Articles by Alastair Jennings

Articles by: Alastair Jennings

I tested Snapmaker's long-awaited new 3D printer - and it's a seriously fast, affordable, multi-color, multi-material machine

By Alastair Jennings published 19 August 25

It looks to be the most exciting 3D printer to date, but can the 4-head design really hold up in a machine of this size?

I tested the Chuwi GameBook 9955HX and I'm impressed with the results for gaming and content creation

By Alastair Jennings published 17 August 25

Recommended

Outstanding value for a laptop PC with serious amounts of power

I commuted with this laptop for a week, and its power, robustness, and connectivity didn't fail to impress

By Alastair Jennings published 17 August 25

Packing a surprising amount of power this compact laptop handles spreadsheets, presentations, and even video editing with ease

I swapped my multi-monitor setup for this massive 40-inch 5K ultrawide for this review, and now it's hard to go back

By Alastair Jennings published 16 August 25

This affordable 40-inch 5K ultrawide makes Apple's Studio Display look decidedly small and overpriced

I tested Ulefone's budget-friendly Armor X16 Pro and discovered a rugged smartphone perfect for outdoor adventures

By Alastair Jennings published 16 August 25

Stylish, rugged and built for the great outdoors but at a great price

This clever scanner can digitize 100 pages in minutes, I tried it out to see if it’s worth the cost

By Alastair Jennings published 16 August 25

Recommended

Outstanding piece of office equipment that will help you quickly organise paperwork

I reviewed more than 50 of the best 3D printers of 2025 but these are the top 9 I recommend

By Alastair Jennings last updated 6 August 25

Updated I tested over 50 of the best 3D printers for modeling, miniatures, crafting, prototyping, and more.

After a full day editing 4K video, this heatsink SSD enclosure stayed cool - here’s why I rate it

By Alastair Jennings published 3 August 25

Recommended

Unlocking the full speed of the latest SSDs, this enclosure offers a USB4 interface and plenty of cooling.

I tested this rugged phone with an integrated projector, and it's surprisingly good if a little niche

By Alastair Jennings published 2 August 25

Other projection phones have been impressive, but the Tank 4 finally comes in at a size and weight that make it more mainstream

I tested this tape storage drive - and the Netflix-approved LTFS keeps this pricey unit cost-effective and relevant

By Alastair Jennings published 2 August 25

Recommended

Tape storage isn't yet obsolete, and this drive provides both fast transfers and massive data capacity, perfect for archiving

OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type-B 1TB review

By Alastair Jennings published 30 July 25

Editor's Choice

CFexpress 4.0 demonstrates the full potential of this memory card for the latest cameras and devices.

Best mini PC of 2025: our top mini computers benchmarked for work and play

By Steve Clark last updated 30 July 25

Buying Guide We put the best mini PCs, thin clients, and NUC boxes to the test.

I tested the WeCreat Vision Pro - here's why I think this laser cutter is the ultimate upgrade for creative businesses

By Alastair Jennings published 22 July 25

Editor's Choice

WeCreat Vision machines are distinctive by design, with their raised top enabling you to put in a huge variety of materials and objects ready for engraving or cutting.

The Geekom IT15 mini PC's power impressed so much, I'm rethinking my desktop

By Alastair Jennings published 21 July 25

Recommended

Powerful office-based mini PC that rivals the abilities of many desktop machines