Articles by Lindsay Handmer, Senior Writer – TechRadar Australia

Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who has spent the last decade and a half writing about all things tech. After working in electronic repair and studying film production, he pivoted into print as the tech editor for PC PowerPlay magazine. Over the years Lindsay has contributed to many publications, including Popular Science, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, TechLife, PC Authority, APC and TechRadar. He loves getting deep into product testing and is especially passionate about energy storage (from power banks to off grid systems), solar, and automation. In his spare time he is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects that involve too many LEDs or enjoying exploring the many waterways around Sydney.

Articles by: Lindsay Handmer

Anker 737, ZMI No.20 and Ugreen 145W power banks on cyan background

The best power banks of 2025 in Australia: the top portable chargers from Anker, ZMI, INIU and more

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 26 May 25

Here are the best power banks, whether you're after a slim portable charger for a phone or a large bank to juice up a laptop.

Ecovacs X5 Pro Omni on a polished wooden floor

The Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni is an impressive robot vacuum with a feature-packed base station, let down slightly by a clunky app

By Lindsay Handmer published 12 May 25

The Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni is a feature-packed robovac with a powerful base station that delivers hands-free vacuuming and mopping, taking the effort out of cleaning.

The best laptops of 2025 in New Zealand: we compare the top laptops on offer

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 7 April 25

Buying Guide We've reviewed and compared the best laptops available in New Zealand for every budget.

I’ve used a lot of power banks, but the Baseus Blade Pro is the only one slim enough for my laptop sleeve

By Lindsay Handmer published 30 March 25

The Baseus Blade Pro combines a very slim design with 100W fast charging, real-time power monitoring and pass-through support, making it a top choice for use with laptops when on the go.

2025 Australian PC Awards winners – all the gear experts reckon is better than the rest

By TechRadar Australia published 14 March 25

APCA 2024 TechRadar teamed up with experts from APC Magazine, PC Gamer and PC PowerPlay to find the best PC gear of the year.

When traveling with a high-performance laptop, the Anker 737’s 140W charging makes it my go-to power bank

By Lindsay Handmer published 2 March 25

Great Value

With a 140W output and a 24,000mAh capacity, the Anker 737 delivers ultra-fast charging for travel, work, and daily use.

The mighty ZMI No.20 is the power bank I reach for every day, whether at work or on the road

By Lindsay Handmer published 2 March 25

Great Value

With 100W output and a 25,000mAh battery, the ZMI No.20 is a premium power bank built for work, travel, and everyday use.

Iniu B6 power bank from the side, showing 100% capacity, and on a purple background.

I've used the Iniu B6 power bank for almost three years and it's still going strong

By Lindsay Handmer published 26 February 25

Great Value

An affordable yet surprisingly premium power bank with above-average test results and a great warranty.

An Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods on the Journey Glyde 4-in-1 travel charger

I took the Journey Glyde on a four-week overseas trip and it barely kept up with my adventures

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 21 February 25

The Journey Glyde is a good wireless charging stand, but its high price isn’t worth the meager 10,000mAh backup.

The best student laptops in New Zealand: affordable yet powerful

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 3 February 25

Buying Guide We’ve taken a look at all the laptops we’ve reviewed and compared the best portable and affordable machines for students.

Dreame X40 Ultra review: the smartest robovac yet

By Lindsay Handmer published 3 January 25

The Dreame X40 Ultra is very smart and more than capable of handling complex vacuum and mopping tasks, but is it worth the premium price?

Lenovo New Zealand's early Black Friday sale slashes up to 51% off a new laptop

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 7 November 24

The Lenovo New Zealand early access Black Friday sales are your way to save up top NZD$1,780 on a new productivity or gaming laptop with some serious grunt for home or work.

Asus ROG NUC 970 review: big gaming performance from a tiny desktop machine

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 11 September 24

The Asus ROG NUC 970 is a mini desktop computer that handles 1440p gaming at a decent frame rate, but the high price means it’s poor value overall.

Novoo RG68 charger on wooden table next to two laptops and a coiled USB-C cable

This 67W wall charger I'd never heard of has quickly become the best I've ever used

By Lindsay Handmer published 23 August 24

After being disappointed by the Novoo RG67, I put the updated RG68 through rigorous testing and was pleasantly surprised by the results.

MSI Modern 14 H laptop on a wood coffee table with a wooden floor background

MSI Modern 14 H review: An affordable business-ready laptop

By Lindsay Handmer published 6 August 24

Great Value

A new slimline laptop from MSI that will suit work and personal use, without blowing out the budget.

Lenovo Legion 5i sitting on a wood desk with the screen open, showing control software

Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) review: standout performance at a mid-range price

By Lindsay Handmer published 5 August 24

Recommended

A powerful gaming laptop from Lenovo, the Legion 5i offers high-end performance and excellent features at a mid-range price point.

Gigabyte Aorus 16X open on white desk and grey background

Gigabyte Aorus 16X review: a gaming laptop that pushes frame rates to the max

By Lindsay Handmer published 10 July 24

Great Value

A powerful gaming laptop from Gigabyte, the Aorus 16X offers well-balanced hardware in a compact form factor you can carry every day.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605) review: a sleek Intel gaming laptop with creator appeal

By Lindsay Handmer published 21 June 24

This sleek yet powerful laptop from Asus offers anything from a RTX 4050 up to a mighty 4090 and is a surprisingly portable package.

HP NZ Click Frenzy sale: our 5 favourite bargains on everyday and gaming laptops, 2-in-1s and more

By Lindsay Handmer published 16 May 24

Don’t miss your chance to save 40% off a new machine for gaming, home or work, including RTX 40-series gaming laptops and Intel Ultra 5 or 7 equipped convertibles.

Draytek VigorSwitch PQ2200xb review

By Lindsay Handmer published 4 January 24

Recommended

DrayTek's VigorSwitch PQ2200xb is aimed at businesses that need a robust, high performance and versatile network.

The EcoFlow Delta Max portable power station on a lawn

EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 review

By Lindsay Handmer published 13 February 23

EcoFlow’s Delta Max is a compact, upgradable and high-end power station aimed at a broad range of users – from those looking to make it through a blackout to complete off-grid living.

Front and top view of the DrayTek Vigor2865ax router

DrayTek Vigor2865ax review

By Lindsay Handmer published 1 February 23

DrayTek's Vigor2865 uses hardware acceleration to get the best out of multiple internet options, as well as act as the central hub of a larger network.

DrayTek Vigor2962P review

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 29 March 22

DrayTek's Vigor2962P is aimed at businesses that depend on their router for high speed and redundant networking, plus excellent network management and remote connection options.

DrayTek Vigor2862Lac review

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 30 November 21

DrayTek's new router is aimed at businesses and prosumers who need high-end features and cellular connectivity.

DrayTek Vigor2926Lac review

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 30 November 21

DrayTek's latest router is aimed at business and prosumers who need in-depth network management and flexible internet backups.

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