Alex Blake

Alex Blake

Freelance Contributor

Alex Blake has been fooling around with computers since the early 1990s, and since that time he's learned a thing or two about tech. No more than two things, though. That's all his brain can hold. As well as TechRadar, Alex writes for iMore, Digital Trends and Creative Bloq, among others. He was previously commissioning editor at MacFormat magazine. That means he mostly covers the world of Apple and its latest products, but also Windows, computer peripherals, mobile apps, and much more beyond. When not writing, you can find him hiking the English countryside and gaming on his PC.

Articles by: Alex Blake

The Strava app on an iPhone 15 Pro
Strava reveals location of French warship after naval officer logs run on aircraft carrier deck

By Alex Blake Published

A French naval officer’s workout session accidentally became a security incident thanks to Strava — here's how to manage your privacy settings to avoid a similar fate.

A person holds an iPhone while it is performing a 5G speed test.
‘No discernible sacrifice’: The iPhone Air offers market-leading performance in one key way, new report says

By Alex Blake Published

The iPhone Air’s C1X modem is one of the fastest on the market, a new report claims.

Apple's Craig Federighi discussing gaming at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022.
These are the 5 hidden macOS settings I can't live without when playing games on my Mac

By Alex Blake Published

Improve your Mac’s gaming performance with these helpful tips and changes.

Greg Joswiak introducing the iPhone SE next to a hand holding the iPhone SE
'Some people simply love smaller phones': Apple launched the iPhone SE ten years ago today — and it makes me long for an iPhone 17 mini

By Alex Blake Published

The original iPhone SE launched 10 years ago today — and its impact is still being felt.

An iPhone 16 Pro updating to the iOS 26.4 beta.
Update your iPhone now — Apple issues a rare warning to iOS users as a new hacker threat is discovered

By Alex Blake Published

Apple has warned iOS users to update their iPhones to stay safe against a new hacker threat.

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‘Drives me crazy’: iOS 26.4 has fixed an infuriating keyboard bug, but one problem has still gone unsolved

By Alex Blake Published

Apple has released an iOS 26.4 beta that fixes keyboard bugs, but some issues remain.

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Resident Evil Requiem shown comparatively with DLSS 5 on and off
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is going viral for all the wrong reasons — here are the 5 most controversial examples of the ‘AI-powered breakthrough’ in action

By Alex Blake Published

Nvidia has just released DLSS 5, but many gamers are unhappy with how it’s affecting their games.

The Apple MacBook Neo in pink and yellow at an event
‘I can’t say we’ve ever had a Mac that looks as repairable and as modular as this one’: MacBook Neo teardown reveals a surprisingly accessible laptop

By Alex Blake Published

Apple’s MacBook Neo is incredibly easy to disassemble and repair, a new teardown video suggests.

A person sitting in a shop working on a MacBook Neo
Someone tested the MacBook Neo’s gaming chops, and the results ranged from ‘miracle’ scores to ‘completely unplayable’

By Alex Blake Published

The MacBook Neo performs surprisingly well in some Mac games, while others remain ‘completely unplayable.’

MacBook Neo laptop on a desk with plant in background
PC makers are in ‘shock’ over the MacBook Neo and are ‘seriously discussing’ how to compete — and that could benefit everyone

By Alex Blake Published

PC makers are shocked by Apple’s MacBook Neo laptop and are working out how to compete, Asus says.

Garmin Tacx Neo Bike Plus
Garmin and Peloton devices now properly sync in both directions, giving you a more accurate idea of your daily fitness

By Alex Blake Published

Peloton activities now properly sync to the Garmin app, plugging a gap that has existed for months.

The MacBook Neo at an Apple event
Apple’s MacBook Neo has some of the cheapest AppleCare+ fees — but is the add-on worth it? Here’s our verdict

By Alex Blake Published

The MacBook Neo’s AppleCare+ repair costs are lower than any other Mac.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used
Apple’s latest MacBook Pro surges ahead for battery life — but with one disappointing surprise

By Alex Blake Published

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro offers excellent battery life, according to our tests.

The Vivo X300 Ultra phone with its Telephoto Extender Gen2 Ultra and Camera Cage accessories.
Vivo teases the most powerful camera phone ever with a 400mm telephoto lens accessory, but it is just a gimmick?

By Alex Blake Published

Vivo’s X300 Ultra phone has a 400mm lens attachment for incredible zoom capabilities — and another accessory could be joining it soon for 'general photography'.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series image
Nvidia’s GPU driver ‘totally wrecked’ user overclocks, but a hotfix has just been released that puts things right

By Alex Blake Published

Nvidia’s 595.71 driver broke user overclocking, but a fix is here that seemingly patches up the problem.

People using the Apple Studio Display.
Forget the Apple Studio Display — here are 3 better-value monitors for Macs with similar visual quality

By Alex Blake Published

You can get similar features to Apple’s Studio Display with these 3 monitors – and pay less, too.

A person using the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.
Apple’s new Studio Display is missing a key feature that will leave Mac gamers disappointed

By Alex Blake Published

Apple’s new Studio Display comes without a 120Hz refresh rate, making it a poor choice for Mac gamers.

The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro on a green and blue background
The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max are official — here's what's new

By Mark Wilson Published

Apple has announced new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max chips — and they look like laptop powerhouses.

Two Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatches next to each other.
Xiaomi’s Watch 5 has just launched globally, and it could be an affordable Google Pixel Watch 4 rival

By Alex Blake Published

The Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch has launched outside China, bringing some new features along for the ride.

Apple's Craig Federighi introduces the Liquid Glass redesign at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.
I was wrong about macOS 26 – its design is far worse than I first thought

By Alex Blake Published

macOS 26’s design is a mess, and its missteps suggest there’s something seriously wrong at Apple.

The Apple Mac mini against a blue background.
20 years ago, Apple launched a Mac that changed mini-PCs forever – and offered quadruple the performance of its predecessor

By Alex Blake Published

The first Intel Mac mini launched 20 years ago today, marking a clear break with the PowerPC past.

Angry man shouting at mobile phone while sitting at a desk
‘The tariffs and pandemic crisis seem a joke compared to this’: Cheap phones could be gone forever thanks to the RAM crisis, a new report claims

By Alex Blake Published

The smartphone market could be forever changed by the RAM crisis, says a new report — and Android could be hit particularly badly.

Macbook
Apple’s rumored $699 MacBook sounds like a 2017 MacBook Air with an iPhone chip, according to new code leaks

By Alex Blake Published

A new leak suggests Apple’s rumored affordable MacBook might feel very similar to the 2017 MacBook Air, on paper at least.

MacBook Pro 16-inch on wooden table in modern office
The rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro could get the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, but still lack one key feature

By Alex Blake Published

A new report says the touchscreen MacBook Pro will have a Dynamic Island, but there’s no mention of Face ID.

The Taara Beam against a green background.
Forget Starlink – this PS5-sized device promises to deliver fiber-like 25Gbps internet speeds using invisible beams of light

By Alex Blake Published

The Taara Beam sends 25Gbps internet speeds over invisible light waves and could rival Starlink.

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