Dave Meikleham
Dave is a computing editor at Tom’s Guide and covers everything from cutting-edge laptops, the latest GPU tech, to ultrawide monitors. When he’s not worrying about dead pixels, Dave enjoys regularly rebuilding his PC for absolutely no reason at all. He built his first rig over 20 years ago, and he’s gone through more motherboards than he’s had hot dinners. Probably.
In a previous life, he worked as a video game journalist during a career spanning the best part of two decades. Over that time he worked across both online and print, with bylines for GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, TechRadar, Edge and the Official UK PlayStation Magazine. He’s almost amassed an immeasurable amount of bad puns.
An avid PC and console gamer, Dave enjoys breaking out Fraps way too often as he obsesses over frame rates. Despite owning a graphics card that costs roughly the same as your average used car, he still enjoys gaming on the go and is regularly glued to his Switch. Away from tech, most of Dave’s time is taken up by walking his husky, obsessing about his various OLED displays and sweating over the fitness of half a dozen Arsenal players on any given week.
Latest articles by Dave Meikleham
MSI Claw AI handhelds are now turbocharged with Intel's Lunar Lake chip — and it puts ROG Ally X on notice
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The new MSI Claw 8 AI Plus is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, and also sports a bigger battery for longer play sessions.
Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Nintendo Switch controllers for playing in handheld mode, tabletop mode or in docked mode when connected to a TV.
Getting a gaming PC? 7 things you need to know before you buy
By Dave Meikleham published
Looking to buy or build a great gaming PC? Follow our tips to put together a rig that will outperform any console.
The best monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
The best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Need a great monitor for your MacBook Pro? These are some of the best
The 5 biggest gaming trends I think we’ll see over the next decade — from the end of Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 to 8K and the PS6
By Dave Meikleham published
Xbox hasn’t got much left in the tank. Nintendo will be handheld-only from here on out. 8K gaming will finally become a thing on consoles. Brace yourself for some spicy takes.
The best PS5 headsets in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
From budget wired models to top-tier peripherals with crystal-clear mics, these are the best headsets for PS5 right now.
My favorite TV accessory just got an awesome 8K upgrade
By Dave Meikleham published
The new Philips HDMI sync box will finally allow me to act out some long held PC gaming dreams — for a hefty price.
Silent Hill 2 is a brutal, beautiful survival horror remake — but the true terror is its poor PC port
By Dave Meikleham published
Silent Hill 2 is a compelling, but technically compromised, redux of one of the all-time classic horror experiences. This remake brings chills and thrills for both the right and wrong reasons.
Steam now confirms you're buying a license, not a game — here’s why that sucks
By Dave Meikleham published
Recently passed U.S. law has finally forced Valve's hand on its approach to digital ownership rights on Steam.
I’ve been a PC gamer for 20 years — here’s why you should buy a PS5 Pro instead
By Dave Meikleham published
Despite owning one of the most powerful rigs in the world, the inherent issues surrounding PC gaming is making me hungry for the PS5 Pro.
The best gaming monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.
RTX 5090 laptops could crush my RTX 4090 in a key area — but here's why I still don't want one
By Dave Meikleham published
The leaked specs of the mobile version of the RTX 5090 are seriously impressive, but I won’t be selling my gaming laptop anytime soon.
My most-wanted PS5 Pro game isn't out yet so I'm killing time with this PS3 classic — and it was a huge mistake
By Dave Meikleham published
I'm hyped for the return of a classic stealth game, but my dream PS5 Pro game has forced me to return to a legendary PS3 great that is kicking my ass.
The best Xbox headsets in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Check out the best Xbox headsets for any budget, including both wired and wireless models.
Are you an inspiring digital artist who’s handy with a stylus? Meet your dream 2-in-1 AI-powered laptop.
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The drawing of a new day
I just pre-ordered the PS5 Pro and I already regret it — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
Did I pre-order a PS5 Pro just to deny a would-be scalper one? Perhaps.
Forget PS5 Pro — the best place to experience PlayStation games is on PC
By Dave Meikleham published
Pining for the $699 PS5 Pro? The latest and greatest Sony port suggests you should buy a gaming PC or laptop instead.
Best keyboards in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
Best wireless keyboards in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best wireless keyboards for school, work or gaming, based on our hands-on testing and expertise.
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.
The best gaming mouse pad in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads to help keep both your mouse and your desk pristine.
Forget Snapdragon: The new Intel Dell XPS 13 promises the longest laptop battery life yet
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The new Intel Core Ultra 200 Series 13-incher could offer up to an astonishing 30 hours of juice while streaming video, if Dell's promises hold true.
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