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Michael Passingham

Michael Passingham is a senior researcher at Which?. He holds a Master’s degree in Railway Studies from the University of York, with a career including roles at Time Inc. UK and Expert Reviews.

Recent articles by Michael Passingham

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Hisense launches super-cheap £449 4K smart TV
TVs

Hisense joins the budget 4K fray with three new TV sets

Windows 10
How to reset Windows 10 to factory settings
Operating systems

Windows 10 not running well? Find out how to reset it with our guide

How to install Linux on a Chromebook using Crouton
Operating systems

We show you how to install and customise Ubuntu Unity on your Chromebook

Samsung U32E850R review
PC monitors

A practical 4K office monitor, but it's about as expensive as they come

£900 inc VAT
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How to fix the Windows 10 slow boot bug
Operating systems

Is your PC taking minutes instead of seconds to boot after installing Windows 10? We have some solutions

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HP Pavilion Mini review
PC systems

A classy mini PC with room for expansion, but very strong rivals means its appeal is limited

£349 inc VAT
Windows 10
Windows 10 privacy issues solved
Operating systems

We take you through 10 steps to understand Windows 10's privacy settings

How to remove Edge as your default web browser in Windows 10
Software

Don't want Edge as your default browser? Learn how to change it with our simple tutorial, plus how to set other program defaults

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Scan 3XS Z170 Performance GTK6
PC systems

A gaming PC with lots of room for expansion, great performance and a generous warranty

£1000 inc VAT
Security Essentials has a simple interface, but it does look slightly dated
Microsoft improves AV protection but still trails the pack
Internet security

Kaspersky and Norton lead the way as Microsoft makes gains