Alex Alderson (News Editor)
I got my first smartphone aged 11, my first PC aged 12 and I have been tinkering with electronics ever since. I like to keep abreast of the latest news and technology, which inevitably leads me to switch my laptop and phone every few months. When I'm not writing for Notebookcheck, you will find me seeking out new coffee shops, bars and trying to find some hidden gems in record stores.

Alexander Fagot (Editor)
As a former projectionist still used to working with 35 mm film and experience in computer assembling and overclocking, I was drawn to the professional IT crowd a couple of years back and started working in IT support, Windows administration and project management before discovering my love for traveling the world. Now I am working as a news editor from all parts of the world, mostly writing about gadgets and mobile gear for Notebookcheck.

Allen Ngo (US Editor in Chief)
After graduating with a B.S. in environmental hydrodynamics from the University of California, I studied reactor physics to become licensed by the U.S. NRC to operate nuclear reactors. There's a striking level of appreciation you gain for everyday consumer electronics after working with modern nuclear reactivity systems astonishingly powered by computers from the 80s. When I'm not managing day-to-day activities and US review articles on Notebookcheck, you can catch me following the eSports scene and the latest gaming news.

Andre Reinhardt (Editor)

Andreas Osthoff (Senior Editor Business)
I grew up with computers and modern consumer electronics. I am interested in the technology since I had my first computer, a Commodore C64, and started building my own PCs after that. My focus here at Notebookcheck is the business segment including mobile workstations, but I also like to test new mobile devices. It is always a great experience to review and compare new products. My free time is filled with a lot of sports, in the summer mainly on my bike.

Arnulf Schäfer (News Editor)

Benjamin Arpad Herzig (Editor)

Bernie Pechlaner (Review Editor)
Ended up in the IT sector in the 90s more or less accidentally and have remained in the industry (as a sysadmin) ever since. Always been interested in laptops - first purchase was - if memory serves correctly - a Toshiba Satellite T2115CS with DX4-75 processor, 4 MB of RAM and 350 MB hard disk drive (and Windows 3.1). To this day, laptops appeal to me - much to the chagrin of my wife, who doesn’t seem understand why we need 5-10 of them at any given time ;-).

Bogdan Solca (News Editor)
I stepped into the wonderous IT&C world when I was around 7. I was instantly fascinated by computerized graphics, be them from games or 3D applications like 3D Max. I like to keep myself up to date with all the new technologies that get released at an ever increasing rate these days. I'm also an avid SciFi reader, an astrophysics aficionado and, as of late, a crypto geek.

Christian Hintze (Editor)

Codrut Nistor (News Editor)
Although I have been writing about new software and hardware for almost a decade, I consider myself to be old school. I always enjoy listening to music on CD or tape instead of digital files and I will not even get into the touchscreen vs physical keys debate. However, I also enjoy new technology, as I now have the chance to take a look at the future every day. I joined the Notebookcheck crew back in 2013 and I have no plans to leave the ship anytime soon.

Cornelius Wolff (News Editor)

Craig Ward (News Editor)
I grew up in a family surrounded by technology, starting with my father loading up games for me on a Commodore 64, and later on a 486. In the late 90's and early 00's I started learning how to tinker with Windows, while also playing around with Linux distributions, both of which gave me an interest for learning how to make software do what you want it to do, and modifying settings that aren't normally user accessible. After this I started building my own computers, and tearing laptops apart, which gave me an insight into hardware and how it works in a complete system. Now keeping up with the latest in hardware and software news is a passion of mine.

Daniel Degenhardt (News Editor)

Daniel Puschina (Editor)

Daniel Schmidt (Managing Editor Mobile)

Douglas Black (News Editor)
I am a university Lecturer and researcher in English writing, but I like to keep myself busy. Between weightlifting, MMA, and SCUBA diving, one of my life-long interests has always been computers. I used Macs until about 17 years ago when I switched to PCs because of an interest in games, but I'm still interested in top quality laptops that push the design envelope.

Florian Glaser (Managing Editor Gaming)

Florian Schaar (Editor)

Florian Schmitt (Managing Editor Mobile)

Hannes Brecher (News Editor)

Inge Schwabe (Editor)

Isaac Brown (News Editor)
I joined Notebookcheck at the end of 2016 after being a dedicated reader of the website for the past six years, occasionally tuning out various lecturers to read reviews of the latest gaming and business laptops. As a writer and tech enthusiast, I focus mostly on smartphones, the latest trending gadgets like VR headsets, and the businesses that create it all. When I’m not admiring the latest graphics cards, I write short fiction and arrange for a cappella.

J. Simon Leitner (Founder, Editorial Director)

John Garcia (News Editor)
Notebooks, tablets, smartphones, handheld consoles—if it's a computer you can carry with you, then it's in my wheelhouse. I started my journey in tech journalism as a writer for a mobile games website. But the allure of covering hardware soon won me over, so now I'm here at Notebookcheck, sharing my passion with similarly passionate individuals.

Jonathan Maes (News Editor)
21-year-old IT student from Belgium, the land of beer, chocolate, and French fries. Loves writing, games, tech and everything in between.

