Articles by Lindsay Handmer, Senior Writer – TechRadar Australia

Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who has spent the last decade and a half writing about all things tech. After working in electronic repair and studying film production, he pivoted into print as the tech editor for PC PowerPlay magazine. Over the years Lindsay has contributed to many publications, including Popular Science, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, TechLife, PC Authority, APC and TechRadar. He loves getting deep into product testing and is especially passionate about energy storage (from power banks to off grid systems), solar, and automation. In his spare time he is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects that involve too many LEDs or enjoying exploring the many waterways around Sydney.

Articles by: Lindsay Handmer

No power? No problem! Big EOFY savings on EcoFlow power stations can keep you juiced up, wherever you are

By Lindsay Handmer Published 12 June 25

EcoFlow’s EOFY sale delivers up to 45% off, with savings of up to AU$1,700 on portable power stations designed for camping, road trips, and off-grid adventures.

Synology BeeStation Plus on a desk at Computex 2025

At Computex 2025, Synology kept it practical and powerful – with just a hint of AI

By Lindsay Handmer Published 10 June 25

We take a deeper look at the latest in Synology home and enterprise NAS at Computex 2025

Ecovacs X5 Pro Omni on a polished wooden floor

The Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni is an impressive robot vacuum with a feature-packed base station, let down slightly by a clunky app

By Lindsay Handmer Published 12 May 25

The Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni is a feature-packed robovac with a powerful base station that delivers hands-free vacuuming and mopping, taking the effort out of cleaning.

The tiny-but-mighty Geekom A8 mini PC can tackle big workloads – and it’s up to 22% off right now

By Lindsay Handmer Published 31 March 25

A tidy price drop makes the Geekom A8 Mini PC an easy pick for anyone after serious performance in a compact package.

I’ve used a lot of power banks, but the Baseus Blade Pro is the only one slim enough for my laptop sleeve

By Lindsay Handmer Published 30 March 25

The Baseus Blade Pro combines a very slim design with 100W fast charging, real-time power monitoring and pass-through support, making it a top choice for use with laptops when on the go.

I’m a torch fanatic and these are the best AliExpress deals I already own

By Lindsay Handmer Published 21 March 25

The AliExpress Anniversary Sale has great deals on powerful pocket torches, headlamps, and even RGB-lit options – all tested and approved by a true enthusiast.

2025 Australian PC Awards winners – all the gear experts reckon is better than the rest

By TechRadar Australia Published 14 March 25

APCA 2024 TechRadar teamed up with experts from APC Magazine, PC Gamer and PC PowerPlay to find the best PC gear of the year.

When traveling with a high-performance laptop, the Anker 737’s 140W charging makes it my go-to power bank

By Lindsay Handmer Published 2 March 25

Great Value

With a 140W output and a 24,000mAh capacity, the Anker 737 delivers ultra-fast charging for travel, work, and daily use.

The mighty ZMI No.20 is the power bank I reach for every day, whether at work or on the road

By Lindsay Handmer Published 2 March 25

Great Value

With 100W output and a 25,000mAh battery, the ZMI No.20 is a premium power bank built for work, travel, and everyday use.

Iniu B6 power bank from the side, showing 100% capacity, and on a purple background.

I've used the Iniu B6 power bank for almost three years and it's still going strong

By Lindsay Handmer Published 26 February 25

Great Value

An affordable yet surprisingly premium power bank with above-average test results and a great warranty.

An Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods on the Journey Glyde 4-in-1 travel charger

I took the Journey Glyde on a four-week overseas trip and it barely kept up with my adventures

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 21 February 25

The Journey Glyde is a good wireless charging stand, but its high price isn’t worth the meager 10,000mAh backup.

Acer Swift Go, Espon Printer, Fitbit Ace 3 and iPad 10.2-inch on a green background

The best back-to-school tech for Aussie students

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 12 January 25

Buying Guide Help the kids achieve academic success in the 2024 school year with the best back-to-school tech.

Dreame X40 Ultra review: the smartest robovac yet

By Lindsay Handmer Published 3 January 25

The Dreame X40 Ultra is very smart and more than capable of handling complex vacuum and mopping tasks, but is it worth the premium price?

AI-enhanced Windows laptops are already getting big Black Friday discounts – as a laptop expert, these are my 3 favourites

By Lindsay Handmer Published 27 November 24

The latest AI-focused Windows laptops are already getting discounted thanks to Black Friday, and there are some great deals on Copilot+ machines.

These Black Friday security deals let you grab a whole year of premium Avast protection from just AU$26.99

By Lindsay Handmer Published 26 November 24

For Black Friday, you can score 80% off Avast Ultimate, 70% off Avast One, and 60% off Avast Premium for the first year.

I found a simple way to score an extra 20% off already-discounted HP gaming laptops and more

By Lindsay Handmer Published 25 November 24

For a limited time, you can save an extra 20% off HP’s Black Friday laptop, desktop, monitor and accessory deals by purchasing through the HP eBay store.

Grab a sweet discount on the award-winning Geekom A7 mini PC with this pre-Black Friday deal

By Lindsay Handmer Published 21 October 24

A neat discount on the Geekom A7 R9 mini PC makes it a great buy for anyone who needs loads of performance and connectivity options in a tiny package.

HP’s new business sale includes up to 38% off PCs, laptops, monitors and more. These are our top 7 discounts

By Lindsay Handmer Published 14 October 24

Save up to AU$1,396 on business laptops, desktops, printers, monitors and accessories with HP’s Spend and Save promotion.

Don't wait: my favourite power banks are already discounted in these early Prime Day deals

By Lindsay Handmer Published 4 October 24

Get in before Prime Day officially starts and score up to 43% off these excellent power banks and USB-C chargers.

HP Omen 17 laptop open on a cyan background with text that says big savings

HP's RTX 4090-equipped Omen 17 is at the lowest price I’ve seen, and a steal for AU$3,360

By Lindsay Handmer Published 20 September 24

HP is clearing out last year's mighty Omen 17 gaming laptop on its official eBay store, and you can bring the price down to the lowest we’ve seen with a limited time coupon code.

Asus ROG NUC 970 review: big gaming performance from a tiny desktop machine

By Lindsay Handmer Last updated 11 September 24

The Asus ROG NUC 970 is a mini desktop computer that handles 1440p gaming at a decent frame rate, but the high price means it’s poor value overall.

Two Ecovacs robot vacuums: the N8+ on the left and the T20e on the right

Ecovacs is slashing prices on robot vacuums right now with up to AU$900 off

By Zachariah Kelly Published 27 August 24

The Ecovacs Deebot N8 Plus and the Deebot T20e are both brilliant robot vacuums – and they’re going for an absolute steal right now.

Novoo RG68 charger on wooden table next to two laptops and a coiled USB-C cable

This 67W wall charger I'd never heard of has quickly become the best I've ever used

By Lindsay Handmer Published 23 August 24

After being disappointed by the Novoo RG67, I put the updated RG68 through rigorous testing and was pleasantly surprised by the results.

Game on: pick up a 27-inch Dell gaming monitor for just AU$370.35 with our exclusive coupon code

By Lindsay Handmer Published 22 August 24

The 27-inch Dell G2724D is an affordable yet feature packed gaming monitor that also supports HDMI VRR for consoles

MSI Modern 14 H laptop on a wood coffee table with a wooden floor background

MSI Modern 14 H review: An affordable business-ready laptop

By Lindsay Handmer Published 6 August 24

Great Value

A new slimline laptop from MSI that will suit work and personal use, without blowing out the budget.

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