Dave Mitchell

Probably the most respected tester of IT equipment in the UK, if you’ve bought a piece of kit for the office - whether printer, server or rack appliance - then you’ve probably read Dave’s verdict at some point along the way. 

Articles by: Dave Mitchell

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Hands on: D-Link DSS-200G-28MP review

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Best partnered with D-Link’s IP cameras, this affordable PoE switch offers a decent power budget.

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Hands on: Box Business Plus review

By Dave Mitchell published

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A classy cloud collaboration service with a generous storage capacity and an app integration for every occasion.

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Hands on: I tried out the Asus ExpertWiFi EBR63 - read how easy this Wi-Fi 6 router is for price, and security

By Dave Mitchell published

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An easily managed all-in-one Wi-Fi 6 router crammed with great security features at an astonishing price.

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Hands on: I tested the Zyxel XMG1915-10EP - see how this pocket-sized switch delivers on power

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A pocket-sized switch that delivers multi-gigabit ports and high-power PoE++ services at a tempting price.

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Hands on: I tried the TP-Link VIGI NVR1004-4P, see what I thought of this surveillance and recording solution

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A low-cost surveillance and recording solution with good analytics features that work best with TP-Link’s cameras.

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Hands on: Qsan XCubeNAS XN5104R review

By Dave Mitchell published

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An affordable, low-profile storage solution with huge expansion potential and good 2.5GbE performance.

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Hands on: TelephoneSystems.Cloud review

By Dave Mitchell published

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A smart business VoIP-to-go service that’s easy to order and use, and is packed with great call-handling services.

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Hands on: Gradwell Wave review

By Dave Mitchell published

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A classy cloud-hosted VoIP service with easy deployment, great call handling and affordable call packages.

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Hands on: 3CX Phone System V20 review

By Dave Mitchell published

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The best IP PBX gets even better with a new admin console, tighter security and a wealth of affordable options.

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Hands on: Ruijie Reyee RG-RAP2260(E) review

By Dave Mitchell published

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A top-value Wi-Fi 6 AP with good performance, excellent cloud management and slick provisioning services.

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Hands on: IDrive Business review

By Dave Mitchell published

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Perfect for SMBs, this hybrid backup service offers a wealth of features and platform support at a great price.

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Hands on: Commvault Cloud review

By Dave Mitchell published

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A secure cloud backup solution with a data protection module for every business requirement.

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Hands on: Barracuda Backup 290 review

By Dave Mitchell published

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This easily managed backup appliance is a one-stop shop for all your on-site and cloud data protection needs.

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Hands on: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 Advanced review

By Dave Mitchell published

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Hybrid backup, endpoint protection and tough security measures all rolled into one easily managed solution.

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Hands on: TP-Link Omada EAP783 review

By Dave Mitchell published

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TP-Link offers early adopters an affordable business Wi-Fi 7 AP with great performance and fine cloud management.

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Hands on: Owl Labs Meeting Owl 4+ review

By Dave Mitchell published

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The Owl 4+ puts the magic in meetings with its 4K camera and smart 360-degree sound and vision.

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Hands on: Netgear PR60X Pro review

By Dave Mitchell published

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A feature-rich, business-class router that’s 10GbE- ready, easy to manage and priced right for SMBs.

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Hands on: Zyxel Nebula FWA505 review

By Dave Mitchell published

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This versatile 5G wireless router will appeal to SMBs that want freedom from wired networks.

WatchGuard FireboxV Micro

WatchGuard FireboxV Micro review

By Dave Mitchell published

Small in price and big on features, the FireboxV Micro delivers virtually perfect network perimeter security.

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