Chandra Steele

Senior Features Writer

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.

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What to Stream This Weekend
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6 days, 11 hours By Eric Griffith, Chloe Albanesius, Chandra Steele
MWC 2025: The Coolest Things We've Seen So Far
AI is hard to escape in Barcelona, but it's not the only game in town. Here are some of the most eye-catching phones, headsets, PCs, and more that we've spotted at Mobile World Congress.
1 week, 1 day By Chandra Steele
How to Add Alt Text to Make Your Social Media Pictures, Videos More Accessible
Accessibility might not be the first thing you think about when you post on IG or TikTok, but it can be a huge help for people with disabilities, and it only takes a few seconds to implement.
1 week, 2 days By Chandra Steele
The Best iPhone 16e Cases
The iPhone 16e is now Apple's least expensive smartphone, but it's not as affordable as its predecessor. Protect your investment with one of these cases.
1 week, 6 days By Chandra Steele
How to Recover a Facebook Account
Whether you've forgotten your password, suspect you've been hacked, or are just helping out a friend who lost access, these are the steps you need to take.
2 weeks, 3 days By Chandra Steele
How to Download Kindle Books to Your Computer Before Amazon Kills the Feature
On Feb. 26, Amazon will remove the 'Download & Transfer via USB' option from its website. Here's how to save your collection.
3 weeks By Chandra Steele
Getting an iPhone 16e? How to Sell Your Current Phone and Get the Most Money
Here's everything you need to do to safeguard your data before you sell or trade in your current phone, along with the best places to get cash or credit to put toward a new one.
3 weeks, 1 day By Chandra Steele
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science Is a Grim One
The erasure of women in STEM sets a dangerous precedent and benefits no one.
1 month By Chandra Steele
How to Connect AirPods to an Android Phone
It might seem counterintuitive, but it's entirely possible. Here's how to set up your Apple AirPods to work with an Android device.
1 month By Chandra Steele
How to Access Roku's Secret Screens
Your Roku has a handful of hidden features you can't find on the Home screen. Here's how to access them with a few remote clicks.
1 month By Chandra Steele
Can You Spot AI-Generated Images? Take Our Quiz to Test Your Skills
Determining whether or not an image was created by generative AI is harder than ever, but it's still possible if you look out for these telltale signs.
1 month By Chandra Steele
The Best Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra Cases
These cases for Samsung's newest flagships come from trusted brands and give you a variety of style options for protecting your new purchase.
1 month By Chandra Steele
Big Screens, Small Budgets: People Love Huge TVs, But Not if It Means Going Broke
A recent poll finds that most of us would love a theater-like experience for Super Bowl Sunday, but we're not willing to pay more than $1,000 for TVs that are 65 inches and up.
1 month, 1 week By Chandra Steele
The Best Movies and TV Shows You Can Stream for Free in February 2025
We combed through all the major free streaming networks (including Kanopy, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Tubi) to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch without paying a dime.
1 month, 1 week By Chandra Steele
4 Easy Ways AI Can Help You Land Your Dream Job
Applying for jobs is taxing and time-consuming, but with the right AI prompting techniques, you can supercharge the application process and find your next gig faster than ever.
1 month, 1 week By Chandra Steele, David Paiz-Torres
How to Watch the Sundance Film Festival Movies Online
You won't have to set foot in snowy Park City, Utah, to see the films everyone will be talking about. Buy tickets now before they sell out for online access to the festival, which begins Jan. 30.
1 month, 1 week By Chandra Steele
Will China's DeepSeek Bring an End to the AI Grift?
Can we finally admit that the biggest value AI has provided so far has been to shareholders?
1 month, 1 week By Chandra Steele
How to Detect Text Written by ChatGPT and Other AI Tools
We tested a range of AI-detection services with text written by ChatGPT and text written by a human: These are the tools that performed best.
1 month, 2 weeks By Chandra Steele
How Much Does Starlink Cost, and Is It Worth It?
If you're considering getting Starlink satellite internet, check out this simplified breakdown of the different pricing tiers, subscription costs, and equipment fees.
1 month, 2 weeks By Chandra Steele
No Service: These Cities and States Are the Top Spots for Cellular Dead Zones
Dead zones don't discriminate. Residents of rural states and big cities both face cell phone connectivity issues. Here are the regions where you're most likely to curse at your phone.
1 month, 2 weeks By Chandra Steele

Chandra Steele

Senior Features Writer

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