Sabrent 4TB Rocket NMVe PCIe M.2 SSD & USB 3.2 Enclosure Review

The Sabrent 4TB ROCKET NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD High-Performance Solid State Drive (SB-ROCKET-4TB) delivers all the advantages of flash disk technology with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and it is fully compliant with the standard Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), commonly-known as M.2.Based on 3D TLC NAND Flash memory, its performance speeds can reach up to 3450 MB/s (read) and 3000 MB/s (write). The Sabrent usb 3.2 tool-free enclosure for NVMe PCIe m.2 SSD is the ultimate solution for your enclosure needs. No more screws this enclosure is 100% tool-free allowing you to swap drives with ease. Simply lift the case-back by unblocking the knob and insert your drive a magnetic pin holds your ssd in place making the process effortless tool-free enclosure - the adapter uses the latest chip-set of usb 3.2 to PCIe lane bridge controller.

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Blink Mini Indoor Smart Security Camera Review

Blink Mini Indoor Smart Security Camera Review. Check out the video below.

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* 1080P HD indoor, plug-in security camera with motion detection and two way audio that lets you monitor the inside of your home day and night. * Get alerts on your smartphone whenever motion is detected or customize motion detection zones so you can see what matters most. * See, hear, and speak to people and pets in your home on your smartphone with Blink Mini’s live view and two-way audio features (live view is not continuous). * Sets up in minutes – just plug in the camera, connect it to wifi, and add it to your Blink app. * Blink Mini includes a free trial of the Blink cloud storage subscription through December 31, 2020. * For additional ease of use, pair Blink Mini with a supported Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, view recorded videos, and arm and disarm using just your voice.

How I Protect My Data with NordVPN #AD

I have been using NordVPN for quite a while now and during my tests have found it to be very stable and secure. It gives me peace of mind that my data is encrypted and others cannot snoop on it. Check out my test of the software on my iPad Pro, the interface is super easy to use and quick to set up a secure connection.

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Huawei nova 5T Smartphone Unboxing and Review #AD

It’s not often that you get a smartphone that just hits the sweet point in features, specifications and price. With the nova 5T from Huawei, you are treated to an extremely good build quality. That’s the first thing that appealed to me during my unboxing.

The screen is quite simply stunning, at FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution, it uses IPS technology and the colours are superb and viewing angles extremely impressive. There are no notches here either, just a small punch-out hole for the 32MP selfie camera, which captures accurate skin tones. Around the back, Huawei have upped the camera to a quad array with depth sensor. These equate to 48 MP (f/1.8 aperture AF) + 16 M (f/2.2 aperture FF) + 2 M (f/2.4 aperture FF) + 2 M (f/2.4 aperture FF). The amount of detail is impressive and even capable of taking great close-uo (macro) photos too. I used the camera a lot and really loved the natural tones, much better than the over-saturated colours that some smartphone cameras produce.

Moving things along inside the nova 5T is a HUAWEI Kirin 980 Octa-core processor, which turns in a great performance. All the apps I used launched quickly and I had no issue with slowdown, even after opening up the likes of my browser, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and a few other apps. And to top things off, thanks to the 3,750mAh battery, I managed one and a half days on a single charge.

I think Huawei have a winner on their hands here, it’s a solid smartphone with plenty to offer.

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Sennheiser GSP 370 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

Sennheiser GSP 370 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

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With up to 100 hours of battery life, the wireless GSP 370 is the perfect gaming headset for everyone who loves the Sennheiser gaming sound but wants wireless freedom. We do not hand out these awards very often, but the GSP 370 are so good they get my Geek Seal of Approval.

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AmpliFi Instant - NOT Just a WiFi Router !!!

AmpliFi Instant - NOT Just a WiFi Router !!!


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AmpliFi Instant is a great solution to whole home coverage WiFi. Mix and match your mesh technology to strengthen Wi-Fi signals in the areas of your home where you need it the most. In addition to the AmpliFi Instant kit, which features an Instant MeshPoint, you can add AmpliFi HD MeshPoints or AmpliFi HD Routers to ensure complete coverage.

