How to: Build a file server… Assembly…(Part 2)

In this 2nd part of How to build a File Server, I cover the necessary hardware mods required to install and assemble the finished machine.

Read about the modifications needed for the Sharkoon case and Icy Dock MB453SPF & MB455SPF Sata Enclosures …..

Phottix Wireless Remote Camera Control

For long exposure photography and for sharp photo’s, you need to use a remote shutter control. Why be bound by a cable to your camera when you can have wireless.

Read my review to see if cordless is best with this wireless camera shutter control….

Review : ACS / Elacin Custom Hearing Protection (ER9 ER15 ER25)

Tinnitus is not something you want and after one too many concerts I started to get the warning signs. My search for the best in Hearing Protection lead me to the Elacin ER range of Custom Fit Hearing Protectors. ER-9, ER-15, ER-25 all offer different attenuation levels.

Read what I thought about these and at £190 ($380), did they end my search?…..

How to: Build a file server…. and why you should….(Part 1)

Read the first part in my three part series about the joys of building and operating a stand alone file server for the home. In this first part I will be covering equipment selection and costs.

While I am recycling lots of hardware it is possible to achieve some good savings to build the machine you want ……

Westone UM2 – Successor to the Shure E5?

You’re probably wondering whats with the title considering this is a review of the Westone UM2 earphones. Well if you have ever seen the Shure E5c earphones you would be right to think the UM2’s look like the twin brother that never was.

The E5’s have been discontinued and Shure have been left with a gap till the new SE420 are launched. To fill that gap Westone have stepped in with the UM2.

At £230 they are not exactly pocket change goods but they are considerably cheaper than the Shure E5’s – can they outperform the original dual driver earphones?….

Samsung D900 review – A Critique

I change my mobile once in a blue moon, if I was to put a figure on it I would say once every 2 to 3 years. So changing phones is a big thing and not an easy decision to make.

After a month of reading reviews, walking in and out of phone shops. I finally decided, meet the Samsung SGH-D900 Ultra Edition (12.9) to give it’s full name.

Read my feelings about this phone….