AOC 16T2, hands on: A well-specified portable 15.6-inch touch-screen monitorThis portable 15.6-inch USB-C touch screen has a clever folding case and a built-in battery. It gives you more screen room and has a lot of features, but the user interface is confusing.March 23, 2021 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
Espresso Display, hands on: A slim and stylish external touch-screenThis thin and light touch-screen has a sleek design, but the resolution is moderate and extras put the price up.February 24, 2021 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
Surface Pro 7+ for Business: Here's what makes it differentMainly that the new Surface Pro has security features on by default even though it isn't a Secured-core PCJanuary 14, 2021 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
USB-C power for laptops is still complicated - and here's whyThe Infinity interchangeable magnetic cable supports USB-C Power Delivery up to 100W, but that doesn't mean you can just plug in and charge everything.April 21, 2020 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
I just turned my Surface Book into a fancy leather-bound tomeMy Core i7 model is a little too toasty for the full getup but it looks fabulous in a Toast leather skin.June 5, 2019 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
OWC USB-C Travel Dock, hands on: Connectivity in a small, neat packageWith two USB 3.1 ports, HDMI and an SD card slot, this useful hub will bring a laptop with single USB-C port up to ultrabook spec.May 7, 2019 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
Cloud computing: Why Microsoft's open source data plan is a big step forwardMicrosoft's RTL contributions move the Open Compute Project from servers and racks to covering entire systems.March 15, 2019 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
Listen up: Why Microsoft's Surface Headphones are a big dealI got to try out the first pair of Surface Headphones to reach the UK. I'm impressed.November 9, 2018 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
Headphones: Finding the right kind of sound for your earsWhat sounds better: headphones that try to be neutral or headphones that try to match your ears perfectly?July 25, 2018 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware
Azio Retro Classic keyboard, First Take: Stylish and functional, at a priceThis solid typewriter-inspired keyboard is a pleasure to use as well as a joy to look at. Steampunk enthusiasts will love it.February 26, 2018 by Mary Branscombe in Hardware