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David Ludlow

David has been fascinated by technology since he first set eyes on the ZX Spectrum 48K. A fan of smartphones, tablets and home automation, he also specialises in home networking. David has worked in tech publishing for more than 20years, working on PCW, Computer Shopper and launching Expert Reviews in 2010. 

Recent articles by David Ludlow

TP-Link Deco P7 review: A unique mesh Wi-Fi system
Home office Wireless routers

A smart mesh system with loads of features, but it's pricey given the performance

£250 inc VAT
How to fix a Windows 10, 8 or 7 corrupt user profile
Software

If you're getting a "The User Profile Service failed the logon" message in Windows 10 or 7, don't panic - we show you how to fix it

How to fix the Unable to Verify Update iOS error
Mobile phones

Can't update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 12? Unable to Verify Update iOS error getting you down? Here’s the fix

iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 was abandoned following iOS 10.3.3
Mobile phones

Despite Apple ceasing software support, the iPhone 5 remains a great phone, and it's a better one than the 5C that replaced it

£529 inc VAT
Apple iPad Mini 4 Lightning port
Apple iPad Mini 4 review: Still a fantastic tablet
Tablets

Faster and with a better screen, Apple's iPad Mini 4 remains a definitive small tablet

£319
Kitten and iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6 Plus review: No longer Apple's top dog
Mobile phones

That giant iPhone 6 Plus was near-perfect, but it's since been replaced by Apple's iPhone 6S and 7 Plus

£619 Incl VAT
Apple Macbook 2016
Apple MacBook (12in) review
Laptops

The Apple MacBook 12in has received another yearly upgrade, with a faster processor and improved graphics

£1249
Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro hero
Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro review
Tablets

It's the best tablet ever made and the perfect work companion, but the 9.7-inch iPad Pro doesn't come cheap

£499 inc VAT
The Playbar can join your existing Sonos multi-room system
Soundbars

Expensive, but looks gorgeous and can be extended into a 5.1 system and can join your existing Sonos multi-room system

£599 inc VAT
Samsung Gear 360 hero
Samsung Gear 360 review - hands on with the VR camera
Cameras

The Gear 360 is a smart-looking camera that takes fully immersive VR-compatible images