Articles by Marcus Mears III, Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor

Marcus Mears III, now the Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar, has been covering tech news, reviews, and how-tos for over five years. He started his publishing journey at MakeUseOf, teaching you how to make the most of your devices and software. Quickly discovering a passion for sharing his opinions on the latest gadgets in the tech world, Marcus took over as Reviews Editor for How-To Geek and Review Geek, allowing him to go hands-on with all sorts of new toys like iPhones, mice, laptops, and more.

If a piece of tech is customizable, you’ll find him tinkering with it. Whether it’s replacing switches and keycaps on a mechanical keyboard or kitting his PC with a new GPU, Marcus loves getting under the hood of the tech we use each and every day. He’s an avid Steam Deck fanatic, meaning you’ll catch him either in a panicked frenzy or triumphant hurrah at the hands of a Soulsborne title.

When it comes to the age-old debate, he prefers Windows PCs but reaches for a MacBook Pro as his daily driver laptop. Marcus is also almost as excited to cook new recipes as he is about technology.

Articles by: Marcus Mears III

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The best gaming mouse in 2026: I've been a PC gamer my whole life, and these are the mice I'd actually recommend

By Christian Guyton Last updated 25 August 26

Updated The best gaming mouse for you may be small and lightweight or robust and full of features - whatever you're looking for, our guide has you covered.

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The best student Chromebooks 2026: lightweight, budget-friendly options for school

By Christian Guyton Last updated 12 August 26

Need a new laptop for college? Our guide of the best student Chromebooks highlights our favorite budget models and portable powerhouses for the year.

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The best gaming keyboard in 2026: our top tested picks for mechanical, optical, wireless, and more

By Christian Guyton Last updated 2 June 26

Updated Picking up one of the best gaming keyboards will transform your setup without breaking the bank - these are our favorites.

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The best keyboard in 2026: TechRadar's top test picks for gaming, work, wrist pain, and more

By Christian Guyton Last updated 2 June 26

Updated The best keyboard for you will vary depending on your needs or budget. Full-size, compact, clacky, quiet... no matter what you prefer, I've got you covered with this list of the best we've tested.

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The best AMD processor in 2026: our top tested picks of AMD CPUs for gaming, creating, and more

By Christian Guyton Last updated 28 May 26

Updated I'm rounding up all the best AMD processors from the current crop of AM5 Ryzen offerings to older AM4 alternatives.

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The best 17-inch laptop in 2026: our top tested picks of big-screen laptops

By Christian Guyton Last updated 5 May 26

Updated Need some extra screen real estate for gaming or working with multiple apps or tabs? Check out my top picks for the best 17-inch laptops of 2026.

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Lenovo officially unveils the rumored Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop with expanding screen

By Marcus Mears III Published 7 January 26

Lenovo brings a new expandable gaming laptop to the scene, but will it ever see production?

Nvidia's CES 2026 keynote live - all the latest news from the GPU and AI superpower

By John Loeffler Last updated 6 January 26

What will the GPU giant unveil at CES 2026? We have all the breaking news

CES 2025 live: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show

By Mark Wilson Last updated 5 January 26

CES 2025 is now well underway and we're live at the show – here's all of the latest tech news.

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My gift to Windows 11 users — here are 10 keyboard shortcuts I can't live without

By Marcus Mears III Published 31 December 25

Quick screenshots, easy emojis, and more – I use these shortcuts almost every day.

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I've been a Windows user for over 15 years — these are the 7 key things to check on a new gaming PC

By Marcus Mears III Published 26 December 25

If you just landed a new gaming PC, these are the most important things to do before you game.

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This worrying RAM trend could cost you hundreds of dollars in the future

By Marcus Mears III Published 25 December 25

Some prebuilt PC manufacturers are doing this to cut costs, but you're the one who ultimately pays for it.

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How much RAM do you actually need? I did the research so you don't overspend

By Marcus Mears III Published 24 December 25

A quick and easy-to-follow guide to determine how much RAM your system should have for work and gaming.

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Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can't understand why

By Marcus Mears III Published 11 December 25

Corsair unveils new $400 Frame 4000D mid-tower case — but I'm not buying it

6 things to know before getting into PC gaming

By Marcus Mears III Published 23 October 25

Amazon fixes huge AWS outage that broke much of the internet – here's what happened

By Mark Wilson Last updated 22 October 25

A huge AWS (Amazon Web Services) outage took out dozens of apps and services yesterday – here's what happened.

Anno 117: Pax Romana isn't a truly new recipe for the series, but it is highly addictive – I built an empire, went to a party, then got exiled to Albion

By Marcus Mears III Published 17 October 25

Anno 117: Pax Romana serves up a well-done but familiar formula and has pulled me back into the series, hard.

Windows 10 End of Life live: everything you need to know

By Matt Hanson Last updated 14 October 25

Today's the day when Windows 10 enters its End of Life phase, where Microsoft will no longer issue updates or security patches. Here's everything you need to know.

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The best 4K monitor in 2025: expert-tested picks for PC gamers and creatives

By Rob Webb Last updated 1 October 25

Updated Upgrading to a 4K monitor is one of the most impactful changes you can make to game or media immersion, and we've narrowed it down to only the best UHD displays in this guide.

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The best mouse pads 2025: my top picks for gaming and productivity

By Marcus Mears III Last updated 30 September 25

Updated The best mouse pad for your setup might be hard, soft, black, or full of color - no matter what you're looking for, our guide has you covered.

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The dos and don'ts of buying a new laptop for college

By Marcus Mears III Published 19 September 25

On the hunt for a new laptop for college? I built this list of key factors to remember and red flags to avoid so you can cut through the noise and get a good deal.

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The best processor in 2025: top Intel and AMD CPUs to upgrade your PC

By John Loeffler Last updated 14 August 25

Updated Whether you're team Red or team Blue, we've got you covered with our picks for the best processors you can kit into your PC.

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Can a gaming laptop replace your PC? I put the MSI Titan 18 HX AI to the test for three weeks

By Marcus Mears III Published 16 July 25

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The MSI Titan 18 HX AI is as powerful as it is heavy. If you want top-tier performance with more portability than a tower PC, and you can accept the price tag, this is a fantastic choice.

Do you really need a webcam in 2025?

By Marcus Mears III Published 13 July 25

Laptop cameras have come a long way, but are they good enough to replace webcams entirely?

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I build PCs for a living – here are the 6 worst things you’re doing to your PC (and how to fix them)

By Marcus Mears III Published 13 April 25

Stop! If you do any of these things, your PC hates you for it.

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