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A dual-screen laptop is set up in a vertical orientation with the detachable keyboard in front, and a hand is shown resting on the trackpad.

How two screens changed everything: my ASUS Zenbook Duo story

By Tom May published

I never thought anything would trump my MacBook Air.

Laptops

Mac mini is on clearance – save up to $400 on this teeny beast

By Georgia Coggan published

We love this powerhouse. Tested and approved.

Tech
Anker Nano Charger (130W, 6 Ports)

Where's all my cable clutter gone? The Anker Nano Charger took care of it

By Paul Hatton published

Review With six ports and 130W charging, you'll be hard pressed to max this thing out

Review
Asus Vivobook S 15

Can't afford a MacBook Pro? These are your best alternatives

By Tom May published

Avoid the Apple tax with these premium alternative laptops.

Laptops
Three of the best laptops for drawing on a yellow background

The best laptops for drawing and digital art: Find beautiful screens, perfect for artists

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Discover the best laptop for drawing digitally with a stylus.

Laptops
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9

I tried a budget Lenovo laptop that beat Apple’s M4 Air in tests

By Ian Evenden published

The Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 is a lot of laptop for the money, but some things don’t make the journey to valuetown

Laptops
Hand holding iPhone 17 Pro, rear view with camera array visible

Tested: The iPhone 17 Pro is tempting this Android user to the dark side

By Jon Stapley published

It's expensive, but this smooth and polished iPhone is a winner for anyone serious about photography and video on their phone.

Phones & Tablets

The newest iPad Air is still super cheap – this 25% discount can't last

By Georgia Coggan published

Our favourite iPad for digital artists remains at a rock bottom price.

Phones & Tablets
SolidWorks

I tried SolidWorks 2025 and was surprised by the CAD app update

By Paul Hatton published

SolidWorks 2025 boasts a full feature set for mechanical engineering and product design

3D

My kids have used a Yoto player every day for the last 5 years – and it's utterly delightful

By Georgia Coggan last updated

A screen-free moment, designed brilliantly.

Product Design
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