Articles by Lindsay Handmer, Senior Writer – TechRadar Australia

Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who has spent the last decade and a half writing about all things tech. After working in electronic repair and studying film production, he pivoted into print as the tech editor for PC PowerPlay magazine. Over the years Lindsay has contributed to many publications, including Popular Science, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, TechLife, PC Authority, APC and TechRadar. He loves getting deep into product testing and is especially passionate about energy storage (from power banks to off grid systems), solar, and automation. In his spare time he is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects that involve too many LEDs or enjoying exploring the many waterways around Sydney.

Articles by: Lindsay Handmer

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Lenovo Black Friday 2024 sale: save thousands on a new laptop or PC

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 21 November 24

ThinkPad, Yoga, Legion and Chromebooks have all been discounted for Lenovo Australia's 2024 Black Friday sale.

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Black Friday Apple deals 2024 in Australia: early deals on the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook and more

By Max Delaney last updated 21 November 24

If you plan on grabbing a discount on a premium Apple product, we've got you covered for Black Friday 2024.

Black Friday laptop deals in Australia 2024: offers on Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 21 November 24

Laptops are a popular purchase during Black Friday sales – here are some of the best deals on the latest models.

Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals 2024: bargains on consoles and games in Australia

By Max Delaney, Lindsay Handmer last updated 21 November 24

Our guide to the best Black Friday 2024 sales for the Nintendo Switch includes the latest info, start dates and some early deals worth considering.

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Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in November 2024

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 25 October 24

Snag a great bargain on laptops, ultrabooks and 2-in-1 hybrids.

Grab a sweet discount on the award-winning Geekom A7 mini PC with this pre-Black Friday deal

By Lindsay Handmer published 21 October 24

A neat discount on the Geekom A7 R9 mini PC makes it a great buy for anyone who needs loads of performance and connectivity options in a tiny package.

HP’s new business sale includes up to 38% off PCs, laptops, monitors and more. These are our top 7 discounts

By Lindsay Handmer published 14 October 24

Save up to AU$1,396 on business laptops, desktops, printers, monitors and accessories with HP’s Spend and Save promotion.

Don't wait: my favourite power banks are already discounted in these early Prime Day deals

By Lindsay Handmer published 4 October 24

Get in before Prime Day officially starts and score up to 43% off these excellent power banks and USB-C chargers.

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HP's RTX 4090-equipped Omen 17 is at the lowest price I’ve seen, and a steal for AU$3,360

By Lindsay Handmer published 20 September 24

HP is clearing out last year's mighty Omen 17 gaming laptop on its official eBay store, and you can bring the price down to the lowest we’ve seen with a limited time coupon code.

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The best gaming laptops 2024: Australia’s top laptops for gamers

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 13 September 24

We’ve tested and reviewed the best gaming laptops you can buy so we can keep you in the loop with the latest and greatest.

Asus ROG NUC 970 review: big gaming performance from a tiny desktop machine

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 11 September 24

The Asus ROG NUC 970 is a mini desktop computer that handles 1440p gaming at a decent frame rate, but the high price means it’s poor value overall.

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The best power banks of 2024 in Australia: the top portable chargers from Anker, ZMI, INIU and more

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 3 September 24

Here are the best power banks, whether you're after a slim portable charger for a phone or a large bank to juice up a laptop.

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The best laptops of 2024 in Australia: Top options for all budgets and tasks

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 2 September 24

Buying Guide After thoroughly reviewing and comparing this year's laptops, we've picked the best ones currently available in Australia.

The best mesh Wi-Fi systems in Australia for 2024: top systems for home or work

By Max Langridge, Michelle Rae Uy, Lindsay Handmer last updated 29 August 24

Updated From Netgear Orbi to Google Wifi, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh systems you can buy today.

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Ecovacs is slashing prices on robot vacuums right now with up to AU$900 off

By Zachariah Kelly published 27 August 24

The Ecovacs Deebot N8 Plus and the Deebot T20e are both brilliant robot vacuums – and they’re going for an absolute steal right now.

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This 67W wall charger I'd never heard of has quickly become the best I've ever used

By Lindsay Handmer published 23 August 24

After being disappointed by the Novoo RG67, I put the updated RG68 through rigorous testing and was pleasantly surprised by the results.

Game on: pick up a 27-inch Dell gaming monitor for just AU$370.35 with our exclusive coupon code

By Lindsay Handmer published 22 August 24

The 27-inch Dell G2724D is an affordable yet feature packed gaming monitor that also supports HDMI VRR for consoles

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MSI Modern 14 H review: An affordable business-ready laptop

By Lindsay Handmer published 6 August 24

Great Value

A new slimline laptop from MSI that will suit work and personal use, without blowing out the budget.

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Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) review: standout performance at a mid-range price

By Lindsay Handmer published 5 August 24

Recommended

A powerful gaming laptop from Lenovo, the Legion 5i offers high-end performance and excellent features at a mid-range price point.

Dell's outstanding 27-inch USB-C monitor is now just AU$351.93 with our exclusive coupon code

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 30 July 24

This monitor offers excellent value, but you can get an additional 7% off on any Dell consumer monitor before the coupon expires on Thursday, August 8.

Amazon has two bestselling power banks for Prime Day, but this is the only one I'd buy

By Lindsay Handmer published 20 July 24

I've personally tested power banks from INIU and Veektomx – and there's one clear winner I'd recommend buying.

Take to the great outdoors with EcoFlow's portable power stations – now up to 44% off for Prime Day

By Lindsay Handmer published 15 July 24

Shop big discounts on EcoFlow products through all six days of Amazon Prime sales.

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Gigabyte Aorus 16X review: a gaming laptop that pushes frame rates to the max

By Lindsay Handmer published 10 July 24

Great Value

A powerful gaming laptop from Gigabyte, the Aorus 16X offers well-balanced hardware in a compact form factor you can carry every day.

EOFY laptop sales 2024: the best on 2-in-1s, gaming laptops and more

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 10 July 24

Find a great bargain on the best laptops and 2-and-1s during Australia’s end-of-financial-year sale.

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Best student laptop deals and sales November 2024: up to 40% off Apple, Microsoft, Dell and more

By Petra Player last updated 25 June 24

We’ve tracked down the best deals on student laptops to help you get on top of your studies in the 2024 school year.

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