Craig Ellison
All-in-one Internet appliances usually don't live up to their name. Quad Micro Works' Square One is no exception.
Gigabit Smart Switch Feature Comparison Table
This chart summarizes key specs and features for the smart switches featured in our $250 Gigabit Smart Switch Roundup and Dell PowerConnect 2708 reviews.
Dell PowerConnect 2708 Review: A bargain you shouldn’t refuse
This switch is a great way to go gigabit and see what a smart switch can do for you.
LaCie Ethernet Disk RAID Review: No-frills small-biz RAID
LaCie's EDR isn't flashy, but delivers what small-biz buyers need in a RAID 5 NAS.
$250 Gigabit Smart Switch Roundup
If you're going to upgrade your LAN to gigabit, why not step up to the features that a "smart" switch offers? Craig Ellison digs into four examples of the current state of the Level 2 switch art.
Buffalo LinkStation Live Review: Slower than Pro, but media it does show
Buffalo's "consumer" version of its speedy LinkStation Pro gains a buggy media server but loses some speed.
TRENDnet TV-IP301W Internet Camera: Good Hardware, Bad Software
Trendnet's high-end networked camera has a solid hardware design. But unfortunately, it is crippled by poor software and documentation. Craig Ellison reviews.
Netgear FVS114: IPsec routing on the cheap
Looking for a multi-tunnel IPsec endpoint router on a tight budget? Craig Ellison thinks that the FVS114 just might do the trick.
Trendnet ClearSky Bluetooth VoIP Conference Phone Kit: Cool looks but lukewarm sound
Craig Ellison reviews Trendnet's Bluetooth Skype speakerphone that doesn't quite sound as good as it looks.
Trendnet TS-I300: Simple, pricey BYOD NAS
Craig Ellison finds that Trendnet's TS-I300 is a decent, but a tad expensive entry-level NAS.
The Hidden Gotcha of VoIP phones
Sometimes you just need an operator. It's not often, but there are services that a real, live operator can perform that you just don't get when you subscribe to one of the popular VOIP services such as Vonage. Of course, you're not gong to make collect calls from your VOIP line, and international calls likewise need no operator intervention. But what happens if you need to check the status of a line? That was the scenario I recently faced.
D-Link DNS-323: A brand-name NAS worth waiting for
Given all the stuff you've got squirreled away on your NAS, maybe you should be thinking of stepping up to RAID for a bit of storage insurance. Craig Ellison looked at D-Link's DNS-323 and liked what he saw.