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Orico's X50 makes it easy to repurpose your M.2 SSDs
By Cale Hunt published
Review SSD enclosures aren't a new idea, but those with Thunderbolt 5 performance are still fairly rare. Orico's X50 counts itself among the few products, and it's been nothing but a boon to my workflow.

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a higher-binned 9800X3D with a price premium, and that's fine
By Ben Wilson published
Review I tested AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop CPU to see if it's worth the money over its 9800X3D predecessor. Should you spend an extra $30 for 400MHz?

HYTE's X50 PC case is cute but functional, and I think I love it
By Ben Wilson published
Review Do bubbly little "feet" and quirky colors make the HYTE X50 a good PC case? Here's what I think about this quirky option and how I tested it at home.

Geekom has entered the world of laptops with a 16-inch device that offers reliable performance
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Geekom has successfully stepped out of the mini PC world with its first laptops, with the GeekBook X16 Pro offering a reliable experience.

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10) review: The gaming laptop for those who demand style
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I've been using the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10), a truly beautiful gaming laptop with serious style and impressive hardware... but it may not be the best.

I tried my first NAS with UGREEN's DH2300, and I'm hooked
By Ben Wilson published
Review UGREEN's NASync DH2300 proved to be a perfect entry point for me, a complete NAS novice, to set up a home media server and breathe new life into old HDDs.

HP's new mini PC could be the perfect fit for your desk
By Cale Hunt published
Review The HP EliteDesk 8 Mini (G1a) is a great alternative to the Z2 Mini (G1a), especially when you can get it at a discount.

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus review: Can an Android tablet really replace my Windows laptop?
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I've been using the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) instead of my usual laptop, and I've come away impressed by this hardware — but I'm going back to my laptop.
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