Latest articles by Dave Mitchell
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 21.4 review: Hard to beat
Reviews This affordable and versatile monitoring solution suits all types of networks with a sensor for every occasion
Trust Iris review: A mighty lozenge of video conferencing goodness
Reviews An affordable business video solution with top-notch image quality and clever speaker tracking features
Dell EMC PowerEdge R450 review: Rack-dense server power for SMBs
Reviews A versatile all-round rack workhorse with plenty of hardware choices at a good price
D-Link Nuclias DBA-X1230P review: Pricey but powerful
Reviews Not the best value, but this cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 AP is a good performer with top-notch guest services
Poly Studio P21 review: Lights, camera, action
Reviews This video meeting solution isn’t cheap, but it’s perfect for home workers seeking the professional touch
WatchGuard Firebox M290 review: Stiff security at a great price
Reviews The Firebox M290 delivers an incredible range of gateway security measures priced right for SMBs
VirtualMetric review: Let down by poor support
Reviews This server-focused solution exposes a remarkable amount of information, but its flaws are hard to overlook
Dell EMC PowerEdge R750xs review: A pocket-friendly power plant
Reviews The PowerEdge R750xs offers a surprisingly powerful rack package at a tempting price
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi U6-LR review: A wealth of features for a very fair price
Reviews Good speeds, decent range and excellent management services make this a great AP for a reasonable price
TP-Link Omada EAP620 HD review: No speed demon
Reviews A low-cost business Wi-Fi 6 AP with classy cloud management and acceptable performance
Netgear Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6 review: Super-fast and super pricey
Reviews Top Wi-Fi 6 performance with good range and easy meshing but this doesn’t come cheap
Buying a video conferencing system
Tutorials Looking to upgrade the quality of your video calls? We explain what to look for in the age of hybrid work
Netgear WAX630 review: Astounding performance for dense networks
Reviews This very affordable AP is easy to deploy, with top-notch cloud management and masses of bandwidth
Canon Image Formula R10 review: Makes scanning a dream
Reviews Embedded software makes this lightweight scanner convenient as well as highly portable
Qnap TVS-675 review: Noteworthy, but not impressive
Reviews This desktop NAS has some great features and a novel choice of CPU – but the price is high for what you get
DrayTek VigorAP 1060C review: Pedal to the metal
Reviews A versatile Wi-Fi 6 AP offering great performance, plenty of management features and smart meshing
Synology DiskStation DS2422+ review: A cube of great capacity
Reviews Despite limitations, this mighty desktop appliance delivers a heap of network storage at a good price
Sophos XGS 3300 review: Xstream firewall performance
Reviews A powerful firewall appliance combining hardware acceleration with a vast array of security measures
Bose Videobar VB1 review: A videoconferencing bar with excellent audio
Reviews There are cheaper options but this high-quality VC unit delivers a slick, professional meeting experience
Buying business backup software
Tutorials What’s the first rule of business club? Back up, back up, back up. We explain what to look for in a solution
Poly Studio P15: A high-quality videoconferencing bar that's small enough to clip onto your monitor
Reviews A strong choice for home workers wanting to look their best, though the price may be a discouragement
Maxhub UC S10 review: Affordable, versatile videoconferencing for SMBs
Reviews This all-in-one conferencing bar works with all the popular platforms and doesn't need a host computer
HP DesignJet Studio 24in review: Scandi-style printing
Reviews HP’s slinky DesignJet Studio inkjet plotter has its eye on the big picture
