Articles by Marcus Mears III, Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor

Marcus Mears III, now the Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar, has been covering tech news, reviews, and how-tos for over five years. He started his publishing journey at MakeUseOf, teaching you how to make the most of your devices and software. Quickly discovering a passion for sharing his opinions on the latest gadgets in the tech world, Marcus took over as Reviews Editor for How-To Geek and Review Geek, allowing him to go hands-on with all sorts of new toys like iPhones, mice, laptops, and more.

If a piece of tech is customizable, you’ll find him tinkering with it. Whether it’s replacing switches and keycaps on a mechanical keyboard or kitting his PC with a new GPU, Marcus loves getting under the hood of the tech we use each and every day. He’s an avid Steam Deck fanatic, meaning you’ll catch him either in a panicked frenzy or triumphant hurrah at the hands of a Soulsborne title.

When it comes to the age-old debate, he prefers Windows PCs but reaches for a MacBook Pro as his daily driver laptop. Marcus is also almost as excited to cook new recipes as he is about technology.

Articles by: Marcus Mears III

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The best gaming mouse in 2026: I've been a PC gamer my whole life, and these are the mice I'd actually recommend

By Christian Guyton Last updated 25 August 26

Updated The best gaming mouse for you may be small and lightweight or robust and full of features - whatever you're looking for, our guide has you covered.

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The best mouse in 2026: our top tested picks for gaming, on-the-go, wrist support, and more

By Christian Guyton Last updated 25 August 26

Updated Want a better sensor, an ergonomic design to cut out wrist pain, or a budget pick that won't die on you in less than a month? I've got you covered with my picks for the best mouse in 2026.

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The best student Chromebooks 2026: lightweight, budget-friendly options for school

By Christian Guyton Last updated 12 August 26

Need a new laptop for college? Our guide of the best student Chromebooks highlights our favorite budget models and portable powerhouses for the year.

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The best gaming keyboard in 2026: our top tested picks for mechanical, optical, wireless, and more

By Christian Guyton Last updated 2 June 26

Updated Picking up one of the best gaming keyboards will transform your setup without breaking the bank - these are our favorites.

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The best keyboard in 2026: TechRadar's top test picks for gaming, work, wrist pain, and more

By Christian Guyton Last updated 2 June 26

Updated The best keyboard for you will vary depending on your needs or budget. Full-size, compact, clacky, quiet... no matter what you prefer, I've got you covered with this list of the best we've tested.

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The best AMD processor in 2026: our top tested picks of AMD CPUs for gaming, creating, and more

By Christian Guyton Last updated 28 May 26

Updated I'm rounding up all the best AMD processors from the current crop of AM5 Ryzen offerings to older AM4 alternatives.

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The best 17-inch laptop in 2026: our top tested picks of big-screen laptops

By Christian Guyton Last updated 5 May 26

Updated Need some extra screen real estate for gaming or working with multiple apps or tabs? Check out my top picks for the best 17-inch laptops of 2026.

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Lenovo officially unveils the rumored Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop with expanding screen

By Marcus Mears III Published 7 January 26

Lenovo brings a new expandable gaming laptop to the scene, but will it ever see production?

Nvidia's CES 2026 keynote live - all the latest news from the GPU and AI superpower

By John Loeffler Last updated 6 January 26

What will the GPU giant unveil at CES 2026? We have all the breaking news

CES 2025 live: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show

By Mark Wilson Last updated 5 January 26

CES 2025 is now well underway and we're live at the show – here's all of the latest tech news.

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My gift to Windows 11 users — here are 10 keyboard shortcuts I can't live without

By Marcus Mears III Published 31 December 25

Quick screenshots, easy emojis, and more – I use these shortcuts almost every day.

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Upgrade your PC setup with affordable accessories that actually make a difference — my top finds for a keyboard, mouse, and more

By Marcus Mears III Published 28 December 25

I rounded up my must-have peripherals for a fantastic PC setup - and they're on sale for up to 51% off this holiday season.

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I've been a Windows user for over 15 years — these are the 7 key things to check on a new gaming PC

By Marcus Mears III Published 26 December 25

If you just landed a new gaming PC, these are the most important things to do before you game.

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This worrying RAM trend could cost you hundreds of dollars in the future

By Marcus Mears III Published 25 December 25

Some prebuilt PC manufacturers are doing this to cut costs, but you're the one who ultimately pays for it.

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How much RAM do you actually need? I did the research so you don't overspend

By Marcus Mears III Published 24 December 25

A quick and easy-to-follow guide to determine how much RAM your system should have for work and gaming.

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Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can't understand why

By Marcus Mears III Published 11 December 25

Corsair unveils new $400 Frame 4000D mid-tower case — but I'm not buying it

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Cyber Monday is over, but these laptop deals are still going

By Matt Hanson Last updated 2 December 25

Cyber Monday laptop deals still live - this could be your last chance to save.

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Only a few hours left! Get the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed at nearly 50% off

By Marcus Mears III Published 2 December 25

Best Buy has a time attached to this deal, so you know it means business. Don't wait for this deal to disappear!

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Tiny PC, giant discount - get the Mac mini (M4) for $120 off at Best Buy

By Marcus Mears III Published 2 December 25

Cyber Monday deals are coming to a close, but you can still save 20% on our pick for the best mini PC.

Quick! This Lenovo LOQ 15 Cyber Monday deal ends tonight – save $450 at Best Buy

By Marcus Mears III Published 1 December 25

Time is running out to save $450 on this affordable entry-level gaming laptop.

TechRadar's Cyber Monday PC Deals, featuring the Alienware Aurora ACT120.

It's your last chance to grab a cut-price PC deal this Cyber Monday - these are the ones I'd recommend as a computing expert

By Christian Guyton Published 1 December 25

I've tested and reviewed more than a hundred computers - these are my top Cyber Monday PC deals in 2025.

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Asus slashed $400 off one of the best gaming monitors it has – hurry to Amazon's Cyber Monday sale

By Marcus Mears III Published 30 November 25

High refresh rate, lowest-ever price - save big on the 32-inch 4K Asus ROG Swift

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Save big on the latest MacBook Air when you buy at Amazon - 26% off for Cyber Monday

By Marcus Mears III Published 30 November 25

Want a MacBook but missed Black Friday? My favorite model is 26% off in Amazon's Cyber Monday event

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The best Cyber Monday MacBook deals – save up to 30% on my favorite MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models

By John Loeffler Published 30 November 25

All the best MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals, chosen by a diehard Mac fan.

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Forget Amazon, HyperX is running a huge $109 discount on the QuadCast 2 S

By Marcus Mears III Published 29 November 25

Save more when you buy the HyperX QuadCast 2 S in a bundle

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