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
My dream PC gaming setup is utter overkill — but I love it anyway
By Dave Meikleham published
What happens when two OLED monitors, a stupidly large L-shaped desk and an Nvidia RTX 4090-powered rig combine? Let's find out.
How to check Windows 11 laptop battery health
By Dave Meikleham published
Worried about the state of your Windows 11 laptop’s battery? Our easy to understand guide will run you through how to generate a battery report for your portable PC.
I owe every Steam Deck owner a massive apology
By Dave Meikleham published
I've been throwing shade at the Steam Deck for months and I was wrong. Badly wrong.
Lenovo Legion Go: release date, price, specs and more
By Dave Meikleham last updated
There’s a new handheld PC on the block, and it looks like it will combine the best features of the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck.
I'm desperate for the new iPad Pro 2024 — and this upgrade is why
By Dave Meikleham published
Despite owning Apple's excellent 2021 Pro tablet, if the rumored new iPad Pro gets a key screen upgrade, I'll buy it instantly.
I just played Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 fps on a $120 laptop — here’s how
By Dave Meikleham published
GeForce Now Ultimate has given me some astonishing gaming results on a budget laptop that costs way less than a Nintendo Switch.
I upgraded my Steam Deck with this $25 accessory — and it’s transformed the way I play
By Dave Meikleham published
Purchasing a cheap and useful gizmo has totally changed the way I play on Valve’s tiny gaming PC.
I just used my iPad as a Nintendo Switch screen — the results are awesome
By Dave Meikleham last updated
After discovering a process that lets me play my favorite Nintendo games through my iPad Pro, I’m now obsessed with this awesome gaming hack.
You can now use an iPad as a Nintendo Switch screen — here’s how
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Turn your iPad into a second screen for your Nintendo Switch with our simple to follow guide.
I finally watched Batman for the first time — 3 reasons it's a Dark Knight delight
By Dave Meikleham published
Without Tim Burton’s Batman, the landscape of superhero cinema would look very different. I don’t know why it took me so long to get around to watching it.
I played the best PC games on Steam Link for the first time — why did I wait so long!?
By Dave Meikleham published
I can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on Valve’s streaming service for years. If you’ve got good broadband, it offers a brilliant way to play your favorite Steam games away from your PC.
I use this app to keep my gaming PC cool and whisper quiet — and my ears love it
By Dave Meikleham published
The brilliant Corsair ICUE app lets me keep my gaming rig chilled, while also helping me reduce fan noise when playing some of my favorite PC titles.
I've started using a mouse with my iPad Pro and it's an absolute game-changer
By Dave Meikleham published
Our UK computing editor recently paired a Logitech MX Master 3S to an iPad Pro, and it's made using Apple's tablet even more enjoyable.
I just upgraded my Nintendo Switch with these awesome (and cheap) Bluetooth speakers
By Dave Meikleham published
Want to elevate your audio experience when playing your Nintendo Switch? Try using some Bluetooth speakers to use with the handheld gaming device in portable mode.
I just spent a week with a $120 laptop — and the results amazed me
By Dave Meikleham published
After spending some serious time with the cheapest laptop I've ever tested, the results weren't entirely what I was expecting.
The amazing Red Dead Redemption shows there’s still life left in the Nintendo Switch
By Dave Meikleham published
John Marston’s classic Old West open-world might just be the best looking game on Switch. This is a sensationally good handheld conversion.
How to reset AirPods Max
By Dave Meikleham published
Reset AirPods Max on both iOS and Android devices using the simple steps in our easy-to-follow guide.
How to create custom Windows 11 desktop icons
By Dave Meikleham published
Want to create custom ICO files so you can have unique Windows 11 desktop shortcuts? We have you covered.
I own an RTX 4090 gaming PC, yet I’d rather play my Switch OLED — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 may be the most powerful consumer GPU you can buy, but lazing on the couch with Nintendo’s handheld is tough to top.
MacBook Pro M3 Max just tipped with 40 GPU cores and 48GB of RAM
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The Apple M3 Max chip is reportedly an incredibly powerful piece of silicon that could power next year's rumored MacBook Pro.
New Apple Mac mini M3 reportedly on the way — here's what we know
By Dave Meikleham published
If reports are to be believed, Apple has now started tests on not only a new Mac mini, but a bunch more M3 Macs, too.
Google Chrome just got 5 big upgrades — what you need to know
By Dave Meikleham published
Google Chrome's latest update brings a bunch of welcome changes, which makes downloads more visible and searches more intuitive.
Microsoft just leaked a tool that lets you enable hidden Windows 11 features — and you can try it now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
An app named ‘Staging Tool’ was accidentally leaked to Windows Insiders during a recent ‘Bug Bash’ event.