🛒iStorage diskAshur M2 Review: A Tiny Ultra-Secure Storage Vault Oddity
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In many ways, the new diskAshur M2 portable drive is an upgrade to iStorage’s datAshur PRO2 that came out in …
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TP-Link TL-SX1008 Review: A Super-Fast but Noisy Multi-Gig Switch
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The TP-Link TL-SX1008 is the third 10Gbps Multi-Gig switch I’ve tested, and while not exactly the charm, it’s almost the …
OWC Envoy Pro SX Review (vs. Samsung X5): A Bit Underwhelming
6 Min Read
The OWC Envoy Pro SX is the second Thunderbolt-exclusive portable SSD I’ve reviewed, long after the Samsung X5. Part of …
Tesla Full Self-Driving, Explained: A $199/month (Almost) Empty Promise
11 Min Read
On July 16, 2021, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. Update: The price …
Zyxel XS1930-12HP Review (vs. Zyxel XGS1250-12): A Complete 10Gbps Upgrade
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If you’re looking to upgrade your local network completely to 10Gbps, the Zyxel XS1930-12HP Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch sure is …
Tesla Flat Tire on a Model Y and a Real Story of Driving without a “Donut”
11 Min Read
Of dreadful things about driving a car, in my book, having a flat tire ranks among the top. There’s no …
WD Black D30 Game Drive SSD Review: Solid Add-on Storage for Consoles
6 Min Read
The WD Black D30 Game Drive SSD, first announced in May 2021, is both more and less versus the previous …
Netgear Nighthawk MK83 Review (vs. MK63): A Tawdry tri-band Alternative
9 Min Read
The Netgear MK83 Nighthawk tri-band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, first announced on March 16, 2021, sure seems an …
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD Review: A Tough Storage Vault that Makes Sense
8 Min Read
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD is a niche product that doesn’t apply to general use. But if you have it, …
ARRIS SURFboard S33 Review: A Solid Multi-Gig Modem with Minor Caveats
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The ARRIS SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1, first announced in November 2020, sure is an interesting Multi-Gigabit cable modem. For one, …
