Michael Passingham
Recent articles by Michael Passingham
Chrome does drain the life out of your laptop battery
Laptops SoftwareDoes your browser choice actually make a difference to your laptop's battery life? We run the numbers
AOC Q2577PWQ review
PC monitorsGreat image quality from a 25in panel, but a lack of USB ports limits the AOC Q2577PWQ's practical appeal

Asus Transformer Book Chi T100 review
Laptops TabletsThe successor to one of our favourite tablet hybrids fails to keep its crown with an increased price and some questionable design decisions
Best PC sim racing games
GamingFancy yourself as a virtual Vettel? Take a look at our six favourite PC sim racing games
Scan 3XS Graphite LG157 review
LaptopsScreen and build improvements make the Scan 3XS Graphite LG157 gaming laptop a top mid-range choice

Alienware 13 with Graphics Amplifier review
LaptopsA well-built, thin and light gaming laptop with great battery life, while the optional Graphics Amplifier is a fascinating addition
BenQ RL2755HM review
PC monitorsTargeting console gamers, this monitor fails to deliver the image quality we'd expect at this price
Asus Zenbook UX303LA review
Ultraportable laptopsThe Asus Zenbook UX303LA Ultrabook is brilliant value with impressive performance but a lacklustre screen

Sony Xperia M review - a decent budget choice?
Mobile phonesBargain-basement specs let down this well-made compact smartphone
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro review
LaptopsPerformance-boosting upgrades and an overhauled touchpad keep the 13-inch MacBook Pro well ahead of the competition
