Articles by Christian Guyton, Editor, Computing

Christian is TechRadar’s UK-based Computing Editor. He came to us from Maximum PC magazine, where he fell in love with computer hardware and building PCs. He was a regular fixture amongst our freelance review team before making the jump to TechRadar, and can usually be found drooling over the latest high-end graphics card or gaming laptop before looking at his bank account balance and crying.

After attending university in Bath, Christian spent a while bouncing around different freelance jobs, covering expos and writing for industry publications in the leisure, architecture, and medical sectors. He always had a keen interest in PC gaming, though, which eventually drew him towards tech journalism. He can often be found squeezing in a cheeky round of Slay the Spire or a different tough-as-nails rougelike on his office lunch break.

Outside of work, Christian is a keen campaigner for LGBTQ+ rights and the owner of a charming rescue dog named Lucy, having adopted her after he beat cancer in 2021. She keeps him fit and healthy through a combination of face-licking and long walks, and only occasionally barks at him to demand treats when he’s trying to work from home.

Articles by: Christian Guyton

How to change a Chromebook's wallpaper

By Christian Guyton last updated 26 July 24

Add a personal touch to your Chromebook by using your own wallpaper images. We show you how.

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How to factory reset a laptop

By Christian Guyton last updated 24 July 24

Wiping and factory resetting your laptop is easy - we show you how to do it in three simple steps.

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Nvidia 5000 series: rumors, possible GPU specs, and everything we know

By John Loeffler last updated 22 July 24

Updated Nvidia 5000 series RTX GPUs have seen a ton of rumors at this point. We've rounded up everything about their possible release date, specs, and more.

Global Windows outage plunged banks, airlines, and more into chaos – here's everything you need to know

By Marc McLaren last updated 19 July 24

Breaking A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive outage in Microsoft Windows PCs across the globe. Here's that latest plus everything that happened

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Outage to outrage: why today's global Windows disaster could be tomorrow's digital apocalypse

By Christian Guyton published 19 July 24

Opinion Windows outage retrospective: why today's tech-caused chaos has me seriously worried about the future of our digital society.

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How to factory reset Windows 10

By Christian Guyton last updated 10 July 24

Factory resetting your Windows 10 device couldn't be easier. We walk you through the simple steps to perform a reset - with or without logging in.

How to clean your laptop screen

By Christian Guyton last updated 10 July 24

Is your laptop display looking a bit grimy? Here's how to clean your screen safely without damaging it.

How to reset a Mac: factory reset a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, or iMac

By Muskaan Saxena last updated 27 June 24

We show you how to reset your macOS device, be it a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Mac computer

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MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: which MacBook is best for you?

By Christian Guyton published 26 June 24

The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro share more than just a first name – but which one best suits your needs?

I wish I could get excited for WWDC, but Apple already blew it with M4

By Christian Guyton published 10 June 24

I don't care about this year's WWDC showcase – Apple already messed up big by releasing its M4 chip in an iPad, not a Mac.

Farewell, Nvidia GeForce Experience – you were a terrible app and I hated you, but at least something better is on the way

By Christian Guyton published 10 June 24

GeForce Experience has been a thorn in my side for years – but no longer, as Nvidia is sunsetting the widely hated app with a powered-up replacement already in open beta.

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‘The most disruptive thing in computing since Windows 95’: how Qualcomm won Computex 2024 before it even started

By Christian Guyton published 5 June 24

Computex 2024 The most important thing at Computex this year didn’t come from AMD or Intel, and it’s not Nvidia’s ‘digital humans’ either.

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Hands on: Acer Orion X: everything compact gaming PCs should be

By Christian Guyton published 5 June 24

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Acer's new Orion X packs an RTX 4090, making it a mighty gaming PC despite its dinky size.

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Hands on: Zotac Zone: the newest challenger in the handheld PC gaming arena, but it needs some work

By Christian Guyton published 4 June 24

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Computex 2024 At Computex 2024, Zotac unveiled its competitor to the Steam Deck and ROG Ally - the Zotac Zone gaming handheld.

I saw a Snapdragon X Elite laptop run Baldur’s Gate in 4K, yet Qualcomm insists it’s 'not a gaming laptop'

By Christian Guyton published 4 June 24

Computex 2024 Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chips could be the future of gaming – but Qualcomm itself doesn’t seem to think so.

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Qualcomm's Computex 2024 keynote: powerful new chips, plus some jokes at Apple's expense

By Christian Guyton published 3 June 24

Computex 2024 Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon took to the stage to showcase new Snapdragon X Elite laptops, and make some jabs at Apple.

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Microsoft announces new Surface lineup with Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips

By Christian Guyton last updated 21 May 24

Microsoft announced a revamp of its Surface lineup of devices complete with new Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips at a special press event at its Redmond headquarters.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is the latest AI PC with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, and it's as pretty as it is powerful

By John Loeffler published 20 May 24

Lenovo announces the Yoga Slim 7x and expands the growing portfolio of AI PCs on the market, thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite.

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Watch out, Apple: Dell reveals mighty new XPS 13 - the first without an Intel processor and supercharged with Snapdragon to dominate in a world of AI

By Christian Guyton published 20 May 24

The new Dell XPS 13 comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X1 Elite processor, offering best-in-class AI capabilities in a sleek and stylish chassis.

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Google is bringing back classic search, with no AI – and I couldn't be happier about that

By Christian Guyton published 19 May 24

Google's new 'web' search mode will turn back time to only give you text-based links – and that's exactly what I wanted.

Google reveals new video-generation AI tool, Veo, which it claims is the 'most capable' yet – and even Donald Glover loves it

By Christian Guyton published 14 May 24

Google's generative-video tool Veo is 'advancing the frontiers of AI', with a little help from Childish Gambino himself.

Google I/O showcases new 'Ask Photos' tool, powered by AI – but it honestly scares me a little

By Christian Guyton published 14 May 24

Ask Photos can 'understand' the context of your pictures – but is that really a good thing?

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The new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro look good, but Apple urgently needs to revisit its single worst accessory

By Christian Guyton published 8 May 24

Forget the new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro - there’s only one Apple accessory in dire need of a redesign.

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TOPS explained – exactly how powerful is Apple's new M4 iPad chip?

By Christian Guyton published 8 May 24

Apple is making waves with its new M4 chip, capable of 38 TOPS. But what does that mean, exactly?

ChromeOS adopts a new default font – and surprisingly, I don’t hate it

By Christian Guyton published 5 May 24

ChromeOS is about to look different, with a new default font that could prove divisive among users – but I like it.

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