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March 2025

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March 27
- I spent a month testing the Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra, a top-end mid-ranger that masquerades as a flagship
- I tested these 1More headphones and I’m convinced they’re some of the best cheap cans money can buy
March 26
- I tested the Canon PowerShot V1, and the beginner vlogging camera feels like the complete package but for this one thing
- Creative's new otherworldly desktop speakers belong on an alien spaceship – and they're so good, I'd abduct them
- Hands on: I tested the WithSecure Elements EPP and EDR - read how I rated this Endpoint Protection for small business
- Want to upgrade your VR headset? Look no further than my new favorite Meta Quest 3 headstrap
- I test VR headsets for a living, and this affordable headstrap is the first Meta Quest 3 accessory you should buy
- I thought VR controller grips were pointless until this Meta Quest 3 accessory proved me wrong
- I wanted to love the new RIG M2 Streamstar, but this pricey gaming microphone fails to deliver
March 25
- I tried this small wall charger from Belkin and it was super-useful, albeit a little underpowered
- I've been reviewing the hotly anticipated Bambu Lab H2D for a month, and it's the most versatile machine I've ever used
- The Under Armour Infinite Elite 2 is my new favorite running shoe, but not because of its looks
- Hands on: I tested the Logitech Rally Bar Huddle - see what I thought of this smart all-in-one conferencing solution
- Hands on: I tested the Cherry KW 7100 Mini BT - see what I thought of this travel keyboard
- Hands on: I tested the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4, a laptop with an OLED + E Ink screen - read what I thought of it
March 24
- I spent a week testing the HP OmniStudio X 31.5, and while it's not the best choice for gaming, it is great for everyday computing
- I tested this understated yet convenient Apple Watch strap for a week – here’s why you should buy it now
- I got absolutely destroyed by The First Berserker: Khazan’s bosses for hours on end and loved every second of it
- The Huawei FreeArc are the best-sounding open-ear headphones I've ever tested – and they're surprisingly cheap
- I used the Satechi SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard and was surprised by how light it is for a full-sized board
- I spent several weeks reviewing this massive 27-inch digital art frame – this is the reason I think it’s worth that high price
- Dell and Intel conspired to make the Dell Pro 14 Premium a swing and a miss for me after tests
March 23
- I reviewed the Toshiba Canvio Flex 4TB – it's big on storage but stuck in the past
- If your kitchen is as small as mine, the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch is one of the best espresso machines you can buy
- The Acer Nitro NGR300 is hard to recommend today thanks to its reliance on AA batteries and complete lack of console compatibility
- I tested the pricey full-frame Leica SL3-S, and I've never seen 24MP images look so good
- I’m an open-ear headphones naysayer, but the Honor Earbuds Open won me over for sound
March 22
- I tested the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and it's the closest Android fans can get to an iPad Pro alternative
- Whether on your desk or in a racing rig, the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel will satisfy your craving for realistic racing
- I tested the LincStation N2 NAS and here’s why I think its a smart storage solution for small businesses
March 21
- Competitive shooter Fragpunk wowed me with its game-changing Shard Cards, but I can't stand the aggressive monetization
- Here’s a free way to find long lost relatives and friends
- This people search finder covers all the bases, but it's not perfect
- I survived Atomfall’s testing countryside and became an ethically murky mercenary
- I wouldn't take the Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank on extreme adventures, but it's great for my basic traveling needs
- The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank is one of the most stylish batteries I’ve seen, but it’s too slow for the price
- I like this reverse image search service the most
- Is That's Them worth it? My honest review
- The RingConn Gen 2 Air is the perfect entry-level smart ring – but not the perfect fitness tracker
- Hands on: I tested the Epos Expand Vision 5 Bundle - read why this video conferencing solution is recommended
- Hands on: I tested the Biamp MRB-M-X400-T - read what this meeting room solution is actually like
