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Storage on the go: We test five fast portable hard drives
Think all portable drives are the same? We discovered some compelling differences—both in features and in performance—when we evaluated this batch.Reviews
Akitio Cloud Hybrid Review: Convenient NAS and USB Storage in One
Akitio's affordable box provides competent network-attached storage and direct-attached storage.Reviews
Who makes the best 802.11ac router? We review the only 5 models available today
These next-gen routers are insanely fast, but they come with multiple caveats to consider before you buy.Reviews
Buffalo WZR-D1800H 802.11ac router review: A few features light, but decent performance
This router lacks a few features, but it's not a bad value.Reviews
Asus RT-AC66U router review: The best 802.11ac router on the market, so far
If you're looking for a router for your entertainment system, this Asus is a screamer.Reviews
Netgear R6300 router review: The second-fastest router we’ve tested
Netgear's R6300 isn't the fastest 802.11ac router you can buy, but it has a number of positive features going for it.Reviews
D-Link DIR-865L router review: Thumbs up for cloud integration; thumbs sideways for performance
The DIR-865L leads the way in cloud integration, but this 802.11ac router could be a lot faster.Reviews
Belkin AC 1200 DB 802.11ac router review: A model that’s not quite ready for prime time
You'll pay less for this router, but you'll get a lot less performance, too.Reviews
Stop Snoopers From Spying on Your Web Activity With ProXPN
Through the ProXPN virtual private network, you can maintain your privacy and identity.Reviews
Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Review: Network-Attached Storage Can Be Used for Video Surveillance, Too
This NAS packs a solid punch and has a slew of features, but is unimpressive at writing small data sets.Reviews
Top Cloud Services: The Great Hard Drive in the Sky
We tested 20 cloud-storage services to find the best tools for sharing and syncing files, backing up PCs, sharing photos, listening to music, and more.Reviews
LogMeIn Hamachi Gives Small Businesses Most of the VPN They Need for Free
Free for up to five users, the Hamachi hosted VPN service is certainly worth a look.Reviews
The Bat! Professional Is Not an Easier Email Client
Designed to streamline email management, The Bat! Professional fails to deliver.Reviews
SpeedUpMyPC Does What It Says…But Is The Price Right?
SpeedUpMyPC is a system tweaker and optimizer that actually works in most regards.Reviews
Advanced IP Scanner Offers Wake-Up and Shutdown Functions On Networked PCs
Advanced IP Scanner enumerates the used IP addresses on your network and also allows limited remote control.Reviews
What Separates Business Routers From Consumer Routers?
Small-business owners shopping for a new router should avoid the flashy new 802.11ac models. Here’s why.Reviews
The Best Encrypted Flash Drives
Secure flash drives are convenient and more reliable than ever, but their performance doesn't keep up with the times. Still, they'll keep your data safely in your pocket.Reviews
CMS Products CE-Secure Vault FIPS Review: High Protection, Good Performance
The CE-Secure Vault FIPS offers hardware encryption, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification, manageability, and reasonable performance.Reviews
Kanguru Defender 2000 Review: A Managed, Secure Flash Drive
AES 256-bit hardware encryption, manageability, antimalware software, and a nice tactile experience highlight the Defender 2000.Reviews
Imation Defender F200 Biometric Flash Drive Review: Secure but Slow
Slick biometric finger swiping and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification make this flash drive especially secure.Reviews
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key Review: Nifty Integrated Keypad Safeguards Your Data
This slender keypad drive is secure and can be used handily with any operating system or device, but performance is subpar.Reviews
Kingston DataTraveler 4000 Managed Review: A Fast, Affordable Secure Flash Drive
With its managed software, this is one of the more affordable FIPS 140-2 certified secure flash drives on the market.Reviews
Samsung Optical Smart Hub Review: An Interesting Idea, Poorly Executed
This unusual external DVD burner acts a Wi-Fi hotspot and can stream DVD content via a mobile connection, but its implementation leaves a lot to be desired.Reviews
D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router Review: Strong Monitoring Capabilities but Indifferent Performance
This router lets you monitor and control some network functions from an Internet-connected iOS or Android device.Reviews
Hotspot Shield Protects Your Privacy Either Free With Ads or Paid and Ad-Free
Encrypt your wireless communications at non-secure locations with private VPN service Hotspot Shield.Reviews
