Latest articles by Jacob Ridley
Best high refresh rate gaming monitor in 2026: These are the speedy panels I'd snap up
How Refreshing Don't dawdle with one of the best high refresh rate gaming monitors around.
The best Mini-ITX PC case in 2026: the top tiny cases I've tested so far
Mini but Mighty Go compact and cute with the best Mini-ITX PC cases.
Best mouse pads for gaming in 2026: the fabric and hard-top mats I prefer to game on
Slick The best mouse pads offer slick mouse movement and awesome aesthetics, no matter what surface you prefer.
The best desk lighting in 2026: my recommendations for key lights and lightstrips to illuminate your gaming set-up
Light it up! Whether making your Twitch stream more professional or aiming for an ambient office environment, I've got the best lighting kits for your PC covered.
Best 4K gaming monitors in 2026: the ultra hi-res panels I highly recommend
4K Vision The best 4K gaming monitor has all the bells and whistles an enthusiast could ever want or need.
Best wireless gaming keyboard in 2026: my top picks for cable-free typing delights
Freedom Cut the cord with the best wireless gaming keyboards.
Best webcams in 2026: the 1080p and 4K webcams I recommend for gamers and streamers
Look Your Best These are the best webcams for streaming and video calls.
Best Hall effect keyboards in 2026: the fastest, most customizable keyboards for competitive gaming
Quick digits The best Hall effect, optical or induction gaming keyboards are built for competitive gameplay, but they offer something for everybody.
Best CPU coolers in 2026: I've tested the latest liquid coolers and air coolers to find the very best for your CPU
Cool Breeze Our picks for the best CPU coolers will have your processor running cool with air or liquid during the hottest gaming sessions.
Best air cooler for CPUs in 2026: Keep your processor chilled with one of these budget-friendly and capable coolers
Air dried Quiet, reliable and affordable—why not consider a CPU air cooler this year?
Best M.2 SSDs for gaming in 2026: my top picks for blazing fast storage
High speed Our choices for the best NVMe M.2 SSDs give you blisteringly fast load times.
Best gaming mouse in 2026: I've tested the very best mice and these are my top picks
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
Best gaming keyboards in 2026: the fastest, smoothest and loveliest boards I've tested
Keyed in The best gaming keyboards have it all: style, ergonomics, and of course, the most satisfying clickity clacks.
Best VR headset in 2026: my top picks for stunning virtual reality experiences
Jack In Immerse yourself in stunning game worlds with the best VR headset.
Best handheld gaming PC in 2026: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses
Portable PC PC gaming has officially gone portable, and these handheld gaming PCs are mighty quick.
Best gaming desk in 2026: my top picks for standing, sitting and everything in between
Top Desks We've chosen the best gaming desks based on hours of playing on both sitting and standing desks, just to see which is worth your money.
Best gaming PCs in 2026: these are the rigs and brands I recommend today
Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best prebuilt gaming PC.
Secure Boot certificates used by anti-cheat software are set to expire in June but new ones are already in the mail
News You shouldn't have to worry about expired certificates if you keep your PC up-to-date.
The best gaming monitors in Australia for 2026: the pixel-perfect panels I'd buy myself
Eye candy The best gaming monitors offer the perfect mix of resolution, refresh rate, and size to immerse you in your favorite gaming worlds.
The best gaming headsets in Australia for 2026: I'd bet my ears on these headphones
Quality cans Treat your ears to some treacle with the best gaming headsets.
Jen-Hsun needs to up his game because we've run the numbers and AMD's CES keynote hit 1.8 mentions of AI per minute—even more than Nvidia
CES 2026 You don't want to know how many times they mentioned gaming.
Who asked for this? PC gamers left wondering after AI takes center stage at CES 2026
CES 2026 AI and fears of further price increases have made for a strange CES for gamers.
