Articles by Lindsay Handmer, Senior Writer – TechRadar Australia

Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who has spent the last decade and a half writing about all things tech. After working in electronic repair and studying film production, he pivoted into print as the tech editor for PC PowerPlay magazine. Over the years Lindsay has contributed to many publications, including Popular Science, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, TechLife, PC Authority, APC and TechRadar. He loves getting deep into product testing and is especially passionate about energy storage (from power banks to off grid systems), solar, and automation. In his spare time he is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects that involve too many LEDs or enjoying exploring the many waterways around Sydney.

Articles by: Lindsay Handmer

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The best student laptops in Australia for 2026: the top back-to-school options

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 16 February 26

Buying Guide The best laptops for students from Apple, Lenovo, Dell, Microsoft and more.

Amazon sales in Australia: the top weekly deals and how to maximise your savings

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 16 February 26

Use this guide to find all the best deals on offer from Amazon, as well as how to make the most of your Prime subscription.

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Best laptop sales in Australia: the best deals and largest discounts

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 14 February 26

Snag a great bargain on laptops, ultrabooks and 2-in-1 hybrids.

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Best student laptop deals and sales in 2026: save big on your favourite brands

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 13 February 26

We’ve tracked down the best deals on student laptops to help you get on top of your studies in the 2026 school year.

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The best laptops of 2026 in Australia: Top options for all budgets and tasks

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 13 February 26

Buying Guide After thoroughly reviewing and comparing this year's laptops, we've picked the best ones currently available in Australia.

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The best power banks of 2026 in Australia: the top portable chargers from Anker, ZMI, INIU and more

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 12 February 26

Here are the best power banks, whether you're after a slim portable charger for a phone or a large bank to juice up a laptop.

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Trying to dodge the 2026 tech price hikes? Here’s the gear I'd buy sooner rather than later, plus practical tips for finding the best deals

By Lindsay Handmer published 11 February 26

A practical guide to dodging 2026 tech price hikes by buying sooner where it counts, spotting shrinkflation, and knowing which costs are most likely to climb next.

EOFY laptop sales 2026: here's everything you need to know to score a great deal on 2-in-1s, gaming laptops, student picks and more

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 9 February 26

Everything you need to know to save big with an EOFY deal on laptops, 2-in-1s and more, with discounts from top brands like Apple, Dell, Lenovo and HP.

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The best Australian gaming laptops for 2026: top picks for next-level play

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 9 February 26

We’ve tested and reviewed the best gaming laptops you can buy so we can keep you in the loop with the latest and greatest.

Best home printer in Australia of 2026

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 4 February 26

Buying Guide From simple print-only machines to do-it-all home office wonders, these are the best home printers in Australia

The best mesh Wi-Fi systems in Australia for 2026: top systems for home or work

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 4 February 26

Updated From Netgear Orbi to Google Wifi, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh systems you can buy today.

Hands on: HP EliteBook X G2i

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 16 January 26

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We get hands on with the HP EliteBook X G2i – a premium ultra-lightweight business laptop from HP using the latest new Intel CPU.

Amazon Boxing Day sale 2025 in Australia: all the insight and best deals for the final sale of the year

By Max Langridge, Lindsay Handmer last updated 25 December 25

Amazon’s Boxing Day sale for 2025 is still going and, as ever, the TechRadar team will be hunting down the best deals on audio, appliances, tablets and more.

Dreame's new Matrix10 Ultra takes robovac smarts to the next level

By Lindsay Handmer published 15 December 25

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The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra takes robovac smarts to the next level, plus it has unique features you won't find anywhere else.

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HP Black Friday 2025 laptop sales in Australia: the discounts are over but there was up to 48% off

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 5 December 25

Black Friday deals are over and even the 48% off from HP's extended sale has wrapped up.

The disproportionate effects of AI data centers on local communities – and what can be done about it

By Lindsay Handmer published 5 December 25

How AI’s power, water and carbon footprints have a disproportionate effect on local communities, and what can be done about it.

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Black Friday laptop sales 2025 in Australia: Cyber Monday is over but you can save up to 55% on select machines

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 3 December 25

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are technically over but you can still save up to 55% on on laptops from Lenovo, Apple, Dell, HP and more

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Lenovo Black Friday laptop sales 2025 in Australia: the deals are done but there was up to 46% off

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 3 December 25

Lenovo Australia's 2025 Black Friday sale is done but had a range of great deals with up to 46% off.

Black Friday Apple deals 2025: key info and where to shop Apple sales this November

By Max Delaney last updated 28 November 25

Black Friday 2025 sales on Apple device have officially kicked off in Australia – providing big discounts on a range of products. Here are all the top retailers to check out for the best tech deals.

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Have you upgraded your NBN plan to a faster speed? You might also need a new router

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 27 November 25

Some NBN plans have received a monumental speed increase in 2025 – but you may need to upgrade your router to take full advantage of them.

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The Lenovo Go USB-C laptop power bank helps tame bag clutter thanks to a built-in cable

By Lindsay Handmer published 12 November 25

The Lenovo Go USB-C laptop power bank helps tame bag clutter thanks to a built-in cable and with a 65W output, it's great for fast laptop or phone top-ups

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Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro review: this restricted RTX 5080 machine holds its own thanks to 5070 Ti pricing

By Lindsay Handmer published 10 November 25

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Combining a restricted RTX 5080 with 5070 Ti pricing, the Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro isn’t perfect but its unique build helps it hold its own against rivals.

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I got hands on with the Silicon Power US75 SSD and it offers fast storage for creators and gamers at a price that undercuts rivals

By Lindsay Handmer published 2 November 25

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With a 5-year warranty and up to 4TB capacity, it’s a solid upgrade for your desktop, laptop or PS5

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Red flag or red herring? Here's how AI’s power, water and carbon footprints stack up on a global scale

By Lindsay Handmer published 28 October 25

How AI’s power, water and carbon footprints stack up on a global scale.

A little for a lot? Here are 11 ace Amazon Prime Day deals under AU$100 that are still discounted now the sale is over

By Lindsay Handmer last updated 13 October 25

We’ve rounded up the best October Prime Day deals between AU$50 and AU$100 we’d actually buy, and you can grab big Amazon discounts on favourites like air fryers, power banks, earbuds and more.

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