Articles by John Loeffler, Components Editor

John (He/Him) is the Components Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY.

Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology reporting, John specializes in all areas of computer science, including industry news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the social impact of the tech industry.

John has a Bachelor’s degree in English and is currently in the wrapping up a Master’s program in Computer Science, where he spends his evenings building digital circuits, multiboxing Linux kernels, and coding shell scripts.

You can usually find him on Bluesky (@@johnloeffler.bsky.social) where you’ll get hot takes on stuff as well as reposting content that is almost as good as the worst content you used to be able to find on Vine.

Articles by: John Loeffler

How Acer plans to ride the AI PC wave to success in 2024 and beyond

By John Loeffler Published 1 June 24

I got the chance to speak to Acer COO Jerry Kao at Microsoft's Copilot+ PC event about the future of the PC market and where AI fits into the company's plans for the future.

Chromebook vs laptop: which is the ultimate winner

Chromebooks vs Laptops: which is best for students?

By John Loeffler Last updated 30 May 24

We pit Chromebooks versus laptops to see which is the best buy for your needs.

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RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 Super: which premium midrange GPU is right for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin Published 26 May 24

We put the RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 Super in a series of grueling tests to help you find the best midrange graphics card for your needs and budget.

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.

Microsoft Surface and Copilot AI event liveblog: all the latest on Microsoft's Copilot + PC plans

By John Loeffler Last updated 20 May 24

Microsoft is holding a major news event the day before its annual developer conference.

Apple M4 chip debuts in iPad Pro as Apple pulls further ahead of Microsoft and Intel

By John Loeffler Published 7 May 24

The Apple M4 chip debuts in the new Apple iPad Pro

Corsair One i500 review: can a gaming PC evolve gamer culture by embracing old, forgotten ways?

By John Loeffler Published 6 May 24

Editor's Choice

The Corsair One i500 eschews the traditional RGB and aggressive aesthetic of gaming PCs for something pulled from the past that I never thought we'd see again, and I am in love.

Nvidia Blackwell: news, rumors, and everything we know

By John Loeffler Last updated 2 May 24

Nvidia Blackwell is starting to make the rounds in the rumor mill, hinting that Team Green is hard at work on its next GPU architecture. Here's everything we know so far.

MSI Titan 18 HX review: a gaming colossus

By John Loeffler Published 2 May 24

Best in Class

The MSI Titan 18 HX is possibly the most powerful gaming laptop on the planet, but its price tag puts it into a class of its own.

Razer Blade 14 (2024) review: premium performance on the go

By John Loeffler Published 29 April 24

Best in Class

The Razer Blade 14 (2024) brings potent upgrades in a sleek, compact frame, blending portability with powerful gaming prowess... if you can afford it, that is.

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AMD RX 7900 GRE vs Nvidia RTX 4070: which mid-range GPU should you buy?

By Aleksha McLoughlin Published 27 April 24

We put the RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 in a series of grueling tests to help you find the best midrange graphics card for your needs and budget.

It's time for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia to call a truce on the performance arms race and focus on sustainability and efficiency

By John Loeffler Published 22 April 24

AMD, Intel, and Nvidia have long been in a computing performance arms race that requires more power than we can sustain, so the big three need to shift their focus.

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The best 4K graphics card of 2026: top options for gamers and creatives

By Aleksha McLoughlin Last updated 20 April 24

Updated Whether you’re looking to game in Ultra HD or looking to push a creative project forward, the best 4K graphics cards are up to the task.

Meta rolls out new Meta AI website, and it might just bury Microsoft and Google's AI dreams

By John Loeffler Published 18 April 24

Meta AI has gotten a new upgrade and web interface, and in just a few minutes of playing with it, it feels light-years ahead of what OpenAI's products are capable of.

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Acer announces its new Chromebook Plus 514, and I couldn't be more excited

By John Loeffler Published 18 April 24

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is the latest in a new line of more powerful Chromebooks, and for the price, I couldn't be more excited about it.

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How to choose a CPU: top tips for finding the right chip for your PC

By John Loeffler Published 12 April 24

Looking to buy a new CPU? Follow these simple steps to upgrade smartly.

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Acer gets on board the AI PC train with new and refreshed Predator and Nitro models

By John Loeffler Published 9 April 24

Acer just announced a new laptop model and a handful of refreshes of popular 14- and 16-inch offerings as part of its pivot toward the AI PC future.

Apple M3 Ultra: everything we know about Apple's next superchip

By John Loeffler Published 8 April 24

Here's everything we've heard so far about the Apple M3 Ultra SoC.

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Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14: which is the best option for pros and casual users?

By John Loeffler Published 7 April 24

We crunch the Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14 numbers to help you find the right laptop for your needs and budget.

A mock-up of a T-Create microSD card and adapter against a Steam Deck

TeamGroup announces the ideal microSD card for the Steam Deck – but whether we'll see it is another matter

By John Loeffler Published 5 April 24

The TeamGroup T-Create 2TB microSD card will be a huge boon for Steam Deck owners – but you can't buy it yet.

The Razer Blade 18 in a futuristic tunnel

The new Razer Blade 18 just went on sale, but only those with deep pockets will be able to swing this one

By John Loeffler Published 4 April 24

The new Razer Blad 18 just went on sale, offering gamers, enthusiasts, and creators with deep pockets some serious hardware.

Dell XPS 14 9440 review: a stunning laptop that gives Windows users a real MacBook competitor

By John Loeffler Published 1 April 24

Recommended

The Dell XPS 14 is a stunning answer to the MacBook that gives Windows users a reason to gloat, though its price point might give some pause.

Apple’s WWDC 2024 gets official date for iOS 18 news and more – here’s what to expect

By John Loeffler Published 26 March 24

Apple announced its annual weeklong WWDC conference starts June 10, 2024.

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Samsung 990 EVO review: great for the price, just don't expect true PCIe 5.0 speeds

By John Loeffler Published 25 March 24

Recommended

The Samsung 990 EVO is all about balance, rather than performance, but it's a decent enough drive — especially now that the price has come down a bit.

Crucial T705 SSD review: fantastic speed for those who can afford it

By John Loeffler Published 22 March 24

Recommended

The Crucial T705 is an incredible PCIe Gen 5 SSD that is well worth the investment

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