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The TRENDnet TUC-ET5G USB-C 3.1 to 5GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter turns the USB port of your computer into a LAN port. That’s no novelty; there are many network USB adapters on the market. What makes this one different is that it can deliver up to 5Gbps speeds. If you have a …
The TerraMaster F2-210 NAS server is an affordable alternative to the Synology DS218+. At half the cost, $150 disk-less, it’s quite a deal. To top that off, the new server is fast, has a responsive web user interface, supports 4K transcoding, and includes many add-on features. But you do get …
I’ll never forget the last time I lost my wallet. Among other things, I had to go through the lengthy and expensive process of replacing my cards (credit, passport, public transportation, etc.) and the driver’s license. Here’s the saddest part: A month later, I found the wallet in an obscure …
The new ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 router looks so similar to the GT-AC5300—if you think ASUS has run out of design creativity with this one, that will make two of us! Indeed, this router is a bulky box with eight massive removable antennas sticking out around the sides—it’s either an …
The Synology DS419slim is the latest in Synology’s “slim” line of NAS servers which use 2.5-inch standard (laptop) hard drives instead of the 3.5-inch standard (desktop) drive. As a result, the new server is super compact despite the fact it can house up to four internal drives. But in the …
The Seagate IronWolf 110 is a standard SATA solid-state drive (SSD), yet it’s pretty different from all other SSDs I’ve used. It’s the first SSD explicitly designed for network-attached storage (NAS) servers. Since servers generally work 24/7, the new SSD’s biggest trick is its longevity. It’s an enterprise-grade SSD with …
The Zyxel Multy U could make a much better Wi-Fi mesh system if its maker didn’t try so hard to turn it into a fashion statement. While aesthetically pleasing, the system proved to be a bit of a pain to set up and use in my testing. On the bright …
When it comes to cybersecurity, the router should be your first line of defense as the gateway to the Internet. NETGEAR confirms that idea today with the release of the NETGEAR RS400 Nighthawk Cybersecurity AC2300 Wi-Fi router. This new router is almost identical to the R7000P that came out a …
