Jon L. Jacobi

Jon L. Jacobi

Freelance contributor

Jon Jacobi is a musician, former x86/6800 programmer, and long-time computer enthusiast. He writes reviews on TVs, SSDs, dash cams, remote access software, Bluetooth speakers, and sundry other consumer-tech hardware and software.

Articles by Jon L. Jacobi

R-Drive Image 7.1 review: The best backup now supports VHD and WinPE

R-Drive Image 7.1 review: The best backup now supports VHD and WinPE

After an attractive new interface was introduced with version 7 of R-Drive Image, the newest iteration is improved with the addition of VHD support to make recovery for Windows users program-independent, as well as WinPE boot disc for better boot-time Windows support.
2 weeks ago
Best remote desktop software: From casual use to business deployment

Best remote desktop software: From casual use to business deployment

Remote desktop software makes it possible to control another PC from afar, whether you want to help a relative troubleshoot a nagging software issue, transfer files, or install software across a fleet of business PCs. Luckily there are worthy options to meet a range of scenarios. Read on for our top picks.
3 months ago
Perfect Backup review: Perfect? No, but darn close

Perfect Backup review: Perfect? No, but darn close

Free programs as easy to use and as versatile as Perfect Backup don't come down the pike often. With support for network, FTP, and online destinations, it's also far more capable than you might expect.
4 months ago