Articles by Alastair Jennings

Articles by: Alastair Jennings

I reviewed the Plaud NotePin - and I love this AI-powered voice recorder you can wear anywhere

By Alastair Jennings published 14 September 25

Recommended

Discreet, portable, and surprisingly smart, Plaud NotePin captures your thoughts and meetings with a single tap.

I used the Nighthawk M7 Pro for off-site internet, and now it's an essential I won't go without

By Alastair Jennings published 13 September 25

Recommended

Small mobile 5G router that you can take with you to supply an ultra-fast Internet connection wherever you are

I tested the AI-enhanced Geekom A9 Max mini PC - and the superb performance makes it a must-have pro-grade office machine

By Alastair Jennings published 6 September 25

A feature-packed AI-ready mini PC with surprising performance in a compact, ultra-stylish form

I reviewed the xTool F2 Ultra dual laser engraver and the more I used it, the more I fell in love

By Alastair Jennings published 6 September 25

Editor's Choice

Two lasers, one box, zero compromise for pro-grade engraving.

I reviewed this 25-inch portable monitor - I just wish it lived up to its huge potential

By Alastair Jennings published 6 September 25

Use as an oversized Android tablet, media playback screen, or external monitor.

After reviewing countless ultrabooks, the elegance of the Honor MagicBook Art 14 2025 truly stands out

By Alastair Jennings published 29 August 25

Outstanding build and stunning touch screen display that offers a great option for work and lifestyle

Bambu Lab HS2 3D printer during our review

I tested Bambu Lab's latest 3D printer - and the H2S single nozzle design comes hot on the heels of the H2D to offer ultimate speed and accuracy

By Alastair Jennings published 26 August 25

Recommended

Huge build volume and incredibly fast single-nozzle extrusion that adds to the formidable H2 range

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

Recommended

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.

TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Enclosure review

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.

8849 Tank 4 rugged phone review

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

MagStor Thunderbolt 3 LTO Drive review

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.

WeCreat Vision Pro laser cutter review

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.

Geekom IT15 mini PC review

By Alastair Jennings published 21 July 25

Recommended

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

Blackview MP60 mini PC review

By Alastair Jennings published 20 July 25

Compact, budget mini PC, perfect for light office use and multimedia playback

Netac ZX20 II portable SSD review

By Alastair Jennings published 20 July 25

The Netac ZX20 II stands out among portable SSDs with its robust metal build, compact size, ultrafast USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, and magnetic backing, making it ideal for iPhone and general use.