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Sitecom Wi-Fi Router X8 AC1750 WLR-8100 and Wi-Fi USB 3.0 AC1200 WLA-7100 Adapter Review

Others/Networking Gear by stefan @ 2013-12-17 read/post comments()

The X8 AC1750 router from Sitecom is concurrent dual band and supports the latest AC standard; this is the first router which has entered in our lab to feature both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces and all antennas are internal. The router can be paired with the new AC1200 WLA-7100 Wi-Fi adapter in order to achieve transfer speeds over 200Mbps. read more

Corsair Flash Voyager GS 128GB USB Flash Drive Review

Storage/Other by stefan @ 2013-12-13 read/post comments(1)

The Voyager GS is a very speedy USB 3.0 Flash Drive from Corsair which comes in three different capacity flavors: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB and sports a sleek brushed aluminum chassis for extra durability. read more

Cooler Master CM Storm Reaper Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2013-12-11 read/post comments(0)

The CM Storm Reaper from Cooler Master sports an unique design by integrating a machined back which is removable and is equipped with an Avago 9500 laser sensor. The friendly user interface allows us to customize the programmable button functions, assign macros, work with several profiles, fine-tune parameters and adjust the LED lighting system. read more

Fractal Node 304 White Computer Case Review

Cases & PSU/Cases by leeghoofd @ 2013-12-09 read/post comments(0)

While visiting Computex Taipei 2013, the MadShrimps crew encountered a lot of mITX-ready cases at the different enclosure manufacturer's booths. Fractal Design, Sweden's leading case manufacturer seemed to have picked up the trend too and sent us the little Node 304 Cube. Two 304 Node versions are available based on the color scheme; either opt for the classic black one or go for the more sparkling and stylish white version. Also big thanks to Gigabyte for sending us a mITX Z87 board to allow us to finalize our build. Without any further ado, let's open the box. read more

HIS R7 250 iCooler Boost Clock 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Review

Videocards/VGA Reviews by stefan @ 2013-12-05 read/post comments(0)

The HIS R7 250 iCooler card is a low-end offering for people on a budget, supports the latest technologies and can deliver decent 3D performances at resolutions up to 1680x1050 (22’’ monitors) while keeping details between low and medium. If needed, the card supports pairing with another identical product for increasing the performances, without using a hardware Crossfire bridge. read more

Synology DS1513+ Scalable NAS for SMB Review

Storage/NAS by stefan @ 2013-12-02 read/post comments(1)

The DS1513+ NAS from Synology comes with a redesigned enclosure which features removable fans, new screwless trays, 2GB of DDR3 RAM (with the possibility of upgrade to 4GB), an Intel Dual Core CPU at 2.13GHz and no less than four LAN ports with Link Aggregation support. read more

Videocards/VGA Reviews	Gigabyte AMD Radeon R9 270X WF OC (GV-R927XOC-2GD) Video Card Review	by stefan @ 2013-11-28
Cases & PSU/Cases	Cooler Master CM 690 III Computer Case Review	by leeghoofd @ 2013-11-25
Audio/Others	Creative Sound Blaster ZxR Sound Card Review	by stefan @ 2013-11-22
Motherboards/IntegratedCPU	BIOSTAR NM70I-1037U Motherboard Review	by stefan @ 2013-11-20
Storage/NAS	QNAP TS-670 6-bay SMB NAS Review	by stefan @ 2013-11-18

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

EVGA DisplayPort Hub Now Available

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

The EVGA DisplayPort Hub is a simple to use, multi-monitor connectivity solution between a single DisplayPort source and up to three DisplayPort compatible monitors. Its plug-and-play features allow you to enjoy the benefits of multiple monitors with a single digital… Go To Full Article

LG To Introduce World's First All-In-One Chromebase At CES 2014

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

LG Electronics will unveil the first-ever LG Chromebase, an all-in-one computer powered by the Google Chrome operating system, at next month's 2014 International CES. The LG Chromebase (Model 22CV241) offers the highly efficient Chrome operating system for a fast, simple,… Go To Full Article

