Alan Lu is currently external communications manager at Vodafone UK and has a background in corporate communications and media writing. An alumnus of The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), he has previously served as reviews editor for IT Pro and Computeractive.
Sharp R82STMA microwave review Easy to use with even results but it's a tad slow; still a good buy but there are slightly better options around
Sage by Heston Blumenthal Risotto Plus Not the most refined rice cooker by any stretch, but the Risotto Plus is far more versatile than its name suggests
Sage by Heston Blumenthal Risotto Plus Not the most refined rice cooker by any stretch, but the Risotto Plus is far more versatile than its name suggests£90
Zojirushi NS-YSQ10: Expensive, but a brilliant rice cooker Not everyone will want to spend this kind of money, but for perfect rice every time there's nothing better£269
Zojirushi NS-TSQ10: The best rice cooker to buy If you want the best rice cooker there is, then the Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 is difficult to beat£194
Samsung MG23K3575 review There's a lot to like about this quiet and quick microwave if you're happy to take manual control£140
TP-Link Touch P5 review A router with a touchscreen, but it’s more of a gimmick than a lifesaver£130
TP-Link Archer VR900 review A good buy for fibre customers with 802.11ac kit, but watch out if you have older 802.11n-only gear£125
Synology Router RT1900ac review An easy to set up router with lots of advanced features, but performance is patchy£115
Canary All-in-One Smart Home Security Camera review A slickly designed security camera, but comes with some hidden costs£160
Devolo Home Control Starter Pack review Not quite as smart as it should be, but this home automation kit has real promise£200