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The Synology DS1019+ is a formidable alternative to the DS1618+. The severs is the second revision of Synology DS10xx lineup since the DS1010+ that came out in 2010. The new server is affordable—costing just $650 disk-less—while delivering an excellent feature set. That includes dual-channel 4K transcoding capability and support for …
If you’re looking for a replacement solid-state drive (SSD) for your budget computer, here’s my recommendation: The Crucial BX500. This drive takes SSD affordability to a new level. You can get the newly-released maximum capacity of 960GB for just $130, or about 13 cents per gigabyte. There are also 480GB, …
I didn’t expect much from the Dell Inspiron i5575-A217SLV-PUS notebook. I bought it because it was relatively cheap, and I just needed a simple machine for testing. But it turned out to be such a satisfying buy after I upgraded to a solid-state drive (SSD). So here’s the deal: If …
The name says it all. The new Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe solid-state drive (SSD), released today, is indeed what its older brother—the 970 EVO—is, plus a bit more. It has enough more for Samsung to decide to use it in the place of the 970 EVO going forward. The …
Today marks my 3rd anniversary of having used the ASUS RT-AC88U almost non-stop. It’s the only router I’ve continually used for such a long time. I originally reviewed this router (in my previous life) at its launch and called it the Nexus of wireless routers. Soon after, I got one …
There’s a sizable gap between the Mercku M2 Mesh router’s fancy packaging and its substance. Despite the proper look, the M2 is a slow mesh Wi-Fi router with minimum settings and features. The router is available in three options: As a standalone router for $99, as an M2 Swarm Wi-Fi system …
The Jetpack MiFi 8800L is the best 4G LTE hotspot from Verizon, period. It’s better than all I’ve tested, and chances are it will also be the last. With 5G coming next year, it’s my educated guess that there won’t be another 4G hotspot. If you don’t want to hold …