Cryophone: A Dry Ice-Powered Musical Installation

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

[Dmitry] is a bit of an industrial artist / hacker, and he’s recently finished this interesting and interactive audio exhibit called the Cryophone. As you know, dry ice is terribly fun. When placed in water, it sublimates… Go To Full Article

Opera Max beta compresses most of the data going through your Android device

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Opera's mobile browsers are quite popular because of their ability to compress data, but it's unfortunately been limited to just that -- the browser itself. This becomes less and less useful as smartphones continue to evolve, since our data usage… Go To Full Article

Wireless carriers aren’t keen on remote ‘kill switch’

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

A sudden rise in smartphone and portable electronics theft has forced police authorities, smartphone manufacturers, wireless carriers, and politicians to come together and try to find a way to better protect consumers. Earlier in the year, police authorities, prosecutors and… Go To Full Article

Some think Bitcoin is an Xbox game

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

If you’ve never heard of the term ‘Bitcoin’ before, chances are you might think the term refers to an app of some sort. Others that are completely oblivious about Bitcoin may even think that it’s an Xbox game. A recent… Go To Full Article

LG's 21.5-inch Chromebase all-in-one puts ChromeOS on the desktop

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Besides Samsung's Chromebox series ChromeOS has appeared mostly on laptops, but now LG is ready to put its new Chromebase up against Apple's iMac and Windows-based all-in-one desktop PCs. According to the spec sheet, that 21.5-inch 1080p LCD hides an… Go To Full Article

Lian Li launches the PC-V358 chassis for hardware-modding enthusiasts

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The PC-V358 case is targeted at enthusiasts, and will be available by the end of December for $179. Lian Li is adding to its line of cube chassis with the launch of the PC-V358. The chassis offers easy access to… Go To Full Article

LG launching 31-inch 4K monitor in January 2014

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

LG’s first 4K monitor will feature an ultra-widescreen panel with a resolution of 4096 x 2160. A 34-inch and 29-inch monitor with an UltraWide resolution of 3440 x 1440 will also be launched at the same time, with all models… Go To Full Article

Dropbox for Android now lets you share folders with friends

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Dropbox members no longer have to wait until they're at a desktop to share a whole folder. An updated Dropbox for Android lets users both invite others to shared folders and manage the relevant permissions. There aren't many other interface… Go To Full Article

The Reason Facebook Forced Video Ads On You

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

I don't care what this article says, we all know the real reason Facebook forces stuff on you. Because it can. The News Feed is where Facebook users get updates on what family and friends are up to. The ads… Go To Full Article

ASUS MAXIMUS VI Extreme Motherboard

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Hardware Secrets has posted a review of the ASUS MAXIMUS VI Extreme today. For comparison purposes, you can see our evaluation here. The MAXIMUS VI EXTREME is the most high-end motherboard from ASUS for socket LGA1150 processors. It is based… Go To Full Article

Google Glass XE 12 update lets you wink to capture photos

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

MyGlass for iOS isn't the only big news to come out of Google's Glass camp today. Turns out, the company's issuing a major update, dubbed XE 12, for the intelligent eyewear that not only makes the complete Glass-to-iOS bridge possible,… Go To Full Article

Why Are Removable Drives Still Using FAT32 Instead of NTFS?

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(1)

Microsoft’s Windows XP started using the NTFS file system by default for its internal drives back in 2001. It’s now 12 years later, so why are USB sticks, and SD cards, and other removable drives still using FAT32? Go To Full Article

Club 3D Launches '14Series Graphics Cards

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Back in march 2013 Club 3D launched the '13Series graphics cards with the introduction of the Radeon HD 7790 '13Series. The '13Series were conceived as an addition to the existing PokerSeries gaming cards. These selected cards came in a simple… Go To Full Article

Why is it Still so Difficult to Install OS X on PCs?

