Articles by Mark Pickavance

Mark is an expert on 3D printers, drones and phones. He also covers storage, including SSDs, NAS drives and portable hard drives. He started writing in 1986 and has contributed to MicroMart, PC Format, 3D World, among others.

Articles by: Mark Pickavance

Hands on: Orico Data Matrix Pro

By Mark Pickavance published 17 September 24

The Orico Data Matrix Mini links external storage via Thunderbolt for maximum expandability

Best graphic design software of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated 16 September 24

Updated We tested the best graphic design software - and these are the apps we recommend whether you're a professional designer, artist, or beginner.

Hands on: Getac ZX80 Rugged Android Tablet

By Mark Pickavance published 13 September 24

Getac makes an Android tablet for those who want both performance and resilience

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Acronis Cyber Protect review

By Mark Pickavance, David Nield last updated 11 September 24

Acronis Cyber Protect is a software suite to avoid cyber attacks, or ensure you can recover data successfully after an attack.

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5 ways AI is going to disrupt the data center as we know it forever

By Mark Pickavance published 9 September 24

The advent of AI will herald some significant changes in the humble data center.

Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro rugged tablet review

By Mark Pickavance published 6 September 24

Recommended

Armor Pad 3 Pro tablet from Ulefone doesn’t quite live up to the billing

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Best business networking app of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated 4 September 24

Updated We list the best business networking apps, to make it simple and easy for you to make professional connections in order to improve your business sales and efficiency.

Best scanner of 2024: top scanners for home and office

By Collin Probst last updated 31 August 24

Updated We review the best scanner for the home and office - and these are our top picks.

Asus NUC 14 Pro+ mini PC review

By Mark Pickavance published 30 August 24

The Asus NUC 14 Pro+ uses the best Meteor Lake processor in a remarkably small enclosure.

TP-Link M7650 Cellular Router review

By Mark Pickavance published 29 August 24

The TP-Link M7650 is a small battery-powered router that can take a single 4G mobile connection and distribute it to up to 32 other devices over WiFi.

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Best rugged laptops of 2024

By Collin Probst last updated 28 August 24

Updated We tested the best rugged laptops - and these are the ones we recommend for staying connected and working in extreme environments.

Startech Thunderbolt 4 Multi-Display Docking Station review

By Mark Pickavance published 13 August 24

A Thunderbolt 4 dock with a preference for USB ports and no TB downlinks

Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Workstation review

By Mark Pickavance published 10 August 24

The Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower is a compact mini tower with decent performance from its Intel Raptor Lake processor and Nvidia graphics card combination.

Best rugged phones of 2024

By Collin Probst last updated 8 August 24

Buying Guide Find the best rugged phones - our expert reviewers have tested, reviewed and rated hundreds of phones and these are the top picks for extreme durability and battery life in every condition.

Phonemax X3 rugged phone review

By Mark Pickavance published 7 August 24

The Phonemax X3 is a small, rugged phone that can handle harsh environments and fit in a pocket.

Best landscape design software of 2024

By Steve Clark last updated 6 August 24

Updated We reviewed the best landscape design software for creating beautiful exterior spaces, whether you're a professional designer or inspiring gardens for fun.

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Best architecture software of 2024

By Steve Clark last updated 5 August 24

Updated We reviewed the best architecture software for architects, home designers, and students creating accurate 2D and 3D models and builds.

Dell Precision 7780 mobile workstation review

By Mark Pickavance published 2 August 24

The Dell Precision 7780 Workstation is a heavy-duty mobile system designed for CAD and game software development.

AGM PAD P2 Active rugged tablet review

By Mark Pickavance published 30 July 24

Recommended

An inexpensive Android tablet that is water and dust proof, that comes with an inbuilt stand

Phonemax M10 review

By Mark Pickavance published 27 July 24

The Phonemax M10 is a low-cost, rugged phone that might be suitable for places where premium phones shouldn't be taken.

Ulefone Armor Pad Pro rugged tablet review

By Mark Pickavance published 18 July 24

Recommended

The Ulefone Armor Pad Pro is a lightweight, rugged tablet that’s inexpensive and has some neat accessories.

Minisforum UH125 Pro mini PC review

By Mark Pickavance published 15 July 24

The latest Ultra Series silicon is used in an affordable NUC design from Minisforum.

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Best 3D modeling software of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated 12 July 24

Updated We compared the best 3D modeling software for designing, building, and rendering digital models.

Degoo cloud storage review

By Mark Pickavance last updated 9 July 24

Degoo cloud storage is a backup system for PCs and mobile devices that includes up to 10TB of space and can be used to share files.

TerraMaster F2-424 review

By Mark Pickavance published 9 July 24

Recommended

Powerful dual-bay NAS from TerraMaster that’s ideal for Docker use

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