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

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The best Dell laptop in 2025: top tested picks for work, school, and gaming

By Christian Guyton last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up only the best Dell laptops on the market for productivity and gaming across all screen sizes and resolutions

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The 22 best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2025

By Jake Green last updated

Looking for the best Nintendo Switch games? Here are our choices for what you should pick up next, whether you have a Switch Lite or OLED version.

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Acer Nitro 14 review: overpriced for the performance on offer

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Review TechRadar reviews the Acer Nitro 14 to see whether it's worth buying in 2025

Best Xbox Series X monitors

The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide This is our roundup of the best monitors for Xbox Series X that are available to buy now.

PS5 Monitor Buying Guide

The best monitors for PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2025: let your games shine on an excellent screen

By Rob Dwiar last updated

One of the best monitors for PS5 or PS5 Pro will help your games shine and run super smooth while also allowing for great PC integration.

Best gaming chair guide

We've been testing the best gaming chairs for years, these are our top picks for work and play

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

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The best gaming desks in 2025: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've rounded up all of our top picks for the best gaming desks based on size, make, style, and price.

Best Xbox Headsets

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2025: top-quality audio from Microsoft, Turtle Beach, and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our definitive ranking of all the best Xbox Series X headsets that are available to buy.

best PC gaming headsets

The best PC gaming headsets in 2025: stellar audio from SteelSeries, Corsair, and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Get closer to the action than ever before by utilizing one of the best PC gaming headsets from trusted manufacturers.

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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.

Best VR headsets

The best VR headsets in 2025: top virtual reality headsets from Meta, Valve and more

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best VR headsets you should consider buying for an optimal virtual reality experience.

An AMD Radeon RX 9070, our top pick for best 1440p graphics card, against a blue techradar background

The best 1440p graphics cards in 2025: my top picks for midrange GPUs

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated I'm rounding up my top picks for the best 1440p graphics cards in 2025, backed by hundreds of hours of testing.

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Nvidia RTX 4080 Super vs AMD RX 7900 XTX: Which high-end GPU should you get?

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

When comparing the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super vs AMD RX 7900 XTX, which powerful GPU is the best one to buy right now?

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How to upgrade a graphics card

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

I'm here to show you how to upgrade a graphics card in your rig

Nvidia Blackwell GPU

What is a CUDA core? The Nvidia GPU technology explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

I explain what a CUDA core is, what it does, and why they're important

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Nvidia G-Sync vs AMD FreeSync: Which monitor tech is best?

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Updated Are there really any differences between the two technologies that aim to smooth your PC games?

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Nvidia DLSS vs AMD FSR: which graphics upscaling technology is better?

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

If you're a PC gamer, chances are you can use one of these upscaling tools. But which is the superior option?

An AMD RX 7800 vs 4070 from Nvidia on a two tone background

7800 XT vs 4070: the battle for midrange bragging rights

By John Loeffler last updated

We put the RX 7800 XT and the RTX 4070 head-to-head to see which is the best midrange card for you.

Ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077

What is ray tracing? The GPU technology explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

TechRadar explains ray tracing in detail, the tech that's needed to run it, and whether it's worth it

An Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 in a testbench in a testing lab

How to overclock your GPU

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Updated Overclocking your GPU can give your games a boost, and it's easier and safer than ever.

An RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060 against a two-tone background

Nvidia RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060: Ada's mainstream GPU faces off against the budget Ampere champion

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Versus I put the perennially popular RTX 4060 and RTX 3060 graphics cards against each other to see which is worth investing in right now.

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Best free streaming software of 2025: 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.

PS5 SSD Buying Guide

The best SSD for PS5 in 2025: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, from top performers to more affordable alternatives.

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The best Apple silicon Mac apps in 2025: 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 2025.

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