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Ian Stokes is the Tech Editor here at Top Ten Reviews. He has extensive experience in tech and games journalism, with work published on IGN, Kotaku UK, Waypoint, GamesRadar, Trusted Reviews, and many more. You'll find him covering everything from smartphones and home computers to 3D printers and headphones. He's also our resident cocktail expert.

Articles by: Ian Stokes

Can bedtime friendly technology help your sleep routine?

By Ian Stokes last updated 26 March 21

Feature It's Sleep Awareness Week, so we're digging into how technology can help, or hinder, your sleeping pattern.

Is your bedtime phone habit ruining your sleep? A new study suggests there is a link

By Ian Stokes last updated 26 March 21

News Many of us scroll for ages on our phones in bed, but is this so bad? For World Sleep Day 2022, we look at the latest research.

Microsoft Edge to get regular performance updates... soon

By Ian Stokes published 15 March 21

News Microsoft planning four-weekly improvements to Edge, to match Chrome.

Rumors of Apple’s foldable iPhone intensify with latest analyst report

By Ian Stokes published 2 March 21

News Fold the phone! Apple is working on a foldable iPhone for 2023 according to latest industry analysis.

Paramount Plus enters the TV streaming battle, with Frasier and Star Trek leading the charge

By Ian Stokes published 25 February 21

News Paramount Plus is launching next month, but the exclusive content is a bit thin on the ground for now.

Trend Micro Antivirus Plus Security review

By Ian Stokes last updated 22 February 21

Review Trend Micro Antivirus Plus Security offers great protection, but slows down your computer and comes with very few extras.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G review

By Ian Stokes published 18 February 21

review The OnePlus Nord N10 5G is everything you need from a budget smartphone, just make sure it doesn’t wander off on its own.

Visible cell plans get a boost, with 5G coverage, party plans, referral scheme, and more

By Ian Stokes published 9 February 21

News Visible improvements as the prepaid cell provider upgrades to 5G and adds a bunch of other incentives to join.

How to watch a Super Bowl live stream without cable

By Ian Stokes published 4 February 21

Feature Super Bowl 2021 is here, but how are you going to watch it without cable?

It turns out that the worst password isn’t 'password'... it’s nothing at all

By Ian Stokes published 2 February 21

Latest Avira research shows that a third of all smart device hacks happen because they have no password protection.

Microsoft Edge updated with new gaming themes, password generator, and more

By Ian Stokes published 22 January 21

Edge browser gets a gaming makeover with new themes, and a load of privacy and performance updates too.

Here is what most people ask Google when building their own PC

By Ian Stokes published 20 January 21

News If Superman struggles to build a computer, then what hope is there for the rest of us?

AT&T is the fastest 5G network, and fastest overall network for the second year in a row

By Ian Stokes published 20 January 21

News AT&T is the fastest 5G network in the country according to internet speed testing company Ookla.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra are here

By Ian Stokes published 14 January 21

News Here comes the Samsung Galaxy S21, but what does the latest flagship smartphone have to offer?

D-Link is embracing the future of WiFi with its lineup of WiFi 6 routers at CES 2021

By Ian Stokes published 13 January 21

D-Link’s latest suite of WiFi 6 routers will ensure you have the best internet coverage, even in the largest of homes.

T-Mobile Data Breach: What data was leaked, and what do you need to do?

By Ian Stokes published 4 January 21

News Poor start to 2021 as T-Mobile announces a data breach that occurred right at the end of last year.

Apeman M4 review

By Suzanne Humphries, Ian Stokes published 17 December 20

The Apeman M4 is a great mini projector for late night movie showings in your home or garden, but the mediocre battery stops it being truly portable.

OnePlus 8T review

By Ian Stokes published 9 November 20

Review The 120Hz screen is the headline of the OnePlus 8T, which is an otherwise relatively safe revision of the original OnePlus 8.

Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 4A 5G revealed: release date, price, and specs

By Ian Stokes published 1 October 20

news The Google Pixel 5 has finally been revealed, along with the new and improved Google Pixel 4A 5G, but when are the release dates, and how much do they cost?

Should you get a second monitor?

By Ian Stokes published 29 September 20

Feature Two screens is better than one, right? Well yes, most of the time, but do you need a second monitor for your home office?

AT&T Unlimited Your Way lets the whole family get their perfect cell phone plan

By Ian Stokes published 29 September 20

News AT&T announces Unlimited Your Way, letting everyone on a family plan choose their own rate plan options.

Apple One vs Amazon Prime: Is Apple’s new subscription service worth it?

By Ian Stokes published 16 September 20

Feature Apple has announced a new all-in-one subscriptions service, but when it comes to Apple One vs Amazon Prime, which is better?

Walmart Plus vs Amazon Prime: which is best value?

By Ian Stokes published 15 September 20

Feature Walmart Plus has finally launched, but how does it stack up against Amazon Prime?

Brother MFC-J805DW review

By Ian Stokes published 10 September 20

Review If you’re sick of paying for constant ink refills, the Brother MFC-J805DW is the printer for you thanks to its innovative INKvestment system.

Internet Explorer lives on inside Microsoft Edge thanks to new emulation mode

By Ian Stokes published 28 August 20

News You can run old websites on Microsoft Edge using Internet Explorer mode.

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