Articles by Joel Burgess, Staff Writer

Joel is the go-to laptops and systems reviewer for the Australian TechRadar team, reviewing over 250 laptops for the website (and APC magazine) since 2014.

In between compiling giant spreadsheets of the top performing laptops, Joel has developed a keen interest in getting granular with consumer hardware. If he’s not pushing a gaming rig to its limits, he’ll be pressure testing the latest home coffee machine or digging into the science behind air purifiers.

Articles by: Joel Burgess

How to take notes like a pro

By Joel Burgess last updated 10 November 21

These top techniques and apps will help you take effective notes so you can get total recall.

BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R review

By Joel Burgess published 20 October 21

Recommended

An enviable, color-accurate 34-inch gaming monitor that’s a little pricey, but reminds us how great WQHD 144Hz gaming is.

Dahua LM28-F420 4K Monitor review

By Joel Burgess published 26 July 21

Great Value

A no-frills 28-inch 4K work display that is bright and can even handle high-res gaming.

Adata XPG Xenia Xe review

By Joel Burgess last updated 12 February 21

The XPG Xenia Xe is an Adata-branded Intel NUC M15 with an 11th Gen CPU, a big screen and souped-up storage.

GoPro Hero 8 Black review

By Joel Burgess, Mark Wilson last updated 1 December 20

Recommended

Updated The Hero 8 Black might no longer be GoPro's flagship, but it now offers great value to those who don't need its successor's front-facing screen.

GoPro Max review

By Joel Burgess last updated 14 May 20

Higher spherical video resolution and a simpler editing process is a major step forward from the Fusion, but is the GoPro Max polished enough to be your go-to action camera?

Hero 8 Black, GoPro Max and the Media, Light and Display Mods

GoPro Hero 8 Black kills the gimbal with next-level image stabilization

By Joel Burgess published 1 October 19

GoPro's 8th-gen Hero shooter and a 360-degree sibling arrive with HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilization for buttery-smooth videos.

Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED (2019) review

By Joel Burgess published 13 August 19

Recommended

Gigabyte's ultra-portable for designers just scored a 4K HDR OLED panel that's outstanding for both work and play.

Gigabyte Aero 15 (2019) review

By Joel Burgess published 27 February 19

Gigabyte's Aero 15 Y9 and X9 gaming laptops are swingin' 20 series Nvidia GPUs and Core i9 processors.

Hands on: ASUS TUF FX504 review

By Joel Burgess published 26 April 18

Not yet rated

ASUS explores new turf with its resilient range of TUF FX504 gaming laptops.

Hands on: MSI GE63 Raider RGB Edition review

By Joe Osborne, Joel Burgess published 13 April 18

Not yet rated

UPDATED The 8th-Gen GE63 and GE73 gaming laptops from MSI could easily become a weapon of choice for pro gamers.

Gigabyte Aero 15 (2018) review

By Joel Burgess published 4 April 18

The 2018 Aero 15 from Gigabyte adds a hexa-core CPU and a 144Hz screen to this powerful professional offering.

Here's why the Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's first handset with a dual-camera setup

By Joel Burgess published 6 November 17

Samsung's Advanced Camera R&D Group provides some insight into the Note 8's camera system.

Oppo focuses on a best-in-class camera for its new R11 smartphone

By Joel Burgess published 21 July 17

Oppo is bringing the dual camera array to mid-range smartphone market.

MSI sneaks in new GS63VR and GS73VR Stealth Pro gaming laptops at Computex

By Joel Burgess published 30 May 17

COMPUTEX 2017 The world's first 3ms 120Hz screens aren't the only thing snuck into these units.

Gigabyte gives global launch-dates to its gaming laptops

By Joel Burgess published 30 May 17

COMPUTEX 2017 These new performance and value gaming laptops put a new spin on the well known ranges.

Venom BlackBook Zero 14 review

By Joel Burgess published 30 March 17

This ultra-portable clamshell laptop makes a compelling argument for using Intel’s Kaby Lake Core M CPUs in professional notebooks.

The Complete Guide to Pokemon Go

By Joel Burgess published 15 September 16

This new unofficial and independent bookazine is the ultimate guide to becoming the best Pokemon trainer at the Gym.

Xiro Xplorer V review

By Joel Burgess published 30 August 16

The Xire Xplorer V is a good camera/ drone all-in-one combo that delivers stable FullHD footage and lives up to the price tag.

MSI's most micro gaming system

By Joel Burgess published 24 June 16

MSI is setting the bar high with this years ultra portable GS63 gaming laptop.

The five best movie scenes shot using drones

By Joel Burgess published 26 August 15

Movie Week Drones are about to swarm Hollywood, and after looking at some of the best scenes shot using UAVs it's easy to see why.

Quickflix buying Chinese content producer

Quickflix to buy Chinese streaming company as Presto agreement magically disappears

By Joel Burgess published 5 August 15

Quickflix announces plans to acquire a Shanghai-based Chinese film and TV streaming company.

Optus wants you swimming in mobile data

By Joel Burgess published 3 August 15

Optus customers on My Plan Plus or My Plan Business contracts will now be able to share the total data quota across multiple mobile plans.

Telstra TV to Roku you with Stan, Presto and Netflix streaming

By Joel Burgess published 29 July 15

Telstra is partnering with Roku to make a tailored Telstra TV for Australians.

Apple Music's arrival hasn't opened Pandora's box

By Joel Burgess published 27 July 15

Apple Music might seem important, but Pandora isn't at all fazed by the new kid on the block.

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