Category: Hardware

Mar 22, 2017

Over 300 Cisco Switch Models Vulnerable to Compromise

There's good news and bad news concerning the "Vault 7" data dump from WikiLeaks. So far, the good news is

Feb 01, 2017

Firmware Update Available for Surface Pro 3

If you own a Surface Pro 3, make sure you get the latest firmware update. There are three updates available

Jan 23, 2017

Micro SD Card Faster Than Some SSDs

BGR reports that Adata announced a 256GB microSDXC that is faster than some solid state disks from other manufacturers. "Spotted

Jan 04, 2017

HUGE Flash Drives Coming Soon

Kingston just announced a new flash drive with a 2 TB capacity. In 2013, Kingston introduced the first 1 TB

Dec 19, 2016

Netgear Provides Updated Firmware

Last week I wrote about a severe vulnerability in some models of Netgear routers. The vulnerability is so severe that

Dec 13, 2016

Time to Replace Your Netgear Router

It's not a good time for Netgear. There are several reports that at least three versions of Netgear routers are

Dec 06, 2016

Surface Pro 5 is a MacBook Pro Alternative

Microsoft hasn't actually announced a Surface 5, but the rumor mill is very active. BGR reports that a Surface Pro

Nov 17, 2016

$5 Device Can Access Your Password Protected Computer

Just when you thought you were safe by configuring a password to lock your computer. Not anymore. Having physical access

Oct 31, 2016

Why Bother with Apple’s AirPods?

First Apple got rid of the earphone jack. Second, it announced wireless AirPods for the outrageous price of $180 to

Oct 20, 2016

HUGE Hard Disk for Your Desktop

Seagate has announced a 2.5 inch 5 TB hard disk for $85. That's only $17 per terabyte. Is that crazy

Sep 29, 2016

Another Reason NOT to use an HP Inkjet Printer

Inkjet cartridge cost are expensive as hell. Some studies show that ink cartridges can cost more than blood. We haven't

Sep 22, 2016

$12 USB Flash Drive for PC and Android Devices

So what does $12 buy these days? It's the entry point for a 32 GB USB 3.0 flash drive that