Michelle Ehrhardt

Michelle Ehrhardt likes taking computers apart to see how they tick, from hardware to code. She's been following tech since her family got a Gateway running Windows 95, and is now on her third custom-built system. Her work has been published in publications like Paste, The Atlantic, and Kill Screen, just to name a few. She also holds a master's degree in game design from NYU.

Articles by: Michelle Ehrhardt

Best Wireless Mouse 2022: Premium Productivity Mice

By Michelle Ehrhardt, Scharon Harding published 5 August 22

Looking for the best wireless mouse for productivity? These are our top picks for cable-free work.

Best Gaming Mouse: Top Mice for 2022

By Michelle Ehrhardt, Scharon Harding published 13 July 22

Up your game with the best gaming mouse for your grip.

Roccat Kone XP Review: Ugly Delicious

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 24 March 22

The Roccat Kone XP is a comfortable and highly configurable mouse with 11 distinct and easy-to-reach buttons, but its aesthetics might not fit in on every desk.

AKG Ara and Lyra Microphones Review: Excellent Audio, Niche Audience

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 13 March 22

The AKG Ara and AKG Lyra sound great in an ideal environment, but aren’t built to get the most out of being USB devices.

Apple Studio Display is 5K, Has A13 Bionic Inside

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 8 March 22

The Apple Studio Display is an impressive but expensive monitor for professionals.

Lenovo’s New Gaming IdeaPads are Basically Budget Legion Laptops

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 28 February 22

Say hello to a new look, 12th Gen and Ryzen 6000 CPUs. And RTX graphics.

JOBY Wavo Pod Review: High Fidelity with Plenty of Add-On Options

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 18 February 22

The Joby Wavo Pod has strong audio fidelity and more robust accessory compatibility than other similar microphones in this price range, but its included pop filter comes across as a gimmick.

AnkerWork B600 Video Bar Webcam Review: Niche Excellence

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 7 February 22

A strong but expensive feature set that lacks broad appeal.

Elecom 4K Webcam Review: Too Costly to be Budget

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 5 February 22

The Elecom 4K Webcam is positioned like a budget alternative to other 4K contenders, but at $150, it’s still far too expensive for the quality you get.

The Steam Deck, Side by Side with the Switch, Aya Neo and GPD Win 3

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 4 February 22

YouTuber Cary Golomb’s got his hands on a Steam Deck and a bunch of retro consoles, and none of them measure up to Valve’s new “portable” beast.

Seagate HDDs Top and Bottom Backblaze’s 2021 Failure Rates Data

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 1 February 22

Backblaze’s 2021 HDD stability report reveals how resilient hard drives have become.

Monoprice Expands into Racing Wheels, Flight Sticks, Arcade Sticks

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 7 January 22

Specialty controllers like flight sticks can be hard to find cheap, at least if you’re not willing to skimp on quality. With these new additions to its Dark Matter line, Monoprice might change that.

Ask Lenovo Your ThinkPad Questions on Today’s 1PM ET Live Stream

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 6 January 22

Join Lenovo’s Tom Butler as we discuss 2022’s brand new ThinkPads and ThinkBooks.

InWin’s Lego-Style PC Cases Set an Exciting DIY Precedent

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 5 January 22

They’re still limited to certain colors for the moment, but InWin’s latest cases make it easy to imagine modular PC chassis that essentially let you choose your own color scheme.

Asus Brings Dot Matrix Display Headset, Keyboard to CES

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 4 January 22

Asus’ new ROG peripherals push AniMe Matrix beyond laptops.

Opal C1 Webcam Review: A Smartphone Style Camera For Your Computer

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 3 January 22

With a built-in Intel processor, the Opal C1 is an expensive and niche device that nonetheless heralds an exciting future for webcams as a whole.

Movo WebMic HD Pro Review: Technically Proficient, Physically Flawed

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 25 December 21

The Movo WebMic HD Pro is a more-than-serviceable hybrid of a 1080p webcam and a desktop condenser microphone. But its unusual shape makes it awkward to mount.

Best Holiday Gaming Mouse Deals 2021

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 6 December 21

Save on gaming mice this deals season with our guide on the best deals.

Best Holiday Gaming Headset Deals

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 30 November 21

Gaming headsets are going on sale this holiday season. Here's the best way to snag one.

Best Holiday Gaming Keyboard Deals

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 30 November 21

The end of November means deals! Here's how to save on gaming keyboard this holiday season.

Elgato Stream Deck Cyber Monday Sales: Starting at $71

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 29 November 21

Got a relative who's just started streaming? Save them some hassle with a Stream Deck.

Best Crucial SSD Deals 2021

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 29 November 21

These are the best deals on Crucial SSDs we could find.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Deals: $1199 Fully Loaded

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 29 November 21

Find the best prices on Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook with these up-to-the-minute deals.

Asus TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi Motherboard Hits Lowest Ever Price

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 28 November 21

If you're not ready to early-adopt Alder Lake, then this motherboard for Intel 10th- and 11th-Gen chips is a great deal.

Playdate Indie Console Pushed Back, Again, to 2022

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 11 November 21

Panic’s indie game handheld with a crank is getting delayed until 2022 thanks to battery issues and the global chip shortage.

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