- Hands on: I tried out the Allied Telesis AT-AR4050S-5G - read how this gateway appliance holds up against the competition
March 20
- I reviewed JLab’s budget open-ear buds – and their affordable price requires one major sacrifice
- Hands on: I tried the Zyxel FWA510 - read what I thought of this WiFi router
- Hands on: I tested the Sophos AP6 420E - see how this access point debut from Sophos works out
- The XPPen Magic Note Pad is the drawing tablet-maker's first digital writing tablet and after just two weeks, I can't do without it
March 19
- I tested this cheap triple-port charger from Belkin and it’s perfectly sized for any nook and cranny
- I reviewed the LG C5 OLED TV for over a week, and it's one of the best TVs of the year – but with one big reason not to buy it yet
- The Thrustmaster Sol-R breaks free from Earth’s atmosphere in style, with a fantastic stick for space fans
- I tested the affordable Eero 7 mesh Wi-Fi system, and as long as you don't need 6.0GHz Wi-Fi, it's great for bringing those dead spots back to life
- I tested the stunning Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens for Nikon and it’s my new favorite portrait lens, except for this one drawback
- I’m an experienced kickboxer and I’ve spent 10 hours with Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer on Nintendo Switch - here’s my verdict
- Hands on: I tested the Scan 3XS GWP TR Ada - see what I thought of this incredibly powerful workstation
- Hands on: I tested the Poly Studio X52 with TC10 - see what I thought of this conferencing solution
- Hands on: I tested out the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 - read what I thought of this slim laptop with a big battery
- Hands on: I tried out the Kyocera Ecosys P2235dn - find out what's wrong with this b/w laser printer
March 18
- This laptop cooling pad is super affordable – and here’s why it’s the best I’ve reviewed to date
- The Apple Nike Sport Band is the best watch strap I’ve ever used, here’s why
- I’ve played Assassin’s Creed Shadows for more than 40 hours and can’t stop collecting tea sets, painting birds, and assassinating evil schemers
- I tested the Fulaim X5M wireless mic, and found it a tempting budget alternative to the DJI Mic Mini
- Samsung 9100 Pro review: Samsung's first true PCIe 5.0 drive is the best there is
- Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition remains one of the most ambitious and breathtaking RPG experiences a decade on from its original release
- Hands on: I tested the HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e - read why this is a cracking home printer
- Hands on: I tried the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4302fdw - read why it disappoints
- Hands on: I tried out the Epson EcoTank ET-2830 - see how this cheap inkjet holds up
- Hands on: I tested the Canon Pixma TS8750 - see how this home printer compares
- Hands on: I tried out the Brother HL-L9430CDN - see what I thought of this laser printer
March 17
- I tested the Sage Oracle Jet for a month, and it delivers top-notch espresso with minimal effort
- I replaced my main gaming keyboard with the Corsair K70 Pro TKL for two weeks - here's my verdict
- I used the GameSir X4 Aileron for gaming on my Android phone, and while it’s great in many respects, there’s one aspect I couldn’t get on with
- Hands on: I tried the latest version of Zorin OS - here's what I thought of this Linux distro
- Hands on: I tried the WatchGuard Firebox - here's what I thought of this 5G appliance
- Hands on: I tested the latest Ubuntu Desktop release - read what I thought of this popular Linux distro
- Hands on: I tried the latest version of Rocky Linux - read how it compares to other distros
- Hands on: I tried the Reskube Home Pro - see what I thought of this connectivity device for SMBs
- Hands on: I tested Progress WhatsUp Gold network monitoring software - read what I thought of it
- Hands on: I tested the Paessler PRTG Network Monitor - see what I thought of it
March 16
- For a mid-range handset, the Poco F6 Pro is premium in more ways than one, but I found it hard to ignore some of its key pitfalls
- This powerful phone charger has been making faces at me, but I kinda love it
- I tried the AOHI Future Starship, and while it charges laptops with ease, it’s likely not worth the price for many
- I tested the VRURC T6S power bank for several days – and I was pleasantly surprised by this clever feature
- The Horipad Turbo might not be the feature-rich Nintendo Switch controller of your dreams, but it’s still a worthwhile budget pick
