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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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Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd gen): Too expensive? An update of the original Ring Doorbell Plus, the new model is a strong performer, but running costs will give some potential buyers pause£150Alun Taylor -
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 -
Reolink’s early Prime Day offers are a must-see for anyone after quality home security cameras at a great price So, you want a home security camera…Alun Taylor -
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Wired (2nd gen): Pricey to buy and run A well-rounded and capable camera, but the up-front price is high, and you have to take out a subscription to make the most of it£220Alun Taylor -
recommended
Eufy Omni S2: Supreme cleaning at a premium price The price is witheringly high, but the Omni S2’s cleaning and navigation performance are impeccable£1599Alun Taylor -
recommended
Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi: Pro-level security at a bargain price Needs wiring into the mains, but the TrackFlex is a brilliant security camera for the money£229Alun Taylor -
Six reasons why this is the best security system to keep your home protected With a bewildering array of home security products on the market, the Blink Whole Home Security Kit Plus is an affordable, high-quality, easy-to-install and easy-to-use system that provides security at your front door, indoors and outdoorsAlun Taylor -
Five good reasons you should buy a laptop with an Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processor inside The latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 laptop chipsets from Intel have redefined what buyers can expect from a modern laptop in terms of battery life, power, AI enhancements and graphics performanceAlun Taylor -
Arlo Essential 3 2K Pan-Tilt: A top-quality but pricey Pricey cloud storage makes this camera hard to recommend£90Alun Taylor -
recommended
Asus Zenbook A14 (2026): The ultimate compact laptop * but there's a caveat: it's far too expensive£1599Alun Taylor -
recommended
Medion Erazer Deputy P1: Serious gaming, seriously cheap Strong performance, a good keyboard and the option to add more memory and storage, plus a low price, make for an appealing package. Only the low-rent display lets the side down£946Alun Taylor -
recommended
Roborock Saros 20: Stupendous cleaning - but it's pricey Superb vacuuming and mopping, combined with top-level object avoidance and impressive obstacle climbing, make the S20 a great choice – if you have deep pockets£1129Alun Taylor -
best buy
Tapo C645D: All the security camera you need? Two cameras and solar power make the C645D supremely versatile, and you don’t need a subscription either£130Alun Taylor -
recommended
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra: The laptop that can do it all The Galaxy Book6 Ultra is equally at home doing anything you could conceivably want to do on your laptop. Only the high price and shallow keyboard let it down£3619Alun Taylor -
Arlo Ultra 3: Advanced home security at a cost A bundled Smart Hub that supports local recording storage makes this the Arlo security camera system to go for – if you can afford it£530Alun Taylor