Articles by Mark Pickavance

Acemagic K5 review: A mini PC that's both exceptional and diabolical

By Mark Pickavance Published 29 September 26

The Acemagic K5 uses the new Intel Wild Lake processor that replaces the older N-series chips. but it's a case of new technology, same underlying limitations.

RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro review: This is what happens when you merge a rugged phone with a Go Pro-style action cam

By Mark Pickavance Published 29 September 26

The RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro is a rugged smartphone design that includes a detachable action cam. A curious mash-up, I was keen to see how it all fits together.

Aoostar Maco 6850H review: A mini PC that offers older tech with a decent punch

By Mark Pickavance Published 27 September 26

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The Aoostar Maco 6850H is a powerful AMD Ryzen-powered NUC ideal for the occasional power user.

INNOCN E49M1R Mini-LED Ultrawide Monitor

Innocn E49M1R review: The first flat 49-inch Mini LED ultrawide monitor makes most others look narrow and pinched

By Mark Pickavance Published 27 September 26

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The E49M1R is the first 49-inch Mini LED ultrawide to ditch the curve, pairing a genuinely wide colour claim and 1760 dimming zones with a 165Hz refresh rate.

Geekom A5 mini PC 2027 Edition review: Good value, well-made, and a decent user experience for those who aren’t excessively ambitious

By Mark Pickavance Published 19 September 26

This mini PC keeps the same well-liked enclosure and upgrade-friendly layout as its predecessor, but swaps in a lower-power chip and a reworked cooling system.

Best mini PCs of 2026: Compact desktop power for business, creative, and gaming setups

By Christian Guyton Last updated 15 September 26

Buying Guide We tested the best mini computers, thin clients, and NUC boxes to find out which Windows and Apple machines come out top.

Best rugged phones of 2026: The most durable drop-proof and waterproof smartphones for tough jobs

By Steve Clark Last updated 4 September 26

Buying Guide We've put dozens of phones through hell. From brutal drop tests to battery drain benchmarks, these 9 proved to be the most durable smartphones for tough jobs.

Thermal Master DV2 review: This thermal camera could be the perfect accessory for those observing nature at range, but only if the software improves

By Mark Pickavance Published 19 August 26

The Thermal Master DV2 is a self-contained thermal camera that connects to an Android phone or PC using USB.

Vtoman FlashSpeed Pro 3600 V-Beyond review: Finally getting a UK launch, here's what I found with this 3096 Wh portable power station

By Mark Pickavance Last updated 13 August 26

This plug-and-play home battery with an integrated inverter and IP65 weatherproofing designed for making mains power available away from home or office.

Chuwi UniBook review: New Intel silicon makes it an affordable laptop, but it comes with a few caveats

By Mark Pickavance Published 6 August 26

The Chuwi UniBook is a modest laptop based on Intel's new Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor.

Fanxiang PS2000W review: A solid portable SSD that's another victim of the rising memory prices

By Mark Pickavance Published 4 August 26

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The Fanxiang PS2000W portable SSD offers up to 2000MB/s file transfers with a suitable USB port.

RugOne Xlink 7 review: A sophisticated rugged 4G walkie-talkie for populated wilderness, but not truly remote regions

By Mark Pickavance Published 17 July 26

The RugOne Xlink 7 is a compact device that uses mobile phone technology and bends it to provide a sophisticated walkie-talkie.

TobenONE UDS060 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station

TobenONE UDS060 review: This compact 11-in-1 USB-C dock is one of the smallest I've ever tested

By Mark Pickavance Published 16 July 26

TobenONE UDS060 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station is a basic USB Dock, but also a customizable controller.

RayNeo X3 Pro review: These AI+AR Smart Glasses are technically impressive, but far from easy to use

By Mark Pickavance Published 14 July 26

A first-generation AR product

Oukitel WP68 Air review: A slim rugged phone for daily use with all the pros and cons that entails

By Mark Pickavance Published 11 July 26

A more elegant and practical daily driver.

Toshiba N300 4TB NAS HDD review: Can the extra cost over its rivals be justified by its performance?

By Mark Pickavance Published 10 July 26

The Toshiba N300 is a fast drive suitable for small NAS installations and uses CMR technology.

Geekom GeekBook M16 on a desk in a home office during our review

Geekom GeekBook M16 business laptop review

By Mark Pickavance Published 7 July 26

The Geekom GeekBook M16 is a large laptop that leverages an older 100-series Core Ultra processor and LPDDR5X memory.

Geekom GeekBook X16 Pro review: A business laptop offering older but still potent Intel hardware to those working to a budget

By Mark Pickavance Published 6 July 26

The Geekom GeekBook X16 Pro is a large laptop that leverages an older 100-series Core Ultra processor and LPDDR5X memory.

Tenda BE5010 i36 Access Point review: Wi-Fi 7 hardware isn’t always expensive — that’s what I learned from testing Tenda's business-focused AP

By Mark Pickavance Published 5 July 26

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The Tenda BE5010 i36 Access Point provides some of the headline WiFi 7 features businesses like, but priced like a retail product for home users.

Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV review: An implausible 4K fusion of an Android tablet on wheels for presentations, signage, and marketing

By Mark Pickavance Published 5 July 26

The Apolosign 32" Smart Portable TV fuses a 4K TV panel with Android tablet technology to provide a unique touch-driven experience.