Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

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Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn't working, you'll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Best PS4 headsets

Best PS4 headsets in 2025: unparalleled audio from SteelSeries, HyperX and more

By Kara Phillips last updated

We've put together a list of all the best PS4 headsets to make your buying decision much easier.

Best PS4 cooling stations

Best PS4 cooling stations in 2025: the top cooling stands, fans, and stations

By Ural Garrett last updated

Buying Guide These PS4 cooling stations should keep your console at optimal temperature when playing games.

Best PS4 Accessories Guide

Best PS4 accessories in 2025

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 accessories available right now including headsets, controllers, storage and more.

Best PS5 accessories

Best PS5 accessories in 2025: fill out your setup with some top extras

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've hand-picked all the best PS5 accessories available now so you can take your experience one step further.

A Corsair One i500, our pick for the best gaming PC, against an orange TechRadar background

The best gaming PC in 2024: top prebuilt gaming PCs for serious gaming

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated Our curated picks for the best gaming PCs highlight unmatched efficiency and affordability.

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The best thin and light gaming laptop in 2024

By Allisa James last updated

Buying Guide Get the best thin and light gaming laptop for you and never worry about lugging around a heavy gaming rig again.

The Razer Kiyo Pro, one of the best webcams, on a yellow background.

The best webcams in 2024: top video cameras for PCs

By Christian Guyton last updated

Updated These are the best webcams, whether you're looking to broadcast yourself on YouTube, chat to family, or Zoom call for work.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook, one of the best student laptops, on a yellow background with the TechRadar logo.

The best student laptops in 2024: top laptops for college and school

By Christian Guyton last updated

We're bringing you all our top picks for the best student laptops, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.

best PC cases

The best PC case in 2024: top computer housing for your build

By John Loeffler last updated

We're presenting our picks for the best PC cases on the market right now, from mid-towers, to DIY options, and more.

A Razer Blade 14, the best gaming laptop in 2024, against a blue techradar background.

The best gaming laptop in 2024: top laptops to game on for every budget

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated We've tested dozens of laptops for gaming, covering all shapes, sizes and prices, to put together our definitive list of the best gaming laptops you can buy today.

The dell xps 17, one of the best dell laptop picks, against a techradar background.

The best Dell laptop in 2024: top picks for work, school, and gaming

By Christian Guyton last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up only the best Dell laptops on the market for productivity and gaming across all screen sizes and resolutions

Best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories

Best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide From the Razer Kishi to the Moga mobile range, these are the best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories.

Best Xbox One accessories

Best Xbox One accessories in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best Xbox One accessories on the market this month from headsets, storage and more.

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Best board games for adults: complex, enthralling games for the enthusiasts

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best board games for adults from budget titles to sprawling epics this month.

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Best card games: essential decks for casual and hardcore players

By Jason Coles last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best card games available on the market from casual to hardcore players.

Best board games for two players

Best board games for two players: top picks for you and a friend

By Vic Hood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best board games for two players from more casual offerings to seasoned competitive options.

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Best board games: must-play tabletop titles

By Rhys Wood last updated

We're rounding up all the best board games for all occasions and preferences available right now.

A row of the best DDR5 RAM modules against a techradar background.

The best DDR5 RAM in 2025: our top high-performance memory picks

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

We’re rounding up all the best DDR5 RAM kits available for current-generation AMD and Intel machines for all budgets and preferences.

An Apple iMac, the best all-in-one computer, against a techradar background.

The best all-in-one computer for 2024: top home and office AIO PCs

By Christian Guyton last updated

Updated It can be hard to choose the best all-in-one computers in 2024. Fortunately, we're here to bring you only the top picks.

A Logitech C920S HD, our pick for best cheap webcam, against a techradar two tone background

The best cheap webcam in 2024: top picks for budget-minded users

By Rob Webb last updated

Working from home? These are the best cheap webcams you can buy right now.

A Gigabyte M32UC, the best gaming monitor right now, against a magenta techradar background

The best gaming monitor in 2024: my favorite displays for gaming at your best

By Allisa James last updated

Buying Guide There are many choices for the best gaming monitors, and we're bringing you our top picks for the nine best in 2024.

An AMD RX 7900 GRE, the best 1440p graphics card, against a red techradar background

The best 1440p graphics card in 2024: top picks for midrange GPUs

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated We're rounding up our top choices for the best 1440p graphics cards from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia available in 2024.

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AMD RX 7900 GRE vs RX 7800 XT: which midrange GPU is right for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Time to see whether the bigger die makes a difference

A PS5 and DualSense controller on a green background with white don't miss text

PS5 stock: where to buy a PlayStation 5 in January 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

PS5 Restock We're showing you where to find PS5 stock to get the console this month.

Three DualSense controller on a green background with white big savings text

The best cheap PS5 DualSense controller deals in January 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're rounding up all the best cheap PS5 DualSense controller deals available this month.

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