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Derek Adams

Derek Adams has been in journalism since joining London listings magazine Time Out in the early ‘80s where he served as a film critic and editor of Time Out’s gadgets page. He now writes regular product reviews and guides for Expert Reviews and other publications.

Derek’s love of new consumer tech knows no bounds – if it runs on batteries or has a plug on it, he’s at it faster than a squirrel up a tree. In fact, there isn’t anything he hasn’t written about. From large and small household appliances to camera drones, lawn mowers, barbecues, bicycles and even cars, Derek is passionate, enthusiastic and conscientious enough to spend hours evaluating the latest products so you don’t have to.

Recent articles by Derek Adams

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The best infrared heaters to keep your house warm
Heating

Keep toasty and warm, without your bills skyrocketing, with our pick of the best infrared heaters

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The best carpet cleaners to buy
Home appliances

Choose the best carpet cleaner with our handy buying guide and bite-size reviews

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The best metal detectors you can buy
Hobby

Whether you're kickstarting a new hobby or tracking down a life-changing haul, these are the best metal detectors we've tested

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Find the best beard oil for your beard
Grooming

Don’t let your facial foliage get scruffy or stinky – sort it out with these five fine oils

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The best range cookers you can buy
Kitchen

Discover the perfect range cooker for your kitchen and get ready to roast, sizzle and sauté like you've never done before

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Speed up your cooking with the best induction hobs
Home appliances

Learn how to choose the right induction hob for you with our bite-sized reviews and buying guide

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The best impact drivers to buy
DIY & tools

We name the best impact drivers for efficiency, speed, ease of use, accuracy and all the other features worth knowing about

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The best ride-on mowers on the market today
Lawn mowers

If you’ve got a large garden that’s your pride and joy, our handpicked ride-on mowers will help keep the lawn trim without all the effort

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The best bathroom extractor fans to buy
Bathroom

Blow off some steam, banish damp and wave goodbye to condensation with our favourite bathroom extractor fans for every budget

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Secure your home with the best wire-free burglar alarms
Security

Simple to install and just as effective as traditional alarms: we tested the best wireless systems and here’s what we think you should buy

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