Articles by Collin Probst

Former TechRadar Pro Hardware Editor, Collin has been in journalism for years, with experience in small and large markets, including Gearadical, DailyBeast, FutureNet, and more.

Articles by: Collin Probst

Best standing desk of 2025: Over 40 models expertly reviewed for the home and office

By Steve Clark last updated 17 October 25

Buying Guide I've selected the best height-adjustable sit-stand desks based on more than 40 in-depth tests.

Sihoo M56C-V2 ergonomic office chair review

By Collin Probst published 6 October 25

The Sihoo M56C-V2 is a wallet-friendly, ergonomic chair.

I tested the Uplift V3 Standing Desk and everything I loved about the previous models is upgraded and updated

By Collin Probst published 5 October 25

Editor's Choice

The Uplift V3 Standing Desk is a true upgrade to the V2, taking what was great and refining what could have been improved, resulting in a truly impressive desk

LiberNovo Omni office chair review

By Collin Probst published 4 October 25

Recommended

The LiberNovo Omni is a lightweight, electronically adjustable chair with fantastic ergonomics, a rechargeable battery, and all-day comfort for most body types.

The Humanscale Freedom is the most luxurious chair I have ever experienced - and I have fallen in love

By Collin Probst last updated 4 October 25

Recommended

The Humanscale Freedom is an iconic task chair that is equal parts art and chair.

Best portable power station of 2025: Tested for real-world use off the grid for camping and home back-up

By Steve Clark last updated 1 October 25

Updated We tested out over 40 compact power stations to find out which ones will keep you connected off the grid.

Best standing desk converter of 2025: Our top picks for height adjustable desk risers

By Steve Clark last updated 29 September 25

Buying Guide We compared the best standing desk converters and desk risers for more flexible workspaces.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition review: I tested this convertible business laptop and the pros far outweigh the cons

By Steve Clark published 20 September 25

Recommended

A convertible ThinkPad that means business.

Best business monitor of 2025: Professional picks expertly tested

By Steve Clark last updated 11 September 25

Updated I selected the top computer monitors for the office and home office.

Best monitor for programming of 2025: Top picks for coding fully tested

By Collin Probst last updated 11 September 25

Buying Guide We've reviewed the best displays for programmers and coders on every budget.

Best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2025: Our recommended displays for the MBP

By Steve Clark last updated 11 September 25

We tested out the best external monitors for Apple's MacBook Pro.

Best rugged phone of 2025: We tested for shock, drop, and all-round durability

By Steve Clark last updated 10 September 25

Buying Guide From drop tests and battery life to performance benchmarking, we tested the best rugged phones for durability and work.

Vtoman FlashSpeed Pro 3600 portable power station review

By Collin Probst published 24 August 25

The Vtoman FlashSpeed Pro 3600 is a massive yellow and black power station with ultra-fast recharging, great ports, and a set of wheels for ease of moving.

Synology BeeStation Plus NAS review

By Collin Probst published 24 August 25

Editor's Choice

The Synology BeeStation Plus makes managing your business digital storage easier than ever.

Bluetti AC180T portable power station review

By Collin Probst published 23 August 25

Recommended

The Bluetti AC180T has hot swappable batteries, making it easier than ever to power my portable fridge and my other Power Swap devices.

Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 portable power station review

By Collin Probst published 23 August 25

The Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 is a passive 4kWh LiFePO4 system with fast charge, expansion capabilities, and fantastic ports. All around, this thing is massive, with massive output.

Plugable | 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station

Plugable Thunderbolt 5 docking station review

By Collin Probst published 23 August 25

Recommended

The Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station [TBT-UDT3] offers 11 ports, with dual 8K output, up to 140W host charging, 40Gbps downstream, SD Card Readers, Thunderbolt Share, and more.

UPerfect UColor O2 portable monitor review

By Collin Probst published 10 August 25

Recommended

The UPerfect UColor O2 is a sharp 3K panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms Response time, all in a 720g 16:10 panel, making it an excellent portable display for most.

Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N laptop review

By Collin Probst published 10 August 25

The Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N is an ultra-light laptop weighing less than 1 kg. It features a complete MIL-SPEC build, decent connectivity, more ports than a MacBook Pro, and AI baked right in

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro rugged phone review

By Collin Probst published 9 August 25

The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a military-grade, IP68-protected, 120Hz, connectivity and security-infused Android smartphone that is capable of much more than expected.

Ampace Andes 1500 portable power station review

By Collin Probst published 9 August 25

Recommended

The Ampace Andes 1500 has great ports, recharges super fast, has a nice companion app, only weighs about 36 lbs, and can output 2,400W continuously. What more could you want?

GL.iNet Slate 7 portable router review

By Collin Probst published 9 August 25

The GL.iNet Slate 7 is a compact, touchscreen-equipped portable router with Dual 2.5GbE ports, a full onboard VPN, and it's all USB-C powered.

Best business laptop of 2025: Top-rated and fully tested for work

By Steve Clark last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide My top pick laptops for business and working in the office and on the go.

Best video editing Mac and MacBook of 2025: Expert Apple picks for every kind of video project

By Steve Clark last updated 1 August 25

Apple dominates the creative industries, and these are our top Mac and MacBooks for editing videos.

Best 5K and 8K monitor of 2025: We put these high-resolution displays to the test

By Steve Clark last updated 1 August 25

Buying Guide Looking for ultra-high resolutions and ultra-sharp picture quality? We reviewed the top 5K monitors and 8K monitors for professionals.

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