Articles by James Holland, Freelance writer

James Holland loves checking out gadgets of all sorts, whether it's audio equipment, laptops, or vacuums (especially of the robot variety), and does so for a number of Future Publications including TechRadar, Top Ten Reviews, Homes & Gardens, and T3. He's built up an expertise for in-depth reviewing over the last four years. When he's not putting in the work on the latest tech, he loves to travel, play music, and eat questionable food.

Articles by: James Holland

My new year's resolution is to have cleaner air

By James Holland published 4 January 24

With some tech and some knowhow, I’m going to breathe easier in the new year.. So should you.

Ecovacs DEEBOT T20 Omni robot vacuum and mop review: more than a gimmick

By James Holland published 19 December 23

Top-notch robot vacuuming and mopping in a pricey package

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) on whtie

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) review: Premium yet still affordable streaming

By James Holland published 10 December 23

Recommended

The flagship Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) offers powerful performance at an affordable price.

Espresso your love with these 12 wonderful gift ideas for the coffee lover in your life

By James Holland published 9 December 23

Even people who love coffee might not have the ideal setup. That makes the holidays the perfect time to help them upgrade their coffee game.

iOS 17 screen shots from Apple's public iOS 17 site

How to use the new NameDrop feature on iOS 17 with your iPhone

By James Holland published 7 December 23

With the new NameDrop feature, you can exchange contact information in just a few steps. Take a look at our guide to learn how.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) on wood table

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) review: 4K streaming for not much money

By James Holland published 29 November 23

Recommended

Amazon's basic 4K streaming stick gives you 4K video and Dolby Vision HDR on the cheap, but it's firmly planted in the Amazon ecosystem.

How to cook steak in an air fryer

By James Holland published 22 November 23

Steak in an air fryer? Yes, please. Learn how to use that air fryer for more than just fries with this guide on how to cook steak in an air fryer.

How to cook bacon in an air fryer

By James Holland published 19 November 23

Put that air fryer to even more good use for your breakfast by using it to cook bacon.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS Streamset (USB) from above

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS Streamset (USB) review: gaming meets the studio

By James Holland published 19 November 23

Recommended

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS Streamset (USB) puts studio-grade sound in a gaming headset

How to properly take care of your robot vacuum cleaner

By James Holland published 18 November 23

Robot vacuums make day-to-day cleaning much easier. But, they need to be maintained to do their job properly. Learn how.

Yeedi Cube robot vacuum and mop review: lots of features on a budget

By James Holland published 30 October 23

Recommended

With its 2-in-1 vacuuming and mopping cleaning ability and self-emptying base station, the Yeedi Cube offers a lot for a surprisingly accessible price.

Lenovo LOQ 15 (AMD) review: great performance at a reasonable price

By James Holland published 4 October 23

Recommended

The Lenovo LOQ 15 (AMD) offers the perfect combination of accessible price and solid gaming performance that makes it ideal for new or budget-minded gamers.

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2023) vs Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (2023): a battle of budget vs premium Chromebooks

By James Holland published 23 September 23

Comparing the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2023) and Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (2023) is crucial in figuring out if you can get away with a budget configuration or need something a bit more powerful.

an image of the front of the Ninja Double Oven

Ninja Double Oven air fryer review: a high-performing, roomy air fryer

By James Holland published 28 August 23

Not only is the Ninja Double Oven easy to use with excellent cooking performance, but it allows you to cook two different food items at once.

Razer BlackWidow V4 75% review: Razer's first hot-swappable keyboard makes a big splash

By James Holland last updated 27 August 23

Recommended

Modders and gamers alike will love the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% thanks to its hot-swapability and great performance.

MSI Katana 15 (2023) in a gaming desk setup

MSI Katana 15 (2023) review: an ideal first gaming laptop

By James Holland published 17 August 23

Great Value

With a good starting price and solid gaming performance, the MSI Katana 15 (2023) makes for a worthy first gaming laptop.

Razer Blade 16 (2023) review: perfect for the people who can afford one

By James Holland published 16 August 23

Best in Class

The Razer Blade 16 (2023) is just about everything you can ask out of a gaming laptop with excellent performance and design. Too bad it’s so expensive.

Corsair HS80 Max Wireless on a coffee table

Corsair HS80 Max Wireless review: saved by the bells and whistles

By James Holland published 10 August 23

Decently priced with good quality audio, the Corsair HS80 Max Wireless feature set is what sets it apart.

Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP on a small desk

Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP review: stripped down yet feature-rich

By James Holland published 8 August 23

Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP is pricey and misses out on some popular features. But, it adds some unique and useful ones to go with its very solid performance.

Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (2023) review: mid-range to the max

By James Holland published 25 July 23

Great Value

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i offers serious 1080p gaming performance and a solid aesthetic at a good price.

HP Omen 25L review: solid 1080p gaming in a monolith-like case

By James Holland published 25 July 23

The HP Omen 25L is tall in stature with a slightly unique look. More importantly, it delivers rock-solid 1080p gaming.

Drop BMR1 review: fun but flawed

By James Holland last updated 25 July 23

The Drop BMR1 computer speakers do a lot of things right from their engaging sound to their compact design. However, they come with some concerning design flaws.

Amazon Echo Buds (2023) review: great wireless earbuds for the price

By James Holland published 19 July 23

The Amazon Echo Buds (2023) offer a lot of value, with decent sound and a good feature set as well as a unique love-it-or-hate-it floating earbud design.

Acer Aspire Vero 15 (2023) outside on an outdoor table

Acer Aspire Vero 15 (2023) review: solid, eco-friendly, slightly overpriced

By James Holland published 14 July 23

The Acer Aspire Vero 15 (2023) is a solid all-arounder in a very eco-friendly if slightly overpriced package that happens to look a bit 2018.

How to build a budget gaming PC

By James Holland published 14 July 23

Save some money when putting together your gaming PC with these tips and tricks.

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