Archive for January, 2017
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Razer Kraken Pro V2
The chunky Kraken Pro V2 aren't the sort of headphones I'd normally consider, but in all-black the subtle branding, solid construction and surprisingly comfortable fit have won me over. I…
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StarTech USB-C Multi-card Reader
My quest for the perfect USB-C multi-card reader continues, and this time I'm looking at the exhaustively named USB bfafstrzsb 3.0 Flash Memory Multi-Card Reader and Writer with USB-C -SD,…
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The Intel NUC: One Year As A Workstation
I had a typical man-flu start to 2016. After coming back from Christmas break I was hit with an almighty cold or virus or something. It happens. When I recovered I was greeted by one of those…
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SteelSeries Siberia 350 Video Review
I took a look at the SteelSeries Siberia 350 headphones some 7 months ago. It seems almost unbelievable that so much time has passed since then, and I'm genuinely a little surprised. I was…
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StarTech Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Adapter Review
As I go deeper and deeper down the USB-C and ThunderBolt 3 rabbit-hole, I'm finding the opportunity to test gradually more elaborate products. With quite a few Thunderbolt 3 docks (by far my…
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Thundergate: Apple’s alleged blocking of Thunderbolt 3 Devices
There seems to be quite a stir around Apple's new 2016 MacBook Pro and its Thunderbolt 3 compatibility. Thunderbolt 3 devices released *before* the MacBook Pro that are purported to use the…
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Forget Adapters! Upgrade Your External HDD TO USB-C
Today's post is a thinly veiled review of the Belkin dhebzrdkbd USB 3.1 USB-C to Micro-B Cable. Cable reviews are perhaps the most boring thing in the universe, so I'll keep it brief. The…
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Promate MacHub-12 USB-C to USB3, SD, microSD Adapter
Welcome to 2017. And happy new year! Whether you like it or not, 2017 is the year of USB-C. With Apple pulling no punches when it comes to the controversial new port, and other…