UniFi nanoHD - When compared with the popular UAP-AC-PRO, the UAP-nanoHD product is for internal only use, but is 30% smaller in size, yet more than 30% faster at 1733 Mbps on 5GHz. Deploy the UniFi nanoHD AP in high-density environments requiring maximum wireless performance and minimal footprint. The UniFi nanoHD AP features simultaneous, dual-band, 4x4 MU-MIMO technology and convenient 802.3af PoE compatibility. The compact design delivers a cost-effective combination of value and performance. The unique LED provisioning ring provides administrator location tracking and alerts for each device. The UniFi nanoHD AP can be powered by an 802.3af PoE compliant switch.

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Sound Treating my Editing Room with aixFOAM #AD

Soundproofing, room acoustic treatment, call it what you will. If you are serious about audio or video production, sound reflects and bounces off surfaces. Treating a room effectively with properly designed and manufactured acoustic panels will make a big difference. In this video we take a look at a couple of different acoustic panels from aixFOAM and discuss the big improvements they have made to my audio.

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Aver VB342+ 4K USB Conference Camera System Review

The new VB342+ makes group video calls easier and more efficient, delivering exceptional audio and video quality for enterprises. It is also equipped with cutting-edge features like SmartFrame, SmartSpeaker, True WDR, and FOV 120° to upgrade your conferencing experience.

Embedded with AVer SmartFrame, the VB342+ automatically frames all meeting participants, adjusting the camera zoom, pan, and focus to fit everyone on-screen in seconds without overreacting to unimportant movement. Have an efficient meeting with AVer SmartFrame. 

Highly sensitive SmartSpeaker Tracking pinpoints speakers wherever they are in the room, cutting through noise to zoom in on the human voice. Also, SmartSpeaker’s 6-meter diameter pickup range saves wasted time moving speakers closer to the microphone.


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Top 3 Backup Hard Drives

Backing up your important files is a must do task. There is nothing worse than losing your important business documents or personal photos. I have heard many sad stories, including one family member who lost years of personal memories, when their laptop hard drive failed. Another professional music producer lost years of work when their main desktop computer got fried and the data was corrupted.

There is no one fail-safe way of backing up your files, so I always suggest having three backups in total. One local backup to keep on a shelf or in a cupboard, which can be handled by the hard drive recommendations in this article. In addition to this, I suggest having an off-site backup, whereby you could use one of the portable hard drives below and then ask a family member to store at their house in a safe place. And finally, a cloud backup … there are many good services available now, some costing as little as £5 per month for unlimited data. Hard drives will fail at some time, so at least with a few backups in place, you shouldn’t lose everything. All links in this article are affiliate links, they do not cost you a penny extra, but do earn Geekanoids a small commission on purchases.

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In top spot is the Seagate Backup Plus Slim portable hard drive, which is available in various capacities from 1TB to 5TB. This earns my top spot as it has proven itself to be reliable and is also very affordable, quite often with discounted pricing. This is a portable hard drive, which means you can easily store at home, or indeed backup and take to another off-site location for storage. It also includes some software on the drive. The included Seagate Dashboard software provides you with the tools to backup your data from local PCs, mobile devices, cloud storage providers and even your social media accounts. Backup of your files can be scheduled to run continuously, at specific times, or on-demand using the Dashboard software's one-click functionality. On top of all this, it's available in a variety of colours to suit your preference and is Mac and Windows ready.
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Next in line is a desktop hard drive, which has a faster 7200rpm hard drive inside. This would reside on your desk next to your computer and allow you to backup your files faster. The
WD Elements Desktop External Hard Drive is available in 2Tb to 10TB capacities and comes formatted as NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7. It will still work with Mac OS X once you reformat it.
You also get a free trial of WD SmartWare Pro Back-up Software. This back-up software allows you to back-up your files to your WD Elements drive or to the cloud using your Dropbox account.
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A really good option if your data is super important to you and/or your business is the QNAP TS-251 Network Attached Storage enclosure. This comes supplied with no hard drives, you have to add you own, but has some distinct advantages.
Firstly, the two previous hard drives I recommended are connected to one computer at a time, which is great in plenty of scenarios. A "NAS" connects to your network via an ethernet cable. It acts as a central storage location for all your files. This would allow you to backup your desktop and laptop with ease and access your files on either, or even from your smartphone or tablet. Many NAS products, including this one, also allow you to install applications on the device to make backing up and other tasks a lot easier.
Secondly, a NAS like this has room for two hard drives. You can get other models that accommodate even more. This allows you to have data redundancy, which means one hard drives data is mirrored (or copied) to the second hard drive. If one fails, then you have a mirror image of it, so your data is still safe. Of course, both hard drives could fail, but it is very rare for this to happen at the same time.

