Alex Blake

Alex Blake

Freelance Contributor

Alex Blake has been fooling around with computers since the early 1990s, and since that time he's learned a thing or two about tech. No more than two things, though. That's all his brain can hold. As well as TechRadar, Alex writes for iMore, Digital Trends and Creative Bloq, among others. He was previously commissioning editor at MacFormat magazine. That means he mostly covers the world of Apple and its latest products, but also Windows, computer peripherals, mobile apps, and much more beyond. When not writing, you can find him hiking the English countryside and gaming on his PC.

Articles by: Alex Blake

The Finder in macOS 26 Tahoe.

What is the macOS Finder on your new MacBook Neo? Here’s your complete beginner’s guide on the Mac’s file organizer

By Alex Blake Published

Learn how to use the macOS Finder, from its simplest controls to its most advanced tools.

An iPhone and an Android phone side-by-side

‘The fastest mobile platform for web browsing’: Google claims Android is up to 47% faster than iOS in this key metric

By Alex Blake Published

Google says its Android operating system provides up to 47% faster web browsing speeds than Apple’s iOS.

Two iPhone 16 Pro phones running iOS 26.4 against a blue background.

iOS 26.4 is here with some handy upgrades for your iPhone — here are the 5 best new features

By Alex Blake Published

The iOS 26.4 update is now available. Here are 5 of the biggest new features it contains.

The menu bar running in macOS.

What is the macOS menu bar? Here’s how new MacBook Neo users can get the most out of Apple’s app control bar

By Alex Blake Published

Learn how to use the macOS menu bar to control your apps and manage Mac statuses in one convenient location.

Steve Wozniak giving a speech.

‘I am not a fan of AI’: Apple’s co-founder slams artificial intelligence, saying it lacks human emotional depth

By Alex Blake Published

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says AI falls short when compared to human beings.

The Dock in macOS.

What is the macOS Dock? Here’s how to master Apple’s taskbar rival on your brand-new MacBook Neo

By Alex Blake Published

Learn how the macOS Dock works with our complete guide for new Mac users.

The Strava app on an iPhone 15 Pro

Strava reveals location of French warship after naval officer logs run on aircraft carrier deck

By Alex Blake Published

A French naval officer’s workout session accidentally became a security incident thanks to Strava — here's how to manage your privacy settings to avoid a similar fate.

A person holds an iPhone while it is performing a 5G speed test.

‘No discernible sacrifice’: The iPhone Air offers market-leading performance in one key way, new report says

By Alex Blake Published

The iPhone Air’s C1X modem is one of the fastest on the market, a new report claims.

Apple's Craig Federighi discussing gaming at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022.

These are the 5 hidden macOS settings I can't live without when playing games on my Mac

By Alex Blake Published

Improve your Mac’s gaming performance with these helpful tips and changes.

Greg Joswiak introducing the iPhone SE next to a hand holding the iPhone SE

'Some people simply love smaller phones': Apple launched the iPhone SE ten years ago today — and it makes me long for an iPhone 17 mini

By Alex Blake Published

The original iPhone SE launched 10 years ago today — and its impact is still being felt.

An iPhone 16 Pro updating to the iOS 26.4 beta.

Update your iPhone now — Apple issues a rare warning to iOS users as a new hacker threat is discovered

By Alex Blake Published

Apple has warned iOS users to update their iPhones to stay safe against a new hacker threat.

iOS tips

‘Drives me crazy’: iOS 26.4 has fixed an infuriating keyboard bug, but one problem has still gone unsolved

By Alex Blake Published

Apple has released an iOS 26.4 beta that fixes keyboard bugs, but some issues remain.

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Resident Evil Requiem shown comparatively with DLSS 5 on and off

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is going viral for all the wrong reasons — here are the 5 most controversial examples of the ‘AI-powered breakthrough’ in action

By Alex Blake Published

Nvidia has just released DLSS 5, but many gamers are unhappy with how it’s affecting their games.

The Apple MacBook Neo in pink and yellow at an event

‘I can’t say we’ve ever had a Mac that looks as repairable and as modular as this one’: MacBook Neo teardown reveals a surprisingly accessible laptop

By Alex Blake Published

Apple’s MacBook Neo is incredibly easy to disassemble and repair, a new teardown video suggests.

A person sitting in a shop working on a MacBook Neo

Someone tested the MacBook Neo’s gaming chops, and the results ranged from ‘miracle’ scores to ‘completely unplayable’

By Alex Blake Published

The MacBook Neo performs surprisingly well in some Mac games, while others remain ‘completely unplayable.’

MacBook Neo laptop on a desk with plant in background

PC makers are in ‘shock’ over the MacBook Neo and are ‘seriously discussing’ how to compete — and that could benefit everyone

By Alex Blake Published

PC makers are shocked by Apple’s MacBook Neo laptop and are working out how to compete, Asus says.

Garmin Tacx Neo Bike Plus

Garmin and Peloton devices now properly sync in both directions, giving you a more accurate idea of your daily fitness

By Alex Blake Published

Peloton activities now properly sync to the Garmin app, plugging a gap that has existed for months.

The MacBook Neo at an Apple event

Apple’s MacBook Neo has some of the cheapest AppleCare+ fees — but is the add-on worth it? Here’s our verdict

By Alex Blake Published

The MacBook Neo’s AppleCare+ repair costs are lower than any other Mac.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

Apple’s latest MacBook Pro surges ahead for battery life — but with one disappointing surprise

By Alex Blake Published

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro offers excellent battery life, according to our tests.

The Vivo X300 Ultra phone with its Telephoto Extender Gen2 Ultra and Camera Cage accessories.

Vivo teases the most powerful camera phone ever with a 400mm telephoto lens accessory, but it is just a gimmick?

By Alex Blake Published

Vivo’s X300 Ultra phone has a 400mm lens attachment for incredible zoom capabilities — and another accessory could be joining it soon for 'general photography'.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series image

Nvidia’s GPU driver ‘totally wrecked’ user overclocks, but a hotfix has just been released that puts things right

By Alex Blake Published

Nvidia’s 595.71 driver broke user overclocking, but a fix is here that seemingly patches up the problem.

People using the Apple Studio Display.

Forget the Apple Studio Display — here are 3 better-value monitors for Macs with similar visual quality

By Alex Blake Published

You can get similar features to Apple’s Studio Display with these 3 monitors – and pay less, too.

A person using the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.

Apple’s new Studio Display is missing a key feature that will leave Mac gamers disappointed

By Alex Blake Published

Apple’s new Studio Display comes without a 120Hz refresh rate, making it a poor choice for Mac gamers.

The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro on a green and blue background

The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max are official — here's what's new

By Mark Wilson Published

Apple has announced new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max chips — and they look like laptop powerhouses.

Two Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatches next to each other.

Xiaomi’s Watch 5 has just launched globally, and it could be an affordable Google Pixel Watch 4 rival

By Alex Blake Published

The Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch has launched outside China, bringing some new features along for the ride.

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