Simon Handby

Simon Handby

Simon Handby is a freelance journalist, writer and editor at Hackbash with over two decades of experience in the technology, automotive, and energy sectors. 

Articles by: Simon Handby

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Hands on: I tried out the Kyocera Ecosys P2235dn - find out what's wrong with this b/w laser printer

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A fast mono laser printer, but print quality and running costs could be better.

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Hands on: I tested the HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e - read why this is a cracking home printer

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The OfficeJet Pro 9012e is a cracking home office MFP, producing great results in double-quick time.

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Hands on: I tried the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4302fdw - read why it disappoints

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The MFP 4302fdw promises much, but its color prints and scans let it down.

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Hands on: I tried out the Epson EcoTank ET-2830 - see how this cheap inkjet holds up

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Basic, but it produces great results – and it’s about as cheap as refillable inkjet MFPs get.

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Hands on: I tested the Canon Pixma TS8750 - see how this home printer compares

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It’s comparatively pricey, but the TS8750 is great for creative and general home printing.

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Hands on: I tried out the Brother HL-L9430CDN - see what I thought of this laser printer

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Fast, versatile and comparatively cheap to run, the HL-L9430CDN is this month’s stand-out laser.

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Hands on: I tried the Reskube Home Pro - see what I thought of this connectivity device for SMBs

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The easy, one-box way to back up power and connectivity for home workers and small offices.

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Hands on: Synology Diskstation DS423+ review

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The DS423+ has attractive small business features and a good price, with only a lack of 2.5GbE holding it back.

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Hands on: Synology Diskstation DS224+ Review

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The DiskStation DS224+ is a solid home NAS, but it will leave enthusiasts wanting more.

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Hands on: Synology Diskstation DS223 review

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The DiskStation DS223 is a solid entry-level NAS, but enthusiasts and businesses should look elsewhere.

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Hands on: QNAP TS-264 review

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The TS-264 combines strong specifications and performance for a reasonable price

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Hands on: Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T review

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A particularly strong choice as a media server, the updated Nimbustor 4 is both flexible and quick.

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Hands on: Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T review

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This all-flash home NAS is very quick, but its lack of flexibility means we’d lean towards the Nimbustor 4.

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