Jon L. JacobiFreelance contributor, PCWorld
Jon is a Juilliard-trained musician, former x86/6800 programmer, and long-time (late 70s) computer enthusiast living in the San Francisco bay area. jjacobi@pcworld.com
Online backup: We test the best services—Carbonite, iDrive, and Backblaze
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
Carbonite Safe review: Cleverly integrated online backup
Carbonite's online backup service uses Windows' own File Explorer for data selection, while cleverly altered icons relay the backup status of individual files and folders. It's simple, effective, and elegant.
The VM-70 offers pleasing sound for recreational listening along with the sonic definition and connections you look for in a studio monitor—all at an affordable price.
Monoprice BT600ANC Bluetooth headphone review: These bargain-priced cans will be hard to beat
Monoprice's BT600ANC might not offer the best automatic noise cancellation we've heard, but it's the best we've heard for less than $100
Why you may not be getting the SSD you paid for
SSD vendors may upgrade firmware and components over a product's lifespan. Most changes are positive, however, some may negatively affect performance.
Thinkware F200 Pro dash cam review: Detailed video in a super-small form factor
The Thinkware F200 Pro is a super-slim dash cam that offers great 1080p video, plus rear camera and external GPS options.
Crucial X6 USB SSD review: Good price, good performance, good design
Crucial's X6 USB SSD operates at good SATA speeds, and it fits a ton of NAND storage into a very affordable, compact, and comfortable design.
Dash cam reviews: Catch the maniacs and meteors of daily driving
We review the best 1080p and 4K dash cams. They record what's ahead (and sometimes what's behind), and ideally mark it with GPS, too. Exactly what you need on today's mean streets.
Nextbase 222X dash cam review: Classy, versatile design, good day video
The Walmart-exclusive Nextbase 222X is inexpensive, and it takes good day video and passable night video. It does cut a few corners to hit its low price.
Samsung 980 NVMe SSD review: Low-ball pricing, light-duty performance
The Samsung 980 NVMe SSD is fine for light-duty tasks, but because it relies on system DRAM for its cache, it performs disappointingly in more intensive jobs.
Intel 670p SSD review: Faster where it matters
The Intel 670p pulls consistent, competitive performance out of its single-sided QLC, a first for the company in an NVMe SSD.
Drop + THX Panda wireless headphone review: Supremely clean sub-bass
These planar ribbon headphones sound fantastic, especially in the sub-bass region, but they could use more padding on the headband.
Aukey 4K Dash Cam DRS1 review: Nice 4K UHD video, easy to install and use
The Aukey DRS1 offers great 4K UHD day and night video captures, is easy to use, easy to install, and even easy on the budget.
Sylvania Roadsight Pro Dash Cam review: Good video, easy to use
Sylvania's Roadsight Pro covers all the bases for a front, front/rear dash cam combo: Great video, GPS, and easy camera removal for safekeeping.
Jomise K7 dash cam review: Great performance and a puzzling phone dependency
The Jomise K7 dash cam takes excellent day and night front video, looks nice, and has the best interface going. But forced activation via phone is problematic.
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