AVM launches LTE Fritz!Box routersGerman router manufacturer AVM adds LTE support to a pair of 802.11n models and introduces a new case design.July 31, 2013 by Kelvyn Taylor in Networking
First Take: Windows 8.1 on smaller-screen devicesWindows 8.1 adds support for small form-factor tablets. Here are our thoughts after a couple of weeks of using it on an 8-inch Atom-based device from Acer.July 23, 2013 by Simon Bisson in Windows
Sonocent Audio Notetaker: First TakeTape and MiniDisc have reached the end of their respective roads. So what can we use to record meetings and lectures in today's digital world?July 16, 2013 by Simon Bisson in Developer
Western Digital My Net AC1300 and AC BridgeWestern Digital is a recent entrant into the wireless router market, but its draft-802.11ac product holds its own against similar offerings from more established vendors.June 7, 2013 by Kelvyn Taylor in Networking
Roundup: Quirky tablet stylusesUpgrade your on-screen writing and painting with styluses that look like they can really make a mark.May 13, 2013 by Mary Branscombe in Tablets
Netgear revamps ReadyNAS storage rangeReadyNAS OS 6, with support for the BTRFS filesystem, lies at the heart of Netgear's updated SME-focused range of NAS boxes.May 8, 2013 by Kelvyn Taylor in Storage
Netgear launches affordable 10-Gigabit switches for SMEsLooking to upgrade your small-business LAN to 10GbE? Check out Netgear's new range of switches, which includes a 'lightly managed' 8-port model for around a thousand dollars.April 4, 2013 by Kelvyn Taylor in Networking
LibreOffice 4.0: First TakeDon't need all the new features and cloud integration in Microsoft's Office 2013 — or just hate the ribbon? The new version 4.0 of the free LibreOffice could be what you need, but it's not the milestone it claims to be.February 12, 2013 by Mary Branscombe in Enterprise Software
Hands-on with Microsoft's Surface ProMicrosoft has given ZDNet a brief look at its eagerly awaited x86 tablet, which runs the full version of Windows 8.January 9, 2013 by Simon Bisson in Mobility
Roundup: high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi routersAlthough the next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard is still under development, several routers are available offering high throughput in the 5GHz frequency band.January 2, 2013 by Kelvyn Taylor in Networking
AVM Fritz!Box 3370: First TakeThe Fritz!Box 3370 broadband router will appeal to those who don't need AVM's customary analogue and DECT telephony features, but it's on the pricey side.November 15, 2012 by Kelvyn Taylor in Networking
QNAP TS-469L NAS for SMEs: First TakeQNAP's new Atom-powered NAS boxes offer a good range of enclosure sizes and deliver better performance than the previous Marvell-based models.November 14, 2012 by Kelvyn Taylor in Storage
Synology DiskStation DS213air: First TakeIf network cabling is impractical, Synology's Wi-Fi-equipped DS213air may prove useful. Aside from its wireless capability, it's a capable 2-bay NAS with excellent management software.October 15, 2012 by Kelvyn Taylor in Storage
Archos 101 XS: First TakeThis 10.1in. Android 4.0 tablet/keyboard combo sees Archos move beyond its customary media-consumption niche.October 2, 2012 by Sandra Vogel in Tablets
Dell KACE K1000 ready for Windows 8, and moreThe KACE K1000 management appliance gets updated hardware and a one-click software upgrade that adds support for a wider range of platforms — including Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.September 25, 2012 by Alan Stevens in Networking