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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

A white garden parasol
The best garden parasols and umbrellas to buy
Garden

Give your garden, patio or balcony some shade with our pick of the best parasols, tried and tested

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Black + Decker BCMW3318N-XJ Cordless Lawn Mower in our reviewer's garden
Black + Decker BCMW3318N-XJ Cordless Lawn Mower review
Lawn mowers

The Black + Decker BCMW3318N-XJ is a capable cordless mower for small gardens that wins on value, even if it can’t quite match the best

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£150 inc VAT
Black + Decker 18V PowerConnect Cordless Strimmer 28cm review
Black + Decker 18V PowerConnect Cordless Strimmer review
Garden

This cordless strimmer from Black + Decker is well designed, easy to store and delivers extra performance when you need it

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£65 (tool only), £99 (2A battery and charger), inc VAT
VonHaus 2500952 6in desk fan review
VonHaus 2500952 6in desk fan review: Cheap and cheerful
Fans

Build quality isn’t brilliant, but the VonHaus 2500952 is a compact cordless desk fan that can help you stay cool wherever you are

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£30 inc VAT
VonHaus 2500956 40in Tower Fan review
VonHaus 2500956 40in Tower Fan review: Big on value
Fans

The VonHaus 2500956 is a budget tower fan that can deliver plenty of airflow without too much noise, but its extra modes aren’t that useful

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£45 inc VAT
A selection of the best water flossers against a blue background
The best water flossers to buy
Dental care

Want cleaner teeth and healthier gums? These are the best water flossers we’ve tested

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How to play Xbox games on your Fire TV Stick
TVs

We explain how to use your Amazon Fire TV Stick to play Xbox games and consider whether it’s a viable alternative to buying a console

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Meaco MC Series Pro 10000 CH review - teaser. The air conditioner standing in a living room near a houseplant
Meaco MC Series Pro 10000 CH review: Serious cooling
Home appliances

It’s not quiet, but this portable air conditioner gives you plenty of cooling power for half the price of many of its rivals

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£430 (inc VAT)
meaco mc pro 7000 review front view of product in domestic setting slightly to the right
Meaco MC Pro Series 7000: Brilliant for small rooms
Home appliances

Although too noisy to sleep through, the MC Pro Series 7000 is otherwise the perfect portable air conditioner for smaller rooms

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£330 inc VAT
A selection of dehumidifers against a blue backgrund
Best humidifier 2024: Relieve dry skin and breathe easy
Home appliances

Breathe easy, improve your health and get a good night’s sleep with the best humidifiers we’ve tested and reviewed

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