Articles by Joe Osborne

Joe Osborne is the Senior Technology Editor at Insider Inc. His role is to leads the technology coverage team for the Business Insider Shopping team, facilitating expert reviews, comprehensive buying guides, snap deals news and more. Previously, Joe was TechRadar's US computing editor, leading reviews of everything from gaming PCs to internal components and accessories. In his spare time, Joe is a renowned Dungeons and Dragons dungeon master – and arguably the nicest man in tech.

Articles by: Joe Osborne

Surface Pro 7 on a desk next to a window

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review

By Joe Osborne last updated 25 September 24

Updated We expected a bit more in advancements from the seventh Surface Pro tablet, and didn’t really get all that much.

Microsoft Surface Pro X review

By Joe Osborne last updated 24 September 24

Updated We find the Surface Pro X a difficult tablet to recommend even to dedicated fans and mobile warriors. Find out why in our review.

A 3-Pack Of Google Wifi Network Access Points Lined Up On An Office Table

Google Wifi review

By Joe Osborne last updated 5 December 22

Editor's Choice

Updated We loved Google Wifi so much for its simplicity and value, that we commended it with our Editor’s Choice award.

Google Nest Wifi review

By Joe Osborne last updated 1 October 22

Recommended

Review We love that Nest Wifi brings Google Wifi and Home together at last, along with several other new features and changes.

Eero Home Wi-Fi System review

By Joe Osborne last updated 22 July 22

Eero Wi-Fi might be the premiere wireless mesh system for power users, but it also has a price tag to match.

Logitech G560 review

By Joe Osborne last updated 22 April 22

Looking for even more RGB goodness for your PC gaming setup? The Logitech G560 will serve you well.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx: specs, release date and the laptops we hope use it

By Joe Osborne last updated 24 January 22

Updated Here’s everything we know so far about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx: the first 7nm processor for PCs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch) review

By Joe Osborne last updated 2 December 21

Updated The 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 is an amazing large-screen laptop for battery life, but honestly not much else.

iRobot Roomba i7+ review

By Joe Osborne last updated 2 December 21

Recommended

Updated The iRobot Roomba i7+ is an impressive new development for iRobot’s line of robot vacuums.

Google Pixelbook Go review

By Joe Osborne last updated 2 December 21

Editor's Choice

Updated Google’s Pixelbook Go is, by far, the best Chromebook for those that don’t want to spend four figures on a new laptop.

HyperX Cloud Stinger: should I buy this gaming headset?

By Joe Osborne last updated 23 November 21

We analyze the HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset to see whether it’s worth looking out for come Black Friday.

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro review

By Joe Osborne last updated 10 November 21

Editor's Choice

We’re so impressed by the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro’s price per part, we’ve granted it our Editor’s Choice Award.

Amazon Echo Sub: what we know so far

By Joe Osborne last updated 5 November 21

Amazon's Echo Sub product boosts the audio of existing Echo speakers – here's what we know.

Windows 10 review

By Joe Osborne, Dan Grabham, Mary Branscombe published 11 October 21

Updated With the October 2020 Update, Windows 10 is better than it has ever been. Read on to find out why.

Lenovo Smart Display review

By Joe Osborne last updated 14 September 21

Updated Lenovo’s first outing with Google Assistant is a winner, but there’s room for improvement.

iRobot Roomba 671: should I buy it?

By Joe Osborne last updated 15 July 21

Read our gut-check thoughts on whether you should pick up this sweet Roomba.

Hands on: Dell XPS 15 (2019) review

By Joe Osborne published 23 June 21

Not yet rated

Updated The Dell XPS 15 for 2019 addresses the laptop’s most glaring flaw – the webcam placement – but not much more.

Huawei MateBook 13 review

By Joe Osborne published 23 June 21

Best in Class

Updated Huawei didn’t have to improve much on its best-in-class MateBook X Pro, but did so anyway with the MateBook 13.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 review

By Joe Osborne published 13 April 21

Updated Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6 is faster, longer lasting and now comes in a sleek, new black shell but … that’s about it.

Google Pixelbook review

By Joe Osborne published 26 January 21

Best in Class

Updated From excellent design to massive software enhancements, Google Pixelbook is the best Chromebook to date.

Microsoft Surface Go review

By Joe Osborne published 11 December 20

Recommended

Updated Surface Go is the best 10-inch Windows tablet we’ve reviewed, and it gives the new iPad a serious run for its money.

Dell XPS 13 (2019) review

By Joe Osborne published 11 December 20

Editor's Choice

Updated The new Dell XPS 13 makes a major, if tiny change, with a new webcam and insides. Despite little change, it’s still worthy of praise.

Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15-inch) review

By Joe Osborne published 11 December 20

Recommended

Updated The best 2-in-1 laptop to date is just a bigger Surface Book that’s more powerful and longer-lasting than ever.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (13-inch, Mid-2017) review

By Joe Osborne last updated 19 November 20

Updated If you were hoping for refinement out of 2017’s MacBook Pro refresh, then you’re in luck – just don’t expect a revolution.

PetrWrap: what you need to know about the global ransomware attack

By Joe Osborne last updated 12 November 20

Another major ransomware attack has hit the web. Here’s what you need to know about it and how you can protect yourself.

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