Jess Weatherbed

Jess Weatherbed

Jess is a former TechRadar Computing writer, where she covered all aspects of Mac and PC hardware, including PC gaming and peripherals. She has been interviewed as an industry expert for the BBC, and while her educational background was in prosthetics and model-making, her true love is in tech and she has built numerous desktop computers over the last 10 years for gaming and content creation. Jess is now a journalist at The Verge.

Articles by: Jess Weatherbed

Vantage with her bat in the newest Apex Legends update

The best free Steam games 2024

By Jess Weatherbed, Dom Reseigh-Lincoln last updated

You don't have to wait for a sales window to grab a gaming bargain – the best free Steam games are all available to download and play without charge.

The Finals

The best free-to-play Steam games 2024

By Jess Weatherbed, Dom Reseigh-Lincoln last updated

Updated You don't have to wait for a sales window to grab a gaming bargain – the best free games on Steam are all available to download and play without charge.

Windows 11 logo on a blue, folded backdrop

Windows 11 features, pricing and everything you need to know

By Daryl Baxter, Matt Hanson, Jess Weatherbed last updated

Updated Here's everything you need to know about Windows 11, including news, features and price details.

Nvidia Lovelace chip

Nvidia Lovelace RTX 4000: everything we know so far

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

The next generation of Nvidia GPUs has finally launched, but not everyone is happy with the new cards.

Logitech Litra Glow set up on top of a computer monitor.

Logitech Litra Glow

By Jess Weatherbed published

Recommended

The Logitech Litra Glow is a compact and affordable alternative to a ring light that should appeal to streamers and remote workers on a budget.

A character from the Sims 4 holding a camera

The Sims 4 could use AI to automatically turn photographs into characters

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

An EA patent has been approved for technology that can scan images and convert them into in-game Sims.

An image of a same-sex couple from the The Sims 4: Wedding Stories promotional content

The latest Sims 4 expansion reduced me to tears

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

Opinion The Sims 4: Wedding Stories offers great representation to its queer fans, but the DLC itself is frustrating to play.

A wide shot of the Trust GXT 863 Mazz Gaming Keyboard

Trust GXT 863 Mazz Gaming Keyboard

By Jess Weatherbed published

The Trust GXT 863 Mazz is a budget-friendly mechanical gaming keyboard, but its build quality leaves something to be desired.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022) front-on view

Forget the new Macbook Pro 13-inch: M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are coming soon

By Jess Weatherbed published

Apple analyst Mark Gurman predicts that M2 Pro and M2 Max-powered MacBook Pro models are just months away.

MacBook Air (M2, 2022) in Apple Park, Cupertino

Oops, Apple did it again: the new MacBook Air is throttling performance

By Jess Weatherbed published

Apple's MacBook Air is slowing down its own performance during extended use, with its fanless design likely the problem.

Angry business man screaming on laptop

This Windows 11 update breaks as much as it fixes

By Jess Weatherbed published

A Windows 11 update has been causing havoc by putting systems into a reboot loop and other performance issues.

A line of Apple MacBook Air laptops

Wait, did the Apple M2 chip just beat AMD at in-game performance?

By Jess Weatherbed published

Testing reveals the M2 chip is faster than AMD's RDNA 2 iGPU for games, but can't beat Team Red in CPU benchmarks.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) shown with lid closed

Apple finally did it – Windows laptop makers fear the M2 MacBook

By Jess Weatherbed published

Some Windows-based laptop manufacturers think the M2 Macbooks will affect sales of rival products.

An AMD Ryzen processor slotted into a motherboard

Uh-oh – AMD is getting its butt kicked by Intel right now

By Jess Weatherbed published

A marketing analyst claims that AMD Ryzen desktop revenue could fall by 26% in 2022 because of Intel Alder Lake success.

Logitech MX Keys Mini from the front surrounded by dried flowers

Logitech MX Keys Mini review

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

If you need a keyboard to adjust to a semi-remote working environment, the Logitech MX Keys Mini would be hard to beat.

An Nvidia graphics card slotted into a test bench with its power cable in the foreground

R.I.P. RTX 3080 12GB – you shouldn't have existed in the first place

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

Nvidia is rumored to have stopped production for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GPU.

Steam Deck on sparkly background

Did you pre-order a Steam Deck? Good news – Valve is increasing production

By Jess Weatherbed published

Gaming Gaming giant Valve confirmed via Twitter that Q3 orders are due to be processed, with shipments doubling from June 30.

A man looking tired and bored at his gaming pc

GPUs are cheaper, but chances are you're still getting ripped off

By Jess Weatherbed published

GPUs are finally selling at MSRP, but for a handful of popular cards, that's still much higher than what they're actually worth.

MacBook Pro on colorful orange background

Apple's next-gen M2 MacBooks, Mac Mini and Mac Pro could be here sooner than you think

By Jess Weatherbed published

Apple Analyst Mark Gurman predicts M2-powered hardware are "likely to come in much quicker succession than the M1-based Macs did".

PC Gamer looking happy

Could this free Nvidia feature make you a better gamer?

By Jess Weatherbed published

Nvidia Reflex reduces system latency, something that can make a real difference during a game in already skilled hands.

Happy PC gamer celebrating

This Windows 11 update will introduce one of the best Xbox Series X/S features

By Jess Weatherbed published

Windows 11 has updated the Xbox Game Bar to clearly display if your system is ready for DirectStorage.

A man jumping for joy against a yellow background with falling graphics cards

Cryptominers are selling off loads of cheap GPUs via livestreams

By Jess Weatherbed published

The cryptomarket crash has resulted in ex-mining GPUs flooding the market as miners attempt to recover some losses.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) shown with lid closed

This Apple patent suggests new MacBook Pro designs could be pretty wild

By Jess Weatherbed published

Apple's latest batch of approved patents indicated what the brand could have in store for its flagship workstation laptops.

A handful of Minecraft characters walking in a forest

Wait, is Microsoft tempting kids away from Chrome with Minecraft money?

By Jess Weatherbed published

Games like Minecraft and Roblox could be being used to market Edge and Bing to a younger audience.

Ryzen Threadripper CPU Sitting On Top Of Product Box

AMD's monster 64-core Threadripper 5000 CPU could power your next DIY PC build

By Jess Weatherbed published

AMD has confirmed its 64-core flagship Threadripper 5000 CPU will be made available to both third-party OEM's and DIY builders.

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