I've written a few times about my quest to build the ultimate home storage/server rig. But one issue was surprisingly vexing: What kind of case has room for a dozen or more hard disk drives? In this update, I'll talk about the various options as well as the one I ultimately picked: The NZXT H440 (and a Corsair power supply). 2017 Update: After owning and using this case … [Read more...] about 14 Drives For 14 Ports: A Case For FreeNAS
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Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5: Hands-On Review
The iPhone 5 gets decent battery life, considering how thin it is, but it certainly doesn't last all day. That's why I decided to pick up a Mophie Juice Pack Air battery case for it. How does this compare to the Juice Pack for the iPhone 4? And is it worth $99? Read on for my full review! The iPhone Needs Juice I was initially quite impressed by the iPhone 5's battery … [Read more...] about Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5: Hands-On Review
Apple is Shipping Defective Lightning Cables
Considering their luxury reputation and attention to detail, it's surprising that Apple is shipping defective Lightning cables. Alas, it's true: I've received one, a few of my twitter followers have as well, and the Apple store was not that surprised when I came in for a replacement. Symptoms of a Defective Lightning Cable Since my iPhone 5 came with only one cable, I … [Read more...] about Apple is Shipping Defective Lightning Cables
Apple’s Lightning to Micro USB Adapter is Tiny But Useful
I know some people were upset when Apple moved from the old 30 pin dock to the new Lightning connector with the iPhone 5, but such is the price of progress. Early adopters like me, however, found it difficult to make the switch with Lightning cables in short supply. That's why I was thrilled to have a friend of mine bring over a couple of Apple's newest adapters from the UK: … [Read more...] about Apple’s Lightning to Micro USB Adapter is Tiny But Useful