Madeline Ricchiuto

Madeline Ricchiuto

Staff Writer

A former lab gremlin for Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag, Tom's Hardware, and Tech Radar; Madeline has escaped the labs to join Laptop Mag as a Staff Writer. With over a decade of experience writing about tech and gaming, she may actually know a thing or two. Sometimes. When she isn't writing about the latest laptops and AI software, Madeline likes to throw herself into the ocean as a PADI scuba diving instructor and underwater photography enthusiast.

Articles by: Madeline Ricchiuto

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with the lid open sitting on a white desk

More Copilot+ PCs could be coming soon, and at a new low price of just $800

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Battery life for days without spending a whole paycheck? Sign us up

Apple M4 chip illustration

M4 MacBooks may fix my biggest Mac complaint, but at what cost?

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Apple's M4 Macs are just around the corner, and the fall launch is expected to come with multiple chip models and possibly a new base configuration for the MacBook Pro.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x running Horizon: Zero Dawn

This one McAfee feature makes the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x the only Copilot+ PC I’d buy

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

McAfee's deepfake detection software is more essential than ever

The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 on a white desk beside a white mouse with the game Death's Door on screen

I love a great 2-in-1 laptop. Here are 3 that share a crucial but underrated feature.

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Performance and battery life are key factors when reviewing laptops, but another area shouldn't be dismissed.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 laptop

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 review: Are dependable performance and a budget-friendly price enough?

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

We rarely see business laptops hit the 2-in-1 convertible form factor, which makes the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 such an interesting concept.

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425M)

The three best back-to-school laptops under $1,000

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

If you're looking for the best laptop to take to class and need to stay on a budget, these are the three laptops we recommend.

JBL Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds

Has JBL finally solved your biggest in-flight pet peeve?

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

JBL just delivered a major upgrade with its Tour Pro 3 earbuds with over 15 feature additions, one of which solves my top travel pet peeve. Does this bother you?

Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200 chip on a yellow gradient background

Intel Core Ultra 200 ‘Lunar Lake’ chips are expected in September: What this means for AI PCs

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Intel's anticipated second-generation AI processors may be here sooner than expected.

MacBook Air 13 M3 open facing camera on a slatted wooden table

The 8 longest-lasting back-to-school laptops — no more outlet hunting

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Battery life is one of the biggest factors to consider when you are back-to-school laptop shopping, so here are the 7 longest-lasting laptops based on our testing.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with the lid open sitting on a white desk

If I were going back to school, I would buy one of these 3 affordable AI PCs

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

It's been a hot minute since I last needed to go back to school shopping, but if I were looking to grab a new laptop for school, AI PCs would be at the top of my list.

Maingear ML-16 gaming laptop

Maingear ML-16 review: Smooth graphics and a reasonable price forgive its biggest failing

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

The Maingear ML-16 is a solid gaming laptop with smooth Nvidia RTX 4070, clear audio, a vibrant 100% sRGB display, and plenty of ports. If only it had better battery life.

Fortnite

Epic Games Store brings 'Fortnite' back to the iPhone, but not for everyone

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

The Epic Games Store has launched on iOS in the EU and on the Google Play Store worldwide, letting gamers play Fortnite on mobile for the first time in years.

Alienware AW2725QF Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor

Alienware debuts a gaming monitor that solves one very frustrating problem for gamers

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Alienware revealed the new 27-inch monitor today at Gamescom, an annual video game exposition in Cologne, Germany.

Google Pixel Watch 3

Google's Pixel Watch 3 looks better than ever: 5 features that may convince you to upgrade

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

If you've ever wanted a large smartwatch that will not only track your runs but also let you change channels on your TV, the Google Pixel Watch 3 is the answer.

Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse

Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse review: A near-perfect all-use mouse with an eco-friendly ergonomic design

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Editor's Choice

It's hard to argue with high-level performance and sustainability

The AMD Ryzen and NVIDIA RTX stickers on the Acer Nitro 17

'You basically have to throw your computer away': Researchers explain AMD 'Sinkclose' vulnerability, but do you need to worry?

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Researchers are warning that a major flaw in AMD processor firmware could give attackers access to deep control over a computer, leading to "unfixable" infections.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 review

How to overclock a GPU: Can you maximize your laptop's performance safely?

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

When you think of overclocking, you probably think of a custom-built PC, but you can in fact overclock a laptop. As long as you're careful.

Google Pixel 9 Pro renders based on leaked information

Forget the Pixel 9 Pro, this leak may get me to buy a discounted Pixel 8 Pro instead

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

The latest leaks for the Pixel 9 Pro show off a few new Google Gemini features and a camera update, which leaves us underwhelmed with the upcoming Google flagship phone.

Windows 11 End Task shortcut

This hidden Windows 11 taskbar trick lets you end tasks with two clicks — here's how

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

A recent Windows 11 update gives users a quicker, easier way to end tasks through the right-click taskbar menu.

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail graphics comparison

I tested Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail on two gaming laptops and a PS5 — I was surprised by the results

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Not even the RTX 4080? Seriously?

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 9)

I took the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a plane to work on my review... I regret everything

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

This one is my own fault. Thanks to a confluence of work obligations, I decided to take the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 9) with me on a trip to Los Angeles, and I have so many regrets.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 9)

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 9) review: It’s a large and in-charge gaming machine

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Editor's Choice

With powerful performance, smooth graphics, a stunning display, and loud speakers, the Legion Pro 7i has plenty to like, with a few shortcomings.

HP ZBook Studio 16 G10 workstation laptop

I edited my travel photos with the HP ZBook Studio 16 G10 and didn’t ever hear the fans kick on

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

The ZBook may be overkill for light Photoshop work, but sometimes that's the best way to get through a slew of edits

MacBook Air M2 in silver colorway against green background

This is not a drill! Save $200 on the Apple MacBook Air M2 at Amazon and Best Buy right now

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

The pre-Prime Day deal on the MacBook Air 13 M2 continues, with even more time at a record all-time low price.

Amazon eero Pro 6E

Act fast: the Amazon eero Pro 6E is at an all-time low price for Prime Day

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

It may not be the flashiest Prime Day deal, but this eero Pro 6E deal just might be the one you really need even if you don't know it.

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