Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Freelancer

Formerly TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, Aleksha McLoughlin is now a freelancer specializing in computing tech, gaming, and Ecommerce. She's the author of The Hardest Video Games Ever Made, the Editor-in-Chief of Kyusai, and is experienced in gaming/tech PR. As well as TechRadar, you can find her work on GamesRadar, PC Gamer, Dexerto, PC Guide, Esports Insider, Club386, Trusted Reviews, Play Magazine, The Escapist, and dozens of other outlets.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Microsoft quietly updates Copilot to cut down on unauthorized Windows activations

By Aleksha McLoughlin Published 4 March 25

News Microsoft has updated Windows Copilot in a bid to cut down on unauthorized activations of its latest operating system.

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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.

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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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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.

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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 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 Xbox One headsets

By Rhys Wood Last updated 23 December 24

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best Xbox One headsets currently available.

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

By Ural Garrett Last updated 23 December 24

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

Best PS4 accessories in 2025

By Dashiell Wood Last updated 23 December 24

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

Best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories in 2026

By Rhys Wood Last updated 13 November 24

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

Best Xbox One accessories in 2026

By Rhys Wood Last updated 13 November 24

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 12 November 24

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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