Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Contributor

Formerly TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, Aleksha McLoughlin is now a freelance writer and editor specializing in computing tech, video games, and E-commerce. As well as her many contributions to this site, you'll also find her work available on sister sites such as PC Gamer, GamesRadar, and Android Central. Additionally, more of her bylines can be found on Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, Techopedia, PC Guide, VideoGamer, and more.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Worried your Nvidia RTX 5080, 5090 or 5070 Ti isn't performing as well as it should? CPU-Z can now check your GPU for missing ROPs

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 March 25

News A new update to CPU-Z Validator now checks for missing ROPs for reduced performance in Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics cards.

It looks like Microsoft might have broken Windows 11 24H2 again as performance plummets with Intel's latest CPUs

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 March 25

News The latest version of Windows 11 has had some problems with slowing down and even crashing, according to some users.

A person holding the 15-inch MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023.

Apple MacBook Air M4 announcement due any day now, according to industry insider

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 March 25

News It's rumored that the upcoming Apple MacBook Air M4 could be announced this week.

Microsoft is finally putting Skype out of its misery, urging people to use Teams instead

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 February 25

Remember Skype? Microsoft does, and it is finally deciding to pull the plug on one of the first big video chat applications for PC.

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New Nvidia drivers should fix a major RTX 50 series GPU issue

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 February 25

Nvidia has launched a new driver for its latest RTX 50 series graphics cards, aiming to fix some glaring issues, including black screens.

A new split-screen feature is coming to Google Chrome, and it's surprisingly powerful

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 February 25

A Google Chrome beta user has uncovered a split-screen feature, which will be rolled out for all users soon.

Valve's upcoming Deckard VR headset rumored for release in 2025 - but the price will no doubt upset some gamers

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 February 25

Valve's new Deckard VR headset could cost $1,200, according to a reliable content creator.

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The best thin and light gaming laptop in 2025

By Allisa James last updated 26 February 25

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

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

The best gaming PC in 2025: top prebuilt gaming PCs for serious gaming

By John Loeffler last updated 26 February 25

Updated We've tested hundreds of gaming PCs, and these are the best you can buy based on price, performance, design, and upgradability.

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What is my IP address? How to find out and what it means

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 February 25

TechRadar explains what an IP address is, how to find out yours, and what it means.

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What is a normal temperature for a CPU?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 February 25

Processors can run hot, but when should you be worried?

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What is Task Manager in Windows 11?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 February 25

We explain Task Manager for Windows 11 and how to use it effectively.

Cooling system of powerful graphics card, heat produced by data processing, computation and bitcoin mining

What is a normal temperature for a GPU?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 February 25

With graphics cards becoming more powerful, they can run hotter, but what's the normal operating temperature?

What is a Tensor Core? The Nvidia GPU technology explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 20 February 25

TechRadar explains Tensor Cores, the Nvidia GPU technology in detail, so you can better understand the inner workings of your video card.

What's the difference between Windows and ChromeOS?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 20 February 25

TechRadar explains the differences between Microsoft Windows and Google's ChromeOS operating systems for your computer.

What is an operating system? Essential computing software explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 February 25

We explain operating systems on computers, from Windows 11 to Linux, macOS and beyond.

What is Bluesky? The new social media network explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 February 25

We explain Bluesky, the emerging new social media alternative to Twitter/X in detail.

What is PCIe 5.0? The latest component bandwidth standard explained

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 February 25

We explain PCIe 5.0, the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect Express standard, and what it means for computing and PC gaming in 2025.

Best wired gaming headsets in 2025: incredible wired audio from Epos, Corsair and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 10 February 25

Buying Guide Our guide to everything you need to know about the best wired gaming headsets right now.

Best gaming earbuds in 2025: great portable sound from Sony, SteelSeries and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 February 25

We've pulled together all the best gaming earbuds on the market so you can make the most of your gaming audio experience.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 February 25

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

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The best gaming desks in 2025: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 February 25

We've rounded up all of our top picks for the best gaming desks based on size, make, style, and price.

We've been testing the best gaming chairs for years and these are our top picks for play and work

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 February 25

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 February 25

Buying Guide This is our roundup of the best monitors for Xbox Series X that are available to buy now.

The best monitors for PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2025 - let your games shine on screen

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 February 25

One of the best monitors for PS5 or PS5 Pro will help your games shine and run super smooth while also allowing for great PC integration.

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