Rosie Hattersley

Rosie Hattersley

Freelance Contributor

Rosie Hattersley has been writing about technology and how to use it for more than two decades for titles such as PC Advisor, Computeractive and Macworld. Despite living in a houseful of digital radios and streaming devices, she still likes old-school tech and has sizable collections of CDs and vinyl. A fan of crafting and upcycling, she’s a regular contributor to maker community magazine Hackspace and Raspberry Pi-focused The MagPi. Rosie enjoys live music, vegetarian cooking, campervanning adventures and unexpectedly long walks.  

Articles by: Rosie Hattersley

Proscenic Floobot X1

Proscenic Floobot X1 robot vacuum cleaner review

By Rosie Hattersley published

Great Value

A well-priced, capable robovac with sonic mopping smarts, the Proscenic Floobot X1 good-value self-emptying vacuum.

Levoit 600S in use in the author's home

Levoit 600S air purifier review: floor-standing air purifier that efficiently extracts whiffs

By Rosie Hattersley published

Recommended

The Levoit 600S air purifier is quiet and efficient. However, it's meant for homes with bigger spaces. Is it the right air purifier for you?

Swann 650 porch camera

Swann AllSecure650 2K Wireless Security Kit review

By Rosie Hattersley published

Wireless HD video cameras linked to a 1TB hub continuously record activities around your home, delivering app-based alerts and on-demand playback.

Philips Hue Lustre White during testing

Philips Hue Lustre White smart bulb review: ambiance-creating smart bulbs with Bluetooth bonus

By Rosie Hattersley last updated

Recommended

A visual wow

Schlage Encode fitted on a door with a key in the lock

Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever review

By Rosie Hattersley published

A very sturdy door lock with app-based remote locking, and key or keypad access.

The Dyson V15 Detect on a pink background and the Miele Triflex HX1 on a green background

Dyson vs Miele: which vacuum cleaner is right for you?

By Rosie Hattersley published

Dyson and Miele are two big-name brands in domestic appliances, and they’re vying for your loyalty; so which one wins

The iRobot Roomba J7 on a red background and the Neato Intelligent D10 on a green background

iRobot Roomba Vacuum vs Neato: which robot vacuum should you buy this Black Friday?

By Rosie Hattersley published

iRobot’s Roomba and Neato are both big names in the robot vacuum market, but which should you plump for to clean your floors this Black Friday?

Amazon smart plug

Do smart plugs save energy, and why they can stop you wasting money

By Rosie Hattersley published

Worried about your energy usage? A smart plug can do more than automate your home, it can take how much electricity you use too.

An Amaozn Echo (4th generation) on a side broad next to a lamp, reed diffuser and bonsai tree

What is Amazon Follow-Up Mode, and how it makes conversing with Alexa easier

By Rosie Hattersley published

Alexa Follow-Up Mode is a handy feature for Amazon Echo smart speakers that ensures you can ask Amazon’s voice assistant as many questions as you like.

How to boost MacBook battery life

How to boost your MacBook's battery life

By Rosie Hattersley published

Updated Enjoy your MacBook for as long as possible with these easy remedies.

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