Andrew E. Freedman
Andrew E. Freedman is an editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming as well as keeping up with the latest news. He holds a M.S. in Journalism (Digital Media) from Columbia University. A lover of all things gaming and tech, his previous work has shown up in Kotaku, PCMag, Complex, Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag among others.
Latest articles by Andrew E. Freedman
Intel’s Future Includes Powerful PCs and Data-Driven Life
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Intel’s Gregory Bryant showed off Intel’s plans for the future of data driven computing and powerful personal computers.
Ikea's Smart Lights Will Soon Work With Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Ikea's inexpensive LED bulbs will be compatible with the three top smart home platforms.
YouTube's Super Chat Is Bad for the Internet
By Andrew E. Freedman published
YouTube’s Super Chat feature will prioritize the speech of the rich over everyone else, and fetishize vloggers to an uncomfortable degree.
4 Ways Microsoft Plans to Win the Future
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Microsoft showed off its new vision at its Build developer conference, and its plans are revealing.
Watch: Galaxy S8 Is More Breakable Than S7
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Tests from mobile protection company SquareTrade show the Galaxy S8 to be easily breakable.
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55 Review: Simple Looks, Big Gaming Power
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Velocity Micro Raptor Z55 is a gaming desktop with strong performance and easy, tool-free upgradability, but the case is bland.
Mario Kart 8 Gets Even Better on Switch
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feels like it was designed especially for the Switch, and delivers on many of the promises the system makes.
AMD Radeon RX 580: How Does It Stack Up?
By Andrew E. Freedman published
AMD's Radeon RX 500-series GPUs are here, but are they worth it? Check out benchmark results for AMD's Radeon RX 580.
It's Really Hard to Be a Nintendo Fan Right Now
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Between supplies issues with the Nintendo Switch and NES Classic Edition, it can be a hard time to be a Nintendo fan.
GameStop Pwned? Major Credit Card Breach Suspected
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Video game retailer GameStop's website may have been breached and an unknown amount of credit card data may have been stolen.
Galaxy S8 Pricing Revealed: What It Costs From Every Carrier
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Samsung Galaxy S8 won't be competing with the iPhone 7 on price. The base model S8 starts at $720 -- $71 more than the cheapest iPhone 7.
How to Charge Nintendo Switch Without the Dock
By Andrew E. Freedman published
With the right cable and a portable battery, you'll be able to keep your Nintendo Switch juiced up even when you're far away from its dock.
The Microsoft Surface Studio Is an Artist's Dream Desktop
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Microsoft Surface Studio's stunning screen, fantastic stylus support and easy-to-use hinge make this machine the best all-in-one for artists and creators that you can buy.
Mass Effect Andromeda Review Roundup: Most Polarizing Game of the Year
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Critics are divided on how successful Mass Effect: Andromeda is as a story and a game.
Reviewers Are in Love with Zelda: Breath of the Wild
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Reviewers who got their hands on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch praised it for its ingenuity and its difficulty.
Here's What's New in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
By Andrew E. Freedman published
When Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is launched on the Nintendo Switch, it will have quite a few upgrades from its Wii U predecessor.
Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti Benchmarks: A 4K Gaming Beast
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Nvidia's newest graphics card, the Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti, will deliver some of the smoothest 4K gameplay you can get from a gaming PC.
How to Set Up External Storage for PS4 and PS4 Pro
By Andrew E. Freedman published
You can finally use an external hard drive to store your PlayStation 4 games and apps. Here's how to set it up.
How to Scan Amiibo on Nintendo Switch
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Nintendo's Amiibo figures debuted with the Wii U, but they're already proving to be useful with the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch Review Roundup: What the Critics Are Saying
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Nintendo Switch review units are in the wild, and we're starting to hear critics' first impressions. Here's what they're saying about the console so far.
YouTube's TV Service Is Insanely Competitive
By Andrew E. Freedman published
YouTube has announced YouTube TV, its own streaming TV service that will cost $35 a month and offer a cloud-based DVR.
AT&T Slashes Unlimited Plan Pricing: How It Compares
By Andrew E. Freedman published
AT&T has revealed two new unlimited plans - Unlimited Choice and Unlimited Plus. How do they stack up to offerings from Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile?
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch or Wii U?
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is coming to both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. Which one should you get?
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