
Bobby Hellard
Bobby Hellard is ITPro's Reviews Editor and has worked on CloudPro and ChannelPro since 2018. In his time at ITPro, Bobby has covered stories for all the major technology companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, and regularly attends industry-leading events such as AWS Re:Invent and Google Cloud Next.
Bobby mainly covers hardware reviews, but you will also recognize him as the face of many of our video reviews of laptops and smartphones.
He has been a journalist for ten years, originally covering sports, before moving into business technology with ITPro. He has bylines in The Independent, Vice and The Business Briefing. Contact him at bobby.hellard@futurenet.com or find him on Twitter: @bobbyhellard
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Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: i3-powered goodness for students and small businesses
Reviews The first of a new breed of Chromebook, the CX34 is an affordable workhorse
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Cisco zero-day vulnerability hits 40,000+ devices in a matter of days
News The Cisco zero-day vulnerability could impact thousands of customers globally
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What the security horror stories of 2023 should teach us
In-depth How to plan for the worst and why public sector organizations shouldn’t use Excel spreadsheets to store data
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How computer viruses spread and how to avoid them
In-depth You know that computer viruses can be a nightmare; here's how they spread from one computer to the next
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The AI-powered PC: From personal computer to personal companion
In-depth HP Imagine 2023 dares us to dream of a work machine that goes beyond the keyboard and mouse
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What is pseudocode?
In-depth We take a closer look at the descriptive take on programming languages
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HP Spectre x360 (14-ef0046na) 2023 review: HP's creative powerhouse
Reviews The Spectre x360 is a super work machine, despite poor battery life and excessive pricing
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HDMI vs DVI: What’s the best AV input?
In-depth DVI and HDMI are two of the most popular video cable standards on the market, but which should you be using?
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 i7 review: Brilliantly light, painfully expensive
Reviews Pricey and lacking staying power, the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 just misses the mark
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Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra review
Reviews An expensive Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra with a stunning display and a powerful processor
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Best Wi-Fi routers 2023
Best Poor Wi-Fi coverage or slow speeds? Here are the best routers and access points to give your connection a boost
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Lenovo's ThinkStation PX is a desktop data centre worth the hype
Opinion Lenovo's ThinkStation PX, P7 and P5 are workstations that can be used at home, in the office, or in a data centre rack – now we’re talking
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Embedding AI in 6G to 'save the planet'
Analysis AI can put us on the path to more sustainable 5.5G and 6G networks, but the technology might itself be too power-guzzling
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E-ink is on-trend and I'm all for it
Opinion Colour-changing cars and VR books aside, the E-Ink renaissance is sure to leave a lasting impression on the enterprise
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MWC 2023: Huawei launches 'world's best' ransomware detection system
News Huawei claims its Cyber Engine database security system has a 99.9% detection rate, but experts have been quick to weaken the sentiment
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Intel's SYCL play shows it's dialled down the aggression
Analysis After several turbulent years, Intel is showing a sudden willingness to collaborate with rivals
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MWC 2023: Who is Lenovo's rollable display for exactly?
Opinion Lenovo turned heads at MWC with a shiny proof of concept, but all it did was steal away the limelight from some great business launches
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What is an algorithm?
In-depth Simple in theory but complex in practice, many are unsurprisingly confused about what an algorithm is
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Asus Zenbook 17 Fold review: Is there a place in the office for a foldable PC?
Reviews A 17in display, a rattly keyboard, and a jaw-dropping price with very little business value
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Intel pitches new 4th Gen Xeon chips as its "most sustainable" data centre processors
News The chip giant suggested the launch of the 4th Gen Sapphire Rapids processors marks a turnaround in its recent history
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (13.5in) review: An almost-great business machine
Reviews Minor niggles here and there, but overall, an efficient and stylish business companion
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Google data centre soaks up a third of Oregon city's water supply
News The tech giant has been labelled a "water vampire" after its facility increased water consumption every year since opening for the purposes of cooling
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LG UltraWide Monitor Curved (40WPC95C-W) review: A gloriously wide display with all the ports you need
Reviews A productivity powerhouse that almost justifies its £1000-plus price tag
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Meta Quest Pro preview: Meet Meta's 'laptop killer'
Opinion We go hands-on with the Meta Quest Pro, as the firm banks on turning hardware preferences upside down
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