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Stuart Andrews

Stuart Andrews has been writing about technology and computing for over 25 years and has written for nearly every major UK PC and tech outlet, including PC Pro and the Sunday Times. He still writes about PCs, laptops and enterprise computing, plus PC and console gaming, but he also likes to get his hands dirty with the latest gardening tools and chill out with his favourite movies. He loves to test things and will benchmark anything and everything that comes his way.

Recent articles by Stuart Andrews

The best mobile networks in the UK 2024
Mobile networks

Here are the UK’s best mobile networks based on our annual survey, Ofcom’s customer service report and RootMetrics’ performance tests

Best mobile broadband 2024: Get speedy 4G or 5G internet
Broadband

Looking for a real alternative to your landline connection or Wi-Fi everywhere you go? We’ve got the mobile broadband deals for you

Plusnet router on a blue table next to a potted plant
The best broadband providers, based on our annual survey
Broadband

Want a faster, more reliable connection? We've rounded up the best broadband providers, based on our survey of thousands of customers

The best external hard drives you can buy
External hard drives

Whether you need a drive for backups or extra space for apps, games and files, these external hard drives provide the storage boost you need

Lexar SL500 review: Speedy, super-slim mobile storage
External hard drives

A fantastic slimline SSD that delivers style without sacrificing performance

£110 inc VAT (1TB), £176 inc VAT (2TB)
Crucial X10 Pro - featured
Crucial X10 Pro review: Top-speed storage for less
SSDs

Rival SSDs have a slight edge on performance, but the X10 Pro is an all-round winner

£103 (1TB), inc VAT. Also available: £183 (2TB), £297 (4TB)
The best electric screwdrivers from just £24
DIY & tools

From DIY to electrical work to PC builds, the best electric screwdrivers give you the power to get the job done quickly and easily

BlueAir Blue Pure 511 review
BlueAir Blue Pure 511 review: A quiet, compact air purifier
Home appliances

It’s not the most powerful compact air purifier, but the BlueAir Blue Pure 511 is one of the quietest and most unobtrusive

£89 inc VAT
Toshiba canvio flex - featured
Toshiba Canvio Flex review: A perfect low-cost drive
External hard drives

A comparatively speedy and cheap portable hard disk with everything you need included

£68 inc VAT
The best all-in-one PCs to buy
PCs

Upgrade your computer setup with our roundup of the best all-in-one PCs