Marc McLaren
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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Today's Wordle hints and answer — solution #1,133 Friday, July 26
By Alan Martin last updated
Find out what today's Wordle hint and answer is and get some tips for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.
![Fujifilm X-T5 on tripod](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4wpKrH93D37dDPTisdqGy4-320-80.jpg)
The best cameras in 2024
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Here are the best cameras for the money, including our favorite mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, point-and-shoot cameras and more.
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The best photo storage and sharing sites in 2024
By Marc McLaren last updated
Here are the best photo storage and sharing services for your photographs; create online photo albums; and show your photos to friends, family and art buyers.
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33 best movies on Disney Plus to watch now (July 2024)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
We've gone through Disney Plus to pull the very best of the best from the House of Mouse. Here are the best movies on Disney Plus.
![A blue Polaroid Go Gen 2 instant camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c8v4NnQSaAiZu5K2dBp2Zf-320-80.jpg)
Best instant cameras in 2024
By Marc McLaren last updated
Here are the best instant cameras based on our testing
![A screenshot of the Apple TV app interface on a Samsung smart TV, against a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u9FYtGTux7KfbbJfDDV4ve-320-80.jpg)
Best Samsung smart TV apps
By Marc McLaren last updated
Got a Samsung TV? Then you'll want to download the best Samsung smart TV apps to go with it.
![Wordle with a magnifying glass over it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PFkWJvotXCjE95yY5KB45Y-320-80.jpg)
I analyzed every Wordle answer to look for patterns — here's what I found
By Marc McLaren last updated
Wordle is a game about words, but numbers can help you beat it. We've delved into the data to find the most useful patterns.
![Rebecca Romijn as Number One, Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hXbwkta3UZmxqmRnyj88A6-320-80.jpg)
Best Paramount Plus shows and movies: What to watch now
By Henry T. Casey last updated
Our guide to the best Paramount Plus shows and movies helps you find the gems in a very crowded service.
![Wordle on a smartphone, held in a hand, but not using one of the best Wordle start words](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AjQJKSmP8NoQqcNkmbmQ6P-320-80.jpg)
Best Wordle start words to help you keep your streak
By Marc McLaren last updated
The best Wordle start words based on data and our own experience.
![Quordle on a smartphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o8PFaUrDetBKskjoYdz3zK-320-80.jpg)
Daily Quordle #522 — answers and hints for Friday, June 30
By Kelly Woo last updated
Find out what today's Quordle answers are and see the solutions to previous games.
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BMW iX: Everything we know so far
By Marc McLaren, Tom Pritchard last updated
BMW iX will be available in two models, iX xDrive40 and xDrive50 — and both look pretty special.
![Nissan Ariya electric car](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ARwne5T6bP4KnybiqG59qc-320-80.jpg)
Nissan Ariya release window, price, range, interior and more
By Marc McLaren, Tom Pritchard last updated
The Nissan Ariya is a futuristic electric SUV that's packed with tech. Here's everything you need to know about it.
![Wordle displayed on a smartphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4sYCn3AamxuSvHECDnQWEZ-320-80.jpg)
What is Wordle and how to play — everything you need to know
By Marc McLaren last updated
Wordle is the simple online game that's taken the world by storm. Here's everything you need to know about it, including how to play, what the rules are and more.
![Leah Williamson of England battles with Marie Minnaert of Belgium in a friendly prior to the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iBtuGKUxiSBHE8NHXYGrYk-320-80.jpg)
How to watch Women's Euro 2022 — live stream the final plus results and more
By Marc McLaren last updated
Here's how to watch Women's Euro 2022 live streams online and for free. Next up: England vs Germany in the final on Sunday!
![Rafael Nadal in action at the 2019 US Open tournament](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ARWfe9JqfPiRismaasf3xZ-320-80.jpg)
2022 US Open live streams: How to watch the tennis action online, schedule, seedings
By Marc McLaren last updated
The 2022 US Open live streams will show you all the Grand Slam action from Flushing Meadows. Here's how to watch it online from anywhere and for free.
![A scene from Wayne's World starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GBLJpUCdGKtiGBryJF4ZPY-320-80.jpg)
The 41 best '90s movies and where to stream them
By Marc McLaren last updated
The 1990s were a superb decade for cinema, with classic after classic hitting the big screen. So allow us to present the best '90s movies and show you where to stream them online today.
![A Google Pixel 6 displaying five app icons: Songkick, Otter.ai, JustWatch, Komoot and Skyview](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9pwbawmPj6gLooLM3QuvrC-320-80.jpg)
These are the 5 apps I can’t live without
By Marc McLaren last updated
From ride-tracking to stargazing to concert-going, these five apps help me wind down from work.
![The Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund club badges on top of a photo of the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/46mC9G4kt5KViM8RCuqqZX-320-80.jpg)
Man City vs Borussia Dortmund live stream: How to watch Champions League match online, lineups
By Marc McLaren published
The Man City vs Borussia Dortmund live stream sees Erling Haaland return to his old club in the Champions League. Here's how to watch it live from anywhere.
![The Liverpool and Ajax club badges on top of a photo of Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPyrsuxMdcdA8bL5smadhX-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool vs Ajax live stream: How to watch Champions League match online, lineups
By Marc McLaren published
The Liverpool vs Ajax live stream offers the Reds a chance to bounce back in the Champions League. Here's how to watch it live from anywhere.
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How to screenshot on Chromebook
By Marc McLaren published
Here's how to screenshot on Chromebook and use the full range of capture options, including full screen, partial screen or a specific window
![Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz will contest the 2022 US Open final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zaqpnd4rFupXBd4j57CTLa-320-80.jpg)
Casper Ruud vs Carlos Alcaraz live stream and how to watch the US Open men's final live
By Marc McLaren last updated
The Casper Ruud vs Carlos Alcaraz live stream will show us the men's singles final at Flushing Meadows. Here's how to watch it online from anywhere and for free.
![Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, seen here battling for the Bahrain Grand Prix, will feature in the F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix live stream](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m9ucDfC8ZR2wJ7tZzhETo8-320-80.jpg)
F1 Italian Grand Prix live stream — how to watch the race free and online
By Marc McLaren published
The Italian Grand Prix live stream sees the F1 teams head to Monza. Here's how to watch the race live online and potentially for free.
![Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur both pictured at Wimbledon 2022. They will contest the 2022 US Open Women's final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3s5D46HBaHTi4ycAhEb8yg-320-80.jpg)
Iga Swiatek vs Ons Jabeur live stream and how to watch the US Open women's final live
By Marc McLaren last updated
The Iga Swiatek vs Ons Jabeur live stream will show us the women's singles final at Flushing Meadows. Here's how to watch it online from anywhere and for free.