Articles by Mark Pickavance

Mark is an expert on 3D printers, drones and phones. He also covers storage, including SSDs, NAS drives and portable hard drives. He started writing in 1986 and has contributed to MicroMart, PC Format, 3D World, among others.

Articles by: Mark Pickavance

I tested the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus - a powerful hybrid NAS that's a little too niche for my tastes

By Mark Pickavance published 21 October 25

The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is a hybrid NAS design that offers more power and features than the base model.

I tested the LaCie Rugged SSD4 - and it's blindingly quick, I found that speed comes at a cost

By Mark Pickavance published 12 October 25

Recommended

The LaCie Rugged SSD4 is a compact USB SSD designed to handle outdoor use and capable of up to 4,000MB/s transfers.

I reviewed the GlocalMe Numen Air - and the compelling argument for this mobile hotspot collapses when confronted with a cheap 5G smartphone that uses eSIMs

By Mark Pickavance published 11 October 25

A compact 5G hotspot offering global CloudSIM connectivity, solid battery life, and multi-device support ideal for frequent travellers.

Working on the HP EliteBook 8 G1a is a good experience, but I think it can be hard to justify the cost of this Ryzen AI business laptop

By Mark Pickavance published 5 October 25

The HP EliteBook 8 G1a uses a new AMD Ryzen AI generation of processor for exceptional performance.

I reviewed the ZBook Ultra G1a 14 - and somehow HP forced a mobile workstation into an ultrabook chassis

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

Recommended

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 is an elegant laptop that uses AMD’s best mobile processor.

Like a detective novel, reviewing the Asus ExpertBook P3 came with an unexpected twist

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

The Asus ExpertBook P3 uses a new AMD Ryzen AI generation of processor for exceptional performance

Testing the HP EliteBook X G1a 14 revealed an AI-centric business laptop designed for early adopters

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

The HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI is a powerful laptop with an enhanced AI processor.

I reviewed the TP-Link Omada EAP772-Outdoor and it seamlessly provided comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 coverage inside and out

By Mark Pickavance published 4 October 25

Recommended

The TP-Link EAP772 Outdoor is a Tri-band WiFi access point designed to provide connections outdoors.

HP ProBook 4 G1a business laptop review

By Mark Pickavance published 13 September 25

The HP ProBook 4 G1a ticks lots of work computer boxes at a lower price point than HP's more exotic designs

WavLink WL-UG75PD1-DH2 docking station review

By Mark Pickavance published 7 September 25

The WavLink USB-C Quad Display Docking Station is designed to provide a premium feature set for those with only USB-C ports.

Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus review

By Mark Pickavance published 7 September 25

The Ugreen DH4300 Plus is a basic four-bay NAS at a price that makes it a great choice for home and small business users.

Oukitel WP210 rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 30 August 25

The Outkitel WP210 is a relatively lightweight rugged phone that still manages decent battery life and excellent performance

Ulefone Armor 33 Pro rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 27 August 25

The Ulefone Armor 33 Pro offers dual screens, a huge battery and decent cameras for those strong enough to carry its dead weight.

Bosgame M5 AI mini PC review

By Mark Pickavance published 24 August 25

Editor's Choice

The Bosgame M5 AI is a compact system utilising the latest AMD Ryzen AI technology, punching well above its weight.

HP EliteBook Ultra G1i business laptop review

By Mark Pickavance published 24 August 25

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i Notebook is an elegant laptop with exceptional battery life.

Blackview BV7300 rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 17 August 25

The Blackview BV7300 is an affordable rugged design that offers excellent battery life.

TP-Link EAP725-Wall access point review

By Mark Pickavance published 17 August 25

Recommended

The TP-Link EAP725 Wall is a BE5000/BE3600 Wi-Fi access point designed to be quickly deployed in a LAN socketed office.

Thermal Master P3 thermal camera review

By Mark Pickavance published 17 August 25

The Thermal Master P3 is a thermal camera that connects to a phone or PC using USB.

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Best virtual machine software of 2025

By Mark Pickavance last updated 13 August 25

Updated We list the best virtual machine software, to make it simple and easy to setup and run a new OS virtually on an existing PC or laptop.

GMKtec EVO-T1 mini PC review

By Mark Pickavance published 10 August 25

The GMKtec EVO-T1 is a high-quality mini system that squeezes what performance it can from the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H platform.

Best flowchart software of 2025

By Christian Cawley last updated 4 August 25

Updated We list the best flowchart software, to make it simple and easy to design, organize and implement workflow strategies and manage multiple projects.

AverMedia Dualcam PW313D business webcam review

By Mark Pickavance published 3 August 25

The AverMedia Dualcam PW313D is a dual camera design that has one camera for the presenter and another for documents.

GL-iNet Flint 3 Wi-Fi 7 router review

By Mark Pickavance published 3 August 25

Recommended

The GL-iNet Flint 3 is a WiFi 7-capable router designed for home and small business use that exceeds its price expectations.

Best mini PC of 2025: our top mini computers benchmarked for work and play

By Steve Clark last updated 30 July 25

Buying Guide We put the best mini PCs, thin clients, and NUC boxes to the test.

Ulefone Armor 34 Pro rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 27 July 25

The Ulefone Armor 34 Pro offers an inbuilt projector, a huge battery and decent cameras for those strong enough to carry this behemoth.

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