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 best gaming monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.
MSI Claw AI handhelds are now turbocharged with Intel's Lunar Lake chip — and it puts ROG Ally X on notice
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The new MSI Claw 8 AI Plus is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, and also sports a bigger battery for longer play sessions.
Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Nintendo Switch controllers for playing in handheld mode, tabletop mode or in docked mode when connected to a TV.
Black Friday gaming PC deals are live now — here's my favorite sales up to $700 off
By Dave Meikleham, Alyse Stanley last updated
The best Black Friday gaming PC deals are happening now. Here are some of the best gaming rigs you can get for hundreds of dollars off.
The best Xbox Series X games in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The Xbox Series X number of exclusives isn't huge, but these are the best games you can play on Microsoft's high-end console right now.
Black Friday gaming monitor deals start now — my favorite Samsung OLED is $500 off
By Dave Meikleham, Louis Ramirez last updated
Why wait until the big day? You can get in on these fantastic Black Friday gaming monitor deals now.
Getting a gaming PC? 7 things you need to know before you buy
By Dave Meikleham published
Looking to buy or build a great gaming PC? Follow our tips to put together a rig that will outperform any console.
The best monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
The best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Need a great monitor for your MacBook Pro? These are some of the best
The 5 biggest gaming trends I think we’ll see over the next decade — from the end of Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 to 8K and the PS6
By Dave Meikleham published
Xbox hasn’t got much left in the tank. Nintendo will be handheld-only from here on out. 8K gaming will finally become a thing on consoles. Brace yourself for some spicy takes.
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.
The best PC games of 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Here are the best PC games out right now, including our favorite role-playing games, shooters, strategy titles and more.
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 controller for the new white Xbox Series X is $25 off in early Black Friday sale
By Dave Meikleham published
This brilliant Xbox gamepad is currently $25 off ahead of Black Friday.
My favorite TV accessory just got an awesome 8K upgrade
By Dave Meikleham published
The new Philips HDMI sync box will finally allow me to act out some long held PC gaming dreams — for a hefty price.
Hurry! The M4 iPad Pro is my favorite tablet ever and it’s over $100 off before Black Friday
By Dave Meikleham published
Amazon has sales on the 256GB, 512GB and 1TB models of its latest iPad Pro.
Silent Hill 2 is a brutal, beautiful survival horror remake — but the true terror is its poor PC port
By Dave Meikleham published
Silent Hill 2 is a compelling, but technically compromised, redux of one of the all-time classic horror experiences. This remake brings chills and thrills for both the right and wrong reasons.
Is this real? You can buy this RTX 4060 gaming laptop for just $800 at Best Buy right now
By Dave Meikleham published
The MSI Cyborg 14 is currently a whopping $300 off at Best Buy. This is one of the best gaming laptop deals of the year.
Steam now confirms you're buying a license, not a game — here’s why that sucks
By Dave Meikleham published
Recently passed U.S. law has finally forced Valve's hand on its approach to digital ownership rights on Steam.
I’ve been a PC gamer for 20 years — here’s why you should buy a PS5 Pro instead
By Dave Meikleham published
Despite owning one of the most powerful rigs in the world, the inherent issues surrounding PC gaming is making me hungry for the PS5 Pro.
LIVE: Best Amazon Prime Day TV deals still available — QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TV sales
By Nick Pino last updated
Amazon Prime Day TV deals are here to beat the Black Friday rush — here's how to save big on QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TVs.
Last chance! These Prime Day gaming PC deals are still live — 7 sales up to $500 off I recommend as a PC gamer
By Dave Meikleham last updated
October Prime Day is here and there are a bunch of fantastic discounts on gaming PCs available right now. Here are 5 deals I recommend.
Last chance! 7 Prime Day gaming laptop deals that are still live and up to $700 off
By Dave Meikleham last updated
October Prime Day is here, and there are 5 gaming laptop deals I recommend checking out.
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