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Chandra Steele

Senior Features Writer

My Experience

My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance state, vaccination cards, ghost guns, voting, ISIS, art, fashion, film, design, gender bias, and more. You might have seen me on TV talking about these topics or heard me on your commute home on the radio or a podcast. Or maybe you’ve just seen my Bernie meme

I strive to explain topics that you might come across in the news but not fully understand, such as NFTs and meme stocks. I’ve had the pleasure of talking tech with Jeff Goldblum, Ang Lee, and other celebrities who have brought a different perspective to it. I put great care into writing gift guides and am always touched by the notes I get from people who’ve used them to choose presents that have been well-received. Though I love that I get to write about the tech industry every day, it’s touched by gender, racial, and socioeconomic inequality and I try to bring these topics to light. 

Outside of PCMag, I write fiction, poetry, humor, and essays on culture.

My Areas of Expertise

  • Making incomprehensible tech news easy to understand

  • Expanding the boundaries of topics covered in the industry

  • Figuring out tips and tricks in apps and on devices and letting you know about them

  • Putting together gift guides for everyone in your life 

The Technology I Use

All that gadgets is gold for me: my iPhone 11 Pro, my fifth-generation iPad that I use only for streaming videos and music, my iPad mini 4 that I like to take with me whenever I carry a bag that can fit it, and my MacBook Pro. Why are they all different shades of gold, though? What’s going on, Apple? 

None of them quite live up to my two past loves: my LG Lotus LX600 phone and my Sony Walkman NW-E005 MP3 player. 

I've never given up wired earbuds so I was ahead of all those trend pieces. I use a Mangotek Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter to connect them to my phone. 

I have had so many ebook readers, but I prefer paper to them all. Still, my Kindle Paperwhite is perfect for traveling or when I’m too impatient to wait for a book to be released in paperback.

Recent Articles by Chandra Steele

What to Stream This Weekend

You'll be singing all weekend, whether it's with Maria Callas, Lady Gaga, or Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.

By Chandra Steele
Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in the back of a car

The Best Christmas Movies and Shows to Stream This Holiday Season

Whether you're craving nostalgic Christmas classics or looking for festive flicks that were recently released, you'll find all the best options on this list.

By Chandra Steele
a selection of stars from the streaming shows and films in the story

Wikipedia's Most-Viewed Articles of 2024: Politics, Football, and...Death?

In addition to politics and pop culture, the world was particularly interested in people who passed away this year.

By Chandra Steele
Deadpook and Wolverine, Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Cristian Ronaldo,

Don't Get Duped! Here's How to Spot AI-Generated Video Footage

Now that OpenAI's Sora is out, AI-generated video is poised to explode. Here's how to recognize it and determine if what you're watching is real or not.

By Chandra Steele
woman looks at computer

15 Great Gadget Gifts You Can Grab for Under $25

You don't have to spend big bucks to get a gift that makes a big impact. Every item on this list can be purchased for $25 or less.

By Chandra Steele
gift box with less than symbol