Marc McLaren

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Formerly Editor in Chief (U.K.) on Tom’s Guide, Marc oversaw all gaming, streaming, audio, TV, entertainment, how-to and cameras coverage, and was also responsible for the site’s U.K.-focused output. He is now U.K. Editor in Chief on TechRadar.

Marc previously edited the tech website Stuff and has tested and written about phones, tablets, wearables, streaming boxes, smart home devices, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, games, TVs, cameras and much more. He also spent years on a music magazine, where his duties mainly involved spoiling other people’s fun, and on a car magazine.

An avid photographer, he likes nothing better than taking pictures of very small things (bugs, his daughters) or very big things (distant galaxies). When he gets time, he also enjoys gaming (console and mobile), cycling and attempting to watch as much sport as any human can (particularly cricket, but pretty much anything that involves a ball and plenty that doesn't).

He's also fallen in love with Wordle over the past six months and is the author of our today's Wordle answer column, in which he supplies hints and strategy tips for the mega-popular word game. Given he's completed every single Wordle so far and only lost once, and analyzed every Wordle answer in search of patterns, he's well qualified to help you safeguard your streak. And if one puzzle isn't enough, he also posts about the daily Quordle each morning.

Latest articles by Marc McLaren

The weirdest gadgets of CES 2022

By Mike Prospero, Marc McLaren published 7 January 22

From dog translators to color-changing cars, these were the oddest things we saw at CES 2022.

Tech Events

These are the 50 most innovative people in tech right now

By Marc McLaren published 3 January 22

From teenage NFT entrepreneurs to sustainability pioneers and inclusion trailblazers, these are the 50 people doing most to push tech forward.

Tech

Jabra Elite 4 Active offers active noise cancellation, IP57 waterproofing for very low price

By Marc McLaren published 3 January 22

Looks like Jabra's served up another workout-friendly winner in the form of the well-priced Elite 4 Active wireless earbuds.

Earbuds

25 best Android apps for your new phone

By Marc McLaren published 26 December 21

If you've just got an Android phone, you'll want to fill it with apps to help you get the most from it. Here's our choice.

Mobile Apps

Google Pixel 6 starter guide: Setup, accessories, features and more

By Marc McLaren published 24 December 21

So you just got a Google Pixel 6 or 6 Pro — here's what you need to know about your new phone.

Google Phones

The tech Christmas gifts we're asking Santa for

17 great Christmas gifts the Tom's Guide team wants this year

By Marc McLaren published 18 December 21

Need some help choosing a Christmas gift? Here's what we're hoping to get in our stockings this year.

Sales Events

Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Michael (Steve Carell) in The Office's Christmas episode

The best Christmas TV episodes and specials on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock and more

By Kelly Woo, Henry T. Casey, Marc McLaren, Marshall Honorof published 18 December 21

Our favorite Christmas TV episodes across all the services — here's what we're rewatching this holiday season.

Peacock

David Warner of Australia and James Anderson of England could both feature in the Australia vs England Ashes Second Test live stream

Australia vs England Ashes Second Test live stream — how to watch from anywhere

By Marc McLaren published 15 December 21

The Australia vs England Ashes Second Test live stream will either see England fighting back, or point the way to an Aussie whitewash. Here's how to watch it live wherever you are.

Marc McLaren

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