Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as in computer and gaming tech, with previous works published on TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Live Science and more. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games as Gaming Editor for the Daily Star. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits.
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Microsoft has been rolling out updates and corrections to Windows 11 but perhaps the operating system is past saving?

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Dune, is essentially a small macro pad you can throw in a bag to take on the go with your MacBook. Here's how it works.

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Slashy has a lot of good ideas, but it's also an email app that wants you away from your inbox.

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The Snapdragon X2 is changing the game for laptop productivity, and it’s now cheaper than ever to try it for yourself.

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iPadOS is learning some new tricks, and you can check them out today with the iPadOS 27 beta.

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Apple tried something new with WWDC 26 — but here’s why it was a mixed bag for me.

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Apple Silicon has been transformative for Mac users, but could the RTX Spark be even better?

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Vibe coding is going mainstream and Microsoft is in a unique position to capitalize with Copilot integrating itself across the Windows platform.

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Handheld PC prices keep climbing, and that’s setting a worrying precedent for the industry.

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A trio of treats awaits at WWDC - here’s what I’m most excited for.

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Apple’s development timeline for its own lightweight AI glasses has shifted to next year as the expensive Vision Pro continues to struggle.

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Which pair of AI smart glasses will reign supreme in 2026: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 or Google's new Intelligent Eyewear? Let's face them off.

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Save hundreds of dollars on Lenovo laptops right now with the company's range of doorbuster savings.

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LG's OLED TVs are among our favorite and these sales mark a great opportunity to upgrade your home entertainment setup in time for the World Cup.

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Sweetwater has a big range of pro audio gear on sale, including products from Sennheiser, JBL, and Marshall. Here's the 7 deals I recommend shopping now.

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The VR/AR market is getting more crowded than ever — here’s why Xreal’s Project Aura is a little different compared to the competition.

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TypeWhisper is a local AI model that’s ideal for transcription and runs right on your Mac.

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Monocle works like noise-cancelling for your screen, and it’s pretty great. Here’s why it’s worth a look.

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Cotypist is a free tool for text suggestions on your Mac, and it’s much smarter than Apple’s iPhone version.

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The Steam Deck OLED is sold out across various retailers. I've listed all the retailers that could restock it along with my top alternatives.

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This macOS utility transforms the most underused key on a MacBook keyboard into a productivity superpower. Meet Hyperkey — the savior of the Caps Lock.

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I’m running my invoicing system from Notion using automations, and while it’s not perfect, I don’t know where I’d be without it.

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