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
First PS5-ready TVs revealed by Sony — with up to 8K gaming
By Brian Westover published
Sony announces 4K and 8K TVs for PS5 later this year with 'Ready for PlayStation 5' models.
Windows 10 bug crashes your laptop when you open and close the lid — really
By Brian Westover published
An unsolved Desktop Windows Manager bug is crashing systems after laptops are opened and closed repeatedly.
Samsung's microLED TVs just hit a major roadblock
By Brian Westover published
Samsung faces manufacturing troubles that could delay the first generation of microLED TVs.
Save big: GE’s electric range is more than $700 off
By Brian Westover published
Lowe's has the top-rated GE JS645SLSS for a whopping 47% off!
Dell S-Series monitors bring curved designs, 4K displays
By Brian Westover published
The new Dell S-Series brings a variety of designs and resolutions and promises great color performance.
HP 34f Curved Display review
By Brian Westover published
The HP 34f packs an ultrawide curved display and a solid collection of features into a mainstream display that looks and feels far more premium.
Windows 10 has yet another annoying problem — what to do
By Brian Westover published
The June 2020 patch was supposed to fix the problems plaguing the May 2020 Update, but brings its own headaches.
Canon ImageClass MF743Cdw named best printer in the Tom's Guide Awards 2020
By Brian Westover published
The Canon ImageClass MF743Cdw is a great color laser printer, and the top printer of the year
LG 38GL950G UltraGear is the Tom's Guide Awards 2020 pick for best monitor
By Brian Westover published
From it's curved screen to its killer performance, the LG 38GL950G UltraGear is the best monitor of the year
The LG C9 OLED leads the TV pack in the Tom's Guide Awards 2020
By Brian Westover published
The LG C9 OLED is still one of the best TVs we've ever seen
Dell unveils new 27-inch gaming monitors with curved displays and high refresh rates
By Brian Westover published
A pair of Dell 27-inch monitors offers gaming goodness in two flavors: Curved or high-resolution.
LG CX vs. Sony A8H: Which OLED TV is best?
By Brian Westover published
The LG CX OLED and Sony Bravia A8H OLED are two of the best TVs you can buy, but which is better?
Windows 10 May 2020 update: Release date, features, download and news
By Brian Westover published
The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is here with fresh icons, new Cortana features and improved performance.
Windows 10 May update is causing serious Google Chrome issues
By Brian Westover published
Users are reporting login issues on popular software, like Google's Chrome web browser and Microsoft's OneDrive.
LG's giant 38-inch UltraWide is the ultimate home office monitor
By Brian Westover published
The impressive LG 38WN95C-W 38-inch UltraWide QHD+ looks like it will finally be available to buy.
CES 2021 dates, location and Las Vegas plans
By Brian Westover published
The biggest show in consumer tech will return to Vegas in 2021, even as other conferences are cancelled.
The best cable modem you can buy just went on sale
By Brian Westover published
The top-rated Netgear CM600 high-speed cable modem just got even more affordable.
Samsung’s new QLED outdoor TV is the perfect quarantine splurge
By Brian Westover published
Samsung's QLED TV gets an outdoor model, along with a matching all-weather soundbar.
Sony's breathtaking Bravia A8H OLED TV is surprisingly affordable
By Brian Westover published
The Sony Bravia A8H OLED is finally available to buy, and comes packed with premium features and killer picture and sound.
Windows 10 May update will make your old PC faster — here's how
By Brian Westover published
Windows 10 is about to get quicker on HDD-equipped systems
OLED TVs are not overpriced — here are 4 reasons why
By Brian Westover published
A new, smaller OLED TV ignites controversy about OLED pricing, but don't get too wrapped up in comparisons.
Intel 10th Gen H Series for laptops: Specs and everything we know
By Brian Westover published
Intel’s 10th Gen H-Series chips promise big power for gaming laptops and MacBook Pro rivals. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple Mac mini (2018) review
By Brian Westover published
The Apple Mac mini (2018 model) is finally back, and it's better than ever, with a new look, rock-solid performance, and even a bit of upgradability.
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