Eric Griffith

Ithaca

Features Editor at PCMag

Author of some books. Writer/Editor for https://t.co/TkIRSDIpei. Chief cook and dishwasher. He's a Dad. Views and opinions are all mine, duh.

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Articles

15 Fantastic Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Grad

2 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

Commencement season is upon us, and your newly minted graduate deserves something special (besides that diploma) to reward their achievements. Whether they’re moving on from high school or college, they'll certainly benefit from technology. And at PCMag, that's where we thrive. For this gift guide, I consulted with the reviewers and editors of PCMag, all of whom live and breath technology products, and many of whom have already been shopping for the grads in their lives.
Trust Me, I’m a Dad: This Is the Tech We Want for Father’s Day | PCMag

2 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith |Andrew Gebhart |John R. Delaney |M. David Stone |Iyaz Akhtar |Will Greenwald | +2 more

Father’s Day will be here sooner than you think. Consider these gadgets and subscriptions, curated by our resident reviewers and experts, for the dad in your life.
Readers’ Choice 2025: The PC Component Brands You Like Best

4 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

Graphics cards, processors, motherboards, cases, and storage are all big decisions for PC builders and upgraders. Find out which hardware manufacturers PCMag's DIY-savvy readers recommend most. (Design: Lily Yeh | Image Credit: Pixabay/Sergei Starostin/Kosamtu/Getty Images) The market for building your own PCs isn’t huge, but for those who do so, it can be life-changing.
Readers’ Choice 2025: The Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse Brands You Prefer

4 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

We polled our tech-savvy readers about the PC peripherals they like most, zeroing in on the absolute best brands in every category. This year’s winners may surprise you. (Design: Lily Yeh | Image Credit: Alienware/Westend61/Getty Images) PC peripherals can be categorized in a number of ways—so many that the situation can be confusing for even the most hard-core computer enthusiast.
Readers’ Choice 2025: The Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse Brands You Prefer

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Eric Griffith

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free optionsMicrosoft really doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's everything you need to know. On Oct. …
Readers’ Choice 2025: The PC Component Brands You Pick to Upgrade or Build Your Own

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Eric Griffith

I tried a 2-in-1 laptop that beats BOTH Surface Pro and MacBook Air in creative tests... but it's pretty priceyThis device is designed for gaming but will work for some creatives. The best way to describe the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is ‘a bit like a Surface’. But …
The Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Tech-Loving Moms

1 month ago | uk.pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. Read our editorial mission & see how we test. Mother's Day is coming soon! The holiday—Sunday, May 11, to be exact—is a big deal for the country's economy: Americans spent around $33.5 billion last year on Mother's Day gifts. That's a huge cash outlay, but the nation's moms deserve nothing but the very best! If you're stuck on what to get Mom this year, you're in luck.
Our Guide to the Best Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts for Techie Moms | PCMag

1 month ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith |Jim Fisher |Angela Moscaritolo |Sarah Lord |John R. Delaney |Andrew Gebhart | +4 more

The holiday is almost here, but it's not too late to show the well-connected matriarch in your life how much you love her with these expert-curated gift picks.
Business Choice 2025: The Desktop PC Brands Driving Workplace Performance

1 month ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

Which type of PC is better for the office: the laptop or the desktop? Of course, it’s not that simple. Stats for laptops versus desktops in the workplace are hard to come by—most data gatherers lump them together and pit them against mobile devices like phones. Any debate is pretty much beside the point because the computer’s use dictates the need: Anyone who doesn’t move much and needs power in their computing likely would benefit from a desktop PC.
Readers’ Choice 2025: The Desktop PC Brands You Like Best

1 month ago | pcmag.com | Eric Griffith

These days, when it comes to personal computing, you most likely think of laptops or mobile devices. But don't sleep on the tried-and-true desktop computer. According to Statista, the market for desktops worldwide will hit $10.1 billion this year, and nowhere is it more lucrative than in the US, where desktops will generate revenue of $3 billion. While most take up space that laptops don't, a desktop PC boasts undeniable versatility and power.