AirTags, a decent travel wallet, wireless chargers, a headphone adapter and a streaming stick can make all the difference. Get ready for the summer! As a fairly well-seasoned traveller, I know a thing or two about what you need to take and what should be left at home. I’ve spent months cycling thousands of miles […]
Charles Archer
Charles Archer is an experienced freelance writer specialising in finance and tech. He’s had articles published in a wide range of regional and national titles, both online and in print, including for IG Index and the Xcellorate-backed NewTrend Magazine. Charles holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Law, the UK’s largest legal training institution, and tries to write pieces that are in equal parts entertaining and informative
Top 5 cat gadgets for owners with cash to spare
A self-cleaning litter box, GPS tracker, heated bed, automatic feeder, and an app-controlled water fountain all features. As the owner of a menagerie of wonderful animals, I am lucky enough to hold possession of three dogs, two cats, two gerbils, and two fish. I am incapable of depriving my children of whatever fauna companions they […]
3 best baby gadgets to buy when you’re expecting
Perfect Prep, the Nanit Pro, and Infantino’s Squeeze Station constitute the three best baby tech buys over my decade of parenting. As a father to three — the youngest having just turned two — I am well versed in baby tech. Gone are the days where a cot, nappies, and wet wipes were all a […]
5 best bike accessories for the enthusiast who seems to own everything
Offerings from Garmin, Livall, Park Tool, Continental, and Gorilla all feature. As an avid cycling enthusiast, my garage has two bikes — one for the roads and one for the mountains — and piled high in every corner, every cycling gadget imaginable. I started the sport properly in my late teens by embarking on a […]
Top 5 dog gadgets for owners with cash to spare
The Pitpat GPS tracker, Mud Daddy, Furbo camera, PETKIT automatic feeder, and Go Pro Fetch harness all feature. All strictly optional, of course. As the proud owner of three boisterous dogs — and two disapproving cats — I am often struck by just how expensive pet ownership can be. Gone are the days where a […]
Hogwarts Legacy: 5 non-spoiler tips to get the most out of the Potterverse
The next chapter of the Potterverse has been out long enough for nearly two weeks. Here’s how to enjoy your first playthrough. JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books were — and still are — a genuine phenomenon. All seven in the series are in the top 10 best-selling books in the UK ever, and also feature […]
7 actually useful gadgets for every office in 2023
Ignore standing desks and mini desk fans. Instead, read on for seven of the best actually useful office gadgets every worker would love to have. As a remote-working freelancer, I separate my office tech into two distinct categories. The first is tech that I need to remain online and able to work at all times […]
5 necessities for a completely off-grid home office
A solar panel array, Tesla Powerwall 2, Starlink connection, propane heater, and external hard drive constitute five necessities for 2023 off-grid working. As a freelancer, reliability is of paramount importance to my clients. Ensuring that every piece of work is delivered on time and to schedule is perhaps the most important thing. And to a […]