Brian Westover
Brian Westover is currently Lead Analyst, PCs and Hardware at PCMag. Until recently, however, he was Senior Editor at Tom's Guide, where he led the site's TV coverage for several years, reviewing scores of sets and writing about everything from 8K to HDR to HDMI 2.1. He also put his computing knowledge to good use by reviewing many PCs and Mac devices, and also led our router and home networking coverage. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he wrote for TopTenReviews and PCMag.
Latest articles by Brian Westover
Black Friday TV deals — what’s the right size for you?
By Brian Westover published
Find the right size TV at the right price during Black Friday sales.
Best Black Friday TV mount deals — top sales right now
By Brian Westover published
Mounting your big screen TV can come with big savings as Black Friday sales slash prices on some of the best TV mounts.
5 TV settings you should change now
By Brian Westover published
Get that new TV looking its best with these simple settings adjustments.
8K TVs: What the heck is going on?
By Brian Westover published
No shows, no movies, no streaming options. Why are people supposed to buy 8K TVs, again? All I really want this Christmas season is for 8K TVs to start making sense.
TCL 8K TVs to get the first 8K streaming service
By Brian Westover published
The Explorers gives TCL 8K TVs a subscription streaming service for 8K video
I worked out with a weight vest for a week — and it's a game changer
By Brian Westover published
I tried working out in a weight vest for a week — does it live up to the hype?
Black Friday TV deals — 5 essential tips for saving big this year
By Brian Westover published
Get bigger savings and more value with these insider tactics for Black Friday TV shopping.
Best QLED TVs of 2021
By Brian Westover published
Quantum dot TVs are some of the best you can get. Here are our favorites.
MacBook Pro 14-inch vs MacBook Pro 13-inch: What should you buy?
By Brian Westover published
The M1 MacBook Pro squares off against the new 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021. Which one is better for you?
Comcast unveils XClass streaming TV — everything you need to know
By Brian Westover published
A Comcast smart TV? The new XClass TV offers 4K, HDR and a ton of streaming options.
Netgear’s new Wi-Fi 6E router costs $1,500 — wait, what?
By Brian Westover published
The Netgear Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E router offers mind-numbing speeds and advanced features come at a hefty price.
TV backlights explained: Edge-lit vs. full array vs. Mini-LED
By Brian Westover published
Our guide to help you understand the technology behind local dimming, HDR and more.
Windows 11 Start menu: Here’s everything that’s new
By Brian Westover published
Take a tour through the new Start Menu on Windows 11, with new features, a slick redesign and a new home on the taskbar.
Sony personal audio brings Dolby Atmos to private listening
By Brian Westover published
Personal audio gets a wireless upgrade with two new Sony products, the SRS-NS7 neckband speaker and WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter.
TV ports explained: What all those HDMI, USB and other connections are for?
By Brian Westover published
What do all the connectors on the back of your TV do? We walk you through what the ports are, what plugs into each one, and which are the most important.
11 things you didn't know your smart TV could do
By Brian Westover published
Your smart TV can do more than you think, making you healthier, happier, and doing a lot more than watching shows
How to build an amazing home theater for less
By Brian Westover published
You can get a basic home theater setup with a big screen and surround sound for less than you'll spend on some premium TVs. Here's how.
Ring Alarm Pro supercharges security with Eero mesh Wi-Fi 6
By Brian Westover published
Ring Alarm Pro remixes home security with built-in mesh Wi-Fi from Eero.
LG Direct View LED takes on Samsung's The Wall with 325-inch micro-LED
By Brian Westover published
LG's new micro-LED home theater stretches a massive 325 inches, packs 33 million pixels
I thought Amazon Fire TVs were trash — but the new Omni changes that
By Brian Westover published
Amazon is stepping up its smart TV game, and not a moment too soon.
Everything you need to know about buying a TV
By Brian Westover published
Buying a new TV? Here's a glossary of all the terms you'll hear, and which ones matter.
How to buy the best outdoor TV
By Brian Westover published
Everything you wanted to know about outdoor TVs, but were afraid to ask.
Amazon unveils own Omni and 4-Series Fire TVs — and they look really good
By Brian Westover published
The new Amazon-built Omni Series and 4-Series TVs put Alexa front and center
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