Marc McLaren
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
Wordle too easy? Absurdle is its far harder evil twin
By Marc McLaren published
Absurdle is like a Dark Souls version of Wordle: incredibly hard, but all the more satisfying when you crack it. Here's what you need to know.
CES 2022 live blog Day 5: All the latest news and biggest announcements
By Marc McLaren published
Follow our CES 2022 live blog for all the latest news from the biggest tech trade show of the year.
The weirdest gadgets of CES 2022
By Mike Prospero, Marc McLaren published
From dog translators to color-changing cars, these were the oddest things we saw at CES 2022.
These are the 50 most innovative people in tech right now
By Marc McLaren published
From teenage NFT entrepreneurs to sustainability pioneers and inclusion trailblazers, these are the 50 people doing most to push tech forward.
Jabra Elite 4 Active offers active noise cancellation, IP57 waterproofing for very low price
By Marc McLaren published
Looks like Jabra's served up another workout-friendly winner in the form of the well-priced Elite 4 Active wireless earbuds.
25 best Android apps for your new phone
By Marc McLaren published
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.
Google Pixel 6 starter guide: Setup, accessories, features and more
By Marc McLaren published
So you just got a Google Pixel 6 or 6 Pro — here's what you need to know about your new phone.
17 great Christmas gifts the Tom's Guide team wants this year
By Marc McLaren published
Need some help choosing a Christmas gift? Here's what we're hoping to get in our stockings this year.
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
Our favorite Christmas TV episodes across all the services — here's what we're rewatching this holiday season.
Australia vs England Ashes Second Test live stream — how to watch from anywhere
By Marc McLaren published
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.
How to watch Ashes 2021 — live streams, schedule, squads and more
By Marc McLaren published
The Ashes 2021 continues, with England and Australia facing off in the second of a five-Test series. Here's how to watch it live wherever you are.
The Future Tech Awards are coming!
By Marc McLaren published
The Future Tech Awards return for a third year to honor the people and products driving innovation in consumer tech.
Australia vs England Ashes First Test live stream — how to watch from anywhere
By Marc McLaren published
The Australia vs England Ashes First Test live stream will give us the first action in this highly anticipated series. Here's how to watch it live wherever you are.
Pentax K-3 III review: The last great DSLR?
By Marc McLaren published
The Pentax K-3 III is a 25MP DSLR that takes superb images and is lovely to shoot with, but it has too many compromises to challenge the best mirrorless cams.
San Marino vs England live stream — how to watch World Cup qualifier online
By Marc McLaren published
The San Marino vs England live stream sees the Three Lions take on the world's worst team in a World Cup qualifier. Here's how to watch it live online from anywhere.
New Zealand vs Australia live stream — how to watch the T20 World Cup Final live
By Marc McLaren published
The New Zealand vs Australia live stream is the final of the T20 World Cup 2021. Here's how to watch it live.
England vs Albania live stream — how to watch World Cup qualifier online
By Marc McLaren published
The England vs Albania live stream will see the Three Lions look to wrap up qualification for the World Cup. Here's how to watch it live online from anywhere.
Pakistan vs Australia live stream — how to watch the T20 World Cup game live
By Marc McLaren published
The Pakistan vs Australia live stream is the second T20 World Cup semi-final. Here's how to watch it live.
England vs New Zealand live stream — how to watch the T20 World Cup semi-final live
By Marc McLaren published
The England vs New Zealand live stream is the of the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Here's how to watch it live.
Pakistan vs Scotland live stream — how to watch the T20 World Cup game live
By Marc McLaren published
The Pakistan vs Scotland live stream will be Pakistan's last game before the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Here's how to watch it live.
Leeds United vs Leicester City live stream — how to watch Premier League 21/22 game online
By Marc McLaren published
The Leeds United vs Leicester City live stream features two Premier League sides looking for consistency. Here's how to watch it from anywhere.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan live stream — how to watch the T20 World Cup game live
By Marc McLaren published
The New Zealand vs Afghanistan live stream holds the key to three teams' chances at the T20 World Cup. Here's how to watch it live from anywhere.
England vs South Africa live stream — how to watch the T20 World Cup game live
By Marc McLaren published
South Africa need to bowl out England for 131 in the England vs South Africa live stream. Can they do it? Here's how to watch it live.
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