Articles by Alastair Jennings

Alastair is a photographer, filmmaker and tech writer who has been working in the publishing industry since the late 1990s. For more than 25 years he has covered photography, video and technology across Future's photography, technology and gaming brands, and worked on many of the company's launch titles. Based in the south of England, Alastair now runs a photography and video production company and lectures in TV and film. When not on set or in the classroom, Alastair can usually be found prototyping and prop building with the aid of 3D printing as well as advising companies on social video strategy and creative workflows which gives him the tech insight behind the reviews.

Articles by: Alastair Jennings

I tested the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 - and it's the one piece of office kit I’m investing in this year to keep my paperwork in order

By Alastair Jennings published 14 January 26

Recommended

Fast single and duplex scans, and the ability to create searchable PDFs from paper documents quickly

I tested the Insta360 Wave - and this speakerphone proved to be a valuable asset in the office thanks to AI transcriptions and clear voice recording

By Alastair Jennings published 12 January 26

Editor's Choice

This is the device I never knew I needed, able to record and transcribe audio at a professional level

I tested the Insta360 Link 2 pan-and-track webcam - and it's helped me deliver far more engaging online training

By Alastair Jennings published 11 January 26

4K clarity, auto tracking features and built-in AI make this a valuable streaming tool, but at a hefty price

I used the Munbyn AceScan AS01 to track my studio kit, and it’s the easiest scanner I’ve tested

By Alastair Jennings published 11 January 26

Setup took time, but scanning items in and out was fast and reliable

I reviewed more than 50 of the best 3D printers of 2025 but these are the top 9 I recommend

By Alastair Jennings last updated 8 January 26

Updated I tested over 50 of the best 3D printers for modeling, miniatures, crafting, prototyping, and more.

Best mini PCs of 2026: Compact desktop power for business, creative, and gaming set-ups

By Steve Clark last updated 2 January 26

Buying Guide We tested the best mini computers, thin clients, and NUC boxes to find out which Windows and Apple machines come out top.

I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but I’m not sold on the color

By Alastair Jennings published 18 December 25

All-metal build, AI-ready, and support for an 8K monitor make this a powerful office-ready option.

I love the pocket-friendly Addlink P50 - a portable SSD with a USB flash drive style that delivered fast speeds

By Alastair Jennings published 17 December 25

It might looks like a USB flash drive, but this neat, simplistic design hides a powerful SSD that offers the perfect option for backing up files on the go.

The UPerfect Delta Max touchscreen monitor offers so much potential, but I found it wasn’t quite as straightforward as it should have been in my tests

By Alastair Jennings published 16 December 25

Stuck for space? Then these dual-stacked monitors offer a decent amount of screen real estate while taking up minimal desk space.

Want to run and train an LLM model locally? I found the Minisforum MS-S1 Max mini PC to be an affordable option in my tests

By Alastair Jennings published 16 December 25

This is no normal mini PC, as the price highlights, but the power and expansion options offer serious potential.

I tested out GMKtec NucBox M8 and it's an ideal option for space-restricted offices and packs some serious expansion options

By Alastair Jennings published 15 December 25

The compact design features a powerful CPU, which handles productivity with ease, but the GPU is slightly lacking for creative use.

Best rugged phones: The most durable drop-proof and waterproof smartphones for tough jobs

By Steve Clark last updated 13 December 25

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

I needed a small NAS for my studio office, and the TerraMaster F2-425 NAS impressed me with size and power

By Alastair Jennings published 6 December 25

The TerraMaster F2-425 is a two-bay NAS ideal for SMB and creatives looking for a fast and reliable backup and storage solution for the office or studio.

InnoCN 27in GA27W1Q 4K monitor review

By Alastair Jennings published 6 December 25

This large display blends content creation with gaming and tries to cover too much for the price.

I installed the TerraMaster D4‑320U into my studio, and it proved to be a fast way to boost on-site data storage

By Alastair Jennings published 4 December 25

Supports up to four SATA drives, ideal for photo/video backup and storage expansion for your NAS.

I was hoping for Babel Fish realtime audio translation, and while the InnAIO AI Translator T9 is impressive, it's not there yet

By Alastair Jennings published 3 December 25

The voice cloning is a feature that marks this Translator out, giving a more human and natural tone.

I tested the Zettlab D6 NAS and with local AI, it's like having a personal assistant to log, document and find my files

By Alastair Jennings published 3 December 25

Recommended

This is the future of NAS, offering localised LLM models for chat search and human language interaction with the hardware.

Finally, I have fast office Wi-Fi over a cellular network, thanks to the Devolo Wi-Fi 6 router - here's my experience testing it

By Alastair Jennings published 3 December 25

Simple to set up and use, this WiFi 6 router is equally at home in the office as it is off-grid

Original Prusa Core One L 3D printer review

By Alastair Jennings published 2 December 25

Recommended

Prusa ups the stakes with its first fully enclosed 3D printer that instantly sets a new benchmark for all others to follow

This 3-monitor dock lacks aesthetic charm, but when it comes to performance, the StarTech 150US-USB4DockTriple is spot on.

By Alastair Jennings published 2 December 25

Triple 4K display, fast internet and 100W charging direct to your laptop with a single cable

3D printers from Bambu Lab, Creality, and Elegoo on a purple background next to a TechRadar badge reading 'Cyber Monday deals'

I'm a 3D printing expert and these 16 Cyber Monday 3D printer deals are the best I tested in my workshop

By Alastair Jennings last updated 1 December 25

I've tested over 50 3D printers, but in the Cyber Monday sales, these are the ones I recommend buying whether you're printing miniatures, prototypes, or crafts.

Mini PCs from Apple, Beelink, Geekom, and Khadas on a green background next to a TechRadar badge reading 'Cyber Monday deals'

These are the 15 best-tested machines for performance if you want a mini PC deal for Cyber Monday

By Alastair Jennings last updated 30 November 25

I've spent the year testing mini PCs from Geekom, GMKtec, and more - and these are the ones I'd buy for Cyber Monday, with options for business and creative professionals, gamers, and crafters at every budget

I've spent the past month testing the Bambu Lab H2C 3D printer and it's not what I was expecting - it's actually much better

By Alastair Jennings published 18 November 25

Recommended

We all want a 3D printer that saves on waste, and this is definitely a huge step in the right direction

Best laser engravers of 2025: My top picks tested for speed and precision

By Alastair Jennings last updated 10 November 25

Updated I reviewed the best laser engraving machines for precision, speed, and performance in the home, studio, or workshop - and these are my top recommendations.

TP‑Link M8550 5G mobile hotspot review

By Alastair Jennings published 9 November 25

Connected to 5G, you can get up to 3.4 Gbps download, making it an ideal option for networks in the field.

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