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Katharine Byrne

When Katharine’s not glued to her Wii U and 3DS, she’s usually found darting between tiny smartphones and huge pieces of home cinema equipment.

She’s tested everything from laptops and monitors to motherboards and projectors, but she currently specialises in smartphones, games and AV.

Recent articles by Katharine Byrne

How to delete friends on PS4
Gaming

Need to delete someone off your PS4 friends list? Here's how to get rid of them in three easy steps

How to delete games and saves on PS4
Gaming

Need to free up some space on your PS4? Read our guide on how to delete your games and save data

How to record and upload gameplay on PS4
Gaming

Just done something incredible on your PS4? Read our guide on how to record and upload your best PS4 moments

Windows 10
How to upgrade to Windows 10
Operating systems

Here's how to upgrade to Microsoft's latest operating system now that the Windows 7 end of support date is here

Expensive HDMI cables don't make a difference
Expensive HDMI cables make no difference
TVs

Comprehensive, proper testing answers the question once and for all

Wii U console Best Wii U Games logo
Best Wii U games 2019: All the best titles for your console
Gaming Mattresses

The Wii U is almost a retro console: here's our pick of the best games to play on it

LG K8
LG K8 review: A discontinued, middling Moto G rival
Mobile phones

It was fast and had a great design, but the LG K8's camera and underwhelming display dragged it down

£128 inc VAT (SIM-free, as of 13th May)
BT Halo main shot
BT Halo: The best call-blocking phone just got even better
Home appliances

It's expensive, but the combination of BT's superb call-blocking and the ability to make calls from your mobile number is simply heavenly

£100 inc VAT
Google Daydream View: A pixel-perfect Gear VR rival
Gaming Mobile phones Wearable technology

Google's Daydream View is the perfect accessory for your new Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, and it's seen a 2017 update

£99 inc VAT
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ review: Fast, gorgeous – and flawed
Mobile phones

It's fast and has a great screen, but the Xperia XZ's mediocre camera and underwhelming design fail to get the pulse racing

£540 inc VAT (SIM-free)