HighPoint RocketStor 5122B Review

When HighPoint Technologies contacted me in late September earlier this year to review one of their latest USB 3.0 hard drive docking stations, I knew I had to do it. It was not because we have not tested any in the past. It was not because they are the only manufacturer in the market of such products. It was simply because of the name. Surprising, isn't it? If you have never heard of HighPoint Technologies before, don't worry --...

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From CNET News.com: Windows 8 and RT are set to receive their second lineup of bug fixes when next week's Patch Tuesday rolls around.

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Five of...

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From DailyTech: Deutsche Telekom announced yesterday that T-Mobile would begin selling Apple devices next year. T-Mobile CEO John Legere went on to confirm that the iPhone would be among the Apple products the wireless company will sell next year. However, he is warning that T-Mobile...

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Some Mac Production Coming to U.S. Next Year

From DailyTech: In an extensive interview with Businessweek, which was released today, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that some Mac production would be moved to the United States in 2013.

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