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Rachael Penn

Freelance writer@rachaelphillips

Rachael Penn is a freelance journalist writing about lifestyle, travel, tech and food and drink. She started her career writing profiles and doing celebrity interviews, speaking to a wide range of celebs, from Jason Donovan to Minnie Driver. These days she writes reviews, buying guides and features for a range of publications, including The Spectator, Real Homes, Gizmodo, The Evening Standard, Metro, TechRadar and CreativeBloq. She has been writing for IndyBest since 2021, covering tech, kitchen gadgets, food, drink and household appliances. You can follow Rachael on Instagram @rachaelphillips and Twitter @rachaelphillips.

<p>From small and quiet to big and mighty, we put these damp-busters to the test </p>
Household Appliances

Best dehumidifiers to help tackle damp and mould at home

<p>During testing, we used the woks to cook a variety of dishes, including rice, vegetables and meat </p>
Kitchen Accessories

9 best woks for cooking up a storm, from carbon steel to aluminium

<p>Some of our picks come complete with sharpening tools and cutting boards</p>
Kitchen Accessories

17 best kitchen knife sets for sharpening your culinary skills

<p>From hearty stews to delicious, slow-cooked meats, we tried the dishes on the hob, in the oven and under the grill</p>
Kitchen Accessories

10 best casserole dishes for stews, chillies and other wintry delights

<p>We considered its features, display, how easy it is to handle and battery life </p>
Tech

Kobo sage review: The ultimate note-taking ereader

<p>Water-resistant and with 12 different fonts to choose from, the device survives for at least six weeks on one charge </p>
Tech

Kobo libra 2 review: A new and improved ereader for audiobook lovers

<p>The battery is superb, while automatic light settings reduce eye strain and blue light to give you a better nights sleep </p>
Tech

Kobo libra H2O review: An affordable e-reader to rival Amazon’s Kindle

<p>We tested it out in a range of settings, considering how comfortable it was to hold, the screen display, and the battery life </p>
Tech

Kindle paperwhite 10th gen: An affordable option for readers on-the-go

<p>We tested for multitasking and gaming abilities, as well as how comfortable it was to use on the go </p>
Laptops & Tablets

Lenovo ideapad flex 5: A hefty but reliable convertible laptop

<p>While dual-screen laptops remain in the minority, Asus is absolutely dominating the sector</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Asus’s ZenBook pro duo 15 laptop review: Two screens better than one

<p>We put it through its paces with work tasks such as using Microsoft Office and Google documents and using the tablet for note-taking and editing</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Samsung Galaxy book pro 360 review: The tech giant’s best laptop yet

<p>At this price you couldn’t ask for a better battery life – expect to get in a full day of work on just one charge</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Dynabook’s satellite pro laptop is a worthy remote working companion

<p>We looked at a whole host of different elements that we think make the perfect laptop such as build quality, audio, and performance</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Honor magicbook pro review: Can it really rival the Apple MacBook pro?

Laptops & Tablets

Honor magicbook pro review: Can it really rival the Apple MacBook pro?

<p>We looked at a whole host of different elements that we think make the perfect laptop such as build quality, audio, and performance</p>
<p>Basic but brilliant: The lightweight red casing is stylish and more colours are on the way </p>
Laptops & Tablets

Avita Liber V review: A speedy laptop that falls flat on battery life

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