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
Tom's Guide answers: What ports do you really need on your next laptop?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Does using a laptop docking station make up for the fact that laptops have fewer and fewer ports these days? Tom’s Guide staffers weigh in on this tricky question.
PS5 Pro set for game-changing graphics boost according to new reports
By Dave Meikleham published
The PS5 Pro could massively improve ray tracing performance compared to the PS5 if these latest reports prove to be true.
I finally got a PlayStation Portal — don’t make the same mistake I did
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Sony’s game-streaming handheld just wasn’t cutting it out-of-the-box for me. The solution? Throw even more cash at the problem for a gadget I’ve already overpaid for.
The Sony Inzone H5 gaming headphones are so good I stopped using my Sonos surround system
By Dave Meikleham published
The Sony Inzone H5 is a supreme mid-range gaming headset that hits the sweet spot between price and performance. They’re so good, I’ve stopped using my Sonos surround system in favor of it.
Apple’s new 11-inch iPad Pro could be super hard to buy at launch — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
Potential production problems with the tablet’s rumored OLED screen could make it seriously tough to get your hands on the new 11-inch iPad Pro 2024 if it launches within the next month or so.
I didn’t think I could love my Steam Deck OLED more — then I bought this $33 accessory
By Dave Meikleham published
Steam Deck OLED is a stunning piece of hardware, and you can make it even better with this one affordable accessory that can totally change the way you play games.
Everyone is hating on this remake of a classic game — here's why they're wrong
By Dave Meikleham published
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a thoughtful redux that isn’t getting a fair shake in this writer’s opinion.
Tom's Guide asks: Are gaming laptops still worth it in 2024?
By Alex Wawro published
As price tags climb ever higher, we wonder: are gaming laptops still worth it?
Ghost of Tsushima on PC can’t be another tired cash-in — Sony needs to learn from past PS5 port mistakes
By Dave Meikleham published
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut arrives on PC in May. If you’re a PC player, you should be crossing all your digits Sony has learned from patchy past ports.
This iPad keyboard case is the worst product I've used this year — don't waste your money like I did
By Dave Meikleham published
I found a number of issues with the Logitech Slim Folio Pro after buying it. Here's why you should avoid this iPad accessory.
Owning the best gaming rig and Steam Deck OLED has badly hurt my love for laptop gaming — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
Having the best gaming desktop on the block and the finest handheld console ever made has dampened our UK computing editor's enthusiasm for overpriced gaming laptops.
Epic deal! One of Alienware's best gaming laptops just got slashed by over $700
By Dave Meikleham published
In the market for an amazing gaming laptop that will tame your favorite Steam titles? Dell is currently offering an astoundingly good deal on the Alienware m18
MSI Claw just got a US release date — Steam Deck OLED has never faced a bigger threat
By Dave Meikleham published
With the MSI Claw finally getting a confirmed Stateside release date, the battle between it and Valve’s handheld is upon us.
The Batman sounds incredible on this PS5 headset — I’ve fallen in love with it
By Dave Meikleham published
With support for Dolby Atmos and PS5 Spatial audio, the Sony Inzone is a special gaming headset that won’t break the bank.
I’ve had my LG G3 OLED for 7 months — 3 things I love and 2 I hate
By Dave Meikleham published
The LG G3 is not only the best OLED TV I've ever bought, it's my favorite piece of technology I've owned in my life.
This remote is my favorite feature of one of the best gaming monitors — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is an incredible display and I find that using its remote everyday has become a godsend for on-screen accessibility.
How to set a PlayStation Network passkey
By Dave Meikleham published
Sony’s new method of logging in is a big time-saver that is well worth enabling.
I want GTA 6 on PS5 Pro more than anything — here’s why
By Dave Meikleham published
If the next Grand Theft Auto wants to make itself a must-buy for the rumored console, it should have a graphical feature that’s become a huge part of why I love gaming on PS5.
Biggest iPad Air ever and new OLED iPad Pros will reportedly launch next month — new specs leak
By Dave Meikleham published
Reports suggest Apple is on the verge of launching four new OLED iPads, spanning both the Air and the Pro range.
Windows 11 has a hidden switch for smoother graphics and better performance — turn it on now
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Give your OS a leg up by learning how to boost performance by disabling visual effects in Windows 11.
Latest Nintendo Direct confirmed — will Nintendo Switch 2 be announced?
By Dave Meikleham published
Nintendo is airing its latest Direct event on YouTube this week, with a number of new Switch 1 games expected to be shown in the company’s video package.
How to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
By Dave Meikleham published
Want to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account? Our easy to follow steps will show you how.
I desperately want a Nintendo Switch 2 OLED — here's why it won't happen
By Dave Meikleham published
As someone who loves OLED technology, it pains me that I’ve partially rationalized Nintendo not going with the screen tech I adore when its next machine launches.
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