NVMe flash storage has taken the industry by storm, establishing itself as the defacto standard when high-performance, low-latency storage is the requirement. There are times however when NVMe may be overkill, or cases where a hybrid flash approach makes more sense. Many server-based software defined solutions that take advantage of flash can do so in

In a previous article, we overviewed one of the most significant enhancements of the new Veeam version 10 Backup & Replication software, Enhanced NAS Backup. Looking forward to doing a comprehensive review of the enhanced features of this new version, this time, we take a close look at the Instant VM Recovery feature. Veeam Instant

In October 2019, Micron released their first portable SSD, branded as the Crucial X8 Portable SSD. The Crucial X8 uses a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface and delivers top-end read speeds of 1050MB/s. While generally viewed as a tool for PCs, Crucial is quick to remind us the X8 is also compatible with XBOX and PS4

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 is a thin, lightweight mobile workstation that focuses on a balance between power and portability. Featuring 9th Generation Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics, this 15-inch laptop is designed for a range of different use cases including IT and content creators looking for less expensive options compared

Announced recently, the Seagate IronWolf 510 SSD is an M.2 PCIe NVMe drive designed specifically for NAS devices. More specifically, the IronWolf 510 will be leveraged for SSD caching in NAS devices, improving overall performance. The new SSD is designed for NAS use the same way the Seagate IronWolf 110 is, more endurance and the

It’s been a little while since we’ve seen their gear in the lab, but we’ve known the G-Technology team at this point for a decade or longer. G-Technology is a division of Western Digital, and is known for their RAID enclosures, hard drives and SSDs designed specifically for the discerning creative professional. As needs change

We’re back taking a look at some more Plugable HDMI adapters, detailing their uses, and offering up potential new additions to keep handy in your tech toolbox. The adapters we are taking a look at are for HDMI connection and include a USB-C to HDMI Adapter, a USB-C to HDMI Cable, and a DisplayPort to HDMI

In Q4 of 2019 Intel launched its latest NUC system; the Intel NUC 10  NUC10i7FNH, which comes equipped with a 10th generation Intel i7 Core Processor. The computer community tend to call NUCs by their code name, and I have seen this NUC referred to by not only its system code name Frost Canyon but also

The TerraMaster TD2 Thunderbolt 3 is a 2-Bay professional grade RAID storage device designed for video editing and photography. It is compatible with both 3.5 and 2.5 inch HDDs as well as 2.5 inch SATA SSDs with a maximum capacity of 32TB via two 16TB drives. For connectivity, it features two Thunderbolt 3 ports and