Marcus Mears III

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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This one change made my games so much more immersive (and it only takes one click)

By Marcus Mears III published

Disable one setting to make a world of difference for your single-player story games.

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These 5 awful keyboard trends need to stay in 2024

By Marcus Mears III published

Not all keyboards are created equal - especially if they follow these trends.

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Snap up these unmissable New Year laptop deals on Apple's MacBook Air

By Marcus Mears III published

Apple's portable powerhouse is on sale in the US and UK while holiday sales last.

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Windows 11 PC slow or low on storage? Bloatware could be to blame - here's how to find and remove it

By Marcus Mears III published

Want to speed up your new laptop or PC? Here's how to clean out the bloatware holding it back.

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Are mechanical keyboards overrated or worth the switch? My keys to finding the perfect fit

By Marcus Mears III published

Should you buy a mechanical keyboard? No, unless...

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Missed out on a MacBook this Cyber Monday? Have no fear: I've got all the last-minute deals still live right here

By Matt Hanson last updated

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over - but there are still some MacBook deals live for anyone looking to make a last-minute purchase.

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Cyber Monday PC deals 2026: you can't buy happiness, but you can buy a gaming PC at record-low prices (and that's pretty close)

By Marcus Mears III last updated

Massive Cyber Monday savings on Apple computers and Windows PCs kitted with everything from the RTX 4060 to the 4080 Super.

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This Cyber Monday deal is the Apple of my eye - big savings on the 13-inch MacBook Air at Currys

By Marcus Mears III published

Take the MacBook Air anywhere you go; now £341 off for Cyber Monday.

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Quick! Only a few hours left to get the Dell XPS 13 for £450 off during Cyber Monday sales

By Marcus Mears III published

Get in on this XPS 13 Cyber Monday deal before Dell changes its mind.

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Black Friday MacBook Air deals 2024: all the top offers still live

By Matt Hanson last updated

Black Friday MacBook Air deals are still live this weekend, so you don't want to miss these record-low prices.

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Corsair makes its 4000D Airflow a breeze to buy this Black Friday – save $30 on the case I use as a PC building expert

By Marcus Mears III published

PC keeps overheating? Try the case I use for airflow; it's $30 off right now at Amazon.

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Huge savings for your handheld! Crucial drops this 2230 SSD to its lowest price ever for Black Friday

By Marcus Mears III published

Bump up the storage on your gaming handheld for dirt cheap prices thanks to this Black Friday sale.

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These deals are just your type: save big in Logitech's massive Black Friday keyboard sale

By Marcus Mears III published

Save hundreds on Logitech keyboards as they fall to the lowest prices they've ever been on Amazon.

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Does DPI matter? Not as much as mice manufacturers want us to think

By Marcus Mears III published

Mice manufacturers have been pushing the envelope on DPI numbers for years, but who asked for it?

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The microphone I use every day has dropped to the lowest price we've seen all year for Prime Day

By Marcus Mears III published

Prime Day slashes Blue Yeti prices to the lowest they've been all year - don't miss this deal!

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The best Prime Day monitor deals 2024: save hundreds on our favorite displays from Samsung, MSI, Dell, and more

By Marcus Mears III published

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing and your chance to save big on PC monitors fit for work, gaming, and more.

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One of Logitech's best-selling webcams is down to just $44.99 for Prime Day - and this price makes it best in class

By Marcus Mears III published

Get Logitech's 1080p C920x HD Pro webcam at an outstanding $44.99 this Amazon Prime Day.

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Google Japan's new Möbius strip keyboard weighs 20.8 donuts - and of course it has RGB

By Marcus Mears III published

Google Japan unveils a new type of monstrosity ahead of Halloween

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I can already see 5 ways Valve's new game Deadlock will change the MOBA genre forever

By Marcus Mears III published

Deadlock's unique mechanics set it apart from any other multiplayer online battle arena.

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PS5 Pro pre-orders as it happened: how the first day of pre-orders for regular and 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro consoles panned out

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our live blog provided all the latest updates as PS5 Pro pre-orders, and 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders began and got underway across the globe.

Best laptops under $1,000/£1,000

The best laptops under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: our top picks for under a grand

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

We're rounding up all the best laptops under $1,000/£1,000 so you can get ready for work, school, or college for less.

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Don't make these fatal mistakes when building your PC

By Marcus Mears III published

There are a few fatal flaws when it comes to building your very own PC. Avoid these pitfalls and you'll have a fun, rewarding hobby. Otherwise, you're gonna have a bad time.

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How to clean your keyboard

By Marcus Mears III last updated

Many people have no clue how to clean a keyboard properly. We’re here to help.

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