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Alun Taylor
Over the past two decades Alun has written on a freelance basis for many publications on subjects ranging from mobile phones, PCs and digital audio equipment to electric cars and industrial heritage. Prior to becoming a technology writer, he worked at Sony Music for 15 years frequently interfacing with the computer hardware and audio equipment sides of Sony Corporation and occasionally appearing on BBC Radio 4. A native of Scotland but an adopted Mancunian, Alun divides his time between writing, listening to live music and generally keeping the Expert Reviews flag flying north of Watford.
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The best home office monitors we've tested in 2025 Need a new display for your home-working setup? We’ve got you covered with our expert pick of the best monitorsWill Georgiadis
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best buyLenovo IdeaPad 3x 2025: King of the cheap laptops A few rough edges, but if you want a half-price MacBook Air 15 alternative, the IdeaPad Slim 3x could be just what you’re after£590Alun Taylor
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Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-53M) review: A compact OLED laptop for less Acer’s latest Aspire doesn’t inspire, but the impressive display and low asking price still make it well worth a look£749Alun Taylor
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best buyTapo C460 kit: A top notch solar-powered security camera Combining a battery powered external security camera with£100Alun Taylor
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best buyHP EliteBook X Flip G1i review: The state of the business laptop art Impressive build quality, plenty of ports and long battery life are the key selling points of this versatile compact notebook£1668Alun Taylor
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best buyReolink Altas: A likeable solar powered security camera£140Alun Taylor
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Dell 14 Plus: Workmanlike and nothing more Conservative styling, a bouncy keyboard and a drab screen reduce the appeal of a laptop that, on paper, is a convincing proposition£1049Alun Taylor
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The best laptops to buy right now Looking for a new laptop? We’ve reviewed and tested loads of them but only the best make our listJonathan Bray
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best buyAsus TUF Gaming A14: The compact gaming laptop redefined Small, light and powered by Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPU tech, the TUF A14 is both a pocket powerhouse and a capable gaming machine£1599Alun Taylor
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best buyHonor MagicBook Pro 14: The best compact laptop in the world Strong performance, a class-leading OLED display and the option to add more storage are just three of the features that make the new MagicBook Pro 14 the cat's pyjamas£1299Alun Taylor
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recommendedXerox C235 : An impressive home office do-it-all printer The C235 is perfect for anyone needing a fast, versatile and capable printer with comprehensive connectivity£260Alun Taylor
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recommendedAqara Camera Hub G3: The smartest home security camera you can buy One part camera, one part IoT hub, the Aqara Hub G3 is an ideal introduction to the world of home automation£100Alun Taylor
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro: Great but pricey The latest version of Samsung’s Galaxy Book Pro isn’t quite the advance over the 2024 model it needed to be to keep ahead of the competition, but it does have its strengths£1299Alun Taylor
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Dell Pro 13 Premium: The very essence of a compact productivity laptop By dialling down the eccentricity of the XPS 13 design, Dell has created an almost perfect compact laptop£2443Alun Taylor