Francisco Lahoz

My Experience

In undergrad I was the guy you’d run to if you needed a charge, because I always had at least a few portable batteries in my bag at all times. A lifelong interest in technology has led me to PCMag, where I hope to hone my journalism skills while also getting to nerd out about the latest advancements in computer tech. I’m a current PC gamer and a former console gamer, slowly biding my time until the chip shortage is over.

My Areas of Expertise

• I have over 20 years of casual gaming experience under my belt, mostly on Nintendo and Sony hardware.

• I also spend an unsettling amount of time researching components to eventually upgrade my computer.

The Tech I Use

I use a GeForce RTX 2060 Super in my gaming rig, which also doubles as my writing and editing rig when I’m working on stories or making videos for school. I film those videos on my Sony Alpha a6400, and when I’m too lazy to carry it around I swap over to my OnePlus 9 Pro. I wear a Fossil Gen 3 Smartwatch, which I primarily use to send quick replies. I also rely on a pair of Sony WH-CH700N wireless headphones to stream podcasts and cancel out noise on my daily NYC subway commute.

In my downtime I like to play video games. I’m currently going through a backlog of titles including Control, Prey, and Wolfenstein: New Order.