Michael Passingham
Recent articles by Michael Passingham
Asrock Z97 Extreme6 review
Motherboards
The Asrock Z97 Extreme6 is a superb enthusiast's board, but only for those who are serious about overclocking
MSI X99S SLI PLUS review
MotherboardsThe X99S SLI PLUS is a terrific-value LGA2011-3 motherboard with all the expansion and overclocking features you could want
MSI A88XM GAMING review
MotherboardsThe MSI A88XM GAMING is a well-built and generously specified microATX FM2+ board perfect for compact gaming PC builds
Mozilla: demand more privacy from your connected home tech
Home appliances TechnologyNon-profit foundation wants consumers to care more about privacy issues created by smart technology
MSI 970A-G43 review
Motherboards
The MSI 970A-G43 is a cheap AM3+ motherboard with all the features you could want for a modest build
AOC U3477PQU review
PC monitorsWith incredible colours and a versatile design, the AOC U3477PQU is the best ultra-wide monitor you can buy today
Chillblast Jupiter review
LaptopsA good entry-level gaming laptop, but you can get much better graphics performance for £50 more
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review
Mobile phonesThe Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 has its flaws, but its recent price drop makes it much better value than its budget 4G competitors
Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-B-12U review
LaptopsThe Satellite Pro R50 is a competent business laptop with a good CPU and decent battery life, but other laptops offer more for the money
Asustor AS-304T review
NAS drivesThe Asustor AS-304T is a speedy four-bay NAS that's also a media player thanks to its HDMI output