Klaus Hinum (Founder, CTO)
I am one of the founders of Notebookcheck and primarily focus on articles on new technology like GPUs and CPUs. With a scientific background (Ph.D. in computer science) I try to put facts before emotions in my articles. Since 2005 I am now writing and working for Notebookcheck.

Manuel Masiero (Review Editor)

Marcus Herbrich (Editor)

Mike Wobker (Editor)

Nino Ricchizzi (Editor)

Nooh Kazi (News Editor)
I was introduced to computers at a very young age and was immediately fascinated by them. They attracted me so much, that I decided that I’ll develop software for living when I was just 10. With the passage of time, I got more chances to dive deeper into the world of computers and mobile technology and as I explored more, my interest grew exponentially. I love to read about technical details of new processors, GPUs, laptops, and latest developments in AI and Machine Learning. More than a decade down the road and now I am a Software Engineer and I spend my time writing code, keep myself updated with tech and also write about new developments in technology.

Patrick Afschar K. (Managing Editor Ultraportable)

René Kohl (Editor)

Ricci Rox (News Editor)
I'm a freelance copywriter who lives and dies for tech. Android, ​especially. The smartphone market is one going through an impressive growth spurt, so I crawl the Internet with keen interest in a technological ecosystem that doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Ronald Matta (Senior Editor News)
Tech Journalist, Passionate Photographer, Fulltime Geek. Electronics + Gadgets Reviewer, Writing about Technology. FB, G+ and Twitter Aficionado. All Digital.

Sam Medley (Review Editor)
I've been a "tech-head" my entire life. After graduating college with a degree in Mathematics, I worked in finance and banking a few years before taking a job as a Systems Analyst for my local school district. I started working with Notebookcheck in October of 2016 and have enjoyed writing news articles and notebook reviews. My areas of interest include the business side of technology, retro gaming, Linux, and innovative gadgets. When I'm not hunched over an electronic device or writing code for a new database, I'm either outside with my family, playing a decade-old video game, or sitting behind a drum set.

Sanjiv Sathiah (News Editor)
I have been tech-obsessed from the time my father introduced me to my first computer, an Apple ][. Since then, I have grown to enjoy exploring and experimenting with any computing platform that I can get my hands on – I am the definitive early adopter! I have always been interested in how we can use technology to shape and improve our lives, most recently using it to record, mix and master my debut record, Acuity – Nature | Nurture out now on Spotify.

Sascha Mölck (Editor)

Sebastian Bade (Editor)

Sebastian Eifrid (News Editor)
I am a writer with a passion for foreign language. I dream of one day becoming a polyglot. When I'm not perusing through my ever-growing backlog of books, I can usually be found tinkering with PC hardware and other gadgets. I enjoy trying to get old hardware to run newer programs and experimenting with various operating systems.

Sebastian Jentsch (Senior Editor)

Sergey Tarasov (Senior Editor)
I love reading stuff. I also love dealing with different electronic devices, be that a remotely controlled toy or a new MacBook. When I am not at work, you can try searching for me somewhere in the mountains of Altai Republic, Russia.

Silvio Werner (Editor)

Stefan Hinum (Founder, CEO, CFO)
CEO Notebookcheck Publishing GmbH CEO H2L Media GmbH As a founder of Notebookcheck I am dedicated for finances (including ad management), language sections and the library of external reviews. Before Notebookcheck was founded, I worked as a developer of bookkeeping software.

Stefan Schomberg (Editor)

Steve Schardein (Review Editor)
In grade school, my first computer—an Apple IIGS—started it all for me. Later, in the nineties, if I wasn’t repairing computers for family and friends, I was busy cooking up nifty Visual Basic projects and playing PC games like Command & Conquer and Heroes of Might and Magic. Soon, much of my free time was spent moderating popular gaming forums and covering the industry for various websites. All the while, I never stopped repairing computers, and in 2006, I started a technology consulting company in Louisville, KY—Triple-S Computers—which I have been fortunate to nurture to great success by specializing in not only repairs, but also new machine consultations and purchasing, data recovery, and malware/security. And since 2012, I have proudly contributed many dozens of reviews to Notebookcheck, a site which I have long considered to be the ultimate authority on laptops and related technology. Today, I am truly living my dream: still a child at heart, ever-curious, constantly learning, and thankful to you, our readers.

Sven Kloevekorn (Editor)

Thomas Meyer (Editor)

Till Schönborn (Managing Editor Business)

Tobias Häuser (News Editor)

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam (News Editor)
I am a cell and molecular biologist and computers have been an integral part of my life ever since I laid my hands on my first PC which was based on an Intel Celeron 266 MHz processor, 16 MB RAM and a modest 2 GB hard disk. Since then, I’ve seen my passion for technology evolve with the times. From traditional floppy based storage and running DOS commands for every other task, to the connected cloud and shared social experiences we take for granted today, I consider myself fortunate to have witnessed a sea change in the technology landscape. I honestly feel that the best is yet to come, when things like AI and cloud computing mature further. When I am not out finding the next big cure for cancer, I read and write about a lot of technology related stuff or go about ripping and re-assembling PCs and laptops.