Thomas Newton

Thomas Newton

Contributor, Tech Advisor

With more than 15 years of experience, Thomas has tested, benchmarked, and messed around with countless phones, laptops, soundbars, speakers, printers, and smartwatches, and during a visit to a Wi-Fi testing facility, locked himself inside an anechoic chamber "to see what it felt like." These days, Thomas mainly, but not exclusively, tests home networking devices and security software for Tech Advisor.

Articles by Thomas Newton

Is ID protection worth it?

Is ID protection worth it?

ID protection services and data leak monitors check to see if anyone's selling information about you. Our guide explains if you should pay for one
7 months ago
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 review

Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 review

This powerful fast-charging tablet looks and sounds fantastic but accessories add cost and software support doesn't match rivals
8 months ago
Eset Home Security Ultimate review

Eset Home Security Ultimate review

Formerly known as Eset Internet Security, Home Security adds more features, especially in its Ultimate incarnation with a password manager and VPN
11 months ago
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) tablet review

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) tablet review

Amazon’s 2023 refresh of its Fire HD 10 budget tablet offers buyers a decent experience for a good price, but better options are available for slightly more
1 year ago
Amazon Eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi review

Amazon Eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi review

The Eero Max 7 is an absolute powerhouse, one of the most comprehensive mesh Wi-Fi systems currently available – but it’s also mega expensive
1 year ago
Motorola Moto G84 5G review

Motorola Moto G84 5G review

The Moto G84 5G offers buyers a lot, but can’t break the budget phone curse of having an iffy camera
1 year ago
Amazon Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi review

Amazon Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi review

The Eero 6 takes what the original system did so well, and adds rocket fuel. You get a whole-home Wi-Fi system that’s easy to install and provides robust connectivity, only this time around, top wireless speeds are faster.
1 year ago
NordVPN vs Surfshark

NordVPN vs Surfshark

Nous comparons ces deux principaux services VPN en fonction de la vitesse, du déblocage de contenu, des fonctions de confidentialité et du prix.
1 year ago
Private Internet Access review

Private Internet Access review

Private Internet Access is a top VPN service which has improved considerably over the years. There are lots of features, and it has been independently audited.
1 year ago
Ivacy VPN review

Ivacy VPN review

Competition among VPN providers is fierce, and Ivacy wants your attention just as much as its rivals. But is the service good value? We find out.
1 year ago
Test du Asus Zenbook 15 OLED (2023)

Test du Asus Zenbook 15 OLED (2023)

Comme son homologue OLED 14X, le Zenbook 15 OLED brille de mille feux, mais il y a une raison majeure pour laquelle vous pourriez hésiter à l'acheter
1 year ago
Asus Zenbook 15 OLED (2023) review

Asus Zenbook 15 OLED (2023) review

As with its 14X OLED counterpart, the Zenbook 15 OLED shines bright, but there's one big reason you might hesitate before buying it
1 year ago
Avast One review

Avast One review

Avast One claims to offer privacy and malware protection for all your devices with this all-in-one security package. We find out if it compete with the best
1 year ago
Asus ZenWiFi XT9 review

Asus ZenWiFi XT9 review

Asus’s ZenWiFi XT9 is a powerful, feature-packed mesh Wi-Fi system. It's fast but also expensive considering you get only two routers in the box.
2 years ago
Netgear Orbi RBK762S review

Netgear Orbi RBK762S review

Netgear’s Orbi RBK760 hardware provides fast Wi-Fi 6 speeds, and is very easy to set up and configure, but it’s not the cheapest option out there.
2 years ago
MSI Prestige 14 Evo (2023) review

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (2023) review

The Prestige 14 Evo is an impressive business laptop with both a premium design and relatively affordable starting price
2 years ago
Best Wi-Fi extenders 2023

Best Wi-Fi extenders 2023

A Wi-Fi extender plugs into a mains socket and re-broadcasts your router's signal to improve coverage in your home. Here are the best picks.
2 years ago
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