About TechSpot
Tech Enthusiasts, Power Users, IT Pros, Gamers
TechSpot covers the technology that enthusiasts actually care about. We combine independent journalism with hands-on testing to deliver trusted reviews, buying advice, and analysis across PC hardware, gaming, software, AI, and consumer technology. Whether you’re building your next system, upgrading your setup, or simply keeping up with the industry, TechSpot helps you stay one step ahead.
For more than 25 years, we've served a global audience of technology enthusiasts, gamers, PC builders, and power users. Our readers expect technical depth and thoughtful analysis, and it’s our mission to deliver timely news, original features, and reviews that are fair, accurate, and honest. TechSpot reaches more than 8 million people each month.
Founded in 1998, TechSpot emerged alongside the rise of enthusiast computing and the modern PC industry. Since then, we’ve built a reputation for producing some of the web's most comprehensive reviews, benchmarks, buying guides, and technical deep dives. Our editorial team is committed to helping readers understand not just what is happening in technology, but why it matters.
Beyond our editorial coverage, TechSpot maintains a curated software library focused on quality tools and utilities for enthusiasts and power users. We also offer an extensive product database that helps readers research hardware, compare products, track pricing, and make more informed purchasing decisions.
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Editorial Team and Staff
TechSpot’s editorial team includes computer engineers, IT professionals, software developers, and lifelong technology enthusiasts. Our team combines professional expertise with decades of hands-on experience, allowing us to cover complex technical topics with clarity, accuracy, and authority.
TechSpot is proudly independent. Our reporting, reviews, and recommendations are guided by rigorous testing, editorial integrity, and the interests of our readers. Learn more about our editorial standards and ethics guidelines.
Julio Franco
Executive Editor
Julio Franco is the founder and Executive Editor of TechSpot. He launched the publication in 1998 out of a passion for computer hardware and 3D graphics. An avid reader of all things tech, Julio has been part of the enthusiast computing community for more than 25 years. As Executive Editor, he drives TechSpot’s editorial strategy and oversees the team behind the scenes. Julio holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems and has also been involved in various startups over the past decade. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis and other racket sports, as well as throwing a football around with his kids.
Rob Thubron
Senior Writer and Editor
Rob Thubron is a Senior Editor for TechSpot. Rob has loved computers and technology since receiving a ZX Spectrum 48K as a birthday present in the mid-80s, igniting his lifelong passion for all things video game-related. After attending IT and English courses, he went on to complete a Business Computing degree. Rob enjoys exploring all areas of tech with a primary focus on PC hardware and gaming. When not sitting at the computer, he enjoys working out, watching horror movies, and listening to heavy metal. Rob's debut novel, Aria, is available on Amazon.
Steven Walton
Features Editor and Reviewer
Steven Walton is a Features Editor and Reviewer for TechSpot. Steve is also a YouTube personality, well known in the PC hardware scene for his work on the Hardware Unboxed channel. Steve discovered gaming on computers during his late school years which made it clear his future would lay within the industry. Steve is a hands-on technical person, and his interest for the hardware that makes it all work has gained him a reputation as the most serious benchmarker in the business. When Steve is out and about, he enjoys fishing, driving, and playing sports.
Shawn Knight
Senior Writer and Editor
Shawn Knight is a Senior Editor for TechSpot. Shawn has been covering consumer technology online for nearly two decades. Before joining TechSpot, Shawn operated his own publication and managed a small staff of writers reviewing dozens of tech gadgets over the years. Shawn has been interested in computers and technology since an early age, he soon got into case modding and overclocking in the late 90s. Shawn has a keen interest in writing, photography, and enjoys drag racing, hockey, and MMA.
Erik Orejuela
Software & Downloads Manager
Erik Orejuela oversees the TechSpot Downloads section, running point on the latest software updates and coordinating the team that runs security before we distribute software on the site. As a Business major, Erik doesn't go as deep into computer hardware as his fellow editors, but he does love the thrill of a good multiplayer match and the latest in consumer gadgets. Erik is a certified scuba diver, he also enjoys fishing, boarding and everything a beach activity has to offer.
Ivan Franco
Software and Product Finder Manager
Ivan Franco is a Products Editor for TechSpot. Ivan oversees the Product Finder section and is part of the software distribution security team. Early adoption is a tradition in Ivan's family, so his interest in the latest tech trends and gadgets go back to his infancy, whether it's computers, audio systems, graphic design or car tech. Ivan is always being consulted on what to buy by friends and family, something he developed into a trade. Outside of tech, Ivan is a gearhead and black belt jiu jitsu practitioner.
Tim Schiesser
Features Editor and Reviewer
Tim Schiesser is a Features Editor and Reviewer for TechSpot. Always fascinated by technology, that led Tim to pursue an Electrical Engineering degree and start reviewing tech products, something he's been doing for almost a decade. He started building and tinkering with PCs, but by the time Android hit the scene he was found reviewing them by the dozen. Most recently you can find Tim testing everything about computer displays and other related technologies, both on TechSpot and Hardware Unboxed.
