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Simon Handby

Simon Handby is a freelance journalist, writer and editor at Hackbash with over two decades of experience in the technology, automotive, and energy sectors. His work has been featured in IT Pro, PC Pro, and he has collaborated with notable clients such as BMW, Porsche and EDF. Simon’s creative and insightful content has earned him recognition, including the award-winning Toyota iQ launch hypermiling campaign.

Recent articles by Simon Handby

Brother DCP-J562dw front
Brother DCP-J562DW review
All-in-one printers Inkjet printers

Brother's DCP-J562dw is a compact inkjet MFP, but there's not much else to recommend it

Published :
£85 inc VAT
Dell H825cdw
Dell H825cdw review: The best colour laser MFP?
All-in-one printers Laser printers

Dell's H825cdw laser multifunction is a good compromise between speed, quality and cost

Published :
£274 inc VAT
Canon i-SENSYS MF742Cdw
Canon i-SENSYS MF724Cdw review
All-in-one printers Laser printers

Canon's i-SENSYS MF724Cdw is a competent colour laser MFP

Published :
£288 inc VAT
Front right view, Plustek A150
Plustek eScan A150 review
Scanners

The eScan A150 is somewhat niche, but it's commendably easy to use

Published :
£416 inc VAT
Front right view, HP Envy 5540
HP Envy 5540 review
All-in-one printers Inkjet printers

Another adequate, but unenviable, inkjet MFP – the Envy 5540 is a workhorse, nothing more

Published :
£79 inc VAT
Xara Web Designer 11 Premium Review
Software

Web Designer was already excellent, and incremental updates keep version 11 at the top

Published :
£70 inc VAT
Front right view of the Epson EcoTank ET-4550
Epson EcoTank ET-4550 review
Inkjet printers

The ET-4550 is eye-wateringly expensive for a simple inkjet MFP, but low ink costs could make up for it

Published :
£361 inc VAT
Front right view of the HP Officejet 7510
HP Officejet 7510 review
All-in-one printers Inkjet printers

The Officejet 7510 is a cheap way to print on A3 paper, but it made us grumpy

Published :
£84 inc VAT
Canon PIXMA MX495 review
All-in-one printers Inkjet printers

The MX495 isn't perfect, but it's great if you're setting up a home office on a budget

Published :
£47 inc VAT
Xerox WorkCentre 6027 review
All-in-one printers Laser printers

The WorkCentre 6027 produces lovely prints, but it's blown away by the best inkjet alternative

Published :
£248 inc VAT