Carrie Marshall

Carrie Marshall

Carrie Marshall is a freelance writer and broadcaster based in Glasgow in the UK, and she's been writing about technology for 25 years – not just for us but for our sister sites Techradar, Real Homes, T3 and many more. Carrie is trans and her memoir, Carrie Kills A Man, is available from good bookshops and audiobook services too. 

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

best Black Friday deals

How to shop on Black Friday 2024: get the most out of the holiday sales

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Black Friday How to prepare for Black Friday, where to get the best Black Friday deals and how to make sure you're getting the biggest discounts.

The DeWalt DCMWSP650Y2 is lightweight and easy to use

DeWALT battery-powered lawn mower recall: these are the model numbers affected

By Carrie Marshall published

If you have an early 2024 DeWalt Battery Push or Self-Propelled walk-behind mower, stop using it straightaway

Amazon Prime Day

10 ways to spot fake Amazon reviews this Prime Day

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Prime day Avoid falling for something that can look too good to be true by following our top 10 ways to spot fake Amazon reviews.

ninja woodfire deal in the amazon spring sale event

This Ninja Woodfire deal as dropped to its lowest price ever in the Amazon Spring Sale event — don't miss it

By Carrie Marshall published

Deal With nearly 20% off the usual price, this Ninja Grill, Smoker and Air Fryer deal is seriously tasty.

Nespresso Vertuo coffee maker on dark background

Should I buy a single serve coffee maker? We ask an expert

By Carrie Marshall published

Coffee Makers They're fast. They're convenient. And they make great coffee. Here's why single serve coffee makers are such great buys

iRobot Roomba J9+

Just launched: New iRobot Roombas to wipe away your robot cleaning woes

By Carrie Marshall published

News iRobot's Roomba Combo J9+ and Roomba J9+ promise cleverer cleaning without the dreaded downsides.

Planoplan software review

Planoplan software review

By Carrie Marshall published

REVIEW Planoplan’s design program looks more modern than many rival apps. You can run it in a web browser but we recommend downloading the Windows or Mac app.

SmartDraw Online Edition review

SmartDraw Online Edition review

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Review SmartDraw Online Edition doesn't have the whizzy 3D features of its rivals but it's a solid technical drawing app that's good for creating floor plans.

HomeByMe review

HomeByMe review

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Review HomeByMe allows you to create beautiful, photorealistic versions of your designs to see exactly how each room will look.

Planner 5D review

Planner 5D review

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Review Planner 5D is a great browser-based home design app, but watch out for the hidden pricing.

Floorplanner review

Floorplanner review

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Review Floorplanner is a hugely capable and user-friendly interior design app with a superb object library, cross-platform support and confusing pricing.