Affordability and top notch performance, these are two words that lie predominantly in our minds when considering SSD upgrades. As far as affordable upgrades go, SanDisk’s Extreme II 240GB SSD is definitely one to consider, but with so many alternatives out there – does this SSD really bring anything new to the table? Priced at…
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The 64GB DataTraveler USB is an inexpensive yet very fast pocket data storage unit. Priced at an average of £0.78 per GB and featuring a sleek aluminium outer shell, it’s not hard to tell why it is one of the more appealing choices in the market.
Western Digital recently announced the newest addition to their range of external hard drives, the My Passport Slim. Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, this drive is a follow up to the My Passport Ultra that we recently reviewed, and now comes in an aluminium topped enclosure with 256-bit hardware-based encryption. It’s definitely one of Western Digital’s…
It’s no surprise why people admire the design of Apple products; they’re clean, simple and elegant. So when you pay premium prices for their products, there’s a pretty sound argument to invest in accessories that help you to get the most efficient use out of them. That’s exactly what the BookArc stand for MacBook Pro from…
When Solid State Drives (SSDs) were first released, you were expected to pay an arm and a leg for the luxury of quietness, reliability and full on performance benefits they offer. As time has passed though, SSDs are becoming a lot more affordable and there’s very few reasons not to invest in upgrading your current…
Do you own a desktop PC that’s lagging behind? Maybe you’ve already been considering a replacement for it but don’t have the cash to splash out. If that sounds familiar – I feel your pain. Over the years, as software has become more and more advanced, the components in our machines have inevitably become obsolete…
If you’re on the search for a well-built, compact and reliable storage device for your media, the Western Digital My Passport Ultra could be your answer. A follow up of the ‘My Passport Edge’, this external drive offers top of the range performance with extra software features like Dropbox & WD’s SmartWare backup facility that…
Note: this article has been updated on 28/10/2013 Until just a few years ago, computing purchase decisions were restricted to bulky desktop computers and laptops. Fast forward to 2013 though and the selection for portable computing has become overwhelming making it tricky to figure out which one is right for you. So, if you’re…
Samsung today announced that they will be showcasing various industry-leading technologies at the Society for Information Display’s Display Week 2013. Amongst these technologies will be a 13.3-inch laptop, boasting a display with a 3,200 x 1,800 pixel resolution. Putting It In Perspective To give these numbers a little more perspective, the new 13-inch retina MacBook…
We’ve all been there, whether its the hour glass for Windows users or the rainbow circle for Macs, when your computer is slowing down on a regular basis it isn’t a good sign. The positive thing is, there’s a bunch of things you can do to help nudge the speed and performance of your machine…