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

The best cheap electric scooters 2024: budget e-scooters for adults

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 3 January 23

Buying Guide The best cheap electric scooters for city hops and everyday commuting on a budget.

HyperX SoloCast review: an affordable USB mic for podcasting

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 3 January 23

The HyperX SoloCast isn't the most feature-packed option, but it’s an affordable USB mic that sounds clean and clear.

How to work out harder but cheaper in 2023

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 1 January 23

New fitness gadgets are nice, but you don’t need them to start your fitness journey this year.

Roccat Vulcan II Mini with customizations on a colorful desk mat

Roccat Vulcan II Mini review: multilayered and mod-friendly

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 30 December 22

The Roccat Vulcan II Mini offers great gaming performance, nifty features, and some modding capabilities in its compact and lightweight frame.

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL on a green mouse pad

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) review: you get what you pay for, and you're getting a lot

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 14 December 22

Feature-rich and a great performer, the highly-programmable SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL is an excellent gaming keyboard.

How to give your PC setup a glow up this Christmas

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 13 December 22

From smart lights to keycaps and a good pair of pipes, your work or gaming computer setup can jingle the bells too.

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 SoftWeave Plus Fabric in a living room

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 SoftWeave Plus Fabric review

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 13 December 22

Plenty of customizations and ergonomic adjustments make the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 SoftWeave Plus Fabric a step above most bucket-seat gaming chairs on the market.

How to restore and use Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 12 December 22

Updated Trying to figure out how to restore and use Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10? Here's how to do it.

Corsair K100 Air Wireless vs Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro: which wireless gaming keyboard is for you?

By Dua Rashid Published 6 December 22

Both these wireless gaming keyboards are brilliant in their own ways. Let’s look at which one is a better option according to your needs and priorities.

I hiked the Inca Trail, and these gadgets kept me safe and sane

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 5 December 22

The lesson: really think about the devices you're bringing with you on an off-the-grid trek.

I tried the Wacaco portable espresso maker, but I’d rather use a moka pot instead

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 29 November 22

Skip the Wacaco portable espresso maker when making coffee when camping. Use an espresso pot instead.

These 5 Black Friday deals on Ninja air fryer alternatives are not to be missed

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 25 November 22

These Ninja air fryer alternatives are another money-saving option for meal times, and they're in stock.

Logitech K380 keyboard review: the perfect remote work companion

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 18 November 22

Compact and slim, the Logitech K380 is a great keyboard to work on and a terrific peripheral to travel with. As a bonus, it’s cheap too!

How to install a Wi-Fi range extender

By Cliff Joseph Last updated 16 November 22

Affordable option for extending your router’s Wi-Fi network

Should I buy a Wi-Fi extender?

By Cliff Joseph Last updated 16 November 22

Updated Should you buy a Wi-Fi extender? We look at the ways a range extender can fix Wi-Fi deadspots.

Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels displaying different colors

Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels review: smartly light up your space for less

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 16 November 22

The Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels are a slightly edgy yet still affordable way to get your smart light kicks.

Wi-Fi extender vs access point: is a WAP or a range extender best for you?

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 16 November 22

Updated Is it a Wi-Fi extender that you need or is a wireless access point a more efficient solution? Let’s find out in this Wi-Fi extender vs access point guide.

Wi-Fi extenders vs mesh routers: what’s best for your home or office network?

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 16 November 22

Updated A Wi-Fi extender and a mesh system strengthen your network signal in different ways. Find out which solution is best for your space.

Herman Miller x Logitech Embody in a living room

Herman Miller x Logitech Embody gaming chair

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 14 November 22

The Herman Miller x Logitech Embody laughs in the face of gaming chair naysayers then smacks them in the face with its cushy, bouncy, layered seat. If you have the money, just get it.

NIU KQi3 Pro

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 3 November 22

Editor's Choice

The NIU KQi3 Pro is a robust, powerful, and feature-rich electric scooter that’s surprisingly affordable for what it offers. This is the e-scooter everyone should own.

Elgato Facecam Pro

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 3 November 22

Best in Class

With a larger Sony Starvis sensor and a 4K at 60fps video resolution, the Elgato Facecam Pro has finally done something many of us have been waiting for – taken the webcam game to the next level.