Dave Mitchell
Box Business review: A terrific package
cloud storage
Box Business review: A terrific package
A great all-round service, with powerful collaboration tools and unlimited storage for a good price
21 Jan 2021
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 20.3 review: Masterful monitoring
Network & Internet
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 20.3 review: Masterful monitoring
With no hidden costs and a wealth of sensors, PRTG is a great way to stay on top of the big network picture
19 Jan 2021
Zyxel WAX510D Unified Access Point review: A Wi-Fi 6-enabled wonder
wifi & hotspots
Zyxel WAX510D Unified Access Point review: A Wi-Fi 6-enabled wonder
A temptingly affordable Wi-Fi 6 upgrade with slick cloud management and a good turn of speed
13 Jan 2021
EnGenius ECS2512FP review: Bang on target
network switches
EnGenius ECS2512FP review: Bang on target
This multi-Gigabit switch combines plenty of ports with high-power PoE++ and cloud management
11 Jan 2021
Fujitsu SP-1130N review: Souped-up scanning
peripherals
Fujitsu SP-1130N review: Souped-up scanning
A fast, affordable network scanner that combines good quality with great workflow management
8 Jan 2021
ManageEngine OpManager Plus 12.5 review: Virtually perfect
business software
ManageEngine OpManager Plus 12.5 review: Virtually perfect
An impressive suite of monitoring tools for a great price – and virtualisation hosts are covered
7 Jan 2021
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus review: Pint-sized perfection
Server & storage
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus review: Pint-sized perfection
HPE’s smallest MicroServer yet delivers a surprising package for the price
5 Jan 2021
WatchGuard AP225W review: Strong, secure and speedy
wifi & hotspots
WatchGuard AP225W review: Strong, secure and speedy
This affordable and feature-packed wireless AP offers great cloud management and unique security skills
30 Dec 2020
Synology DiskStation DS1621xs+ review: The Lewis Hamilton of desktop storage
network attached storage (NAS)
Synology DiskStation DS1621xs+ review: The Lewis Hamilton of desktop storage
A desktop NAS with great features and stunning performance
22 Dec 2020
Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 review: Living on the edge
Server & storage
Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 review: Living on the edge
The compact and powerful XE2420 puts advanced analytics at the outer limits
17 Dec 2020
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5210DW review: Quality that’s beyond reproach
peripherals
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5210DW review: Quality that’s beyond reproach
High-quality printing is slow, but this colour inkjet offers excellent running costs and great-looking output
16 Dec 2020
Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 review: A JBOD of distinction
Server & storage
Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 review: A JBOD of distinction
The Ultrastar Data60 offers a massive storage capacity at a compelling price
15 Dec 2020
Broadberry CyberServe AM2-B8252 (Tyan TS75-B8252) review: Astonishingly capable
Server & storage
Broadberry CyberServe AM2-B8252 (Tyan TS75-B8252) review: Astonishingly capable
A hugely powerful Tyan-based server with a generous helping of RAM, plenty of storage and scope for further expansion
11 Dec 2020
Aruba Instant On AP12 review: An outstanding SMB solution
wifi & hotspots
Aruba Instant On AP12 review: An outstanding SMB solution
Highly affordable for small businesses, Aruba’s Instant On makes wireless network installation a piece of cake
9 Dec 2020
Kodak Scan Station 730EX Plus review: A mighty all-in-one scanner
peripherals
Kodak Scan Station 730EX Plus review: A mighty all-in-one scanner
Walk-up scanning couldn’t be easier: this little marvel is perfect for SMBs with big digitising demands
2 Dec 2020
Lexmark C3426dw review: Laser precision
peripherals
Lexmark C3426dw review: Laser precision
A capable middleweight colour laser, offering pin-sharp prints at good speeds and great cloud support
25 Nov 2020
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 review: The ideal SMB companion
Server & storage
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 review: The ideal SMB companion
An ideal first server, this affordable tower has bags of power and top-flight remote management services
19 Nov 2020
Canon i-Sensys LBP664Cx review: A great choice for small businesses