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Macs switched over to Intel processors years ago, but it is still a huge headache to run OS X on a PC. Read on as we explore the technical hurdles in installing Apple’s OS on a PC framework. Go To Full Article

Mad Catz Announces Saitek X-55 RHINO H.O.T.A.S. System for PC

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") announced today that the Saitek X-55 RHINO H.O.T.A.S. (Hands On Throttle and Stick), a product designed and developed to give flight simulation enthusiasts the most realistic flight experience at an affordable price, is expected… Go To Full Article

AMD Radeon R7 260 1GB Preview

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

AMD just released the new AMD Radeon R7 260 Graphics Card. Looking at the specifications, it's not as fast as the Radeon R7 260X, but is it far off, or is a best buy for the buck? Go To Full Article

Asus Rog Mars 760 4gb

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

PC Perspective just put the finishing touches on their review of the ASUS ROG MARS 760 4GB dual GPU graphics card this afternoon. Hit the link to check out the full review. In comparison to the GTX 780 Ti, the… Go To Full Article

Meta Pro promises Tony Stark-style computing with a $3,000 pair of sunglasses

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

As opposed to the rudimentary capabilities of the current king of wearables, Google Glass, a company called Meta is building a full-fledged augmented reality computing platform into a pair of aviator shades and a pocket computer. The platform aims to… Go To Full Article

Latest Android update for the Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition fixes major bugs

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

As Android updates go, version 4.4.2 shouldn't get anyone hot under the collar -- it's mostly just bug fixes and software removals. But in the case of the Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition, the requisite fixes are, in fact,… Go To Full Article

Former Microsoft Office exec Kurt DelBene will rebuild HealthCare.gov

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Leading Microsoft is arguably the toughest (and most up-for-grabs) job in tech right now, but salvaging a catastrophic government website launch is a close runner-up. The White House has tapped Kurt DelBene, the outgoing Microsoft Office President, ... … Go To Full Article

GeForce Experience update brings Twitch game streaming

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NVIDIA's GeForce Experience may not be tremendously popular with PC gamers, but it's about to get more traction now that its Twitch streaming is finally available in beta. An updated app lets any player with a Kepler-based GeForce card both… Go To Full Article

Microsoft will have a new CEO 'in the early part of 2014'

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With roughly nine months to go until Microsoft's unforgettably demonstrative CEO Steve Ballmer steps down, the hunt is on for his replacement. Will it be incoming Nokia CEO Stephen Elop? Maybe Ford's Alan Mullaly? No one outside of Microsoft's board… Go To Full Article

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 OC REV 2.0

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Are you planning on upgrading your graphics card any time soon? Well then, I highly recommend reading our evaluation of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 OC REV 2.0 before you do any shopping. On our test bench today is the… Go To Full Article

Samsung is reshaping its identity one note at a time

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

A car barrels across a highway, accompanied by a gently stirring orchestral movement. Wait, it speeds away in silence. Actually, it's careering along to a rapid drumbeat and a brutal string arrangement, suggesting there's trouble ahead. That's how ... Go To Full Article

Transcend Releases JetFlash 380 and JetFlash 510 USB Flash Drives

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Transcend Information, Inc., a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce its launch of the JetFlash 380 and JetFlash 510 USB Flash Drives. The JetFlash 380 USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) Flash Drive is designed to transform… Go To Full Article

Weak Security In Most Mobile Banking Apps

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Holy cow, eight out of ten? That isn't the most comforting news to get during the holiday shopping season. Security experts this month tested 275 Apple iOS- and Android-based mobile banking apps from 50 major financial institutions, 50 large regional… Go To Full Article

Snowden Offers Brazil Help In Exchange For Asylum

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So what makes the Brazilian government think that Snowden won't do to them exactly what he did here in the U.S.? National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has written an "open letter to the people of Brazil" offering to help… Go To Full Article

Gigabyte G1. Sniper Z87 Motherboard Review

@ 2013/12/18 read/post comments(0)

Gigabyte’s G1-Killer series motherboards bring a unique set of features coupled with a distinctive look, which makes them stand out in a crowd. Go To Full Article

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