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
The best Wi-Fi setup for streaming
By Brian Westover published
How get better Wi-Fi signal to boost your binge watching and make the most of the internet connection you have.
Best 4K monitor deals
By Brian Westover published
The best 4K monitor deals can enhance your productivity at home or in the office. Here are the top 4K monitor sales now.
LG 2020 OLED TVs go on sale this month: 8K ZX, Crazy-thin GX and more
By Brian Westover published
LG's 2020 TVs are going to be available this month, including its new 8K and 4K TVs. Here's what to expect.
Wow! Cheap 75-inch LG 4K TV deal is $350 off at Best Buy
By Brian Westover published
Best Buy has the 75-inch LG UM6970PUB 4K LED Smart TV for $749, its lowest price yet.
Gimme a brake: Mac Pro’s $400 wheels let your $50,000 desktop roll away
By Brian Westover published
Apple's Mac Pro costs thousands (sometimes tens of thousands), but the optional wheels have one glaring flaw.
Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR specs revealed: Here's the good and bad
By Brian Westover published
A pair of white papers from Apple reveal the impressive strengths and limitations of the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR.
TCL 8-Series QLED Roku TV review
By Brian Westover published
TCL's first premium QLED TV, the TCL 8-Series, puts the competition on notice.
Every Roku TV for 2020: TCL, Walmart, Hisense, Sharp and more
By Brian Westover published
From cheap 4K Roku TVs to a TCL 8K model, there's a lot to like about the Roku TVs coming this year.
Philips 2020 TVs: All the new OLED, Ambilight, Android and Roku sets
By Brian Westover published
From a premium OLED to inexpensive Roku TVs, here's everything Philips is bringing to the U.S. this year.
Microsoft's Chromium Edge browser: Everything you need to know
By Brian Westover published
The new Chromium-based version of Microsoft's Edge browser is finally available. Here's what you need to know.
3 biggest TV trends for 2020: Read this before you buy
By Brian Westover published
The hottest TVs of 2020 are coming soon, but is it worth waiting to buy a new TV?
Asus ProArt PA90 workstation review: One of the most powerful mini PCs ever
By Brian Westover published
The Asus ProArt PA90 workstation is a mini PC with major power.
The best TVs of CES 2020 (so far)
By Brian Westover published
The hottest, coolest and strangest TVs on display at CES 2020
Philips OLED 804 hands-on review: Finally, a TV to take on LG and Sony
By Brian Westover published
Not yet ratedThe Philips OLED 804 is coming to the US, and the 65-inch TV looks amazing.
Sony Z8H hands-on review: Here’s what Sony changed for this 8K TV
By Brian Westover published
Not yet ratedWe go hands on with the Sony Master Series Z8H, and this 8K TV looks absolutely stunning.
TCL Mini-LED 8K Roku TV hands-on review: 8K video in all its glory
By Brian Westover published
Not yet ratedTCL shows off its first 8K TV, the TCL Mini-LED 8K Roku TV featuring a new and improved version of mini-LED.
LG Gallery OLED TV hands-on review: Stunningly thin and smart
By Brian Westover published
Not yet ratedThe LG Gallery series OLED TVs offer a superthin wall-mount design along with advanced voice interaction and AI powers.
Samsung Q950 QLED TV hands-on review: Stunning design, killer sound
By Brian Westover published
Not yet ratedSamsung's Q950 shows that the next big thing for 8K might be sound.
Vizio's first OLED TV is its most impressive set ever
By Brian Westover published
Not yet ratedVizio has added an OLED set to its affordable premium TV lineup, and it looks amazing.
Samsung’s stunning new 8K TV might have no bezels at all
By Brian Westover published
Early leaks suggest Samsung's TV lineup might be losing the bezels entirely for 2020.
LG Display unveils OLED TV that rolls down from the ceiling
By Brian Westover published
LG Display announces OLED TVs that pull down from the ceiling, sound amazing and even show up in cars and airplanes, and it's all coming to CES next week.
7 biggest TV trends for CES 2020: Mini-LED, 8K and more
By Brian Westover published
From 8K TVs to strange folding designs, here are all of the rumored TV developments for CES 2020.
ViewSonic XG3220 Gaming Monitor review
By Brian Westover published
The ViewSonic XG3220 is a great 4K FreeSync gaming monitor at a very reasonable price
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