There are a growing number of relatively inexpensive mini PCs with multiple Ethernet ports, allowing you to build your own router, firewall, or other networking appliances. But Storaxa goes further than most. It has four 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports and support for WiFi 6, allowing you to use it as a networking device. But it’s […]
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is now available with up to 16GB of storage
This month Amazon launched a new entry-level Kindle featuring an upgraded display, faster wireless, and 16GB of storage, which is twice as much as the previous-gen model. What’s odd is that this means an entry-level Kindle has more storage than the latest Kindle Paperwhite, which has just 8GB. But now Amazon has introduced a minor […]
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How to use an SD card with Amazon’s Fire tablets
Every tablet Amazon Fire tablet released in the past few years has featured a microSD card slot, which is a nice thing to have if you’re using a tablet that may have as little as 8GB of built-in storage. You can pick up just about any Class 10 or UHS microSD card to add up […]
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Micron introduces the first 1.5 TB microSD card
A growing number of PCs, phones, and other gadgets can support microSDXC cards with capacities as high as 2TB. There’s just one problem: nobody actually makes 2TB microSD cards yet. But we’re getting closer. More than two years after the first 1TB cards began shipping, Micron has unveiled the first 1.5TB microSDXC card. The new […]
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Samsung UFS 4.0 storage will bring 4,200 MB/s speeds to smartphones
Some modern smartphones already use UFS 3.1 storage that offers read/write speeds that are comparable to a decent SSD. But soon you could start to see mobile devices with UFS 4.0 storage that offer speeds that are competitive with a fast SSD. Samsung has already introduced the first UFS 4.0 storage solution, which the company says […]
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Lilbits: Google Play Store Data safety labels, Steam Deck software update, and turning an old phone into a gaming phone
Comments Off on Lilbits: Google Play Store Data safety labels, Steam Deck software update, and turning an old phone into a gaming phoneValve has released a software update for the Steam Deck that brings bug fixes, localized keyboard layouts, and a lock screen. The Google Play Store has started rolling out the Data Safety labels for Android apps and games that Google had unveiled last year. If you’ve ever wanted a mobile phone with a rotary dial, […]
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Daily Deals (3-31-2022)
Today’s World Backup Day, which has only been a thing for about a decade, but which is an annual reminder that it’s probably a good idea to back up any important date stored on your computers, phones, or other devices. And to celebrate (if that’s the right word), a number of companies are offering discounts […]
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Lenovo Legion Y90 could be the first phone with SSD & UFS RAID 0 storage
Lenovo’s next gaming phone is expected to be a beast with premium features including a 6.92 inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 720 Hz touch-sampling rate, dual USB-C ports, active cooling, and optional accessories including detachable game controllers. Now it looks like the Lenovo Legion Y90 could also be the one […]
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Beelink Expand F is a USB-C dock that can house an SSD and HDD
The Beelink Expand F is a docking station with USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and audio jacks. Plug a PC, tablet, or phone into the dock with a single USB-C cable and you get access to all of them – plus storage. Under the hood, the Expand F also has an M.2 2280 slot for a SATA3 SSD […]
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Linux Smartphone News Roundup: PinePhone Keyboard, PinePhone eMMC speed hack, and more
Pine64 has been working on an official keyboard accessory for the PinePhone for most of the year. It’s gone through multiple hardware revisions in that time, but it’s finally almost ready to ship and you’ll be able to order for $50 starting next month. For that price, you can effectively turn Pine64’s Linux-friendly smartphone into a […]