Marc McLaren

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Formerly Editor in Chief (U.K.) on Tom’s Guide, Marc oversaw all gaming, streaming, audio, TV, entertainment, how-to and cameras coverage, and was also responsible for the site’s U.K.-focused output. He is now U.K. Editor in Chief on TechRadar.

Marc previously edited the tech website Stuff and has tested and written about phones, tablets, wearables, streaming boxes, smart home devices, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, games, TVs, cameras and much more. He also spent years on a music magazine, where his duties mainly involved spoiling other people’s fun, and on a car magazine.

An avid photographer, he likes nothing better than taking pictures of very small things (bugs, his daughters) or very big things (distant galaxies). When he gets time, he also enjoys gaming (console and mobile), cycling and attempting to watch as much sport as any human can (particularly cricket, but pretty much anything that involves a ball and plenty that doesn't).

He's also fallen in love with Wordle over the past six months and is the author of our today's Wordle answer column, in which he supplies hints and strategy tips for the mega-popular word game. Given he's completed every single Wordle so far and only lost once, and analyzed every Wordle answer in search of patterns, he's well qualified to help you safeguard your streak. And if one puzzle isn't enough, he also posts about the daily Quordle each morning.

Latest articles by Marc McLaren

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Happy first birthday, Wordle! Here’s 5 ways you should improve

By Marc McLaren published 19 June 22

Wordle celebrates its first birthday today, but how can it ensure people are still playing for years to come? Here's how the game needs to change.

Gaming

I’ve played every Wordle and lost only once — here are my tips

By Marc McLaren published 17 June 22

You learn a lot of Wordle tips and tricks from playing all 366 games — so here are the 10 things to consider when you play today's game.

Gaming

Costa Rica vs New Zealand live stream — how to watch World Cup playoff free and online

By Marc McLaren published 14 June 22

The Costa Rica vs New Zealand live stream will decide the final team for the Qatar World Cup 2022. Here's how to watch it online from anywhere.

Marc McLaren

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