Hardware
Canon i-Sensys LBP664Cx review: A great choice for small businesses
Cheap to buy and run, this colour laser is easy to manage – and also delivers outstanding print quality
18 Nov 2020
How to protect your business from cyber attacks
cyber security
How to protect your business from cyber attacks
Hackers are always looking for new, lucrative targets. Unified threat management appliances can help reinforce SMB defences
18 Nov 2020
How to protect your endpoints
cyber security
How to protect your endpoints
With more people than ever working from home, it’s vital to ensure that laptops, mobiles and PCs are secure
16 Nov 2020
DrayTek VigorAP 1000C review: Impressively powerful for the price
wifi & hotspots
DrayTek VigorAP 1000C review: Impressively powerful for the price
A very affordable tri-band Wi-Fi 5 AP that delivers versatile and pocket-friendly wireless mesh networks
14 Nov 2020
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C529RDTW review: A flexible business-class printer
managed print services
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C529RDTW review: A flexible business-class printer
Speeds are variable, but this inkjet produces good quality prints and guarantees predictable running costs
11 Nov 2020
Brother HL-J6100DW review: An excellent choice - if you’re not in a hurry
peripherals
Brother HL-J6100DW review: An excellent choice - if you’re not in a hurry
High-res colour printing is slow but this affordable A3 inkjet is big on output quality and cloud features
4 Nov 2020
What is VoIP? How to choose the perfect system
Network & Internet
What is VoIP? How to choose the perfect system
Here's what you should look for when picking an internet phone package
27 Oct 2020
Buyer's guide to video conference room solutions
video conferencing
Buyer's guide to video conference room solutions
A great video conferencing setup can make a genuine difference to how teams communicate. This is what to look for
13 Oct 2020
Lifesize Icon 500 and Phone HD review: Killer conferencing
video conferencing
Lifesize Icon 500 and Phone HD review: Killer conferencing
A classy all-in-one 4K videoconferencing solution that’s ideal for first-timers – you’ll be set up in minutes
6 Oct 2020
HPE EdgeLine EL8000 review: Trains and boats and planes
Server & storage
HPE EdgeLine EL8000 review: Trains and boats and planes
This rugged server pushes powerful Xeon Scalable processing to the edge
5 Oct 2020
Poly Studio X30 review: Compact and capable
video conferencing
Poly Studio X30 review: Compact and capable
An uncomplicated and affordable system with native support for a range of popular cloud platforms
2 Oct 2020
StarLeaf Huddle review: A star performer
video conferencing
StarLeaf Huddle review: A star performer
A great videoconferencing package for small rooms that’s a doddle to use – but you’ll need speakers
30 Sep 2020
Zyxel ZyWall ATP100 review: Cost-effective, but not cloudy
unified threat management (UTM)
Zyxel ZyWall ATP100 review: Cost-effective, but not cloudy
This security solution brings a good set of protection features to small businesses on a budget
29 Sep 2020
Logitech Room Solution for Microsoft Teams review: Hassle-free video conferencing
video conferencing
Logitech Room Solution for Microsoft Teams review: Hassle-free video conferencing
A bumper package for big meeting rooms that’s tailor-made to integrate with your chosen service provider
28 Sep 2020
WatchGuard Firebox T20-W review: Superb all-in-one protection
unified threat management (UTM)
WatchGuard Firebox T20-W review: Superb all-in-one protection
A versatile appliance that delivers super security for both wired and wireless networks at a great price
25 Sep 2020
Fujitsu Storage Eternus AF250 S3 review: Fast storage in a flash
flash storage
Fujitsu Storage Eternus AF250 S3 review: Fast storage in a flash
An affordable all-Flash array with great performance
24 Sep 2020
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Everywhere review: An excellent offering
remote access
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Everywhere review: An excellent offering
Bags of features make this a great web-hosted choice, although pricing isn’t a good fit for smaller businesses
8 Sep 2020
Broadberry CyberStore Xeon SP2-136 review: One server to rule them all
Server & storage
Broadberry CyberStore Xeon SP2-136 review: One server to rule them all
Broadberry delivers a heap of the latest ruler form factor NVMe SSDs
4 Sep 2020