Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice and Business Choice Surveys: Methodology

Learn exactly how the Readers' Choice and Business Choice surveys work in this explainer.

1 year, 4 months By Eric Griffith, Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2024: The Best (and Worst) TV and Home Entertainment Brands

Looking to level up your TV setup or shake up your streaming routine? Our readers rank the top (and bottom) television, video streaming, and home audio manufacturers.

1 year, 10 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice 2024: The Desktop PC, Peripheral, and Component Brands You Trust Most

After polling thousands of PCMag readers about the computers and PC hardware they prefer, we zero in on the absolute best manufacturers in every category.

1 year, 11 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice 2024: The Top Home Networking Brands

The results are in: These are the manufacturers thousands of PCMag readers prefer when it comes to routers, mesh networking kits, modems, and network attached storage.

1 year, 11 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2024: The Top ISPs in North America

Just like electricity and water, broadband is a critical utility. But which internet service provider delivers the best performance and value? According to PCMag readers, these are the fastest, most reliable, and most affordable ISPs.

2 years By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2024: The Top Mobile Phones and Wireless Carriers in North America

After polling thousands of PCMag readers in the US and Canada, we're here to show you which phone manufacturers, operating systems, and cellular carriers are worth your money in 2024.

2 years, 2 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice 2024: The Top-Rated Laptop and Tablet Brands

After gathering feedback from thousands of tech-savvy PCMag readers, these laptop and tablet manufacturers earn the highest recommendations.

2 years, 2 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice: The Top Tax and Personal Finance Apps for 2024

If you need software to get your taxes filed and your finances in order, these are the brands and products worth your time investment, according to hundreds of PCMag readers.

2 years, 3 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice 2023: The Desktop PC, Components, and Accessory Brands You Like Most

Whether you’re a serious gamer or you just don’t need to lug a computer around wherever you go, a desktop PC might be right for you. These are the brands PCMag readers prefer.

2 years, 10 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2023: The Top ISPs in North America

Whether we work remotely or not, we all rely on fast, affordable, reliable broadband at home. Find out which internet service providers deliver the most, according to PCMag readers in the US and Canada.

3 years By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2023: The Best Mobile Phones and Carriers in North America

In this mobile-focused world, the cell service and the software powering your phone are as important as the phone itself. We polled readers in the US and Canada and these are the phone manufacturers, operating systems, and cellular carriers they recommend most.

3 years, 2 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice 2023: Your Favorite Laptop and Tablet Brands

Which PC manufacturer is the best? These are the laptop and tablet makers that earn our readers' highest recommendation.

3 years, 3 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2023: The Antivirus and Security Software You Trust Most

Effective security on your PC, phone, and tablet can mean the difference between productivity and play or utter disaster. These are the top tools our readers trust to protect their devices.

3 years, 4 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2022: The TV and Monitor Brands You Like Best

Considering how much time we spend staring at our televisions and displays, it's important to get the best screen. These Readers' Choice winners receive our readers' highest recommendation.

3 years, 6 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2022: The Robot Vacuum and Mop Brands You Like Best

Ready to let a robot help out with your household chores? It's important to pick the right one, and in our first-ever survey on this topic, our readers have recommendations for you.

3 years, 7 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2022: The Printers and Scanners You Like Best

You may not need them all the time, but it’s hard to get by without a reliable printer and scanner at the ready. These are the brands our readers highly recommend.

3 years, 7 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice 2022: Your Favorite ISPs for Any Type of Broadband

Stuck without choices in fast internet service providers? Not anymore: New wireless- and satellite-based alternatives can easily compete with traditional ISPs. Find out who comes out on top according to our readers.

3 years, 10 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers’ Choice 2022: Your Favorite Headphone and Speaker Brands

Looking to amp up your listening experience? These PCMag reader-approved brands should be on your short list when shopping for headphones and speakers.

3 years, 11 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2022: The PC, Component, and Peripheral Brands You Love Most

Our annual look at your favorite desktop computer manufacturers gets an upgrade this year with the addition of top brands for aftermarket graphics cards, graphics chips, keyboards, and mice.

3 years, 11 months By Ben Gottesman

Readers' Choice 2022: Your Favorite Networking Brands

You need a reliable wireless router to share that fast internet with all your devices to stream videos and play games, and a solid NAS to access your media from anywhere. These are the brands our readers trust.

4 years By Ben Gottesman