Mark Pickavance

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

Nextorage NX-PS1PRO

Nextorage NX-PS1PRO Series review

By Mark Pickavance published

Recommended

The Nextorage NX-PS1PRO Series brings out the external storage potential of USB 4.0 and an NVMe SSD combined.

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Best architecture software of 2024

By Steve Clark last updated

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

Front of Lenovo ThinkVision 27 3D with 3D model bursting from screen

Best 3D modeling software of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated

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

Padlock against circuit board/cybersecurity background

Best SSL certificate service of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated

Updated We list the best SSL certificate services, to make it simple and easy to make your website safe and secure for users.

One of the best mockup software picks, MockFlow, against a techradar two tone background

Best mockup software of 2024

By Craig Hale last updated

Updated We list the best mockup software, to make it simple and easy to set up digital prototypes of your products.

Ugreen DXP480T

Ugreen NASync DXP480T Plus review

By Mark Pickavance published

The Ugreen NASync DXP480T Plus offers high-quality, powerful NAS hardware that competes with Asustor, Synology, QNAP, and TerraMaster.

Maxtang FP750

Maxtang T0-FP750 mini PC review

By Mark Pickavance published

The Maxtang T0-FP750 is a general-purpose NUC with office users in mind.

How to optimize the performance of your website

How to optimize your website performance

By Mike Jennings last updated

A sluggish website is a problem that can put off many visitors – but fear not, you can make your site run faster.

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Backblaze cloud backup review: Pros, cons, features, and pricing

By Craig Hale last updated

Updated We review Backblaze, which in offering unlimited backups is one of the best cloud backup solutions available.

Geekom AS 5 Mini PC

Best mini PC of 2024: big specs and powerful performance for every budget

By Steve Clark last updated

Buying Guide My team put the best mini PCs, NUCs, and thin clients to the test - and these are my top recommendations.

Dell Latitude 7455

Dell Latitude 7455 review

By Mark Pickavance published

The Dell Latitude 7455 leverages the Qualcomm Snapdragon X to deliver a Windows laptop with exceptional battery life.

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Best virtual machine software of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated

Updated We list the best virtual machine software, to make it simple and easy to setup and run a new operating system virtually on your existing computer.

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Best webinar software of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated

Updated We list the best webinar software, to make it simple and easy to meet online for events, conventions, and seminars.

Personal Voice

Best transcription service of 2024

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Updated We feature the best transcription services, to provide a simple way to transcribe audio and video content into text format.

Amazon Workspaces Thin Client

Hands on: Amazon Workspaces Thin Client

By Mark Pickavance published

Amazon Workspaces Thin Client is a low-cost device that provides access to the AWS Workspace technology for centralised virtual computer management.

Best Rugged Tablets

Best rugged tablets of 2024

By Steve Clark last updated

Updated We tested the best rugged tablets to see which were the most durable for working on the go, outdoors, and in hostile environments.

Wavlink Thunderbolt 4 Triple Display Dock

Wavlink Thunderbolt 4 Triple Display Dock review

By Mark Pickavance published

An inexpensive Thunderbolt 4 dock with a wide selection of ports and features

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review

By Mark Pickavance published

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop takes the Qualcomm Snapdragon X into Intel and AMD’s home territory.

Chuwi Hi10 Max 2-in-1 Tablet

Chuwi Hi10 Max 2-in-1 Tablet review

By Mark Pickavance published

The Chuwi Hi10 Max is a low-cost 2-in-1 laptop and tablet using the Intel N100 processor.

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Best survey tool of 2024

By Mark Pickavance last updated

Updated We list the best survey tools, to make it simple and easy to gather feedback from customers, to help improve services and provide business insights.

GMKtec NucBox M7

GMKtec NucBox M7 Mini PC review

By Mark Pickavance published

A GMKtec Mini PC with older 6000 Series architecture from AMD but a port to connect an external GPU

ECS LIVA Z7 Plus

Hands on: ECS LIVA Z7 Plus

By Mark Pickavance published

The ECS LIVA Z7 Plus was to be a flagship Mini PC design until it was cancelled.

A BenQ PD2725U, our top pick for the best monitor for video editing, against a cyan techradar background

Best monitors for video editing of 2024: top picks for all budgets

By Steve Clark last updated

Updated We put the best monitors for video editing to the test to find the most color-accurate screens for video projects.

Ugreen Revodok Max 213

Ugreen Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt Dock review

By Mark Pickavance published

The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is a Thunderbolt 4 dock built to withstand whatever abuse the user unleashes on it.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower workstation review

By Mark Pickavance published

The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower is a mid-sized tower with many processor and video card options.

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