Dave Meikleham
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
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 is a boring business laptop — but one that boasts unexpected strengths
By Dave Meikleham published
Not yet ratedLenovo’s latest 16-inch laptop won’t get you all that excited, but its poor screen at least doesn’t entirely derail the E16’s appeal thanks to some canny design decisions.
The best wireless gaming headsets 2024
By Dave Meikleham, Marshall Honorof last updated
Choose one of the best wireless gaming headsets for the PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch.
The best Xbox headsets in 2024
By Dave Meikleham, James Archer last updated
Check out the best Xbox headsets for any budget, including both wired and wireless models.
Nintendo Switch 2’s rumored ‘upgrade’ could actually make it worse — here’s why I’m worried
By Dave Meikleham published
The rumored Nintendo Switch 2 may run at lower clock speeds in Handheld mode, which could lead to better battery life but also potential performance issues.
The best monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham, Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
The best gaming mouse in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
The best curved monitors 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best curved monitors you can buy for gaming, surfing the web, or getting more done at work.
Act fast! This RTX 4060 gaming laptop just got $516 off in epic deal
By Dave Meikleham published
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i boasts one of Team Green's better GPUs, while it also packs in an impressive Gen 14 Intel Core i7 processor.
What is the best form factor for AI? Our editors couldn’t agree
By Ryan Morrison published
With the release of the Rabbit r1, panning of the Humane Pin and updates to the Meta smart glasses I decided to ask "what's the best form factor for AI?"
Thirsting for the new iPad Air with Mini-LED? We’ve got some bad news
By Dave Meikleham published
The latest online scuttlebut points to a new iPad Air being delayed until later this year.
The best PS5 headsets in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
From budget wired models to top-tier peripherals with crystal-clear mics, these are the best headsets for PS5 right now.
The best Xbox Series X games in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The Xbox Series X games lineup isn't huge, but these are the best games you can play on Microsoft's new console right now.
The best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024
By Alex Wawro, Dave Meikleham last updated
Here's our list of the best monitors for a MacBook Pro, whether you're looking for something portable, curved, gaming-oriented or optimized for pro work.
The best PS5 monitors 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The best PS5 monitors include 4K models from Sony, Acer, Dell and more, and will help you get the most out of your console.
The best gaming monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham, Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.
I'm furious that Rockstar scrapped 'James Bond Trevor' GTA 5 DLC
By Dave Meikleham published
Trevor’s actor recently revealed his unhinged character was set to feature in a piece of secret agent DLC during a recent Q&A with his fellow GTA 5 co-stars.
The Alienware Pro is a mighty mechanical keyboard — yet its let down by real flaws
By Dave Meikleham published
If Dell was charging $50 less for the Alienware Pro, it would be easy to recommend this gaming keyboard. But $199 is one heck of a commitment.
The best mouse in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.
Best cheap gaming mouse in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best cheap gaming mouse depends on your PC setup, your hand shape and your gaming preferences.
I own the greatest LG OLED TV — here are the 9 best looking 4K Blu-ray movies I've watched
By Dave Meikleham published
While Ultra HD content can look amazing on the best streaming services, nothing touches a quality 4K Blu-ray transfer.
The Mac Mini is set to skip the M3 chip in favor of an M4 model — what we know
By Dave Meikleham published
A new Mac Mini is expected to launch within the next year and will reportedly boast a faster Neural Engine to speed up AI tasks.
Best surge protector in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
A high-quality unit can protect your devices from potential surges. These are the best you can buy.
The best MacBook Pro cases for 2024
By Henry T. Casey last updated
The best MacBook Pro cases stand between your expensive investment and a headache down the line.
PlayStation Trophies on PC shows Sony is courting gamers without a PS5 — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
With Trophies debuting via a new overlay system in the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima port, it appears that Sony’s focus on the PC market is becoming ever more serious.
Xbox Game Pass' second wave of April titles announced — and it's getting one of 2024's most hotly anticipated games
By Dave Meikleham published
Microsoft is treating us to a varied lineup of interesting titles before the end of April, including a roguelike starring a badass hermit crab and a highly-anticipated medieval strategy game.