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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

Synology DS918+ review
Synology DS918+: An intuitive NAS with serious potential
NAS drives

Not the fastest, but this feature-packed NAS makes a brilliant addition to any home or office

Published :
£505 inc VAT
Buffered VPN 2018 review: A simple, easy-to-use VPN
VPNs

A decent VPN, but Buffered doesn’t quite match its rivals for features – or price

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£9.75 $12.99 per month, or $99 for first 13 months
Qnap TS-453Be review
Qnap TS-453Be review: A versatile and future-proof NAS
NAS drives

A powerful all-rounder with a slick interface and future-proofing through expansion cards

Published :
£515 inc VAT
PureVPN for Android review: Slick and fast
Software VPNs

Intrusive ads spoil the free experience, but for paying customers this is a great VPN

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TunnelBear for Android review: User-friendly and affordable
VPNs

An impressive Android VPN that’s strong on privacy and free for basic use

Published :
£9.49 per month (with free options)
CyberGhost 6 for Android review: A good VPN for everyday use
VPNs

Speeds are mediocre, but for everyday smartphone use this is a fine VPN

Published :
£8.99 per month
Hide My Ass Pro VPN for Android review: Slick and effective
Software VPNs

An effective VPN with a slick interface, though rival Android VPNs have stronger features

Published :
£7.99 per month
NordVPN for Android: A secure VPN that works with Netflix
Internet security Software

This excellent desktop VPN doesn’t disappoint as an Android app

Published :
£8.70 per month
Buffered VPN for Android review: An easy-to-use, speedy VPN
Software VPNs

It's fast, effective and easy to use, but lacks the high-end features and polish of the leading brands

Published :
£9.45 per month, or £71.99 for 12 months
VPN Monster for Android review: Free, but with caveats
VPNs

A charming, free VPN – but intrusive ads and limited features spoil the fun

Published :
£9.99 (per month, with free options)