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

If Microsoft lets Starfield go to PS5, the console war is all but dead — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
Could we really see Starfield and the latest Indiana Jones game appear on Sony's console? If so, it could be disastrous for the Xbox brand.

The Best Picture Oscar nominees make the greatest video game stories look like amateur hour — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
As a medium, games are decades behind your average half decent movie when it comes to narrative. But that isn’t to say great video game storytelling can’t be found, provided you know where to look.

Watch out Switch 2 — Sony could finally be making a new PlayStation handheld
By Dave Meikleham published
Could Sony be working on a follow-up to its beloved PlayStation Vita? A new report from a hardware leaker would suggest so.

Hideo Kojima’s Physint could be the PS6 game of my dreams — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
The announcement of Kojiam’s latest new IP at State of Play hinted at a project that could mash together mediums in a fashion that’s never been attempted before.

Steam Deck OLED is vulnerable to burn-in — but only if you use it wrong
By Dave Meikleham published
Yes, Valve’s handheld is vulnerable to OLED’s most infamous screen defect, but it takes a lot of work to get there

Big PS5 event just confirmed for this week — Death Stranding 2, Silent Hill 2 and more expected
By Dave Meikleham published
Sony's next State of Play will show off Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin but a leaker thinks he knows what other exciting PS5 games will also make an appearance.

Nintendo Switch 2 looks like it will get an LCD screen — here’s why I’m out
By Dave Meikleham published
If Nintendo’s rumored handheld sequel gets a massive display downgrade from the current OLED model, I likely won’t be buying one.

5 tips for using a TV as a PC monitor
By Dave Meikleham published
Connecting your computer to a TV can make a ton of sense depending on your circumstances, so we’ve drawn up some handy tips if you’re considering making such a major display transition.

My OLED TV has ruined Steam Deck OLED for me — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
As much as our UK computing editor love his Steam Deck OLED, it just can’t compete with the experience of playing PC titles on a powerful PC on a colossal TV.

I switched to this ultrawide monitor — and it's a huge boost for my productivity
By Dave Meikleham last updated
21:9 monitors are impressive, but they can't compete with super ultrawides when it comes to making computing tasks easier.

Alienware m16 review
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Dell's gaming-focused portable PC delivers in key areas, but could be better optimized in others.

RoboCop: Rogue City is the unlikely poster child for Unreal Engine 5 — and an absolute blast to play
By Dave Meikleham published
One of the biggest surprise packages in recent gaming memory boasts cutting edge tech while also absolutely nailing the spirit of one of the best action movies ever made.

Is Xbox Game Studios going to become a third-party publisher? Let’s predict the future
By Jason England published
Microsoft is sending mixed signals about the future of Xbox — will it be a console competitor or a third party publisher? Let's predict the future

Steam Deck 2 specs reportedly leaked — source claims big OLED screen upgrade and next-gen GPU
By Dave Meikleham published
While the notion of a resolution upgrade is exciting, it’s a pity you should take this latest Steam Deck 2 rumor with a gigantic pinch of salt.

Someone just built a PS5 4K OLED tablet — this is the PlayStation Portal of my dreams
By Dave Meikleham published
Sony should be taking notes, because DIY Perks just built the PlayStation Portal we deserve.

The best looking 4K Blu-ray I’ve ever seen is definitely not the movie you’re expecting
By Dave Meikleham published
A not exactly beloved entry in one of the most successful movie franchises of all time looks absolutely sensational on 4K Blu-ray.

I’m super glad Nvidia isn’t releasing a 4090 Super — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
As someone who’s obsessed with owning the best GPU around, I should be disappointed Nvidia isn’t upgrading its most powerful card. And yet I’m absolutely not.

How to set PS5 parental controls
By Dave Meikleham published
Stop your kids from accessing age inappropriate games with this guide on how to set PS5 parental controls.

I own a Steam Deck OLED and the MSI Claw has me worried — here's why
By Dave Meikleham published
Steam Deck has beaten off every handheld PC that’s dared to make a dent in its market share so far, but the MSI Claw looks like it could be the handheld sensation’s biggest threat yet.

I've started playing my PC on my living room OLED — it's been a game-changing revelation
By Dave Meikleham published
For the first time in years I’ve hooked up my rig to my main TV and the results have been glorious.

Nvidia’s latest display tech breakthrough has this hardcore PC gamer incredibly excited — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
At CES, Nvidia pledged to take variable refresh rate to the next level with G-Sync Pulsar. It could be the most exciting tech the company has developed in more than a decade.

The 5 best monitors at CES 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Whether you’re after a 57-inch ultrawide or an OLED gaming display with a refresh rate of an absurd 480Hz, these are some of the most exciting monitors we’ve seen at CES 2024 so far.

The weirdest laptop at CES 2024 is trying to peddle a feature that no one wants
By Dave Meikleham published
3D is a gimmick that should have been put out of its misery years ago. It’s baffling that Acer is still trying to make it a success in the laptop space.
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