Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch, AMD) review: Sleek, stylish, speedy and sensibleThe Surface Laptop 4 offers performance and battery life in a thin-and-light chassis with a wide range of configurations available. There are trade-offs, but in practice you're unlikely to notice them.May 25, 2021 by Mary Branscombe in Laptops
Adobe Illustrator on the iPad, hands on: A useful tool for experienced designersThe first true vector graphics app for the iPad is a strong first release that takes advantage of touch options and the precision of the Apple Pencil. But it's not a tool for beginners.October 22, 2020 by Mary Branscombe in Enterprise Software
WinZip 26 Pro, hands on: Handy PDF, image and backup tools for users, fine-grained controls for adminsThe familiar compression tool spawns three new utilities for managing images, PDFs and backups, and has a handy new multi-cloud view.September 14, 2021 by Mary Branscombe in Productivity
Doqo iPad Pro Keyboard, hands on: An iPad in MacBook clothingThis USB-C keyboard case and hub aims to turn an iPad Pro into a MacBook: it has the look, but not the feel.April 21, 2020 by Mary Branscombe in Tablets
FileMaker 19, hands on: Veteran app builder keeps up with the low-code crowdThis major new release of the original low-code app builder adds JavaScript support and AI models, but some options are still Apple-centric.September 15, 2020 by Mary Branscombe in Developer
Windows Server 2019 review: A solid foundation for future data centre developmentsWindows Server 2019 brings key improvements to infrastructure roles, hyperconverged solutions and Azure integration.December 3, 2018 by Mary Branscombe in Microsoft
Adonit Ink Pro, First Take: More affordable and more capable than Surface PenThe rechargeable battery and microphone make this a useful digital pen for a wide range of Windows devices, although it's better suited to business users than artists.April 17, 2018 by Mary Branscombe in Tablets
Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve, First Take: Room-level remote controlWant to keep your home or office warm more cheaply this winter? Netatmo's remote control thermostatic valves let you take control of every room to reduce your heating bill.December 15, 2017 by Mary Branscombe in Smart Office
Adobe Acrobat DC and Document Cloud, First Take: Mobile-friendly and easier to useAs long as you find the cloud integration useful rather than intrusive, this is a much-improved version of Acrobat with better access to its powerful tools.April 13, 2015 by Mary Branscombe in Enterprise Software
AmpliFi Instant System, hands on: A basic budget system for simple mesh wi-fiIt's small, neat, well-priced, and has some clever features, but this wi-fi mesh system doesn't match its rivals for coverage or speed.July 25, 2019 by Mary Branscombe in Networking