Private WiFi Protects Sensitive Data–For a Price
Protect your Wi-Fi communications with personal VPN service Private WiFi.Reviews
Network-Attached Storage: Today’s Best Boxes
Ethernet-attached storage boxes look much as they did two years ago, but their speed, interfaces, and features have evolved.Reviews
Western Digital Sentinel DX4000: An Easy-to-Configure NAS Box
A beefy, well-designed piece of hardware, the Sentinel DX4000 constitutes a good effort by Western Digital, but it doesn't deliver on its promise in performance or features.Reviews
Iomega StorCenter PX6-300d Review: Great Performance, Great Features
This NAS box has six bays and excellent software features, and it’s a strong performer, too.Reviews
LaCie 2Big Network 2 2TB Review: Attractive Design, Basic Function
This box looks great on your desk, attaches via USB or ethernet, and handles all the basics well–at a very basic pace.Reviews
Buffalo LinkStation Pro Duo 2TB Review: An Affordable, Solid Performer
This two-bay NAS box offers some advanced software features and streams media well.Reviews
LaCie 5Big Network 2 Review: Large Capacity, Mediocre Performance
Slow performance hinders this otherwise well-designed and capacious NAS box.Reviews
QNAP TS-879 Pro Review: Massive NAS Box Offers Terrific Capacity and Performance, for a Price
Eight drive bays and lightning speed highlight this unit, which is easily the fastest–and most expensive–network-attached storage box we’ve tested to date.Reviews
Western Digital My Book Live Duo 4TB Review: Limited Features, Lots of Capacity
This two-bay NAS box offers plenty of capacity for the buck, and it streams large files very well, but in other respects its features are limited.Reviews
Synology DiskStation DS212+ Review: A Fast Two-Bay NAS Box
This nonexpandable, two-bay consumer NAS box is fast and has a useful, feature-packed operating system.Reviews
Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 (RND4000) Review: Plenty of Functionality, but Slow Performance
Four bays and USB 3.0 highlight a NAS box that is a bit shy on software features and performance, but easier than many on the wallet.Reviews
Synology DiskStation DS712+ Review: Speedy Two-Bay NAS Box Is Built for Expansion
Expandable and outfitted with a great operating system and tons of features, this two-bay NAS unit also moves data rapidly.Reviews
QNAP TS-459 Pro II Review: High-Performance, Four-Bay NAS Drive Has a High Price to Match
Super performance, four bays, USB 3.0, and a wealth of software features make this box a dream for small and medium-size businesses, albeit a very expensive one.Reviews
Showdown: Remote Control Tech Support Services, Tested
Web-based tech support services provide live help, but can you trust your PC in a stranger's hands? We suffered hold-time hell to test how four services dealt with real-world Windows problems.Reviews
How to Choose a Router for Your Business
Although a consumer-level router is good enough for some small businesses, you need stronger, more secure equipment that can handle traffic among many users. Here are the must-have features in a serious router.Reviews
Which Web Host Do You Need? Six Small-Business Plans Compared
You can find countless hosting services with similar prices. We help you read between the lines of the fine print to pick the product that fits the needs of your company's website.Reviews
YMax MagicJack Plus Review: Phone Gadget Can Replace Your Landline–For a Price
The MagicJack Plus gives you unlimited, landline-quality home phone service on the cheap, but YMax still hasn’t learned how to offer decent support.Reviews
How to choose a mobile carrier for your small business
Before you lock your company into a contract, consider these tips–they'll help you read between the lines of the carriers' fine print and make the smartest choice.Reviews
20 Best U.S. Airports for Tech Travelers
Looking for a place where you can get things done–or be entertained–while waiting for a flight? We tested Wi-Fi quality and cell reception (and counted electrical outlets) at the 40 largest airports in the United States, to find the ones that do the best job of keeping you plugged in at the gate and in the air.Community Voices
When Your ISP is One of Your Neighbors
Any small business that doesn't provide outstanding customer service is a small business on its way to being a former small business.Reviews
LaCie CloudBox: Compact Drive Tightly Integrates With Cloud Storage, But It’s Smallish and Slow
Device offers undeniably simple combined NAS and offsite backup, but the 100GB local capacity is too limited, and it's a poky performer.Reviews
Hybrid Routers Review: Get Wi-Fi and Powerline Networks in One Device
The D-Link DHP-1320 and Netgear WNXR2000 routers support Wi-Fi and HomePlug AV powerline networks in the same device. Although both products could be better, D-Link's offering is more appealing.Reviews