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

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.

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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.

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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.

Best Nintendo Switch accessories in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 February 25

Buying Guide Make the most of your Nintendo Switch with the best accessories available right now.

The best PC case in 2025: top computer housing for your build

By John Loeffler last updated 27 January 25

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

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The best Dell laptop in 2025: top picks for work, school, and gaming

By Christian Guyton last updated 27 January 25

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

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The best cheap webcam in 2025: top picks for budget-minded users

By Rob Webb last updated 27 January 25

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

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The best all-in-one computer for 2025: top home and office AIO PCs

By Christian Guyton last updated 27 January 25

Updated It can be hard to choose the best all-in-one computers in 2025. Fortunately, we're here to bring you only the top picks.

The best student laptops in 2025: top laptops for college and school

By Christian Guyton last updated 27 January 25

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

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The best 1440p graphics card in 2025: top picks for midrange GPUs

By John Loeffler last updated 26 January 25

Updated We're rounding up our top choices for the best 1440p graphics cards from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia available in 2025.

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