Marc Chacksfield

Marc Chacksfield

Marc Chacksfield is the Editor In Chief, Shortlist.com at DC Thomson. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.

Articles by: Marc Chacksfield

Amazon Echo Spot on kitchen counter

Amazon Echo Spot review

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Recommended

Updated The cutest member of the Amazon family is here to replace your Echo Dot.

The Sonos Beam soundbar pictured on a wooden cabinet

Sonos Beam

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Recommended

Updated The Sonos Beam is a powerful soundbar in a compact design that packs an audio punch.

Hive Thermostat review

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Recommended

Updated The Hive Smart Thermostat lets you control your heating even when you're not around, and can be expanded for zonal control, but it's expensive

Amazon Echo review

Amazon Echo (2014) review

By Nick Pino, Marc Chacksfield last updated

Updated Amazon Echo isn't an only child any longer – starting next month, there'll be a half-dozen Echo devices to choose from!

Razer Mouse

Wired vs wireless gaming mice: key differences explained

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Why gaming with a wired or wireless mouse is now down to preference and not tech.

The Vast of Night

7 Amazon Prime Video movies you might've missed

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

A selection of hidden gems you can stream on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK.

Gaming

7 gaming accessories you never knew you needed

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Beyond the mouse, these gaming accessories will raise your gaming game.

Game Streaming

How to live stream like a pro gamer

By Marc Chacksfield published

Got the live-streaming bug? This is what you need to do next…

PS5

How to plan your accessories for your next-gen console

By Marc Chacksfield published

You have a new console but what now? Here are some essential accessories to consider.

IT

The 10 best Stephen King movie adaptations, ranked

By Marc Chacksfield published

Here's our pick of the horror-meister's tales that have worked best on the big screen, plus the films we'd like to see made.

Amazon Prime Video grabs Premier League football rights from 2019

By Gerald Lynch, Marc Chacksfield last updated

Updated Online giant joins Sky and BT Sport in showing live Premier League football in the UK.

Broadband speeds slowing down at peak times

Broadband speed peak-time slowdown investigated

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Broadband speeds in the UK are falling at peak times according to a new report, with 7PM to 9PM seeing the biggest drops.

Chancellor pledges more money for UK broadband

Chancellor pledges more money for UK broadband

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Chancellor George Osborne outlined the government's economic plans in his autumn statement this week and revealed a number of commitments to technological progress in the UK.

UK Broadband prices to fall if Ofcom gets its way

UK broadband prices to fall if Ofcom gets its way

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

The price of broadband and phone rentals could drop in the UK and it's all down to Ofcom's insistence that BT lowers how much it can charge internet providers for use of its lines.

TalkTalk joins the super-fast broadband brigade

TalkTalk joins the super-fast broadband brigade

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

TalkTalk has announced that it is to begin offering 80Mbps super-fast fibre optic broadband to its customers for an extra £15 a month.

UK's ultra-fast broadband plans given Budget boost

UK's ultra-fast broadband plans given Budget boost

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

The UK government has announced that it is to find extra funding to bolster the broadband infrastructure in the UK and is aiming to get ultra-fast broadband to at least 1.7 million homes by 2015.

Philips Fidelio NC1 review

By Marc Chacksfield published

UPDATED These impressive travel-friendly Fidelio NC1 headphones bring best-in-class noise-cancelling.

A still from Blade Runner

Best sci-fi movies on Netflix

By Samuel Roberts, Marc Chacksfield last updated

The best sci-fi films you can watch on Netflix US, including classics like Inception and Blade Runner.

Netflix and Spotify are snapping up the iPlayer's younger audience says the BBC

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

The UK state broadcaster gets candid about Netflix and others taking a large slice of the streaming pie.

YouTube Music is official: packed with playlists, radio and music videos

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

YouTube finally reveals its grand music plan but what does this means for Google Play Music?

Why YouTube Music hasn't replaced Google Play Music... yet

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Exclusive It's about making sure key features are supported first.

The big YouTube Music rollout begins: have you got access yet?

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

YouTube Red subscribers get early access to YouTube's big music push.

Best sat nav 2018

Best sat nav: the ultimate GPS units on the market right now

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Updated Ultimate best sat navs to get you from Point A to Point B and anywhere else you want to go.

YouTube debuts video editing features

YouTube debuts video editing features

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

YouTube has unveiled a set of editing features for the site, which allow users to tweak their videos and add a number of effects.

The YouTube Screening Room will be the likely place to show full-length movies

James Bond will not make YouTube debut

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

The first company to sign up to YouTube's feature film initiative has been announced and it's MGM Studios.

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