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UGREEN DXP2800 2-bay NAS server review — UGREEN DXP2800 review: One of the best 2-bay NAS servers you can buy today With powerful hardware and incredible build quality, the DXP2800 is a great choice if you need a new 2-bay home server.

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ASUSTOR AS3302T v2 review: A good 2-bay starter NAS with 2.5GbE connectivity

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 25 June 24

Start strong The AS3302T v2 is a budget 2-bay NAS with 2.5GbE connectivity and powerful hardware.

Start strong

How to share your Amazon Prime account with friends and family

By Michael L Hicks last updated 21 June 24

Sharing is essential, and all the benefits that come with your Amazon Prime account are great ways of showing a kind gesture. Here's how to set it up.

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Prime Day is coming soon — here are my NAS picks

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 14 June 24

Storage season Prime Day is just a month away, and if you're looking to buy a home NAS server, these are my recommendations.

Storage season

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Google Home: The everything app for your smart home needs

By Nicholas Sutrich published 10 June 24

The home for smart homes Google Home is your one-stop shop for everything smart home-related, from smart lights to Matter, music playback on smart speakers, reminders, and so much more.

The home for smart homes

30TB HAMR hard drives are now a reality, and I'm excited

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 5 June 24

Hardwired Seagate is now making 30TB hard drives, and it's using an innovative laser-based HAMR tech to achieve greater density.

Hardwired

Leftover Memorial Day sales 2024: the top 5 deals UNDER $100 that are still available

By Patrick Farmer published 28 May 24

Best under $100 Memorial Day may be over, but there are still plenty of dirt-cheap tech deals if you know where to look.

Best under $100

Best smart LED light bulbs that work with Google Home 2025

By Samuel Contreras last updated 27 May 24

Hey Google! Here's a bright idea — connect these LED smart bulbs to your Google Home and control it all with your voice. Here are our top recommendations.

Hey Google!

Google wants to turn your TVs into a smart home hub

By Jay Bonggolto published 17 May 24

bigger smart home hubs Your Chromecast and LG TV are set to become smart home control centers soon.

bigger smart home hubs

Level up your smart home with 44% OFF the tiny Amazon Echo Dot (for a limited time)

By Zachary Visconti published 10 May 24

Amazon Echo Dot Deals Amazon has cut 44% off the price of the fifth-generation Echo Dot, offering a great deal on an already-affordable smart speaker.

Amazon Echo Dot Deals

Matter 1.3 wants to connect appliances and EV chargers to your smart home

By Brady Snyder published 9 May 24

Does it matter? The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) revealed Matter 1.3, which adds support for new kinds of devices, like more home appliances and EV chargers.

Does it matter?

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