The main features of this particular model from QNAP are;
- Centralize your file storage, sharing and backup with excellent performance
- Run multiple Windows, Linux, UNIX and Android based virtual machines with the Virtualization Station
- Operate multiple isolated Linux systems as well as download containerized apps with Container Station
- Enjoy the best audio-visual experience with HDMI output and the free remote control
- Transcode Full HD videos on-the-fly or offline* Stream multimedia files via DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast and
- Bluetooth with multi-zone multimedia control
- Scale up to 12 drives with QNAP UX-800P expansion enclosure

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You do need to buy hard drives separately to install in a NAS and my recommendation is the WD RED range, also listed below.
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Top 3 USB Microphones

If you create any sort of visual or audio content online, making sure your voice is crisp and clear is very important. Maybe you produce a podcast for your audience to listen too, or perhaps you stream on Twitch, or live broadcast on YouTube. With all these things, your audience can sometimes forgive if you miss focus with your camera, but audio is key to them sticking around.

I have been a long-time YouTube content creator and also created a few podcasts too. Here are my top picks for USB microphones that will deliver on the quality front. All links in this article are affiliate links, they do not cost you a penny extra, but do earn Geekanoids a small commission on purchases.

In top spot is the Rode NT-USB. I should mention that Rode to sponsor Geekanoids, but have not asked me to include their mic in this roundup. This particular mic is my top pick because I have used it for a couple of years now and it delivers great quality audio and is super simply to use. As with all the USB microphones mentioned here, there is no need for an audio interface, you just plug in and you’re ready to go.
The Rode NT-USB features a Large 1" capsule with gold-plated membrane and an internal rycote lyre capsule shock mounting system. It’s ultra-low noise too, so even in those quiet moments you don’t hear the hiss that’s sometimes associated with cheaper mics. There is an on-mic mix control and the NT-USB is also compatible with the Apple iPad. The package includes a tripod stand, pop shield and ring mount.
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Next up is the Blue Microphones Yeti. This is available in a range of colours and is a very popular choice. Not only does it look great, it sounds superb too. I have personally used one of these too and can definitely recommend this for being a very sturdy option with an excellent and very heavy stand. It features a tri-capsule array whereby the three condenser capsules can record almost any situation. There is a multiple pattern selection knob on the back of the mic, where you can choose cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional & stereo patterns. You also get gain control, mute button, zero-latency headphone output.
This is perfect for podcasting, voiceovers, interviews, game streaming, vocals, musical instruments, field recordings, conference calls, and more.
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Last but not least is the AmazonBasics Professional USB Condenser Microphone which I have not personally used, but heard good things about. It's a professional USB condenser microphone with excellent sound quality when recording and zero latency output for clear, instant audio. Ideal for recording vocals, instruments, podcasts, home movies, and more. It features 3 condenser capsules and 4 pick-up patterns: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, and stereo. It also includes a 1.49-m USB cable and an adjustable stand. Sometimes this goes on a deep discount, so can be picked up for a very good price.
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Top 3 Products for Twitch Streaming Pros

Live broadcasting or streaming on Twitch is not only great fun, but can also allow creators to share their passion for gaming (and sometimes other subjects) with really loyal fan bases. Sharing video gameplay online can be quite daunting when it comes to the gear required. Assuming you already have a computer and web camera of some sort, improving the quality of your streams is always very rewarding.

