Stevie Bonifield

Stevie Bonifield

Contributing Writer

Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist who has written for PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, and Laptop Mag on everything from gaming to smartwatches. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, TTRPGs, and building way too many custom keyboards.

Articles by: Stevie Bonifield

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X review: Is this the best budget gaming headset you can buy?

By Stevie Bonifield published

Editor's Choice

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X is one of the best gaming headsets you can buy, pairing great audio quality and seriously impressive battery life with a budget-friendly price.

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The HP Victus 16 is one of the best-value gaming laptops I've ever reviewed. And it's $600 off right now.

By Stevie Bonifield published

Don't let the affordable price put you off: You can get a fantastic gaming experience on the Victus 16. Our data shows it.

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Upgrade your reading experience for less with this Kindle Colorsoft deal for Amazon's Spring Sale!

By Stevie Bonifield published

There are a few great deals available right now for Amazon's Spring Sale that can help you save on a new ereader.

Apple Watch Series 8

Siri is the biggest obstacle to making the Apple Watch an AI hit

By Stevie Bonifield published

Can Apple succeed where Humane and Rabbit failed? Not without one missing piece

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Lenovo's Sensational Spring Sale is live, here are 5 laptop deals I recommend from $570

By Stevie Bonifield published

Save on top Lenovo laptops with these incredible spring deals!

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Budget gaming laptops don't need to sacrifice display quality, here are 3 with stunning screens

By Stevie Bonifield published

Should a great display be a must-have on budget gaming laptops? I think I know the answer, and a few competitors you might want to check out instead.

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5 reasons Google's Pixel 9a is a victory lap around the iPhone 16e

By Stevie Bonifield published

The Google Pixel 9a is great news for users and bad news for Apple's iPhone 16e

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HP Victus 16 (S100) review: A stellar gaming laptop for the price with only one flaw

By Stevie Bonifield published

The HP Victus 16 boasts impressive gaming performance for the price along with above-average battery life, but one glaring flaw holds it back from perfection.

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I'm over my Apple Watch, but Pebble's revival has me rethinking wearables

By Stevie Bonifield published

Pebble smartwatches are back, now under the banner of Core Devices

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The best Lenovo gaming laptops in 2025

By Stevie Bonifield last updated

The best Lenovo gaming laptops will let you make the most of your Steam library; we've tested and reviewed excellent options at various prices.

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Forget Steam's spring sale, here are 7 CDKeys deals that are cheaper

By Stevie Bonifield last updated

Skip the Steam Spring Sale, CDKeys is where it's at.

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I spent a week gaming on the iPad Mini 7 — is it a handheld gaming PC rival?

By Stevie Bonifield published

I've been gaming on the iPad Mini 7 with a Razer Kishi Ultra controller for the past week and it's easily the best mobile gaming experience I've ever had.

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Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024) review: The ultimate mobile entertainment device

By Stevie Bonifield published

Editor's Choice

The iPad Mini 7 is the ultimate mobile entertainment device, with a speedy processor, stellar display, fantastic audio, and a mobile gaming experience that can't be beat.

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I revived my ancient HP laptop with Linux — and it was easier than you think

By Stevie Bonifield published

Installing Linux on my 8-year-old laptop brought it back from the dead with a surprising new perk

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 showing the greeting after booting up macOS for the first time.

3 things critics love about Apple's MacBook Air M4 — and 3 things that flopped

By Stevie Bonifield published

Before you buy the new MacBook Air M4, take a look at what the experts are saying about it

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A "foldable iPad Pro"? Here's what the latest leak claims

By Stevie Bonifield published

A tipster with a record of leaking information about foldable tech has leaked that a prototype for a foldable 18.8-inch iPad includes an under-display FaceID sensor.

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"This can get dangerous very quickly": Images show 300F+ temperatures on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090

By Stevie Bonifield published

Nvidia's RTX 50-series troubles continue to heat up — and users are right to be frustrated

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I found 7 jaw-dropping deals on M4 MacBook Air accessories

By Stevie Bonifield published

Gearing up to get a new MacBook Air M4? Complete your setup with these top accessory deals!

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X review: Is this headset a must-have for PC gamers?

By Stevie Bonifield published

Editor's Choice

Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X the must-have headset for PC gamers? Here's my experience testing it out, plus what you should know before buying.

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I switched from a Kindle ereader to Kobo for a week — here's why I'm never going back

By Stevie Bonifield published

I ditched my Kindle for a Kobo ereader for a week. It changed my mind about my favorite way to read ebooks.

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Apple's M4 MacBook Air has a new color, webcam, and somehow lowers its price by $100

By Stevie Bonifield published

Apple finally announced the new MacBook Air M4, but it's biggest upgrade might not be a new chip, but a price drop. Here's what we know so far and where you can pre-order the new MacBook Air.

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Tim Cook’s MacBook Air M4 teaser was actually… a new iPad Air?

By Stevie Bonifield published

Apple announced two new products this morning, but neither one is the MacBook Air M4. Here's a look at the new iPad Air M3, iPad 11, and when we could see a new MacBook Air.

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Apple Intelligence just ran into more bad news — and Siri is the problem

By Stevie Bonifield published

Apple's major Siri update might be even more delayed than expected. Could it be too late for Apple to catch up in AI?

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The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is the most beautiful laptop I've seen, but these 3 alternatives should come first

By Stevie Bonifield published

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has a gorgeous design, but you shouldn't judge a laptop by its chassis. Here are a few stylish laptops I'd recommend instead.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i (Gen 10) review: A sleek design puts style over substance

By Stevie Bonifield published

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is easy on your eyes, but hard on your wallet for performance that doesn’t quite match up with its stylish, premium design.