- Testing the new SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 SSD proved both challenging and revealing
March 15
- This impressive 4K drawing display I reviewed was so natural to draw on, I may never use paper again
- I like the fast charging and detailed display of the Cuktech 15 Ultra, but it doesn’t have quite enough capacity to last
- I tested this AI voice recorder, and now I'll never take meeting notes manually again
- I’m very fond of the Boulies Elite gaming chair, and there are only a few areas where this gaming chair doesn’t excel
- I tested the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro and they're better, but never twice as good as the non-Pro 5 – and sadly, they're double the money
- I put the Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra through its paces — here’s why it’s a top rugged phone
March 14
- This laptop cooling pad isn't all that stunning – but my testing shows it offers seriously cool running
- I've spent days in the ring with WWE 2K25, and it's like a five-star match ruined by the Million Dollar Man
- Curaprox Hydrosonic Pro review: A powerful seven-mode, Swiss-made sonic brush
- I was already sold on Atelier Yumia as an RPG, but I wasn’t expecting it to have my favorite crafting system in all of gaming
- The Upeak Sport Strap is so comfortable I forgot I was wearing my Apple Watch – but it’s not the most premium band out there
- I tested Meridian’s super-smart wireless speaker for a month – here’s my verdict on whether it’s worth that high price tag
March 13
- I played games with Alienware's new 27-inch 4K OLED monitor and now I don't want to see another LCD panel
- I tested this affordable DAB radio and, sadly, its tinny output made me think of every car garage I've ever been to
March 12
- I've reviewed the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) - and it remains the best 15-inch laptop I'd recommend for most people
- I wore this smart ring 24/7 for three weeks, here's why it's a great Oura alternative
- Privacy Hero II VPN Router
- I spent six weeks listening to the Samsung Music Frame and it kept missing the beat
March 11
- When I tested this global tracker, it trounced the Apple AirTag in so many ways
- The Honor Pad V9 is the mid-range, Android-powered iPad rival you've been looking for
- I tested Sennheiser's HD 505 wired headphones, and they give you a taste of the high end at a real-world price
- Sony’s super wide-angle 16mm F1.8 prime shoots fast and travels light, but relies on distortion correction
- The Wheel of Time season 3 proves that Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV show isn't the only high fantasy heavyweight worth watching on Prime Video
- Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra): the ultimate creative workstation
- I've reviewed three generations of 3D V-cache processors, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the best there is
- I spent several days with the Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL, and while it’s capable enough, it doesn’t best its rivals
March 10
- I tried these cheap wired earbuds from JBL, and they’re some of the best value in-ear headphones I’ve ever tested
- I tested the 11-inch iPad Air with M3 for five days, and it stretches the value even further with more power for the same price
March 9
- I've reviewed dozens of dash cams, and 70mai's new rotating 4K dash cam is unlike any other
- I spent more than two weeks testing the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 Pro and found it to be exceptionally comfortable and stylish, though not revolutionary
- The Philips Sonicare 7100 is a powerful, stylish, but overpriced electric toothbrush
- I wasn't a fan of syrup in coffee until I tried the Jura J10 espresso machine – here's why
- I reviewed the ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola and while it's not as fast as its predecessor, it's the superior phone in so many ways
March 8
- I’ve spent a week taking on fighting game competitors with the Turtle Beach Victrix Pro KO and it's the game-changer that might finally convert me from a fight stick
- I wanted to like the Kensington SD5768T dock, but the price and power management impacted my verdict
- The Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini might be small, but few mice have impressed me this much
March 7
- I tested these near-perfect entry-level FiiO wired earbuds and their tasteful, bold and beautiful fidelity blew me away
- The Electric State could have been a great Netflix sci-fi movie, but it's just more evidence that it's Marvel or bust for the Russo brothers
