Storage

LaCie 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock is a nearly perfect desktop companion

LaCie, the premium brand of Seagate, makes some fantastic products. I've used their Rugged Drive (the same one you can say many an Apple Store employee toting around) for years. Recently, I've been using their updated 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock that not only offers plenty of storage, but a multitude of ports and expansion options as well.

Usually we see Thunderbolt 3 devices belong to one of two categories. The first being storage, the second being docking station. There are very few that fall in the middle of that Venn diagram. The CalDigit AV Pro II belongs there, as well as LaCie's 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock.

As per usual, to get the best look at this desktop beast, check out my in-depth video.

Is the iPhone 8 worth the upgrade from the iPhone 7?

There’s undoubtedly a lot of hype for Apple's new iPhone X, but if you’re looking to save some money and get the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus instead, then you’re probably interested in how it compares to the previous generation model and whether it's worth the upgrade.

While they look similar at first glance, some distinguishing features set the two models apart. In this piece, we’ll dispel some confusion by going over some of the most significant changes between the previous-generation iPhone 7/7 Plus and the new iPhone 8/8 Plus.

Twelve South CableSnaps tame unruly cables [video]

Everyone has a rats nest of cables. It's a problem. I know I have a whole drawer full of tangled cords. Even my go-bag has quite a bit of a problem. I wrap certain cords certain ways, which helps, but there has to be a better way. There are tons of cables ties and wraps online, but if you are one who likes their Apple products, you may be happy with a slightly nicer cable tie.

Review: the Glyph Atom is one of the fastest SSDs out there

The latest MacBook Pros fully embraced USB-C. Charging, displays, and other I/O are all connected through this universal port. In a profession that is quite storage-intensive, I've spent my fair share of time researching and testing hard drives. The Glyph Atom has become my latest favorite, and has so far been my drive of choice with my new MacBook Pro.