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Nexdock Touch laptop docking station

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We have been looking to test the Nexdock ever since it appeared on a popular crowdfunding site eons ago. Why? It seemed to be a devilishly simple idea worth turning into a product. Transform your smartphone (or Raspberry Pi or Android stick) into a laptop within seconds. The idea is sufficiently tantalizing for hundreds of individuals to have invested nearly $500,000 to bring this project to life. The Nexdock Touch is the latest iteration of this venture and we’re testing it today. Pricing and availability The Nexdock Touch is currently on backorder direct from the vendor. The first batch has already been shipped and interested parties can reserve units from the second batch for $100, a fully refundable deposit that will be deducted from the $269 (plus shipping) that the Nexdock Touch sells for. A spokesperson for the brand has confirmed that the laptop should be available in Q2 2021. (Image credit: Future) Design The centrally located webcam reminded us of the Kuu K1 and th...

Kayo Sports

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[ Update (February 1, 2021): Kayo Sports now has a free subscription tier available to anyone who wants to try the service. Called Kayo Freebies, it was first announced in October 2020, but is now available on the platform – all you need is to create a new Kayo account if you aren't a subscriber already. Only limited content (both live and on demand) is available on Kayo Freebies, and we've updated the review below (see Content section ) to reflect the change.] One-minute review Free-to-air TV in Australia has a rather limited repertoire when it comes to broadcasting live sporting events. For many years, the only way diehard Aussie sports fans have been able to satisfy their adrenalin-pumping cravings has been to sign up for a Foxtel pay-TV subscription. Jump to Pricing Compatibility Content Features User experience Verdict With streaming services like Netflix , Stan and Disney Plus gaining in popularity, Foxtel has had to revamp it streaming services to com...

TBao TBook MN22 AMD Ryzen mini PC workstation

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AMD has made massive inroads over the past 24 months as its archrival Intel failed to execute its plans, resulting in poor stock allocation and falling behind its nimbler competitor. Demand for AMD’s Ryzen has been so high that it is only recently that its older processors - based on the Zen architecture - are now hitting the market in smaller PC vendors in China. One of them, TBao, unleashed the TBook MN22 which happens to be a cheaper version of the MN25 , a mini workstation PC we recently tested and which nabbed an Editor’s choice thanks to its exceptional value for money. How does the MN22 fare compared to the MN25? Let’s find out. Pricing and availability The TBao TBook MN22 is available from online Chinese retailer Banggood for $290 at the time of writing. A cheaper version is available for $240 with half the onboard storage; it might be a better option for those looking for an absolute bargain. Want to buy tech from online Chinese retailers? Read this first .  (Im...

Intel Core i5-10600K

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The Intel Core i5-10600K has a lot to prove, if Intel wants to keep that mainstream gaming crown. For the longest time, having an affordable Intel mainstream processor with Hyper-Threading enabled seemed like a pipe dream. But, with AMD giving it a good run for its money, Team Blue has decided to spread the joy of Hyper-Threading around to the entire Comet Lake-S lineup – even the Pentiums – instead of reserving it for the top of its product stack. So, what you’ve got in the Intel Core i5-10600K is a 6-core, 12-thread processor that delivers impressive performance while keeping the price tag affordable. And, for the first time in a while, two competing chips in the same price window – the i5-10600K and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X – have the same amount of cores and threads, which benefits consumers immensely.  Still, the Core i5 has traditionally been the go-to for PC gamers looking for awesome gaming performance without having to fork over the cash for a flagship processor. With A...

Uzio HR and Payroll

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Uzio is a SaaS-based company that offers small, medium and large-sized business users HR , benefits, payroll tools and much more all rolled into one convenient platform. It’s been designed to have appeal to a wide variety of companies and can be scaled according to the needs and number of employees in your business. The software comes with three core business uses aimed at employers, brokers and partners.  Want to try Uzio? Check out the website here One of the main benefits of Uzio is that it lets business owners streamline a lot of administration tasks into one online platform, thereby cutting down on workload and boosting efficiency. There are tools for tackling everything from HR matters through to tax affairs , along with powerful options that let your company stay on top of managing records and compliance, handling payroll and all points inbetween. There's no obvious pricing for Uzio so you'll need to contact their sales team (Image credit: Uzio) Pricing The...

MSI MEG Aegis Ti5

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Two-minute review SPEC SHEET Here is the MSI Aegis Ti5 configuration sent to TechRadar for review:  CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K (3.7GHz base, 5.3GHz boost, 16MB cache) Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 RAM: 4 x 32GB DDR4 Power Supply: 750W 80 Gold certified Storage: 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD + 3TB 7200RPM HDD Ports (front): 1 x USB-C; 2 x USB-A; 1 x 3.5mm Audio 1 x Mic-in Ports (rear): 2 x USB 2.0 Type A, 1 x PS/2 Combo Port, 2 x HDMI out, 3 x Display Port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, 1 x Thunderbolt 3, 2 x RJ45 LAN (2.5G + Gigabit LAN), 5 x Audio jacks, 1 x S/PDIF Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.1 The MEG Aegis Ti5 is the latest addition to MSI’s range of gaming desktops, joining the roster for the uniquely designed Aegis product line. The announcement and subsequent launch of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 series of graphics cards meant that we'd been expecting some of the bigger PC hardware manufacturers to release refreshed editions of thei...