Best M.2 NVMe SSD For Cache on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc
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Best M.2 NVMe SSD For Cache on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc

Following on from my recent TerraMaster upgrade posts, I have been looking at the best SSDs to use in a NAS. I have already covered 2.5″ SATA SSDs, which was the only option for my TerraMaster F4-422. However, if you have built your own server or have a NAS with PCIe M.2 slots, then you…

Netgear WAX630E vs WAX630 vs Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise Access Points – WiFi 6E becomes more affordable

Netgear WAX630E vs WAX630 vs Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise Access Points – WiFi 6E becomes more affordable

WiFi 6E has been off to a bit of a slow start, but it looks like this is the year where manufacturers ramp things up and bring prices down. Last week, the Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise was announced, and this is the first relatively affordable WiFi 6E device that has launched I am aware of. Priced…

Redmagic 7 Review – Active cooling allows the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 to sustain its performance longer than any other phone
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Redmagic 7 Review – Active cooling allows the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 to sustain its performance longer than any other phone

The Redmagic 7 series was announced last week in China. Now, the phone is getting a global launch with the phones being able to be bought from the 10th of March. For reasons not explained to me, the global variants of the Redmagic 7 phones do not have the insane charge speeds of the Chinese…

Redmagic 7 vs Redmagic 6s Pro & 6R Benchmarks – Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Snapdragon 888 Plus & SD888 – Does active cooling make a difference?
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Redmagic 7 vs Redmagic 6s Pro & 6R Benchmarks – Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Snapdragon 888 Plus & SD888 – Does active cooling make a difference?

Today, Redmagic has announced the global version of their latest gaming phone, the Redmagic 7 series. I have been using the Redmagic 7 for the past couple of weeks and have previously reviewed both the Redmagic 6s Pro & 6R. Normally with these benchmark comparisons, I do them for a general idea of how a…

Best SATA SSD For Cache or Storage on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc

Best SATA SSD For Cache or Storage on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc

Following on from my recent TerraMaster upgrade posts, I have been looking at the best SSDs to use in a NAS. Due to the configuration of the TerraMaster F4-422, I was specifically looking for a 2.5-inch SATA SSD to be used on the 5th bay as a cache drive, and that is what I will…

TerraMaster F4-422 Upgrade TrueNAS Core to TrueNAS Scale for Docker Compatibility

TerraMaster F4-422 Upgrade TrueNAS Core to TrueNAS Scale for Docker Compatibility

Following on from my previous posts about upgrading TerraMaster NAS devices with Unraid and TrueNas, this post is about upgrading my TrueNAS Core installation to TrueNAS Scale. My main home server is Ubuntu Server, so I am more familiar with using Linux and Docker than I am with FreeBSD. I also like to try out…

10 Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks

10 Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks

Almost every business today has a form of an online presence. While having an online presence makes doing business easier, it also increases the risk of cyberattacks, a reason everyone (especially businesses) needs to take cybersecurity seriously. Although there’s no sure way of protecting your business from becoming a target, you still need to take…

MediaTek Dimensity 920 vs Dimensity 1200 vs 900 Benchmarks Compared – How does the Realme 9 Pro+ perform against the OnePlus Nord 2

MediaTek Dimensity 920 vs Dimensity 1200 vs 900 Benchmarks Compared – How does the Realme 9 Pro+ perform against the OnePlus Nord 2

The Realme 9 Pro+ launched earlier this week, being the first phone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Thanks to the new Dimensity chipset, the phone is a big improvement from the Realme 8 Pro. It also switches out the camera from the already excellent 108MP Samsung HM2 to the even better 50MP Sony IMX766….

Final UX3000 Review – How do these Bluetooth ANC headphones compare to the premium Bose 700 & affordable Soundcore Life Q35?
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Final UX3000 Review – How do these Bluetooth ANC headphones compare to the premium Bose 700 & affordable Soundcore Life Q35?

The Final UX3000 launched a few days ago, and I have been using them for the past week. These are the first Bluetooth ANC headphones have produced, and they are surprisingly affordable too. However, the market is becoming increasingly saturated with Bluetooth ANC headphones, so can Final do enough to stand out from the crowd?…

ZTE nubia Z40 Pro (Axon 40 Ultra) launching soon with 64 IMX787 sensor & magnetic charging
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ZTE nubia Z40 Pro (Axon 40 Ultra) launching soon with 64 IMX787 sensor & magnetic charging

In the past year, I have reviewed the ZTE Axon 30 and two RedMagic gaming phones which are a sub-brand of ZTE. I have been impressed with the company and it reminds me of when Xiaomi and Realme started to make waves in the EU and UK market. Recently there have been several leaks and…

Redmagic 7 & 7 Pro Announced. UK/EU launch on 22 February. Review Soon.
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Redmagic 7 & 7 Pro Announced. UK/EU launch on 22 February. Review Soon.

I was impressed with the Redmagic 6R and Redmagic 6S Pro last year. Now, Redmagic has been one of the first companies to announce a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone this year, and it looks like they will beat Realme to be the first to sell a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone in Europe, contrary…