Product Reviews & Comparisons

Honest testing, clear pros/cons, and what I’d actually buy

I review tech I’d use myself—mini PCs, servers, NAS hardware, and the tools around them.

If you’re deciding what to buy (or avoid), start with the picks below and then browse the full review archive.

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The Best Mini PC for Home and Small Business Servers (2025 Guide)

The Best Mini PC for Home and Small Business Servers

The “why” behind mini PCs for servers, plus what to look for before you choose.

Best Mini PC for Proxmox 2025 – Compact Power for Your Home Lab Setup

Best Mini PC for Proxmox

I compare the mini PCs that work best for Proxmox with the upgrades and gotchas you should expect.

Best Home Servers and NAS Devices for 2025 – Reviews & Buying Guide

Best NAS for home

This is my personal shortlist of home servers and NAS devices..

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Two deeper reads I recommend when you want the full picture.

Acemagic K1 Mini PC Review – Is This Low-Power Ryzen Box Worth It?

Acemagic Mini PC Review

My real-world take on performance, noise, and whether it’s worth buying.

Minisforum MS-01 Review: Best Mini-PC for Virtualization Lab?

Minisforum MS-01

My real-world Minisforum MS-01 review — performance, noise, thermals, and whether it’s worth it for a homelab.

Dell XPS vs Latitude: Exploring the Best Dell Laptops

Dell XPS vs Latitude

Dell XPS or Latitude? Here’s how I’d decide, based on real-world use.

Behind the Reviews: My Tools

This is one tool I use regularly when opening, upgrading, and testing hardware for my reviews

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Best Hard Drives for a NAS

The 5 Best Hard Drives for NAS: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

Choosing the best hard drives for a NAS can be overwhelming with so many models. I’ve been through this process, so I compiled this guide to help you find the best NAS hard drives based on reliability, speed, and compatibility.

Proxmox vs ESXi

Proxmox vs. ESXI: Is Proxmox an alternative to ESXi?

Virtualization is the backbone of modern IT, powering environments from global enterprises to small businesses and passionate homelab communities. For decades, VMware ESXi set the gold standard in reliability, rich enterprise features, and ecosystem integration.

Best NAS for home

Best Home Servers and NAS Devices for 2025 – Reviews & Buying Guide

Choosing the best home server or NAS (Network Attached Storage) can be overwhelming, whether backing up family photos, streaming media, or organizing critical files. Today’s NAS devices double as full-featured home servers.

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Which is the best Synology NAS Diskstation 2025?

Synology has become synonymous with NAS devices. They offer a wide range of solutions, from basic file sharing to advanced data backup and recovery. Which Synology NAS model should I choose?

Minisforum MS-01

Minisforum MS-01 Review: Best Mini-PC for Virtualization Lab?

When I first tried the Minisforum MS01, I was immediately impressed by its solid build and thoughtful design. Although the case is larger than other mini PCs, it feels sturdy and well-ventilated. The power button and ports on the front are easy to access, which is a nice touch for quick connections.

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The Ultimate Guide on how to use Kadence Conversions

Kadence Conversion is a new WordPress plugin designed to help you convert more leads into sales. It's simple to install and configure. Kadence Conversion is part of the Kadence family. The Plugin was released in November 2021. It's the ideal addition to Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks.