Articles by: Ian Stokes

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.

Nintendo Switch riding the high as Animal Crossing: New Horizons sells 13 million copies in just six weeks

Nintendo Switch riding high as Animal Crossing: New Horizons sells 13 million copies in just six weeks

By Ian Stokes published 7 May 20

News Animal Crossing: New Horizons has the best opening six weeks of any Nintendo Switch game.

Critical security flaws found in two of the top VPNs, according to VPNpro report

By Ian Stokes published 6 May 20

News VPNpro tested the top 20 VPNs and found that it could install fake updates on two of them.

Cheap iPhone SE deals: Get the best deals on Apple's new budget smartphone

By Ian Stokes published 27 April 20

Deals We've rustled up best cheap iPhone SE deals, including AT&T's fantastic offer that gives you the handset for just $5 per month.

Honor 9X Pro review

By Ian Stokes last updated 27 April 20

Review The Honor 9X Pro is an excellent budget smartphone that packs some serious gaming punch, but the lack of Google services spoils the party.

Your wireless internet connection is getting an upgrade as 6GHz WiFi is approved by the FCC

WiFi 6 has been approved by the FCC, but what does that actually mean for your wireless internet?

By Ian Stokes published 24 April 20

News Your wireless internet connection is getting an upgrade as 6GHz WiFi is approved by the FCC.

Bitdefender 2021 review

By Ian Stokes last updated 2 January 22

Review Bitdefender 2021 offers solid protection and a ton of options to help you choose the right internet security program for your needs.

Keep in touch via video call this Mother's Day with $50 off Facebook Portal

By Ian Stokes published 22 April 20

Deals Save $50 on Facebook Portal range of video calling tablets, perfect for saying hi to Mom this Mother's Day.

Norton 360 Antivirus review

By Ian Stokes published 21 April 20

Review Norton 360 Antivirus is a household name in antivirus and online security software, and for good reason.

Apple's $400 iPhone SE is here: Everything you need to know about the newest budget iPhone

By Ian Stokes last updated 20 April 20

News The power of an Apple iPhone 11, but without the price tag? Surely not?

OnePlus 8 review

By Ian Stokes last updated 15 April 20

Review The OnePlus 8 offers flagship performance and styling, but at a fraction of the price.

Asus Zenbook 14 review

By Ian Stokes published 10 April 20

Review The Asus Zenbook 14 is a seriously stylish laptop with some cool features, but the Screenpad struggles to justify itself.

Where to buy a Nintendo Switch: Best Buy, eBay and Newegg

By Ian Stokes published 7 April 20

Deal Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite's are scarce, but you can still find one if you're willing to wait... or pay through the teeth.

Get the Samsung Galaxy S20 for just $799, plus snag an Xbox One X for $100 off in Microsoft's spring savings sale

By Ian Stokes published 3 April 20

Deal Microsoft offers big savings on Samsung phones including the S20, S10 Plus and Note10 Plus, plus deals on Xbox, laptops and tablets.

Smartphone market suffers 13% drop as coronavirus pandemic causes huge economic uncertainty

By Ian Stokes published 2 April 20

News Sales of smartphones reach its lowest point in a decade due to the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

Best TV shows to keep kids entertained and educated during the quarantine

By Ian Stokes published 1 April 20

Feature From Pokémon to Sesame Street, we run down the best TV shows and movies for kids to watch during the lockdown.

Encryption Algorithms - what are they, and how do they secure your data?

By Ian Stokes published 31 March 20

Feature Encryption algorithms are commonly used in computer communications, including FTP transfers. Usually they are used to provide secure transfers.

Amazon Prime Video review

By Anna Burleson, Susan Arendt, Ian Stokes last updated 21 July 21

Review Amazon Prime Video is a fantastic side benefit of Prime Shipping, but is it worth having all by itself?

Duolingo ABC launches early, helping young kids learn to read and write for free

By Ian Stokes published 26 March 20

News Duolingo launches new free iOS app, Duolingo ABC, to help children learn to read and write English during coronavirus isolation.

Huge Xbox Series X info reveal: Multiple game instant resume, faster loading times, smaller than a fridge

By Ian Stokes published 17 March 20

News Microsoft confirms that Xbox Series X is indeed smaller than a fridge, unlike the original Xbox.

Coronavirus maps could be giving your computer a nasty infection too

By Ian Stokes published 12 March 20

News Hackers are using coronavirus maps to spread malware to people's home computers, laptops, and phones.

OKCupid security flaw exposed “millions of women” to potential harm

By Ian Stokes published 9 March 20

News Popular dating app OKCupid sleeping on the sofa after security flaw left "millions" of users' locations exposed.

New fast wireless charger from Xiaomi can fully charge a smartphone in just 40 minutes

By Ian Stokes published 3 March 20

News Wireless charging is about to get a lot faster thanks to Xiaomi.

Get $150 off the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus at Walmart: Deals on Samsung and Apple smartphones

By Ian Stokes published 28 February 20

Deal Great savings on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, iPhone 11, iPhone 8 and more at Walmart.

Is your free VPN secure? Report finds vulnerability in top free VPNs on Google Play store

By Ian Stokes published 25 February 20

News Some of the top free VPNS on Google Play store have a dangerous vulnerability that leaves users exposed to hackers.

Study finds that 42 million Americans don’t have access to broadband

By Ian Stokes published 24 February 20

News New study finds that twice as many Americans are without broadband access as previously though.

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