Brian Westover
Brian Westover is currently Lead Analyst, PCs and Hardware at PCMag. Until recently, however, he was Senior Editor at Tom's Guide, where he led the site's TV coverage for several years, reviewing scores of sets and writing about everything from 8K to HDR to HDMI 2.1. He also put his computing knowledge to good use by reviewing many PCs and Mac devices, and also led our router and home networking coverage. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he wrote for TopTenReviews and PCMag.
Latest articles by Brian Westover
What size TV should you buy?
By Nick Pino last updated
What size TV do I need? Here's how to figure out the right TV screen size you should get and the distance away from your TV you should sit.
Best student printers for 2024: our top picks
By Brian Westover last updated
The best inkjet and laser printers for students of all ages, at home or on campus.
What Is HDMI ARC and eARC?
By Brian Westover last updated
HDMI ARC provides a two-way flow of sound between a TV and a soundbar or other gear. Here's what you need to know.
Inkjet vs. Laser: Which printer is right for you?
By Brian Westover last updated
What's the difference between inkjet printers and laser printers? And what do those differences mean when it comes to buying and using a new printer?
How to replace your Roku TV remote
By Brian Westover last updated
Replacing your Roku remote can add features like hands-free voice control and custom app buttons to your Roku TV or device.
TV buying guide: 9 things you need to know
By Brian Westover, John R. Quain last updated
Our TV buying guide shows you which TV features and specs are most important, and how to buy the right size TV for your expectations and budget.
The best TV brands in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
Which TV brands are best? Here are our favorites from LG, Samsung, TCL, Sony, Vizio and Hisense.
Amazon Fire TV Omni review: I wish this were better
By Brian Westover last updated
The Amazon Fire TV Omni looks better than ever before, and gets a handy hands-free Alexa feature, but performance falls flat.
How to connect and use Alexa on your Samsung smart TV
By Brian Westover last updated
Want more voice control? Here's how to connect to Alexa on a Samsung TV.
Microsoft Surface Studio 3 — everything we know so far
By Brian Westover last updated
Here’s everything we know about the Microsoft Surface Studio 3 and what we’d like to see.
Smart TVs: Everything you need to know
By Brian Westover, John R. Quain last updated
A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.
Google TV vs. Android TV: What's the difference?
By Brian Westover last updated
Everything new in Google TV, from browsing shows to smart home control
Apple Mac mini with M1 review: Shockingly good for the money
By Brian Westover last updated
The new Mac mini packs enormous power with its M1 chip in a more affordable package
How to buy a dumb TV — and why you'd want to
By Brian Westover last updated
Skip the smart TV altogether by buying a "dumb TV" that doesn't have internet connectivity or app support.
Mounting your TV: Best viewing angle and height
By Jason Carpenter, Brian Westover last updated
Ask 20 people how they mounted their flatscreen TVs and you’ll probably get 20 answers. Find out the ideal viewing angle and height to get the most immersive television viewing experience.
How to mount a TV to the wall in 8 easy steps
By Brian Westover last updated
Learn how to wall mount a TV without a lot of hassle. From prep to final installation, we show you step by step.
LG C1 OLED review: this 2021 OLED TV is still one of the best
By Brian Westover published
A gorgeous OLED, a great 4K smart TV, and the best gaming TV we've ever seen.
Stop your snooping smart TV — how to turn off data collection for every brand
By Brian Westover last updated
Fight back against intrusive ads and data collection on your smart TV with these tips.
Windows 11 vs Windows 10: Here's what's new
By Brian Westover last updated
Windows 11 has arrived and it's a big upgrade. Here are the biggest changes to expect when you upgrade from Windows 10.
Google's Nest Wifi mesh system gets top honors in Tom's Guide Awards 2020
By Brian Westover last updated
Google's Nest Wifi wowed us with smart design and great performance, but it stands out most for the built in Google Home smart speaker
Google's Nest Wifi Router Doubles as a Google Home
By Brian Westover last updated
Google's whole-home mesh solution gets a new name and a lot of new smart features.
LG 2021 TV Lineup: OLED Evo, QNED with Mini LED, 8K, 4K and more
By Brian Westover last updated
Get the scoop on every TV LG is offering in 2021, including premium OLED models, QNED Mini-LED sets and budget-friendly 4K smart TVs.
Samsung CHG70 Curved Monitor Review: HDR Gaming Excellence
By Brian Westover last updated
The Samsung CHG70 is a gorgeous 32-inch curved monitor that offers premium features such as AMD FreeSync and HDR support. It's not quite perfect, but it's hard to beat these features for under a grand.
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