Articles by Wayne Williams, Editor

Wayne Williams is a freelancer writing news for TechRadar Pro. He has been writing about computers, technology, and the web for 30 years. In that time he wrote for most of the UK’s PC magazines, and launched, edited and published a number of them too.

Articles by: Wayne Williams

6 hardware-encrypted portable hard drives and SSDs — I've used PIN-protected storage for years and these are the ones I trust to keep my data secure

By Wayne Williams Published 16 July 26

These drives will lock your personal content away from snoopers.

12 clever desk upgrades under $50 that instantly fix your home office

By Wayne Williams Published 16 July 26

This tech won't only save you time and effort, it will save you money too.

HP Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-in-One Refillable Printer

HP's Smart Tank 5101 all-in-one cartridge-free printer includes up to two years of free ink and it's nearly 30% off right now

By Wayne Williams Published 15 July 26

The HP Smart Tank 5101 all-in-one printer prints, scans, and copies while keeping ink costs low with its refillable tank system.

Work and study laptop deals: I found the HP OmniBook 3, Asus Vivobook 14, and Dell 15 under $600 right now

By Wayne Williams Published 15 July 26

These three Windows 11 laptops from Dell, HP and Asus are great picks for office workers and students headed back to school, and all for under $600.

I’m a computer expert, and I recommend jumping on this nearly half-price 1TB WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD while it's still under $190

By Wayne Williams Published 14 July 26

Save 49% off the 1TB WD_BLACK SN7100 SSD, a high-speed PCIe Gen4 drive with read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s.

The HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn with a selection of mono print outs during our tests in a home office, next to a white TechRadar badge that reads 'Big Savings'

HP's LaserJet Pro 4000 Series is 'one of the fastest laser printers' in its class with blistering 42ppm speeds — and it just got a major price cut

By Wayne Williams Published 14 July 26

A dependable mono laser printer built for high-volume printing with expandable paper capacity and reliable networking in busy offices.

Samsung's 'absolutely stellar' 2TB 990 Pro SSD earned a 5-star review from us — and it's just got a massive discount at Amazon

By Wayne Williams Last updated 13 July 26

The 2TB Samsung 990 Pro boasts some of the fastest read/write performance of any PCIe 4.0 SSD we’ve ever tested.

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The Anycubic Kobra S1 in our workshop during review, next to a white TechRadar badge in the upper right corner that reads 'Big Savings'

'The precision and quality of the print finish are exceptional': We love the beginner-friendly Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer — and it's got a massive discount right now

By Wayne Williams Published 13 July 26

The high-speed, beginner-friendly Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is one of the best 3D printers we've ever tested.

The GMKtecc M6 Ultra on a desk during our review, next to a white TechRadar badge in the lower left corner that reads 'Big Savings'

'Exceptional performance for an extremely balanced price': GMKtec M6 Ultra is our number one mini PC for work and study — and it's $100 off at Amazon right now

By Wayne Williams Published 13 July 26

Our number one rated mini PC is $100 off at Amazon right now, with Ryzen 5 power, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

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The Arzopa Z3FC on a desk with a Nintendo Switch, Anker power bank, and console controller during our tests, next to a black TechRadar badge in the upper right corner that reads 'Don't Miss'

Our hardware editor swears by the 'perfectly balanced' Arzopa Z3FC portable monitor as a daily second screen — and Amazon just dropped the price

By Wayne Williams Published 10 July 26

It's an ideal second display for laptops, travel, and small desks.

The Creality K2 Plus in our workshop during testing, next to a white TechRadar badge in the upper right corner that reads 'Big Savings'

Our expert praised Creality's K2 Plus 3D printer after his workshop tests — and it's just got a massive summer discount

By Wayne Williams Published 10 July 26

Creality K2 Plus with the Premium Accessory Pack offers a feature-packed way to step into high-end 3D printing.

Lenovo's 16-inch ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 laptop for students and professionals gets a big July discount using this special code — I found the configurations that give you the best value for money

By Wayne Williams Published 10 July 26

With an Intel or AMD processor, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, Lenovo's ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 laptop is an easy recommendation from me.

