Mears III last updated 14 August 24

Many people have no clue how to clean a keyboard properly. We’re here to help.

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