Cool tech gadgets for your desk: 7 must-haves that actually earn their space
Cool tech gadgets for your desk that are actually useful: a glare-free light bar, a better mouse and keyboard, tidy charging, a USB-C hub and more.
Hardware
PC parts, peripherals and upgrades, explained clearly. From memory and storage to coolers, graphics cards, keyboards and mice, we help you work out what’s worth buying and what can wait.
Best portable SSD UK: Samsung T7 vs T9 vs Crucial X9 vs X10
Best portable SSD UK guide: Samsung T7, T9, Crucial X9 and X10 compared on speed, toughness and console use, plus why your USB port matters most.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 vs Xbox Wireless Controller: which is better for PC?
8BitDo Ultimate 2 or Xbox Wireless Controller for PC gaming? Stick drift, back buttons, battery and compatibility compared to help you choose.
ZX Spectrum vs Commodore 64: the great 80s playground rivalry
ZX Spectrum vs Commodore 64: prices, specs, sound and games compared, why the 80s playground row ran so deep, and how to play both machines again today.
The Sony Walkman: how a cassette player changed the way we listen
The Sony Walkman history, from the 1979 TPS-L2 and its UK name Stowaway to 220 million cassette players sold, plus how to relive tape listening today.
RX 9060 XT vs RX 9070 XT UK: which AMD graphics card should you buy?
RX 9060 XT vs RX 9070 XT UK: we compare specs, real-world speed, power draw and PSU needs so you can pick the right AMD card for 1080p or 1440p gaming.
Best XXL gaming mouse mat in the UK
Razer Gigantus V2 XXL, SteelSeries QcK XXL or Logitech G840 XL? We compare size, thickness and surface so you get the right XXL desk mat in the UK.
The Home Security Camera Setup Everyone Should Have (UK 2026): Budget to Pro, No Subscription Needed
The best home security camera UK setup for 2026, from a budget Tapo pair to 4K pro kits, with no monthly fee needed. Prices checked 24 October 2026.
Xbox controller rechargeable battery: is it worth buying?
Is an Xbox controller rechargeable battery worth it in the UK? We compare AAs, the official pack and built-in battery pads on cost and charging.
Black Friday 2026 in the UK: what to expect and how to prepare
Black Friday 2026 is on 27 November. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and how UK tech and gaming buyers can prep without falling for fake deals.