Here’s our top 3 products that will take your Twitch streams to the next level. Of course, this can be applied to other live streaming platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. All links in this article are affiliate links, they do not cost you a penny extra, but do earn Geekanoids a small commission on purchases.

In top spot is a very cool product from Elgato. Their Stream Deck connects to your computer via USB and is a bank of buttons that each contain a tiny screen. The buttons allow you to automate actions, for example “starting a livestream” or “tweeting out a message” and some more complex actions too. The screens are full colour and the clever software allows you to customise them with your own designs, making them easily recognisable. This is a superb piece of kit and very worthy of the number one place here.
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Next up is the Rode NT-USB microphone. I personally use one of these and it is a very high quality microphone that simply plugs into your computer USB port. There are some rotary controls on the side of the mic too that allow you to control your audio and monitor levels. You will also find a headphone port on there too. One really nice touch is the custom shaped pop shield, which will help with your audio quality. This is one quality piece of kit and it must be said that audio is a very important part of your live broadcast, so should not be overlooked.
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Last but by no means least is another product from Elgato. If you have even seen a video or livestream where the presenter seems to be floating on top of their game, they are using a green screen. The software you use allows you to “key” out anything in your camera frame that is green, so that it becomes transparent. You can then position yourself on top of any background, but we often see gameplay presenters on top of the game itself, normally in the bottom corner of the video frame. Some green screens are really cumbersome to set up, but this Elgato Green Screen is pre-tensioned in its own case. Pull the screen up, attach and you are ready in under five minutes. Then when you are done, it packs away easily for storage. This really will help take your streams to the next level.
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Top 3 USB Audio Interfaces

Whether you are a podcaster, music producer or any type of content creator that includes audio, an audio interface should be top priority. The likes of USB microphones are fine, but an interface will give you much more control and open up a wider selection of mics to use. If you want to start recording instruments and/or have some MIDI control, then this is the only way to go.

USB Audio Interfaces allow you to connect the likes of XLR microphones and instruments into a box of tricks and in turn this connects via USB to your computer. There are plenty of USB audio interfaces on the market, but they all vary in quality. It is important to have excellent quality pre-amps, so not to introduce background noise to your recordings. Let’s take a look at our top 3.

In top spot is the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) audio interface. This is a very popular choice as the manufacturer uses top quality components in here. The preamps deliver a nice clean sound which has a very low noise floor. This is important for when you have quiet moments in your audio and don’t want any background hum or hiss creeping in. This is all thanks to the two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps which also offer plenty of even gain. There are two microphone / instrument inputs and class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz/24-bit. There is also a headphone output with separate gain control. You get some extras included in the package too (see below). On the back you will also find outputs for your active studio monitors (speakers). If you need MIDI there is none, please look further up the range.
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Next up is a serious piece of kit if you need more inputs and outputs. The PreSonus Studio 192 is a USB 3.0 audio interface and studio command centre with up to 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion. It features eight XMAX remote controllable mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs and 6 balanced line level inputs. You also get zero-latency monitoring with Fat Channel processing, preamp control, Talkback routing, and speaker switching from included UC Surface software for the Apple Mac, Windows PC, or even the iPad.
It is tightly integrated with included Studio One 3 Artist DAW software and includes 6+ GB of third-party resources (free download after product registration). Rest assured it does not just work with their own DAW, it’ll work in pretty much any audio application.
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If you want to buy wisely and save some money, then the Behringer UMC404HD Audio Interface might be for you. Even though this is a much cheaper offering, you still get four mic/instrument inputs and MID support too. There is support 24-bit/192 khz resolution which delivers professional audio quality. This interface is compatible with all the popular recording applications including Vvid ProTools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, Apple Logic Pro X and so many more. The icing on the cake is four state-of-the-art midas designed mic preamplifiers with +48v phantom power for your XLR microphones on tap.
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