Articles by: Mark Pickavance

Mark is an expert on 3D printers, drones and phones. He also covers storage, including SSDs, NAS drives and portable hard drives. He started writing in 1986 and has contributed to MicroMart, PC Format, 3D World, among others.

Articles by: Mark Pickavance

MSI WS66 Mobile Workstation review

By Mark Pickavance published 4 March 22

A mobile workstation built around Intel 11th Gen CPU and RTX graphics

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE review

By Mark Pickavance last updated 9 June 22

A Surface branded Laptop that assumes its users are in slow motion

Jesy J20 ruggedized phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 2 March 22

Kickstarter ruggedized phone that holds few surprises

Best flowchart software of 2023

By Mark Pickavance last updated 6 September 23

Updated We feature the best flowchart software, to make it simple and easy to organize and manage workflows, ideas, and projects.

DataLocker DL4FE Encrypted Drive review

By Mark Pickavance published 26 February 22

The DataLocker DL4FE makes secure data portable without local software installations

Zyxel NWA90AX WiFi 6 Access Point review

By Mark Pickavance published 19 February 22

An inexpensive WiFi 6 PoE access point that Zyxel delivers with free cloud management functionality.

Someone drawing interior design plans on paper.

Best architecture software (2023): Top software for architects and designers

By Steve Clark last updated 4 July 23

Updated We test the best architecture software for architects, home designers, and enthusiasts creating accurate 2D and 3D models.

Doogee V20 rugged smartphone review

By Mark Pickavance last updated 15 February 22

The Doogee moves to a higher spec design with the V20

Blackview BV8800 rugged smartphone review

By Mark Pickavance last updated 22 February 22

A cheap feature-filled design that is perfect for wilderness adventures

OWC Mercury Pro LTO (LTO-9) review

By Mark Pickavance published 2 February 22

Updated Tape storage might still have the cost edge over hard drives for securing petabytes of data.

Autel Evo Lite+ vs DJI Air 2S: is Autel's new drone worth the extra?

By Mark Pickavance published 30 January 22

Autel’s new Evo Lite series sits between the DJI Air 2S and Mavic 3 price points. Does it justify the increase over the Air 2S and undercut the Mavic 3?

The Autel Evo Lite+ drone flying outside in front of trees

Autel Evo Lite+ review

By Mark Pickavance published 16 January 22

Best in Class

The Autel Evo Lite+ is the flagship model in the company's new four-strong drone lineup. But is it a match for the DJI Air 2S?

Best driver updaters for 2023

By Mark Pickavance, Brian Turner last updated 5 October 22

Updated To make it simple and easy to keep your computer drivers up to date using software apps and tools, we feature the best driver updaters.

Asustor DRIVESTOR 2 (AS1102T) review

By Mark Pickavance last updated 10 January 22

Simple to use, affordable and powerful NAS solution

EnGenius EWS850AP Outdoor Access Point review

By Mark Pickavance published 6 January 22

EnGenius access point designed to operate outside in all weather using PoE.

A representational concept of a social media network

Best business networking apps of 2023

By Mark Pickavance last updated 7 April 23

Updated We list the best business networking apps, to make it simple and easy for you to make professional connections, to help improve your business operations.

People using drawing software on a tablet and laptop.

Best interior design software (2023): Home design apps for Windows, Mac, and more

By Steve Paris last updated 12 June 23

Updated TechRadar Pro tests the best software for interior design, bringing stunning ideas to life on you computer, in your browser, or on the go.

OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual External Drive review

By Mark Pickavance published 13 December 21

Updated U.2 SSD technology connected by Thunderbolt

GMKTEC Xpanel SE Portable Monitor review

By Mark Pickavance last updated 24 October 22

A portable battery-powered display with many possible uses

Nexdock 360 review

By Mark Pickavance published 6 December 21

A portable battery-powered display with many possible uses

A person in a wheelchair working at a computer.

Best virtual machine software of 2023

By Mark Pickavance last updated 7 August 23

Updated We list the best virtual machine software, to make it simple and easy to setup and run additional operating systems on your desktop PC or laptop.

Someone filling out a multiple choice answer sheet.

Best survey tool of 2023

By Mark Pickavance last updated 31 July 23

Updated We list the best survey tools, to make it simple and easy to gather feedback from customers, to help improve services and provide business insights.

Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review

By Mark Pickavance last updated 14 December 21

Another Thunderbolt 4 dock based on Intel silicon for those laptops with this port type

Raven Pro Document Processing Scanner review

By Mark Pickavance published 25 November 21

An effective document scanning and storage solution designed for eliminating filing cabinets

Best DevOps tools of 2023

By Mark Pickavance last updated 29 June 23

Updated We list the best DevOps tools, to make it simple and easy to manage application development and operations from a single platform.

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