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Thomas McMullan

Thomas McMullan is an award-winning writer and artist, known for his novels including “The Last Good Man,” which won the 2021 Betty Trask Prize. A University College London alumnus, he has contributed to various publications including BBC News, WIRED and The Guardian.

Recent articles by Thomas McMullan

How to use a PS4 DualShock controller with a PC
Gaming

Here's how to play PC games using a PS4 DualShock controller

iPhone 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Battle of the giants
Mobile phones

We've pitted the gargantuan Samsung Galaxy Note 8 against Apple's fresh-faced iPhone 8, and it's a battle of the titans

iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus: Should you go big?
Mobile phones

Is Apple’s iPhone 8 or the iPhone 8 Plus worth your money

What is the Ataribox and how can I get one?
Gaming

The latest news and rumours about the Ataribox

Touch ID not working? Here’s a quick guide on how to fix it
Mobile phones

What to do if Touch ID won't recognise your fingerprints

Apple iMac Pro: Apple’s powerful new desktop isn’t cheap
PCs

Apple refreshes its all-in-one computer lineup, including the all-powerful iMac Pro

£3870 ($4,999)
New Apple iPad (2017) from the front
Apple iPad (2017) review
Tablets

It isn't the iPad Air 3 we expected, but decent all-round performance means it’s the best sub-£500 tablet you can buy

£339 inc VAT
HTC Desire 626
HTC Desire 626 review
Mobile phones

HTC's Sense 7 interface is wonderfully flexible, but the Desire 626's mediocre camera and so-so performance don't do it justice

£250 inc VAT (SIM-free)
Microsoft Xbox One
Xbox One review: Microsoft console is a serious contender
Gaming

Replaced by the Xbox One S, the Xbox One has great exclusives and additional features

£280 inc VAT (console and one game)
Horizon Zero Dawn review: Beautiful, ambitious and now cheap
Gaming

Horizon Zero Dawn presents an aesthetically pleasing and inventive world with personality aplenty, but it's not without narrative weaknesses