Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Contributor

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

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2025: essential gear for your Xbox console

By Rhys Wood last updated 7 March 25

Buying Guide The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories are essential if you want to get the most out of your console.

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 7 March 25

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 XT made by Sapphire on a table with its retail packaging

Bad news PC gamers - it seems AMD's aggressively low price for its Radeon RX 9070 GPU will only be for a limited time

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 March 25

Worldwide retailers have explained that AMD's MSRP for the RX 9070 may not be honored by its partners.

There's finally a fix for an annoying Microsoft Store bug that's older than Windows 11

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 March 25

News Microsoft has finally fixed a problem with its store app that has preceded Windows 11.

Nvidia confirms that an RTX 5070 Founders Edition is coming... just not on launch day

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 5 March 25

The RTX 5070 Founders Edition model isn't available today, and Nvidia hasn't said when you should expect it.

AMD RX 9070 could struggle to compete with Nvidia 50-series GPUs according to latest tech demo

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 5 March 25

New path tracing benchmarks have revealed that AMD's latest GPU generation struggles when weighed up against Nvidia's latest

Microsoft quietly updates Copilot to cut down on unauthorized Windows activations

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 March 25

News Microsoft has updated Windows Copilot in a bid to cut down on unauthorized activations of its latest operating system.

Worried your Nvidia RTX 5080, 5090 or 5070 Ti isn't performing as well as it should? CPU-Z can now check your GPU for missing ROPs

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 March 25

News A new update to CPU-Z Validator now checks for missing ROPs for reduced performance in Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics cards.

It looks like Microsoft might have broken Windows 11 24H2 again as performance plummets with Intel's latest CPUs

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 March 25

News The latest version of Windows 11 has had some problems with slowing down and even crashing, according to some users.

A person holding the 15-inch MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023.

Apple MacBook Air M4 announcement due any day now, according to industry insider

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 March 25

News It's rumored that the upcoming Apple MacBook Air M4 could be announced this week.

Microsoft is finally putting Skype out of its misery, urging people to use Teams instead

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 February 25

Remember Skype? Microsoft does, and it is finally deciding to pull the plug on one of the first big video chat applications for PC.

A masculine hand holding the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

New Nvidia drivers should fix a major RTX 50 series GPU issue

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 February 25

Nvidia has launched a new driver for its latest RTX 50 series graphics cards, aiming to fix some glaring issues, including black screens.

A new split-screen feature is coming to Google Chrome, and it's surprisingly powerful

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 February 25

A Google Chrome beta user has uncovered a split-screen feature, which will be rolled out for all users soon.

Valve's upcoming Deckard VR headset rumored for release in 2025 - but the price will no doubt upset some gamers

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 February 25

Valve's new Deckard VR headset could cost $1,200, according to a reliable content creator.

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The best thin and light gaming laptop in 2025

By Allisa James last updated 26 February 25

Buying Guide Get the best thin and light gaming laptop for you and never worry about lugging around a heavy gaming rig again.

A Corsair One i500, our pick for the best gaming PC, against an orange TechRadar background

The best gaming PC in 2025: top prebuilt gaming PCs for serious gaming

By John Loeffler last updated 26 February 25

Updated We've tested hundreds of gaming PCs, and these are the best you can buy based on price, performance, design, and upgradability.

What's the difference between Windows and ChromeOS?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 20 February 25

TechRadar explains the differences between Microsoft Windows and Google's ChromeOS operating systems for your computer.

What is Bluesky? The new social media network explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 February 25

We explain Bluesky, the emerging new social media alternative to Twitter/X in detail.

What is PCIe 5.0? The latest component bandwidth standard explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 February 25

We explain PCIe 5.0, the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect Express standard, and what it means for computing and PC gaming in 2025.

Best wired gaming headsets in 2025: incredible wired audio from Epos, Corsair and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 10 February 25

Buying Guide Our guide to everything you need to know about the best wired gaming headsets right now.

Best gaming earbuds in 2025: great portable sound from Sony, SteelSeries and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 February 25

We've pulled together all the best gaming earbuds on the market so you can make the most of your gaming audio experience.

Best PS5 accessories in 2025: fill out your setup with some top extras

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 February 25

We've hand-picked all the best PS5 accessories available now so you can take your experience one step further.

Best Nintendo Switch accessories in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 February 25

Buying Guide Make the most of your Nintendo Switch with the best accessories available right now.

The best PC case in 2025: top computer housing for your build

By John Loeffler last updated 27 January 25

We're presenting our picks for the best PC cases on the market right now, from mid-towers, to DIY options, and more.

The dell xps 17, one of the best dell laptop picks, against a techradar background.

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

By Christian Guyton last updated 27 January 25

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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