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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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recommendedIiyama G-Master GB3467WQSU-B5 review: Ultrawide value A 34in, 165Hz curved gaming monitor for less than £400? Yes, please£376Alun Taylor
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Best budget gaming laptop 2023 You can game on the go for much less than you think with the best budget gaming laptopsAlun Taylor
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best buyAcer Nitro 5 (AN515-45): A cracking budget gaming laptop A stupendously powerful gaming laptop for less than £1,000, the Acer Nitro 5 is a no-brainer£1000Alun Taylor
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recommendedHuawei MateBook D15: A thoroughly decent laptop Huawei’s latest MateBook D15 doesn’t try to rewrite the rulebook, it just offers competency and value in a compact package£750Alun Taylor
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recommendedRazer Blade 14: A fantastic compact gaming laptop Razer squeezes its signature style and power into a terrific gaming ultrabook, but the Blade 14 isn’t cheap£2800Alun Taylor
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Razer Blade 17: Big and blisteringly fast The Razer Blade 17 is a potent combination of gaming and creative capability – but it comes at a cost£4499Alun Taylor
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recommendedLenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Gen 7 review: Superbly crafted Beautifully made and feature-laden, the latest Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is a class act£1099Alun Taylor
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recommendedLG Gram 16: The Superleggera laptop LG’s ultra-light 16in machine gets 12th gen Intel power and a mild makeover£1549Alun Taylor
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best buyLogitech MX Master 3S review: The crownless again is king Subtle updates propel the Logitech MX Master back to the top of the mouse mountain£91Alun Taylor
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best buyKeychron V Series review: A top-quality mechanical keyboard A cheaper take on Keychron’s superb Q-Series, the V Series is a highly adaptable and magnificently well-made keyboard for the price£100Alun Taylor
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recommendedAsus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM review: Swift by nature It’s not the most versatile OLED monitor on the market but the PG27AQDM’s mastery of the gaming basics is unquestionable£1099Alun Taylor
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best buyAOC Agon AG325QZN review: Quality gaming on the cheap A high quality 31.5in 240Hz QHD gaming monitor for less than £450£439Alun Taylor
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BenQ Mobiuz EX480UZ review: A marvellous OLED monster There’s something faintly ridiculous about a gaming monitor this big but it’s still rather impressive£1599Alun Taylor
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recommendedViewSonic Omni XG2431 review: Last word in blur reduction A great-value 240Hz 24in gaming monitor with Blur Busters-approved MBR£417Alun Taylor
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best buyPhilips Evnia 34M2C8600: A faultless gaming monitor Price aside,the Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 is a superb package for gamers and general users alike£1150Alun Taylor