EcoTank ET-2400 Wireless Inkjet All-In-One

Epson's EcoTank ET-2400 just got an Amazon price cut — and it includes enough ink to keep you printing for years

By Wayne Williams Published 10 July 26

The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 prints, scans, and copies, while its refillable ink tanks help keep output costs low.

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HP's 16-inch OmniBook 5 laptop with Ryzen AI 7 CPU, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD is nearly half price at Walmart

By Wayne Williams Published 9 July 26

With an AMD Ryzen AI 7 processor and 16GB of DDR5 memory, the 16-inch HP OmniBook 5 is an easy recommendation from me.

Lenovo’s Ryzen 7 IdeaPad Slim 3 touchscreen laptop is a $655 back-to-school and WFH steal with a $345 price cut at Best Buy right now

By Wayne Williams Published 9 July 26

With Ryzen 7 chip, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this laptop is an easy recommendation from me for students and remote workers.

'Samsung's first true PCIe 5.0 drive is the best there is:' 2TB 9100 Pro SSD gets a huge price cut at Amazon

By Wayne Williams Published 9 July 26

The 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro delivers some of the fastest read and write speeds available from any consumer PCIe 5.0 SSD, and Amazon just cut the price.

The Geekom A8 on a desk during our review, with a white TechRadar badge that reads 'Big Savings' in the lower right corner

'As good as it gets': You won't want to miss this Geekom A8 mini PC deal for office work, content creation, and 4K video editing

By Wayne Williams Published 9 July 26

The diminutive desktop, with 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD gets big price cut at Amazon

The Zyxel GS1915-24EP 24-port smart switch declutters your home network with 12 PoE+ ports and a 130W power budget — and it’s under $200 at Newegg

By Wayne Williams Published 8 July 26

Packed with 24 Gigabit ports, 12 PoE+ connections, and Nebula cloud management, the Zyxel GS1915-24EP smart switch is on sale for just $199.99.

I’m a computer expert, so trust me when I say this Dell 14 laptop deal is unmissable — save $530 on a Core 7 model with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD

By Wayne Williams Published 8 July 26

Priced at a staggering $699.99, this is Dell's lowest priced 14-inch laptop right now.

The Bambu Lab A1 mini in our workshop during testing, next to a white TechRadar badge in the lower right corner that reads 'Don't Miss'

The Bambu Lab A1 mini 'packs a punch in terms of performance and quality' — now our 5-star 3D printer for beginners gets a price cut

By Wayne Williams Published 8 July 26

In our benchmark testing, the A1 mini proved a brilliant budget 3D printer for beginners and hobbyists.

A 'small form factor dream': The Minisforum MS-01 tackles big workloads, and it's $544 off at Newegg right now

By Wayne Williams Published 7 July 26

Powered by Intel's Core i9-13900H, the barebone Minisforum MS-01 lets you build a compact workstation your way, and it's on sale for just $655 at Newegg.

Anker Solix C300X Portable Power Station

The ultra-compact Anker C300X portable power station with a foldable 60W solar panel can keep the lights and other essentials powered on, and it’s $60 off right now

By Wayne Williams Published 7 July 26

Anker Solix C300X portable power station with a foldable 60W solar panel is $60 off at Best Buy right now.

The MSI Katana 15 HX on a desk next to a pair of speakers during our tests

College requires more than Microsoft Word — from lecture notes to 4K video editing, this MSI Katana 15 HX laptop deal is built for students and creators

By Wayne Williams Published 7 July 26

MSI Katana 15 HX laptop pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD for students seeking serious performance.

Keep your files protected on the go: My favorite Samsung SSDs are on sale at Amazon right now

By Wayne Williams Published 7 July 26

I rely on fast portable storage every day, and these are the two Samsung SSDs I recommend the most.

This $550 Dell 15 Laptop beats those cheap 4GB laptop deals — with 16GB RAM and Core i5 power, it's a better buy for back-to-school and office work

By Wayne Williams Published 3 July 26

Dell 15 Laptop delivers solid everyday performance for studying and remote work and it's currently priced at under $550.

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