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
Micro-LED vs. Mini-LED: What's the difference?
By Brian Westover published
Mini-LED and micro-LED TVs arrive in 2021, but what does that mean? And should you buy a TV with these new technologies?
Samsung's 110-inch MicroLED TV will challenge OLED in early 2021
By Brian Westover published
Samsung's newly announced MicroLED TV is a 110-inch behemoth that has the biggest innovation in years with super tiny LEDs for every pixel.
Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra review
By Brian Westover published
The Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra is a new take on the office desktop that uses a capable mini PC to give businesses the clean look of an all-in-one computer with more modularity than ever before.
Best Cyber Monday MacBook deals 2020: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals
By Brian Westover published
These are the best Cyber Monday MacBook deals on the MacBook Air and Pro.
Samsung's stunning Mini LED TVs to challenge OLED — and they're coming soon
By Brian Westover published
Samsung's next TVs will get mini-LED backlights, for better brightness and contrast and slimmer TV designs.
Apple Silicon iMac specs just leaked — and it could be here soon
By Brian Westover published
Apple's first iMac desktop running on Apple Silicon is in development, and expected to launch in the first half of 2021.
Acer ConceptD 7 Pro challenges MacBook Pro for the creator laptop crown
By Brian Westover published
The Acer ConceptD 7 and ConceptD 7 Pro laptops promise power for video editing, media creation and serious multitasking.
Windows 10 update causing serious problems — what to do now
By Brian Westover published
The October 13th patch is causing big headaches, assuming you can even get it to install. Here's how to fix it.
Best Prime Day MacBook deals: Save big on MacBook Air and Pro now
By Brian Westover published
The best Prime Day bargains on Apple MacBooks from Amazon and others.
Best Prime Day OLED TV deals: LG, Sony and Vizio sales right now
By Brian Westover published
Prime Day sales are bringing OLED TV prices lower than ever, but time's running out as sales come to a close.
Tiny Keurig coffee maker gets big 45% price cut for Prime Day
By Brian Westover published
Keurig's compact K-Mini coffee makers are selling for the lowest price ever.
Our favorite cheap Wi-Fi router is a steal for Prime Day at $52
By Brian Westover published
Amazon just took 35% off of the best budget router, the TP-Link Archer A7.
Alienware m17 R3 review
By Brian Westover published
The Alienware m17 R3 is a powerful and capable gaming laptop, but it has some unexpected rough spots that seem out of place in a system this well-made and well-heeled.
Surface Laptop Go vs MacBook Air: Which laptop is better for you?
By Brian Westover published
In the choice between Windows and Mac, the competition for affordable, portable laptops is heating up with the new Surface Laptop Go.
Are Samsung's QLED TVs worth it?
By Brian Westover published
Samsung QLED TVs are some of the most popular on the market, but are they a smart buy for your next TV?
Sony 2018 Android TV Settings Guide: What to Enable, Disable and Tweak
By Brian Westover published
We walk you through the menus and features of Sony's 2018 Android TVs. Use our handy guide to find the settings and features you need.
Intel reveals 11th-Gen Tiger Lake CPUs and Xe graphics — here are the key features
By Brian Westover published
Intel's hottest new Core i3, i5, and i7 processors are packed with more power and better features than ever, and they're coming this fall
Samsung unveils most affordable 8K TV yet — and it’s ready for PS5 and Xbox Series X
By Brian Westover published
Samsung's Q700T is an 8K TV with less sticker shock, but there's some trade-offs for the lower price.
Vizio M-Series Quantum (M658-G1) Review
By Brian Westover published
The Vizio M-Series Quantum 65-inch (M658-G1) remixes Vizio's affordable M-Series with an impressive display and a new, improved version of SmartCast.
Samsung has new hybrid TVs coming — and they could kill OLED
By Brian Westover published
Samsung Display is working on a new QLED/OLED hybrid that could redefine TVs.
Fastest broadband ever unveiled — and it can download all of Netflix in a second
By Brian Westover published
Researchers use new techniques to transfer data equivalent to 222 Ultra HD Blu-rays per second.
What Is Gig-Speed Internet?
By Brian Westover published
Get up to speed on the best thing to happen to high-speed internet service.
LG UM7300PUA Review
By Brian Westover published
The LG UM7300 is a very good 4K TV for the money with strong smart TV features and a bright picture, but it's not the best in its price range.