Articles by Muskaan Saxena, Computing Staff Writer

Muskaan is TechRadar’s UK-based Computing writer. She is a passionate writer, and has had her creative work published in several literary journals and magazines.

Her debut into the writing world was a poem published in The Times of Zambia, on the subject of sunflowers and the insignificance of human existence in comparison.

She is a very proud Zambian and will often go around teaching people random words and phrases in her mother tongue, and is always advocating for the inclusion of African thought in all contexts. She is an avid reader and TikTok doom scroller. She will also talk endlessly about Neon Genesis Evangelion and her favourite bits of media include Gone Girl (book and film!), Tender is the Flesh, and Avatar the last Airbender. You will often find her aimlessly wandering around Hyrule.

Articles by: Muskaan Saxena

Beat the post-Prime Day FOMO and take advantage of these stellar Chromebook deals

By Muskaan Saxena Published 18 July 24

Sad you missed Prime Day? Don’t fret! You can still score these great Chromebook deals.

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Amazon Prime Day is almost over, so snag these great PC mouse, keyboard and monitor deals while you can

By Muskaan Saxena Published 17 July 24

My favorite peripherals are on sale this Prime Day so grab them while they’re cheap.

My favorite Logitech peripherals are even cheaper, thanks to early Prime Day deals

By Muskaan Saxena Last updated 17 July 24

Logitech is my favorite peripheral brand and there are plenty of deals to help you deck out your space for much less.

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How to clean a MacBook keyboard

By Muskaan Saxena Last updated 10 July 24

Cleaning your MacBook keyboard is easy - these are the tools you'll need to do it.

Hanging onto Windows 10 to avoid Microsoft’s latest brainwaves with Copilot AI? I’ve got bad news for you

By Muskaan Saxena Published 10 July 24

Microsoft wants more folks using Copilot, so it’s perhaps not too surprising that what’s happening in Windows 11 with the AI is also coming to Windows 10.

Microsoft continues to frustrate users with ads in the operating system - this time plaguing the MSN Weather app

By Muskaan Saxena Published 2 July 24

Another app has been hit with Microsoft’s annoying push of ads within the operating system.

Windows 11 has never been so popular - but is a fresh surge of installations coming from a place of love or mere tolerance?

By Muskaan Saxena Published 1 July 24

Almost 30% of all Windows PCs now run on Windows 11 - a slow but steady victory as more users are begrudgingly accepting the new operating system.

Apple starts work on macOS 16 – and it sounds like a bigger deal than a MacBook Pro redesign

By Muskaan Saxena Published 1 July 24

Does Apple need to pep up next year’s macOS to make up for a lack of innovation with its laptops?

How to download YouTube videos on a Mac

By Muskaan Saxena Last updated 28 June 24

We break down just how you can save your favorite YouTube videos onto your Macbook.

The new Windows 11 Bloom wallpaper, markedly more colorful than its predecessors

Microsoft has gone too far: including a Game Pass ad in the Settings app ushers in a whole new age of ridiculous over-advertising

By Muskaan Saxena Published 27 June 24

Windows 11 users will have Game Pass ads in their settings menu next month as Microsoft bloats PC’s with ads.

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Mac users rejoice! The ChatGPT app is finally available for everyone, not just subscribers

By Muskaan Saxena Published 27 June 24

OpenAI has made the desktop ChatGPT app available for everyone on Mac, not just ChatGPT Plus subscribers.

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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macOS Sequoia has yet another cool feature to look forward to, this time adding a way to customize your AirPods Audio experience

By Muskaan Saxena Published 26 June 24

With macOS Sequoia you’ll be able to customize audio for your AirPods and Beats headphones.

Finally, macOS Sequoia fixes an infuriating storage problem with App Store downloads

By Muskaan Saxena Published 26 June 24

macOS 15 will no longer need double the amount of storage when downloading apps from the Mac App Store.

Forget buying a gaming laptop - cure your Steam Deck FOMO instead with this limited-time 15% discount

By Muskaan Saxena Published 25 June 24

The Steam Deck is currently 15% off for a short time with Valve’s new promotion.

The new MacBook Pro with M3 chip in the new Space Black colorway.

Apple’s entire Mac lineup could get an M4 refresh, starting with the MacBook Pro this year

By Muskaan Saxena Published 24 June 24

Apple’s M4 chip could make its laptop debut this year in the MacBook Pro, with the entire Mac range to follow.

Microsoft Edge just got a major AI upgrade to make the browser look sharper – and more is on the way

By Muskaan Saxena Published 21 June 24

Microsoft is busy stuffing Edge with various new AI powers in its mission to steal market share from Chrome.

How to delete MacBook apps

By Muskaan Saxena Last updated 21 June 24

Whether you're running low on storage and have no choice or want to do a little digital cleaning, you can delete Mac apps in several different ways.

Annoying Windows 11 bug that distorted videos playing in Chrome or Edge browsers has finally been squashed

By Muskaan Saxena Published 20 June 24

Have you experienced visual corruption in the videos you watch in your web browser? Microsoft has finally fixed this problem.

Microsoft’s latest bid to cajole Windows 11 users into switching to Edge is a pop-up 3D banner - and I’m not impressed

By Muskaan Saxena Published 20 June 24

Microsoft takes another swing and a miss trying to convince Windows 11 users to make Edge their default browser.

Keen to see new MacBook Pros with the M4 chip? They could arrive at the end of 2024

By Muskaan Saxena Published 19 June 24

M4 MacBook Pro models could debut at the end of this year.

Apple read my mind and has launched a website dedicated to helping you choose a Mac

By Muskaan Saxena Published 19 June 24

Apple’s new website provides personalized suggestions to help you pick the right Mac for your needs.

macOS Sequoia could soon spark your pawn addiction with its rebooted Chess game

By Muskaan Saxena Published 18 June 24

The surprise hit of macOS Sequoia could be a reboot of its Chess game.

iPad Pro might only be the start of Apple’s new ‘thin’ era, with MacBooks and more rumored to get much slimmer in the future

By Muskaan Saxena Published 17 June 24

Apple may kickstart a new weight loss trend for tech as reports suggest we’re about to get a lot thinner devices.

Microsoft quietly updates controversial Windows 11 Recall feature – but not with the changes that are really needed

By Muskaan Saxena Published 17 June 24

Windows 11 Recall might be postponed, but it’s got a few new features in testing – perhaps to make up for its delay.

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