Articles by Nick Ross, Freelance technology writer

Nick Ross is a multi-award-winning, veteran technology journalist whose been in the industry for over 20 years. He started out with PC Pro magazine in the UK before moving to Australia where he would go on to become Editor of its Aussie cousin, PC Authority. Nick then launched The Overclocker magazine before moving on to become the ABC’s first Technology and Games Editor. After causing mayhem with his investigative journalism, he moved on to edit PC World before spending some years in the marketing wilderness while simultaneously freelancing for multiple technology titles. He’s contributed consumer, B2B and commercial content to many significant technology publications around the world over the years, but now spends most of his time publishing SMBtech.au and High Performance Laptops. He's a regular contributor to TweakTown, iTWire, APC magazine and TechRadar, just to name a few among a host of other publications.

Articles by: Nick Ross

I spent weeks with the Synology DiskStation DS925+ NAS box and it didn’t miss a beat, no matter what I threw at it

By Nick Ross published 11 June 25

Editor's Choice

The DiskStation DS925+ is simple to set up and provides a vast library of highly polished business and smart-home applications for free.

2025 Australian PC Awards winners – all the gear experts reckon is better than the rest

By TechRadar Australia published 14 March 25

APCA 2024 TechRadar teamed up with experts from APC Magazine, PC Gamer and PC PowerPlay to find the best PC gear of the year.

Asus ZenWiFi BT10 from the front on a wooden table wide image

Asus ZenWiFi BT10 review: sleek and super fast Wi-Fi 7 mesh, but you'll pay for it

By Nick Ross published 13 February 25

Editor's Choice

A premium Wi-Fi 7 mesh router that offers excellent performance and high-end features – but is it worth the cost?

Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P gaming monitor on a desk beside a laptop

Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P: a fast, well-featured but expensive 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor

By Nick Ross published 26 June 24

Recommended

The Aorus FO32U2P is a super-premium gaming monitor with plenty of features, but is it worth its high price tag?

Synology BeeDrive laying flat on table surface

Synology BeeDrive review: Pocketable storage with a twist

By Nick Ross last updated 24 January 24

Recommended

Synology’s BeeDrive offers a bit more than pocketable USB storage – it will easily transfer photos and files direct from your phone to your PC over Wi-Fi.

QNAP TVS-h674T NAS review

By Nick Ross published 4 January 24

Editor's Choice

The QNAP TVS-h674T NAS may be expensive, but the improved Thunderbolt 4 performance should help it pay for itself.

BenQ Zowie XL2566K review: for pro gamers only

By Nick Ross published 14 August 23

The BenQ Zowie XL2566K gaming monitor is a very niche product, but if you fit that niche, it's totally unrivalled.

A monitor on its own stand placed with keyboard on the EverDesk Max

EverDesk Max review: the motorised standing desk you’ve been waiting for

By Nick Ross last updated 29 June 23

Editor's Choice

EverDesk has succeeded in creating an affordable, very high quality, motorised standing desk that could potentially pay for itself with the health benefits.

The ErgoTune Supreme V3 office chair on a round rug

ErgoTune Supreme V3 review: it's time to sit up straight

By Nick Ross last updated 12 May 23

Recommended

The 12-year warranty underlines the quality of ErgoTune’s Supreme V3 posture chair.

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 gaming router on a desk

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 review: the epitome of a powerful gaming router

By Nick Ross published 14 April 23

Editor's Choice

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 has every consumer-grade bell and whistle, including unique gaming features.

Various images of the Synology WRX560 router hardware.

Synology WRX560 router review

By Nick Ross published 22 December 22

Editor's Choice

This more consumer-friendly answer to Synology’s RT6600ax offers similar features and excellent performance for even less money. So what's not to love?

Asus ZenWiFi Pro XT12

By Nick Ross published 6 October 22

Recommended

The big, beefy towers look great, are simple to set up, with impressive performance. But is it enough for SMBs?

Synology RT6600ax

By Nick Ross last updated 30 June 22

Editor's Choice

Synology’s new 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 router is unlike any other. Could it revolutionise the market?

BenQ Mobiuz EX3210R review

By Nick Ross published 16 March 22

Recommended

Despite its gimmicky simulated HDR, this monitor is one of the best all-round performers on the market.

Dahua LM32-E200C review

By Nick Ross published 11 March 22

Big in China but not so known in Australia, what’s Dahua’s 32-inch gaming monitor like?

BenQ EW3880R review

By Nick Ross published 10 January 22

A fantastic monitor for work and downtime, but it’s a bit slow for gaming.

Gigabyte Aorus FI32U gaming setup on desk

Gigabyte Aorus FI32U review

By Nick Ross published 23 July 21

Has Gigabyte delivered the ultimate mid-range gaming monitor?

Gigabyte Aorus FV43U review

By Nick Ross published 15 July 21

Recommended

At 43 inches, the Gigabyte Aorus FV43U is a whopper of a monitor, but can it replace your TV?

BenQ Zowie XL2546K review

By Nick Ross last updated 30 March 21

Editor's Choice

A gaming monitor that eschews colorful enhancements and immersion in exchange for gritty performance during fast-and-frantic combat.

BenQ EX2510 review

By Nick Ross published 10 November 20

Recommended

BenQ's EX2510 is a 24.5-inch gaming monitor that offers great specs for the price. Does it live up to that promise?

RACV Smart Home Starter Kit review

By Nick Ross published 20 June 19

We review the Samsung SmartThings-powered kit that combines all the basics you need for smart home security.

Best cheap TVs in Australia for 2020: Top sets under $1,000 compared

By Nick Ross published 13 March 19

Buying guide You don't have to pay top dollar to get an ace TV – these are the budget tellies worth buying.

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