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.
Latest articles by Lloyd Coombes

I found the ultimate Mac productivity hack — and it's completely free
By Lloyd Coombes published
This macOS utility transforms the most underused key on a MacBook keyboard into a productivity superpower. Meet Hyperkey — the savior of the Caps Lock.

I use Notion to manage my invoices as a small business owner — here's how
By Lloyd Coombes published
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.

I ditched Apple Mail for this game-changing app — and I’m not going back
By Lloyd Coombes published
Seriously, it’s so good.

How Apple shaped modern computing over 50 years — and where it got it wrong
By Lloyd Coombes published
From GUI to exploding batteries, here's our pics for Apple's most famous (and infamous) computing contributions.

Steam Deck OLED restock: I'm tracking all inventory so you don't have to
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
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.

MacBook Neo is the first Mac I’d recommend to my parents — here’s why
By Lloyd Coombes published
The MacBook Neo is here. Could it be the missing link for longtime iPad users?

MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max vs MacBook Pro M4 Pro/Max: The biggest upgrades
By Lloyd Coombes published
The MacBook Pro M5 Pro is here, but is it a big step up from the prior generation? We compare the two to see the big differences.

What RAMageddon? Save up to $1,000 on my favorite RTX 50 series laptop deals
By Lloyd Coombes published
I've found the best gaming laptop deals with the latest GPUs from major retailers. Here's how to save over $1,000 right now.

I went hands-on with Notion’s Custom Agents without seeing a use case — now I’m convinced they’re the future
By Lloyd Coombes published
Notion's new Custom Agents could be a game-changer for a whole bunch of teams. Here's what I thought of them.

The Apple Pencil could be the 'missing link' to a touchscreen MacBook Pro — here's why
By Lloyd Coombes published
While we’re expecting a touchscreen MacBook Pro in the future, could it be less focused on our fingers and a great way to lean into the Apple Pencil?

Here's 5 things an NPU can do for your laptop — AI smarts you'll actually use without realizing it
By Lloyd Coombes published
Laptops powered by Neural Processing Units (NPUs), like the Acer Swift 14 and 16 AI, are quietly using machine learning to make your everyday workflow effortless.

These are the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 laptops you can buy today — and what makes each one worth it
By Lloyd Coombes published
Intel’s latest chips could be bad news for AMD, but good news for consumers. Here are some of the models you can buy right now.

Xbox gaming makes the jump to Windows on Arm, but can it stem the tide of gamers turning to Linux?
By Lloyd Coombes published
Microsoft’s Xbox app just arrived on ARM, but is it enough as gamers are swayed by Linux?

Microsoft needed a win with Windows’ latest update, but even its fix needed fixing
By Lloyd Coombes published
At a time when trust in Windows is at a low, Microsoft’s latest bungled security patch has caused another headache.

CES 2026 day 1 — Top 10 new gadgets you need to see
By Lloyd Coombes published
CES 2026 is here, and it’s filled with some fantastic new products — here are our favorites from the first day on the show floor

The 'RAM Rationing' of 2026 could lead to some awkward moments of irony for the likes of Google and Apple — here's why
By Lloyd Coombes published
In making AI better, the RAMifications are significant for future devices and their ability to multitask.

I finally nailed my keyboard and mouse setup with the 8BitDo Retro 87 and MX Master 4
By Lloyd Coombes published
I finally found the mouse and keyboard combo of my dreams.

Nvidia RTX 60-series GPUs: Rumors, leaks and everything we know so far
By Lloyd Coombes published
The first rumors of Nvidia GeForce RTX 60-series GPUs are starting to circulate. Here's everything we know so far.

Go big or go home! I've picked the best big-screen TV deals right now from $384
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Looking to upgrade your TV setup ahead of the new year? Walmart has huge screens at great prices.

First Intel Panther Lake laptops set to be announced at CES 2026, as Asus confirms launch event
By Lloyd Coombes published
After Geekbench data leaked, it appears we’ll get our first Panther Lake CPUs in just a few weeks courtesy of Asus.

I switched from my laptop to the iPad Pro M5 — and it's now a tablet I can finally work on
By Lloyd Coombes published
I made the change that has become so popular, ditching my laptop for an iPad. Here's why I've done it.

Brace yourself: PCs, laptops and phones may jump in price as early as December thanks to a '500%' RAM/SSD surge
By Lloyd Coombes published
RAM just become "Rarely Affordable Memory," as retailers warn of sharp price climbs in December due to 500% surge.

Intel's flagship Panther Lake chip just leaked on Geekbench, and gaming laptops may have a new performance king in Core Ultra 9 386H
By Lloyd Coombes published
Looks like Panther Lake processors could be ready for primetime with a fresh new Geekbench leak
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