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Alun Taylor

Alun Taylor

Over the past two decades Alun has written on a freelance basis for many publications on subjects ranging from mobile phones, PCs and digital audio equipment to electric cars and industrial heritage. Prior to becoming a technology writer, he worked at Sony Music for 15 years frequently interfacing with the computer hardware and audio equipment sides of Sony Corporation and occasionally appearing on BBC Radio 4. A native of Scotland but an adopted Mancunian, Alun divides his time between writing, listening to live music and generally keeping the Expert Reviews flag flying north of Watford.

Recent articles by Alun Taylor

The Acer Vero 16 (2024) pictured on a circular black table with a red sofa in the background
Acer Aspire Vero 16: A good laptop that's greener than most
Laptops

A big step forward from the original Vero, Acer’s new eco-warrior is a stylish all-rounder

£999 inc VAT
The Doro Hemma Doorbell on a cork surface
Doro Hemma Doorbell: Smart, simple and effective
Video doorbells

With several features aimed at the less technically adept or socially vulnerable users, Doro’s doorbell fills an important gap in the market

£150 inc VAT
Best Boxing Day deals 2024: The BIGGEST sales bargains
Technology

We've sorted the true discounts from the dud deals so that you get the best bargains this Boxing Day

Philips Evnia 32M2N6800 on a table with a plant in the background
Philips Evnia 32M2N6800: A brilliant Mini LED monitor
PC monitors

Bright, sharp, fast and accurate, the Philips Evnia 32M2N6800 is a superb 4K screen

£740 inc VAT
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera on a table
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera: A security camera with a twist
Security cameras

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera lets you look in any direction, banishing those “just out of view” blues

£70 inc VAT
The Ring Battery Video Doorbell mounted on a pale yellow wood wall
Ring Battery Doorbell 2024: One Ring to rule them all
Video doorbells

Wider viewing angles and higher-resolution video capture make the new entry-level Ring doorbell an obvious first choice

£100 inc VAT
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA on a small white circular table, pictured head on
The best laptops to buy right now
Laptops

Looking for a new laptop? We’ve reviewed and tested loads of them but only the best make our list

Samsung Galaxy Book4 review
Samsung Galaxy Book4 review: Almost entirely uninspiring
Laptops

A high price and absence of an OLED screen mean the Galaxy Book4 struggles to distinguish itself

£949 inc VAT
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus on a coffee table
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus: A compact Snapdragon laptop for under
Laptops

While not the most exciting Snapdragon laptop in the world, the new Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is one of the cheapest

£849 inc VAT
Obsbot Tiny 2 review: A fantastic 4K AI webcam
Webcams

The Obsbot Tiny 2 may be pricey but clever features and excellent 4K video quality make it the best general-use webcam on the market

£329 inc VAT