- I reviewed the GMKtec EVO-X1 and the AI-powered Ryzen 9 and OCULINK for an eGPU boost makes one of the best I've tested
- I tested this ultra-expensive electric shaver from Philips – here’s why I’d buy it
- Hands on: openSUSE Tumbleweed review
- Hands on: Nitrux OS review
- Hands on: ManageEngine OpManager Professional 12.7 review
- Hands on: Linux Mint 21.2 review
- I tested the GMKtek K11 mini PC and the OCULINK eGPU support makes it great for professionals and creatives
March 6
- GMKtec AD-GP1 external GPU review
- I tested Sony’s longest telephoto zoom lens, and it’s a winner for wildlife photographers
- I tested out the Thermal Master T2 Max thermal imaging scope and it's impressive for highlighting heat signatures in the world
March 5
- I’ve spent hours honing my swing in PGA Tour 2K25, and while its shot craft remains excellent, familiar frustrations can’t keep it totally out of the rough
- I tested these wired earbuds from Panasonic and, unfortunately, their super-low price comes at a cost
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT review: delivering what the market needs with stunning performance at a great price
- Daredevil: Born Again is a fearless Disney+ revival of the best Netflix Marvel TV show that slowly continues to restore my faith in the MCU
March 4
- It’s no dud, but this cheap Bose soundbar I reviewed felt a little outdated for this one reason
- I'm an outdoors photographer, and this f-stop backpack has gone on every photography trip with me for many years – here's my long-term review
- I rode a dragon, sizzled as a sausage, and won a dance-off with a monkey in Split Fiction, and that’s not even the half of it
- I tested Audioengine's tiny wireless speakers with a beautiful design and surprisingly impressive audio performance
- I really wanted to like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, but it broke my heart and it shouldn't have to break yours, too
- A Way Out is a gritty co-op game that challenged me to make the right choice in a world full of bad ones
- It Takes Two pushed me to the limit with clever platforming puzzles and moreish co-op challenges
- Assassin's Creed Nexus VR finally let me perform a leap of faith in virtual reality and I didn’t even throw up
- I reviewed HP's Series 7 Pro 734pm and I'm obsessed with the sheer connectivity of this widescreen monitor
- I reviewed the Nothing Phone 3a Pro and it's not the lights and beeps that make it the best bargain smartphone
- Hands on: Jabra PanaCast 50 review
- Hands on: Fedora Linux 39 review
- Hands on: Debian with Raspberry Pi Desktop review
- Hands on: D-Link Eagle Pro AI R32 review
March 3
- I used the dual-screen Asus Zenbook Duo (2025) as my everyday laptop for a week, here's my verdict
- The HOKA Cielo X1 2.0 is a brilliant lightweight running shoe with a price tag to match
- I found the SteelSeries Stratus Duo a bit too small for my hands, but it's still a competent performer
- Hands on: Copilot Pro for Word review
- Hands on: Copilot Pro for PowerPoint review
- Hands on: Copilot Pro for Outlook review
- Hands on: Copilot Pro for OneNote review
March 2
- I’ve fallen in love with the Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX 65% keyboard because of its brilliant touch bar and Hall effect keys
- When traveling with a high-performance laptop, the Anker 737’s 140W charging makes it my go-to power bank
- The mighty ZMI No.20 is the power bank I reach for every day, whether at work or on the road
- I tried this colourful Motorola phone for one week and its super fast charging might change your mind about cheap phones
- I spent two weeks with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and it's one of the best camera phones ever made
- I reviewed the TeamGroup PD20 external SSD and I can't believe how late it arrived to the Gen 2x2 party
- The Thrustmaster AVA F/A-18 Super Hornet is a fantastic flight stick that took my setup to new heights
- After testing the Anycubic Kobra S1 for a month, this is the machine I would recommend as a first for multifilament printing
March 1
- I loved the aspect ratio of the Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell but not so much the battery
- I reviewed the Kensington SD5000T5 EQ and this docking station has all the Thunderbolt 5 ports you'll ever need
- I like the precise Hall effect sticks and triggers in the GameSir Kaleid Flux, but it's a bit too limited for its price
- I tested this suave Bluetooth speaker from Sweden and it left me with mixed feelings – here’s why
- For the price, this large format multifilament 3D printer is the one I want in my studio