Wendy Sheehan Donnell

Wendy Sheehan Donnell

Editor-in-Chief, PCMag / VP of Content, Ziff Davis

My Experience

I'm the Editor-in-Chief of PCMag.com and the Vice President of Content for Ziff Davis. I oversee the editorial operations of PCMag and ExtremeTech.com, leading more than 65 writers, editors, and contributors, steering PC Labs, reviews, and product coverage, as well as news, expert commentary, and service journalism across the sites.

Back when the first iPhone was released, I started at PCMag as a senior editor covering consumer electronics and mobile reviews. After that, I went on to head up the reviews team as executive editor. And most recently I served as deputy editor, managing PCMag's editorial team and day-to-day operations. I've covered more product releases and have edited more reviews, roundups, and buying guides than any human reasonably should, each and every one contributing to the noble pursuit of helping you find the right technology to fit your life.

Before joining PCMag, I was the managing editor of Computer Shopper. I earned my master's degree in magazine journalism from New York University. (Nope, the irony of witnessing the deaths of both of the print magazines I've managed is not lost on me.)

Though I rarely have the opportunity to write these days, I still crave the rush that comes from crafting the perfect headline and enjoy nothing more than a spirited AP Style debate.

My Areas of Expertise

In my quarter-century-long journalism career, my main areas of focus have been mobile technology and electronics, but I've managed to cover most aspects of consumer and business technology. These days, I spend most of my time strategizing in endless video calls. I'm an ace at sharing my screen and telling people who are already speaking that they're muted.

The Technology I Use

I'm a Mac. Always have been, since my family got our first computer, the Apple IIe, in the early '80s. More irony: I was the first staff editor to use an Apple computer instead of a PC to edit reviews for PCMag. Today, my main computers are a Mac Studio with Pro Display and a 13-inch MacBook Pro. I've carried an iPhone since 2008, and proudly display the click-wheel iPod in my office. My 12-year old stole my iPad a long time ago and now he's eyeing my AirPods. I have more smart devices installed in my home than most people on the planet, and I drive an electric Mini Cooper SE and have become mildly obsessed with EV charging. There's a video game museum in my basement.

The Technology I Use

I'm a Mac. Always have been, since my family got our first computer, the Apple IIe, in the early '80s. More irony: I was the first staff editor to use an Apple computer instead of a PC to edit reviews for PCMag. Today, my main computers are a Mac Studio with Pro Display and a 13-inch MacBook Pro. I've carried an iPhone since 2008, and proudly display the click-wheel iPod in my office. My 12-year old stole my iPad a long time ago and now he's eyeing my AirPods. I have more smart devices installed in my home than most people on the planet, and I drive an electric Mini Cooper SE and have become mildly obsessed with EV charging. There's a video game museum in my basement.

    • PCMag Editorial Mission Statement

      PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

      1 week, 1 day By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      PCMag Editorial Mission Statement (Feature Home)
    • How We Test Everything We Review

      For more than 40 years, rigorous, repeatable testing has been at the core of everything we do here at PCMag. Take a look inside PC Labs where we test, rate, and review thousands of technology products and services.

      1 year, 8 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell, John Burek
      How We Test Everything We Review (Feature )
    • Bill Gates on the Next 40 Years in Technology

      In our first issue, PC Magazine interviewed the 26-year-old founder of Microsoft about building the original IBM PC. Four packed decades later and we still have questions.

      3 years, 11 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      Bill Gates on the Next 40 Years in Technology (News )
    • Happy 40th to Us!

      As PCMag celebrates four decades of industry-leading technology journalism, our top editor reflects on what drives us.

      3 years, 11 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      Happy 40th to Us! (OPINIONS )
    • Not Wild About Waze? Try One of These Top GPS Devices

      Driving in circles? A good GPS can do a lot more than just get you where you're going, it can help keep you sane on the road. A mix of newer devices and older bargains, here are the top models you can buy.

      6 years, 7 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      Not Wild About Waze? Try One of These Top GPS Devices (Slideshow GPS Navigation)
    • LiftMaster WLED Belt Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Review
      3.5 Good

      Chamberlain's LiftMaster-brand belt-driven garage door opener is Wi-Fi-enabled, whisper-quiet, and will bathe your garage in bright light. But you can achieve all of that for less money with products from the same company.

      7 years, 4 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      LiftMaster WLED Belt Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Review (Review LiftMaster WLED Belt Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener)
    • LiftMaster WLED Belt Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener

      Chamberlain's LiftMaster-brand belt-driven garage door opener is Wi-Fi-enabled, whisper-quiet, and will bathe your garage in bright light. But you can achieve all of that for less money with products from the same company.

      7 years, 4 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      LiftMaster WLED Belt Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener (Slideshow )
    • The Best GPS Devices

      Driving in circles? A good GPS can do a lot more than just get you where you're going, it can help keep you sane on the road. A mix of newer devices and older bargains, here are the top models we've tested.

      8 years, 6 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      The Best GPS Devices (Roundup GPS Navigation)
    • Cool Gadget Gifts

      From luddites to serious techies, our holiday gadget guide has a gift idea for everyone on your list.

      9 years, 5 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      Cool Gadget Gifts (Feature Consumer Electronics)
    • The Best iPhone 5s & iPhone 5 Cases

      These are the coolest cases you'll find for the Apple iPhone 5s. And they're all compatible with the iPhone 5 too.

      10 years, 5 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      The Best iPhone 5s & iPhone 5 Cases (Slideshow Mobile Phone Accessories)
    • SimpliSafe Home Security System

      If you want to secure and monitor your home from afar without spending a bundle, there's a lot to like about the versatile and easy-to-use DIY SimpliSafe Home Security System.

      10 years, 6 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      SimpliSafe Home Security System (Slideshow )
    • Logitech Harmony 1100

      Logitech's super-luxe Harmony 1100 raises the eternal question: Are touch screens always a good thing?

      10 years, 10 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      Logitech Harmony 1100 (Slideshow Consumer Electronics)
    • Hasbro Playskool Let's Imagine Elmo Review
      3.0 Average

      Let's Imagine Elmo encourages your two-to-four-year-old child to sing, count, and learn with three different interactive modes. But this year's must-have Elmo toy has a very limited repertoire, and his hard plastic body means he's not very cuddly.

      11 years, 5 months By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      Hasbro Playskool Let's Imagine Elmo Review (Review Hasbro Playskool Let's Imagine Elmo)