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
These budget Bluetooth speakers have transformed the way I play games and watch movies
By Dave Meikleham published
The Majority D80 are an affordable pair of Bluetooth speakers that I think are perfect to pair with either a tablet or a gaming handheld.
Tom's Guide asks: What's the perfect laptop screen size?
By Alex Wawro published
From 13-inch ultraportables to 18-inch gaming juggernauts, there's a lot of different screen sizes to choose from when buying a laptop. Tom's Guide editors discuss: Which is best, and for what?
Steam could land on Xbox Series X as Phil Spencer opens the door to third-party stores
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Xbox games have been available to play on PC hardware for years, and flipping that scenario around could happen next.
New Xbox Series X appears to have leaked — and it comes with a key improvement and a refreshed look
By Dave Meikleham published
Updated reports point to a major design change for Microsoft's "Adorably All Digitial" console refresh.
The best fight sticks in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
With the help of our best fight stick picks, you'll be able to battle your way to the top arcade-style no matter your budget or platform of choice.
Best MacBook in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best MacBooks you can buy right now, from the ultraportable MacBook Air to the powerful MacBook Pro.
Horizon Forbidden West on PC is one of the best-looking games ever — but I’m having two major issues with it
By Dave Meikleham published
Weird visual hiccups have caused me headaches in what’s otherwise a brilliant PC port
The best gaming keyboard in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.
Microsoft Surface event recap — Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6 and Copilot news
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Microsoft unveiled a new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business users in an enterprise-focused livestream. Here's everything you need to know, even if you know nothing about business.
New PS5 Pro rumors point to a monster 8K gaming console
By Dave Meikleham published
The PS5 Pro rumors continue to drop, with sources now suggesting it could be so powerful, 8K gaming could potentially be viable on the yet to be announced, upgraded PlayStation.
I just bought the world's fastest SSD that costs more than a PS5 — it's incredible
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Was buying a near-$500 NVMe drive sensible? Absolutely not. Do I regret it? Heck no.
The best Xbox One games in 2024
By Roland Moore-Colyer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Many of the best Xbox One games are also available to play on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
The best Xbox multiplayer games in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The best Xbox multiplayer games include something to suit every taste and skill level.
PS5 Pro set for game-changing graphics boost according to new reports
By Dave Meikleham published
The PS5 Pro could massively improve ray tracing performance compared to the PS5 if these latest reports prove to be true.
I finally got a PlayStation Portal — don’t make the same mistake I did
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Sony’s game-streaming handheld just wasn’t cutting it out-of-the-box for me. The solution? Throw even more cash at the problem for a gadget I’ve already overpaid for.
The Sony Inzone H5 gaming headphones are so good I stopped using my Sonos surround system
By Dave Meikleham published
The Sony Inzone H5 is a supreme mid-range gaming headset that hits the sweet spot between price and performance. They’re so good, I’ve stopped using my Sonos surround system in favor of it.
Apple’s new 11-inch iPad Pro could be super hard to buy at launch — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
Potential production problems with the tablet’s rumored OLED screen could make it seriously tough to get your hands on the new 11-inch iPad Pro 2024 if it launches within the next month or so.
Everyone is hating on this remake of a classic game — here's why they're wrong
By Dave Meikleham published
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a thoughtful redux that isn’t getting a fair shake in this writer’s opinion.
Tom's Guide asks: Are gaming laptops still worth it in 2024?
By Alex Wawro published
As price tags climb ever higher, we wonder: are gaming laptops still worth it?
Ghost of Tsushima on PC can’t be another tired cash-in — Sony needs to learn from past PS5 port mistakes
By Dave Meikleham published
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut arrives on PC in May. If you’re a PC player, you should be crossing all your digits Sony has learned from patchy past ports.
This iPad keyboard case is the worst product I've used this year — don't waste your money like I did
By Dave Meikleham published
I found a number of issues with the Logitech Slim Folio Pro after buying it. Here's why you should avoid this iPad accessory.
Owning the best gaming rig and Steam Deck OLED has badly hurt my love for laptop gaming — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
Having the best gaming desktop on the block and the finest handheld console ever made has dampened our UK computing editor's enthusiasm for overpriced gaming laptops.
Epic deal! One of Alienware's best gaming laptops just got slashed by over $700
By Dave Meikleham published
In the market for an amazing gaming laptop that will tame your favorite Steam titles? Dell is currently offering an astoundingly good deal on the Alienware m18