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Alan Lu
Alan Lu is currently external communications manager at Vodafone UK and has a background in corporate communications and media writing. An alumnus of The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), he has previously served as reviews editor for IT Pro and Computeractive.
- Sharp R82STMA microwave review Easy to use with even results but it's a tad slow; still a good buy but there are slightly better options around£122Alan Lu
- recommendedSage by Heston Blumenthal Risotto Plus Not the most refined rice cooker by any stretch, but the Risotto Plus is far more versatile than its name suggests£90Alan Lu
- recommendedZojirushi NS-YSQ10: Expensive, but a brilliant rice cooker Not everyone will want to spend this kind of money, but for perfect rice every time there's nothing better£269Alan Lu
- best buyZojirushi NS-TSQ10: The best rice cooker to buy If you want the best rice cooker there is, then the Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 is difficult to beat£194Alan Lu
- Samsung MG23K3575 review There's a lot to like about this quiet and quick microwave if you're happy to take manual control£140Alan Lu
- Hotpoint Ultimate Collection MWH33343B microwave review A big microwave, inside and out, with some good results but defrosting was slow and the controls are a bit fiddly£249Alan Lu
- Panasonic NN-CS894 review A great-looking microwave with lots of features but it struggled with some of our tests which isn't on at this price£449Alan Lu
- recommendedDaewoo KOC9Q1T Combination Microwave Oven review The controls could be clearer but the Daewoo KOC9Q1T delivered a good all-round performance at a low price£89Alan Lu
- recommendedRussell Hobbs RHM2361GCG Digital Microwave review The RHM2361GCG isn't the cheapest but it looks smart and excelled in all our tests£110Alan Lu
- best buySage by Heston Blumenthal The Quick Touch Crisp review Despite its gastronomic patronage, The Quick Touch Crisp is simple and straightforward to use, plus it's highly effective£349Alan Lu
- TP-Link Touch P5 review A router with a touchscreen, but it’s more of a gimmick than a lifesaver£130Alan Lu
- TP-Link Archer VR900 review A good buy for fibre customers with 802.11ac kit, but watch out if you have older 802.11n-only gear£125Alan Lu
- Synology Router RT1900ac review An easy to set up router with lots of advanced features, but performance is patchy£115Alan Lu
- Canary All-in-One Smart Home Security Camera review A slickly designed security camera, but comes with some hidden costs£160Alan Lu
- Devolo Home Control Starter Pack review Not quite as smart as it should be, but this home automation kit has real promise£200Alan Lu