Jeffrey L. Wilson

Jeffrey L. Wilson

Managing Editor, Apps and Gaming

Since 2004, I've written about consumer tech for many publications, including 1UP, Laptop, Parenting, Sync, Wise Bread, and WWE. I now apply that knowledge and skill set as the managing editor of PCMag's apps and gaming team.

The Technology I Use

As a member of the App & Gaming team, I use a wide variety of apps and services. Google Drive is an essential file-syncing service for moving documents between team members in this work-from-home era. Scrivener has been an invaluable writing tool as I rework my fiction manuscript. YouTube Premium and YouTube TV deliver hours of entertainment (though I only use the latter service during the F1 and NBA playoff seasons).

In terms of hardware, I use a Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 laptop for work and an Origin PC tower for playing PC games. I also have a Steam Deck, which lets me play my favorite titles under a shade tree. Of course, I have a smartphone, and the Google Pixel 9a is my handset of choice.

My main input devices are the Das Keyboard 4 Professional and Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Mouse, though I bust out the Hori Fighting Commander Octa or Hori Fight Stick Alpha when mixing it up in fighting games. I have a thing for arcade sticks. I collect Neo Geo AES games, too, but only if I can find the carts on the (relative) cheap.

For video and music consumption, I fire up my Lenovo Tab P11; it has a sharp screen and great Dolby Atmos-powered speakers. My Kindle Paperwhite has received much use, too. I have a standalone, Sony Blu-ray player connected to a TCL television when it's time to go full cinephile. I'm also a vinyl guy, so the Bluetooth-enabled Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT keeps the wax spinning.

My first computer was a Commodore 64. Long live BASIC and retro computers!

Recent Articles By Jeffrey L. Wilson

    • The Best Android Apps for 2026

      The Google Play store has millions of apps. Some are great, many are duds. Our guide, which covers 13 key categories and 100 top apps, features the ones that deserve a place on your Android phone or tablet.

      3 weeks, 1 day By Jeffrey L. Wilson, Gabriel Zamora
      The Best Android Apps for 2026 (Slideshow Android Apps)
    • The Best Free Steam Games for 2026

      You don't need to spend a cent to play good games. These excellent, no-cost titles deserve a spot in your Steam library.

      1 month, 2 weeks By Jeffrey L. Wilson, Gabriel Zamora
      The Best Free Steam Games for 2026 (Slideshow PC Games)
    • The Best Cloud Storage and File-Sharing Services for 2026

      Storing and syncing files in the cloud makes your life easier and keeps your data safer. The top cloud storage services we've tested let you easily share and access files from anywhere and restore them if something goes wrong.

      1 month, 4 weeks By Jeffrey L. Wilson
      The Best Cloud Storage and File-Sharing Services for 2026 (Roundup Online/Cloud Backup Services)
    • The Best Cloud Backup Services for Business in 2026

      Cloud backup makes it easier than ever to secure and access off-site data. We test and rank the top cloud backup services for businesses to help you decide the best way to safeguard your valuable information.

      1 month, 4 weeks By Jeffrey L. Wilson
      The Best Cloud Backup Services for Business in 2026 (Roundup Cloud Backup for Business)
    • The Best Fight Sticks for 2026

      Level up your game with the top fight sticks and all-button controllers we've tested, including budget-friendly options, high-end models, and everything in between.

      3 months, 1 week By Jeffrey L. Wilson
      The Best Fight Sticks for 2026 (Slideshow E3)
    • The Absolute Best Steam Games for 2026

      Looking for a fun diversion? These top-rated Steam games are excellent additions to your library, no matter if you play on a desktop, laptop, Steam Deck, or another handheld gaming PC.

      5 months, 1 week By Jeffrey L. Wilson, Jordan Minor
      The Absolute Best Steam Games for 2026 (Slideshow PC Games)
    • The Best PC Games for 2026

      Your next favorite PC game is only a few clicks away. Check out our top-rated titles across 17 exciting categories and start building your ultimate game library.

      5 months, 1 week By Jeffrey L. Wilson, Jordan Minor
      The Best PC Games for 2026 (Slideshow PC Games)
    • The Best Shmups for 2026

      Soar into action and blast everything that moves in these exciting, recommended shoot 'em up games.

      5 months, 1 week By Jeffrey L. Wilson
      The Best Shmups for 2026 (Slideshow PC Games)
    • The Best iPad Apps for 2026

      Transform Apple's versatile tablet into a movie theater, PDF reader, or video editing station using our expertly curated list of apps for work or play.

      5 months, 1 week By Jeffrey L. Wilson, Jordan Minor
      The Best iPad Apps for 2026 (Slideshow iPad Apps)