Rachael Penn
Craft, photography and hardware writer Rachael Penn has written for The Evening Standard, The Independent, Fit&Well, The Radar, T3, and TopTenReviews. She also writes on many other subjects, including lifestyle, travel, food, internet culture and eco-living for online and print publications.
Latest articles by Rachael Penn
Cricut projects: 14 must-try craft ideas
By Rachael Penn last updated
New Cricut projects to try for all Cricut craft machines.
Nebula Mars 3 Air review: a portable home cinema experience
By Rachael Penn published
The Nebula Mars 3 Air is one of the best and brightest compact projectors on the market at an attractive price point.
TourBox Elite review: a powerful editing controller
By Rachael Phillips published
The TourBox Elite has been designed to speed up the workflow for photographers, video editors and other creatives.
GoPro Hero12 Black review: a social media creator's dream
By Rachael Phillips published
The GoPro Hero12 is an action cam perfect for content creators who will benefit from better battery life and AirPod support.
SJCAM C300 review: a great budget GoPro alternative
By Rachael Phillips published
Cheap thrills The SJCAM C300 action camera is a versatile and user-friendly action cam that is ideal for a range of shooting situations.
OWC Atlas Dual SD Reader review: supercharge your content transfers
By Rachael Phillips published
The OWC Atlas Dual SD Reader is the perfect companion for photographers, videographers and content creators.
BenQ DesignVue PD2706UA review: A 4K monitor fit for professionals
By Rachael Phillips published
A Vue for design The BenQ DesignVue PD2706UA offers a crystal clear display and a superb monitor arm that makes working at home a joy.
Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra review: can you handle the king of Macs?
By Rachael Phillips published
Ultra power The Mac Studio is perfect for creatives who need the absolute best performance and have deep pockets.
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 review: upgraded model promises to do it all
By Rachael Phillips published
Inspiron the masses Value, performance and quality combines for a dependable workhorse of a machine.
VEO City Bag Technical Pack review: ideal for vloggers
By Rachael Phillips published
Enjoy the VEO The VEO City Bag Technical Pack is both stylish and practical and the perfect choice for everyday use.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo review: instant photos, with added class
By Rachael Phillips published
Instant class A hybrid instant camera with a cool retro design.
Dell XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 review: cool, flexible, pricey convertible
By Rachael Phillips published
2-in-1 laptops A laptop that delivers on performance and flexibility.
GoMatic McKinnon Camera Sling 8L review: great compact home for your camera
By Rachael Phillips published
Camera bags The McKinnon Camera Sling is a compact and lightweight camera bag that still has plenty of room.
GoMatic McKinnon Camera Pack 35L review: photographers' ideal travel mate
By Rachael Phillips published
Camera bags The GoMatic McKinnon Camera Pack 35L is a large but comfortable option for those who need space for all their gear.
Framework review: a laptop built to last
By Rachael Phillips published
Laptops Framework makes the dream work with a laptop that will never feel out of date.
Cricut Explore 3 review: a year on, this remains great value
By Rachael Phillips last updated
The Cricut Explore 3 is the newest edition to the Cricut family and is faster, smarter and does away with the need for a mat.
Cricut Maker 3 review
By Rachael Phillips last updated
The Cricut Maker 3 offers a smarter, longer and faster performance.
Nikon Z30 review: compact mirrorless is a dream for vloggers
By Rachael Phillips published
Cameras The Nikon Z30 is a budget-friendly, mirrorless camera that's great for vloggers and content creators.
Sony A7S III review: a perfect match for content creators
By Rachael Phillips published
Cameras This is Sony’s first mirrorless camera that will appeal to creators.
HP Envy Inspire 7224e review: great all-rounder for home working
By Rachael Phillips published
Printers This wireless printer will print anything from photos to office documents as well as scanning and copying.
10 reasons why you need Cricut Access
By Rachael Phillips last updated
Cricut Access can open the door to thousands of projects, images and fonts, all for one small monthly fee.
How to make money with Cricut
By Rachael Phillips last updated
Here's how to make money with Cricut and earn an extra income from your hobby.
HP Envy x360 review: 2-in-1 done right
By Rachael Phillips last updated
Laptops Why choose between a laptop or tablet when you can have both?
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