Alex Kidman

Hardware Editor
Alex is a multi-award-winning veteran tech journalist with over four decades of experience in the field. He's a former editor of CNET Australia, Gizmodo Australia, GameSpot Australia, and PC Mag Australia, formerly a co-host of the award-winning Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News Podcast and YouTuber. He still respects the old school definition of hardware, in that it's something you can drop onto your feet and cause damage. Alex also has a passion for retro gaming, Japanese language and culture, and pro wrestling.
Alex, based in Sydney, Australia, has contributed 7 reviews to TweakTown since September 2025.
Editorial Responsibilities: networking gear and NAS
- December 2025
- ASUSTOR AS5402T 2-Bay NAS Review - Fast 2-bay NAS performance
- November 2025
- UGREEN NASync DH2300 Review - Simple NAS at a low price
- Engenius ECW520 Cloud7 2x2x2 Access Point Review: Serious Management Potential
- TP-Link Archer GE400 BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Review - Wi-Fi 7 On A Budget
- October 2025
- TP-Link Deco BE11000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System Review - Superior Performance
- September 2025
- ASUS ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Gaming Router Review - Fast and Highly Configurable
- D-Link DWR-933M Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot Review - Cheap, But Not Fast
