Articles by Alastair Jennings

Alastair is a photographer, filmmaker and tech writer who has been working in the publishing industry since the late 1990s. For more than 25 years he has covered photography, video and technology across Future's photography, technology and gaming brands, and worked on many of the company's launch titles. Based in the south of England, Alastair now runs a photography and video production company and lectures in TV and film. When not on set or in the classroom, Alastair can usually be found prototyping and prop building with the aid of 3D printing as well as advising companies on social video strategy and creative workflows which gives him the tech insight behind the reviews.

Articles by: Alastair Jennings

Best mini PC of 2026: We rank our top-performing mini computers tested for business, creative and gaming set-ups

By Steve Clark last updated 2 January 26

Buying Guide We tested the best mini PCs, thin clients, and NUC boxes to find out which Windows and Apple machines come out top.

I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but I’m not sold on the color

By Alastair Jennings published 18 December 25

All-metal build, AI-ready, and support for an 8K monitor make this a powerful office-ready option.

I love the pocket-friendly Addlink P50 - a portable SSD with a USB flash drive style that delivered fast speeds

By Alastair Jennings published 17 December 25

It might looks like a USB flash drive, but this neat, simplistic design hides a powerful SSD that offers the perfect option for backing up files on the go.

The UPerfect Delta Max touchscreen monitor offers so much potential, but I found it wasn’t quite as straightforward as it should have been in my tests

By Alastair Jennings published 16 December 25

Stuck for space? Then these dual-stacked monitors offer a decent amount of screen real estate while taking up minimal desk space.

Want to run and train an LLM model locally? I found the Minisforum MS-S1 Max mini PC to be an affordable option in my tests

By Alastair Jennings published 16 December 25

This is no normal mini PC, as the price highlights, but the power and expansion options offer serious potential.

I tested out GMKtec NucBox M8 and it's an ideal option for space-restricted offices and packs some serious expansion options

By Alastair Jennings published 15 December 25

The compact design features a powerful CPU, which handles productivity with ease, but the GPU is slightly lacking for creative use.

Best rugged phone 2025: The most durable drop-proof and waterproof smartphones tested

By Steve Clark last updated 13 December 25

Buying Guide From drop tests and battery life to performance benchmarking, we tested the best rugged smartphones for durability and work.

I needed a small NAS for my studio office, and the TerraMaster F2-425 NAS impressed me with size and power

By Alastair Jennings published 6 December 25

The TerraMaster F2-425 is a two-bay NAS ideal for SMB and creatives looking for a fast and reliable backup and storage solution for the office or studio.

InnoCN 27in GA27W1Q 4K monitor review

By Alastair Jennings published 6 December 25

This large display blends content creation with gaming and tries to cover too much for the price.

I installed the TerraMaster D4‑320U into my studio, and it proved to be a fast way to boost on-site data storage

By Alastair Jennings published 4 December 25

Supports up to four SATA drives, ideal for photo/video backup and storage expansion for your NAS.

I was hoping for Babel Fish realtime audio translation, and while the InnAIO AI Translator T9 is impressive, it's not there yet

By Alastair Jennings published 3 December 25

The voice cloning is a feature that marks this Translator out, giving a more human and natural tone.

I tested the Zettlab D6 NAS and with local AI, it's like having a personal assistant to log, document and find my files

By Alastair Jennings published 3 December 25

Recommended

This is the future of NAS, offering localised LLM models for chat search and human language interaction with the hardware.

Finally, I have fast office Wi-Fi over a cellular network, thanks to the Devolo Wi-Fi 6 router - here's my experience testing it

By Alastair Jennings published 3 December 25

Simple to set up and use, this WiFi 6 router is equally at home in the office as it is off-grid

Original Prusa Core One L 3D printer review

By Alastair Jennings published 2 December 25

Recommended

Prusa ups the stakes with its first fully enclosed 3D printer that instantly sets a new benchmark for all others to follow

This 3-monitor dock lacks aesthetic charm, but when it comes to performance, the StarTech 150US-USB4DockTriple is spot on.

By Alastair Jennings published 2 December 25

Triple 4K display, fast internet and 100W charging direct to your laptop with a single cable

I've spent the past month testing the Bambu Lab H2C 3D printer and it's not what I was expecting - it's actually much better

By Alastair Jennings published 18 November 25

Recommended

We all want a 3D printer that saves on waste, and this is definitely a huge step in the right direction

Best laser engravers of 2025: My top picks tested for speed and precision

By Alastair Jennings last updated 10 November 25

Updated I reviewed the best laser engraving machines for precision, speed, and performance in the home, studio, or workshop - and these are my top recommendations.

TP‑Link M8550 5G mobile hotspot review

By Alastair Jennings published 9 November 25

Connected to 5G, you can get up to 3.4 Gbps download, making it an ideal option for networks in the field.

Doogee S200 Max rugged phone review

By Alastair Jennings published 9 November 25

22,000 mAh battery that lasts days, and a slimmer design compared with competitors

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro rugged phone review

By Alastair Jennings published 9 November 25

Extensive battery life, robust build and design make it a perfect partner for use where other phones wouldn't survive

KTC H27P3 27in 5K monitor review

By Alastair Jennings published 8 November 25

Elegant design, 5K resolution and decent colour accuracy make this an ideal solution for creatives as well as general office use.

Adata SD820 external SSD review

By Alastair Jennings published 2 November 25

Full IP68 certification means that this ultra-compact SSD isn't just tough, but waterproof as well.

Beelink Mate SE desktop docking station review

By Alastair Jennings published 2 November 25

Built for Beelink's SER mini PCs, but equally suited for use with laptops, this small box provides potential for a huge storage boost

Creality Falcon A1 Pro laser engraver review

By Alastair Jennings published 1 November 25

Neat desktop laser solution with plenty of flexibility if you're lacking space.

Piocreat Halot-X1 3D printer review

By Alastair Jennings published 1 November 25

You still have to deal with the mess, but auto levelling and quick release plate makes life easier

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