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Senior Editor, PC Build

Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.

Latest articles by Rich Edmonds

How to set up a website on Synology NAS

By Rich Edmonds published 26 February 22

Want to host a WordPress blog or small website on your Synology NAS? This can be achieved in about five minutes thanks to Synology's excellent Package Manager. Here's how to get up and running.

Storage

TerraMaster F4-210 review: Cheap and cheerful 4-bay NAS for the home

By Rich Edmonds published 25 February 22

The TerraMaster F4-210 is a home NAS for those seeking a bargain. It has four drive bays, a pretty decent ARM processor, and a super-affordable price tag.

Storage

Own an ASUSTOR NAS? Read this immediately.

By Rich Edmonds last updated 22 February 22

DeadBolt ransomware attacks have been reported by ASUSTOR NAS owners. Here's all you need to know and what to do if your enclosure is affected.

Storage

Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. 9570: Which should you buy?

By Rich Edmonds published 19 February 22

Dell

Akko World Tour Tokyo R2 (3068B) review: Swap out the switches on this gorgeous mechanical keyboard

By Rich Edmonds published 18 February 22

Akko's stunning mechanical keyboard pays homage to Japan's vibrant history.

Keyboards

Corsair iCUE 5000T RGB review: This bright and colorful PC case will make a lasting impression

By Rich Edmonds last updated 15 February 22

This is one of the best mid-tower cases for fans of RGB lighting.

CPU GPU Components

Is the Intel Core i5-12600K good for gaming?

By Rich Edmonds published 10 February 22

CPU GPU Components

NZXT H1 V2 review: A vastly improved version of an excellent compact PC case

By Rich Edmonds published 8 February 22

And it won't catch fire!

CPU GPU Components

NZXT improves the H1 PC case with better cooling, larger internal space, and it won't catch fire!

By Rich Edmonds published 8 February 22

NZXT is back with another H1. This version improves on the original in that it has a new PCIe riser cable, better cooling, and more internal space for larger GPUs.

CPU GPU Components

ASUS Dual RX 6600 GPU review: Rock-solid 1080p gaming with impressive thermals

By Rich Edmonds published 4 February 22

Save money and enjoy top-dollar 1080p gaming performance.

CPU GPU Components

XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 RAM review: Higher DDR5 launch data transfer rate comes at a price

By Rich Edmonds published 20 January 22

Even faster next-gen memory.

CPU GPU Components

Best budget gaming laptops 2024

By Rich Edmonds published 20 January 22

Buying a gaming laptop doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor. We've rounded up some of our favorite affordable notebooks that come with dedicated graphics.

Laptops

Best Security Cameras for Synology NAS 2024

By Rich Edmonds published 20 January 22

Storage

Synology DS419slim and Seagate IronWolf SSD

Best Synology DS419slim Compatible Hard Drives in 2024

By Rich Edmonds published 19 January 22

These are the drives you'll want to install inside the Synology DS419slim.

Storage

Best motherboards for Intel Core i9-11900K 2022

By Rich Edmonds last updated 19 January 22

CPU GPU Components

Best computer toolkits 2024

By Rich Edmonds published 19 January 22

When working on your computer, you need the right tools to get the job done right. There are handy computer toolkits that have everything you need to work on a PC. Here are the best kits rounded up.

CPU GPU Components

EnGenius ECS2512FP review: A powerful yet pricey 8-port cloud-enabled managed network switch

By Rich Edmonds published 17 January 22

EnGenius has a powerful network hub for all your high-end devices.

Networking

ASUSTOR ADM 4.0 review: New dark mode, improved search, and all-around better NAS OS

By Rich Edmonds published 13 January 22

ASUSTOR's NAS OS has been updated and it's more serious than ever.

Storage

AMD packs a performance punch with its new Ryzen 6000 series laptop CPUs

By Rich Edmonds last updated 7 January 22

CPU GPU Components

Lenovo announces three affordable Q-series monitors with great connectivity

By Rich Edmonds published 5 January 22

Lenovo has announced three new monitors at CES 2022. The Q27h, Q27q, and Q24i make up an affordable trio of displays, rocking low blue light features, up to QHD resolutions, and more.

Laptops