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

This new Apple TV show has the best visual effects I’ve ever seen — you have to watch it
By Dave Meikleham published
'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' features some jaw-dropping CGI

I'm fed up with gaming on Windows 11 — here's how Valve's Steam Machine can fix PC gaming
By Dave Meikleham published
Windows 11 can sometimes be a pain to play games on. That’s why I’m super-pumped at the prospect of having a streamlined Linux PC in my living room.

I found the 12 best Cyber Monday gaming PC deals up to $1,000 off — save big before they sell out
By Dave Meikleham published
Whatever your budget, our guide to the best Cyber Monday gaming PC deals has you covered.

9 Black Friday PC peripherals I recommend with up to 58% off the top gaming mouse, keyboard and PC controllers
By Dave Meikleham published
Whether you’re Team Mouse and Keyboard or Team Controller, these PC peripheral deals have your gaming needs covered.

How to refund Steam games — even after you've played them
By Dave Meikleham published
Valve has one of the most generous refund policies in the games industry. Here’s how you can reclaim your cash on a title you no longer want.

I built the coolest gaming PC ever — here are 5 parts to buy so you can too
By Dave Meikleham published
Somehow I managed to live for decades with PCs that never had a touchscreen on their cases. No more.

Best games consoles in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The best consoles can either be enjoyed on your sofa or from the comfort of your bed, and our picks range from the PS5 Pro to the Nintendo Switch.

The RTX 5090 is the best graphics card I've ever owned — but there's a catch for living room PC gamers
By Dave Meikleham published
The RTX 5090 might be the most powerful consumer GPU the world has ever seen, yet its new multi frame generation technology isn't ideal for my living room setup.

I test gaming controllers for a living — here are the 6 best for each platform
By Dave Meikleham published
From pro level Xbox pads to performant PS5 peripherals, these are my favorite controllers you can currently buy.

My PC caught on fire recently twice — 5 tips to protect your rig from a similar fate
By Dave Meikleham published
My gaming rig recently went up in smoke due to negligence on my part. Protect your rig from a similar fate by following this guide.

MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.

I'm so excited by the AI advances of the RTX 5090 I'm ditching my 4090 — here's why
By Dave Meikleham published
The second best graphics card in the world just won’t cut it for me anymore

MSI Claw AI handhelds are now turbocharged with Intel's Lunar Lake chip — and it puts ROG Ally X on notice
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The new MSI Claw 8 AI Plus is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, and also sports a bigger battery for longer play sessions.

Black Friday gaming PC deals are live now — here's my favorite sales up to $700 off
By Dave Meikleham, Alyse Stanley last updated
The best Black Friday gaming PC deals are happening now. Here are some of the best gaming rigs you can get for hundreds of dollars off.

Black Friday gaming monitor deals start now — my favorite Samsung OLED is $500 off
By Dave Meikleham, Louis Ramirez last updated
Why wait until the big day? You can get in on these fantastic Black Friday gaming monitor deals now.

Getting a gaming PC? 7 things you need to know before you buy
By Dave Meikleham published
Looking to buy or build a great gaming PC? Follow our tips to put together a rig that will outperform any console.

The 5 biggest gaming trends I think we’ll see over the next decade — from the end of Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 to 8K and the PS6
By Dave Meikleham published
Xbox hasn’t got much left in the tank. Nintendo will be handheld-only from here on out. 8K gaming will finally become a thing on consoles. Brace yourself for some spicy takes.

The best controller for the new white Xbox Series X is $25 off in early Black Friday sale
By Dave Meikleham published
This brilliant Xbox gamepad is currently $25 off ahead of Black Friday.

My favorite TV accessory just got an awesome 8K upgrade
By Dave Meikleham published
The new Philips HDMI sync box will finally allow me to act out some long held PC gaming dreams — for a hefty price.

Hurry! The M4 iPad Pro is my favorite tablet ever and it’s over $100 off before Black Friday
By Dave Meikleham published
Amazon has sales on the 256GB, 512GB and 1TB models of its latest iPad Pro.

Silent Hill 2 is a brutal, beautiful survival horror remake — but the true terror is its poor PC port
By Dave Meikleham published
Silent Hill 2 is a compelling, but technically compromised, redux of one of the all-time classic horror experiences. This remake brings chills and thrills for both the right and wrong reasons.

Is this real? You can buy this RTX 4060 gaming laptop for just $800 at Best Buy right now
By Dave Meikleham published
The MSI Cyborg 14 is currently a whopping $300 off at Best Buy. This is one of the best gaming laptop deals of the year.

Steam now confirms you're buying a license, not a game — here’s why that sucks
By Dave Meikleham published
Recently passed U.S. law has finally forced Valve's hand on its approach to digital ownership rights on Steam.
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