Cal Jeffrey
Senior Writer and Editor
Cal Jeffrey is a Senior Editor for TechSpot. Cal has a degree in Information Technology and 20 years of experience in the field. He enjoys writing about current technology and ran a blog covering everything from networking to video games for several years. Cal also enjoys writing fiction. In 2013, he wrote a novel based on the video game Deus Ex: Human Revolution titled “Adam Jensen’s Journal.” Cal’s hobbies include electronics repair, martial arts, rally racing, and model building. Confession: I hide Easter eggs in many of my articles. ;)
Adonis Figueroa
Software Engineer
Adonis Figueroa is a computer engineer and web developer for TechSpot. Adonis specializes in IT project management, having studied computer science at Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Espol) and later receiving his Master's degree at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid. Adonis is the lead designer of TechSpot's backend infrastructure with the collaboration of specialized engineers over the past decade. Most recently Adonis has a newfound passion for craft brewery to which he dedicates part of his time.
Amir Shoam
Staff Writer
Amir Shoam is a Staff Writer for TechSpot. Amir started his media career working with sports organizations, and later moved on to Jewish news outlets where he operated websites, worked on web design and technical support. Amir enjoys almost all genres of video games, and so the PC has become his platform of choice. He reads everything he can about every PC component on the market, just in case he ever needs to buy a component on a short notice. His other interests include movies, sitcoms, history and nature.
Daniel Sims
News Reporter
Daniel Sims is a Contributing Writer for TechSpot. Daniel has a degree in Journalism and years of freelance writing experience, mostly concerning tech with a primary focus on gaming. Daniel has written articles for publications like PC Gamer, TechRadar, Indie Game Website, and Uppercut.
Alfonso Maruccia
News Reporter
Alfonso Maruccia is a News Reporter for TechSpot. Alfonso has spent the last 18 years writing about computers, technology, video games, science, and everything in between. Before writing about technology, he spent part of his youth with arcade games and working in different computer shops. He also wrote some short stories, 10 of which were collected in his first self-published book. When he isn't chasing the latest digital unicorn or trying to browse yet another obscure emulation website on the Internet Archive, Alfonso likes to read paper books, think about his first novel, and ride a mountain bike.
Kishalaya Kundu
News Reporter
Kishalaya Kundu is a News Reporter for TechSpot. Kish is a tech geek by passion and has been writing about technology for nearly a decade on different outlets. Kish is a hobbyist DIY PC builder, having developed his interest in PCs at an early age, when he learned to program in GW-BASIC. His favorite areas of tech include computer hardware, smartphones, Windows and Android software, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence.
Nick Evanson
Contributing Writer
Nick Evanson was a Contributing Writer for TechSpot. He began his journey in the world of computing in 1981, with a Sinclair ZX81 and a book on ZX Basic, and has never looked back. Nick began writing articles on PC technology, especially graphics cards, when Microsoft released Windows XP. He worked at Futuremark (now UL Benchmarks) writing help files for 3DMark and fronting their gaming and hardware section, called YouGamers. A former lecturer in engineering, computing, and mathematics, Nick likes to write about 3D graphics, technology and science.
Per Hansson
IT Consultant
Per Hansson is an IT Consultant and server guru for TechSpot. Per works as a technician for the Swedish company Edströms, performing maintaince & installations of Adige tube laser systems in Europe ("laser beams"). Per has been part of the TechSpot community for over a decade. His interest in computing and security meant the team always relies on him when making changes to TechSpot's server infrastructure and security layer.
Skye Jacobs
News Reporter
Skye Jacobs is a News Reporter for TechSpot. Skye has been a freelance writer for more than 20 years with a great deal of her work focused on emerging tech, enterprise and cloud computing, online privacy, and IT security. Skye has written for ComputerWorld, CMSWire, Newsfactor Network, E-Commerce Times, and other publications such as Foreign Direct Investment, a Financial Times publication. Outside of writing, Skye has a BA in International Affairs from George Washington University.
David Matthews
Contributing Writer
David Matthews is a Writer and Video Contributor for TechSpot. David has been interested in technology ever since his dad taught him basic DOS commands as a kid. After receiving a bachelor's and master's degree in Computer Science, he entered the IT world and specialized in networking. IT professional by day, by night David is an avid PC and console gamer -- particularly of Action/FPS games -- and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter (who is somehow better than him at mouse and keyboard).
Adrian Potoroaca
Staff Writer
Adrian Potoroaca is a Staff Writer for TechSpot. Adrian turns enthusiasm and coffee into code, and he's fascinated by the way things work, and how they can be hacked. Adrian also likes to reflect on how technology, culture, and art intersect and impact society. Games are what got him into technology, and grew up with Doom and Wolfenstein. When Adrian is not working or playing, he loves to hit the gym or going for a swim, as well as taking friends to a new escape room.
Abdulrahman Mahmoud
Contributing Writer
Abdulrahman Mahmoud is a Contributing Writer for TechSpot. Abdulrahman recently completed his PhD in Computer Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is currently pursuing postdoctoral program at Harvard. An avid follower of TechSpot for over a decade, he joined the team to contribute with his academic and technological insight, making hard-to-understand concepts approachable to everyday tech enthusiasts. Abdulrahman loves to share new tools he discovers that make life easy, cool projects/github-repos, productivity tools and shortcuts he's mastered. Every second counts!
Zo Ahmed
News Reporter
Zo Ahmed is a News Reporter for TechSpot. Zo is seasoned journalist who revels in exploring the cutting-edge trends and innovations shaping the tech landscape. Armed with a degree in Computer Applications, he firmly believes that technology should be our ally, not our master – a philosophy that resonates through his writing. Before joining TechSpot, Zo was an editor at The Indian Express. He is fascinated by artificial intelligence and all kinds of gizmos, and enjoys writing about how they impact our lives and society. After a day's work, he winds down by putting on the latest sci-fi flick.
