Articles by: Andy Hartup

Andy Hartup

Andy is Editor-in-Chief of Top Ten Reviews. With over 18 years experience in both online and print journalism, Andy has worked for a host of world-leading tech and gaming brands, including PC Gamer and GamesRadar. He specializes in technology and smart home, and has provided expert comment for sites like The Guardian. In his spare time Andy is an amateur photographer, and teaches at the National Film and TV School in the UK.

Can you use an American cell phone in Europe? And should you?

By Andy Hartup

Feature Traveling to Europe and want to use your cell phone? Here are the things you need to know about networks, charges, and more.

5 signs your home has mold (and how to deal with it)

By Jessica Stone, Andy Hartup

How to Worried your house or apartment has mold? Here are the telltale signs you may have a damp or fungus problem.

Sony's Reon Pocket wearable air conditioner is available now, and here's where you can buy it

By Andy Hartup

News Sony's Reon Pocket is a unique, wearable air-con unit, and it's out now in Japan. Here's where to buy, price, and details on how it cools.

Audiobooks vs Reading: Is it better to listen than read?

By Andy Hartup

Feature Why read when you can be read to? These are the five reasons why you should give audiobooks a try in addition to reading.

Canon PIXMA TR150 wireless printer review

By Andy Hartup

Review A great little printer, the Canon PIXMA TR150 is wireless, compact, and easy to use.

Best external hard drives 2020

By Andy Hartup

Buying Guide These are the best external hard drives for PC and Mac back-up and storage. From cheaper 1TB portable HDDs, all the way to 10TB drives and super-fast external SSDs.

Best Cassette to MP3 Converters: Transfer tapes to digital

By Andy Hartup

Buying Guide The best cassette to MP3 converters will let you copy tapes to digital format, and listen to them on the move, like a Walkman.

Best Screenwriting Software 2020

By Andy Hartup

Buying Guide The best screenwriting software will help you improve your writing for the screen, whether you're looking at TV, movies, or stage.

WriterDuet review

By Andy Hartup

Review WriterDuet is an online scriptwriting program, focused on collaboration and communication.

GlassesUSA discounts get you 60% off frames and free lenses today

By Andy Hartup

Deal Today's GlassesUSA discounts not only offer 60% off regular frames, but 30% on designers like Oakley and Rayban.

Audible review

By Andy Hartup

Review Audible is the top place to get your audiobooks in 2020. It's an Amazon company, so you get added bonuses if you're a Prime member too.

What size USB flash drive do you need?

By Andy Hartup

Feature It's worth knowing how big a USB flash drive you need to buy, before you make the purchase. We consider how much each drive will store.

Final Draft 11 review

By Andy Hartup

Review Final Draft 11 is used by professionals, and has all the tools you'd expect for a market-leading piece of screenwriting software.

Samsung Q90R QLED TV review

By Andy Hartup

Review The Samsung Q90R is an astonishing 4K TV that proves QLED is more than a match for OLED, but it comes at a similarly staggering price.

Stay happy at home: 40 FREE and fun things to do online right now

By Andy Hartup

Freebies Keep fit, watch free TV, learn a new skill, help your kids learn... Here are all the 100% free things worth doing at home right now.

This 8" Lenovo tablet is $60 this week only - perfect for keeping kids entertained

By Andy Hartup

Deal You save 40% on a cheap Lenovo tablet this week only. It's perfect for keeping kids busy while at home.

Typing Quick and Easy review

By Andy Hartup

Review A solid, smart piece of software, Typing Quick and Easy is a good set of lessons… even if it lacks personality and color.

Mavis Beacon Keyboarding Kidz review

By Andy Hartup

Review Mavis Beacon Keyboarding Kidz is a superb, cheap way to help your children learn to type, and a perfect way to learn if you’re stuck indoors.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review

By Andy Hartup

Review The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is a fantastic, plus-sized smartphone with one of the best screens in the business.