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Freelance writer

Ian Evenden is an experienced freelance writer whose words can be found everywhere from GamesRadar and PC Gamer to T3 and Tom's Hardware. Ian spent years as the Production Editor for Edge magazine, and has gone on to contribute to a wide variety of gaming, computing, science, and technology publications for well over a decade. Legend has it that Ian disapproves of Oxford commas… sorry Ian, but there's no stopping us now.

Latest articles by Ian Evenden

LG OLED G4 with Tomb Raider Remastered gameplay on screen

Should you buy an OLED 4K TV for your gaming set-up during Black Friday?

By Ian Evenden last updated 27 October 24

Guide OLED and QLED TVs offer premium TV tech for a premium price. Is it worth picking up one of these advanced 4K TVs during Black Friday in November?

Guide

Best PS4 charging docks 2024

By Rob Dwiar last updated 28 May 24

Buying guide We've gathered up the best PS4 charging dock options for you to use and ensure you're never out of juice.

Buying guide

The best Nintendo Labo deals and prices for 2024

By Tabitha Baker last updated 2 January 24

Buying guide The cheapest Nintendo Labo deals and prices you'll find right now, on all kits and accessories

Buying guide

What TV size is best for gaming?

By Ian Evenden published 14 November 19

Big screens If you’re buying a new TV, what is the optimal size for a gaming set-up?

Big screens

PC game settings explained

By Ian Evenden published 14 June 19

Numbers game What do those settings on your PC games actually mean? And how do you optimize them?

Numbers game

TN vs IPS - gaming monitor tech explained and compared

By Ian Evenden published 1 May 19

See more What does TN and IPS mean, and which monitor type is best for gaming?

Razer Blackwidow Elite keyboard review: "A hugely robust and highly customizable keyboard"

By Ian Evenden published 6 December 18

Review Our review of the Razer Blackwidow Elite - does it live up to the hype (and the price)?

Review

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