UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus review: do you actually need a NAS?
A capable 4-bay NAS with 10GbE and an Intel chip for a tempting price — but most homes don't need one. The honest case for and against.
James Portman
James Portman spent years buying gadgets he didn't need and reading reviews written by people who'd never used them. Now he writes the reviews he wishes he'd read first — honest, sceptical, and free of marketing speak.
Theragun Mini 2nd Gen review: do you actually need a premium massage gun?
The Theragun Mini 2nd Gen is the best pocket massage gun you can buy — but for most desk-bound people a £10 roller does more. The frugal, honest verdict.
Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light review: is a sunrise alarm worth it?
The Philips SmartSleep is the best-known sunrise alarm — but is a ~£150 lamp with a timer worth it when a free alarm or a 10,000-lux SAD light does more? The frugal verdict.
Beelink Mini S13 review: a small PC that asks if you need a desktop
The Beelink Mini S13 is a cheap, near-silent mini PC for light duties. We weigh what it does well against what it quietly can't, and whether you need a desktop at all.
WINIX Zero-S review: do you actually need an air purifier?
The WINIX Zero-S is the best-value sensible air purifier on Amazon UK — but most homes don't need one. Here's the honest verdict.