Articles by Jon L. Jacobi
Best Windows backup software 2023: Protect your data!
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
Vantrue N5 review: This dash cam offers nearly 360 degree coverage
The Nexus 5 offers as close to 360 degree protection as any dash cam system we've tested via front, rear, and dual interior cameras. It's pricey but takes quality captures day and night with embedded GPS.
Lexar NM790 review: Fast PCIe 4.0 SSD joins the winner's circle
With newly lowered prices, the NM790 offers arguably best bang for the buck. It's the fastest overall DRAM-less SSD we've tested, albeit by a slim margin.
Kingston XS1000 USB SSD review: Tiny, inexpensive, good light-duty storage
Everyday performance from this this wee and affordable USB SSD meets the 10Gbps norm, though it tanks in a hurry during long writes. For light-duty use, you can't beat the price.
Garmin Dash Cam Live review: LTE, online storage, premium price
Garmin's single-channel Dash Cam is an elegant experience from the company, and its first with dynamic uploads to the cloud. But it's expensive to buy and stream.
Crucial X9 Pro external SSD review: Fast, good-looking, easy on the wallet
Crucial's X9 Pro is the second-fastest 10Gbps USB SSD we've tested. It's also super small, sports appealing looks, and is relatively affordable.
Crucial X10 Pro review: Fastest 20Gbps portable SSD yet
Crucial's X10 Pro is the fastest thing outside of a Thunderbolt 3 external SSD you can buy. It's far cheaper than those, though a tad pricier than 10Gbps SSDs. Another great drive from Crucial.
Teamgroup MP44 SSD review: Up to 8TB of good PCIe 4.0 performance
Utilizing a DRAM-less design, the MP44 is available with up to 8TB of capacity. It's a surprisingly good, if not spectacular PCIe 4.0 performer.
Viofo A119 Mini 2 dash cam review: Small but feature-packed
The small camera doesn't skimp on features (GPS, Voice commands, phone connectivity, or capture quality. We'd prefer that Viofo improved its lens to include polarization so you don't have to constantly add and remove the optional filer.
Storj review: Fast and affordable online storage for techies
Storj gives you five the times the storage of most other services for free, and also offers some of the most affordable pay plans in the business.
Seagate FireCuda 540 Gen5 SSD review: Great real-world chops, and peace of mind
Though it's not the fastest PCIe 5.0 SSD we've seen with synthetic benchmarks, Seagate's FireCuda 540 blazed to a first-place finish in our real-world 48GB transfers and offers an outstanding warranty and TBW rating.
SK Hynix Beetle X31 review: This 10Gbps USB SSD scurries
There's new competition in the external USB SSD market in the form of the SK Hynix Beetle X31. It's shiny gold, vaguely reminiscent of a beetle's elytra, and a tad pricier than the competition.
WD Blue SN580 NVMe SSD review: Superfast transfers, game-changing price
WD's latest Blue SN580 NVMe SSD is amazingly fast in the real world, and is by far the most affordable drive we've seen—by a huge margin.
Arq 7 Backup review: Uniquely versatile local and online backup
This super-clean backup client connects to any number of online storage service, including its own. It's also affordable and backs up to local and network locations.
SanDisk Pro-G40 review: Speedy, tough, and versatile portable storage
The best of both storage bus worlds, the Pro-G40 leverages 10Gbps USB and Thunderbolt 3/4 connectivity. It's also IP68 rated to withstand tough environments.
Sabrent Rocket Q4 NVMe SSD review: Uncommonly small, shockingly powerful
Sabrent's 30mm long Rocket Q4 fits in devices that can't handle a full 2280 SSD, but still provides lots of capacity. Even better, thanks to new N48 NAND and a Phison E21T controller, its real-world performance is shockingly excellent.
Thinkware U3000 dual-channel dash cam review: Radar love at a cost
The Thinkware U3000 dual-channel (front/rear) dash cam combo takes detailed captures and features a unique low-power parking surveillance mode that utilizes the onboard radar. Yes, radar. You pay for it though.
Crucial T700 SSD review: Record-shattering PCIe 5.0 performance
The Crucial T700 PCIe 5.0, NVME SSD shattered all our data transfer records—color us impressed, and then some. If you have the required PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and enough cash, it's the drive you want.