Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

ASUSTOR AS5104T 4-bay NAS Review
First look at the Office 2016 Preview for Windows
Fitbit Surge Review
How to share a directory with Samba on Fedora or CentOS
Intel Core i7-5960X vs i7-5930K vs i7-5820K
Intel NUC 5I3RYH (DinoPC) Review
MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Review
Ozone Neon Laser Mouse Review
Razer Blade 2015 Review
SilverStone Kublai Series KL05 Case Review
SpotCam HD Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring Camera
The Chromebook Pixel (2015) Review

ASUSTOR AS5104T 4-bay NAS Review

The AS5104T NAS from ASUSTOR is built upon the proven chassis solution we have found on their previous generations, with an easy readable LCD display and additional buttons for performing the initial configuration without the need of a PC or extra software. The Celeron J1900 quad-core processor at its core delivers very good transfer rates when moving data; this is paired with a 2GB SODIMM module but the memory can be upgraded up to 8GB if needed, when we are running multiple services at once.

Read full article @ Madshrimps

First look at the Office 2016 Preview for Windows

Hot on the heels of Office 2016 for Mac, Microsoft today released a preview of Office 2016 for the operating system that it actually earns money from. You know—Windows.

In fairness, Windows isn't in such desperate need for an updated Office. Office 2013 is fresher than Office 2011 was, and so it's not altogether surprising that Office 2016 is to Office 2013 much the same as what Office 2013 was to Office 2010. This is a minor update with some small new features and a visual refresh.

The preview is currently aimed at IT professionals and developers, and as such it requires an active Office 365 subscription. A consumer-oriented preview should be released later in the year, but it's pretty clear that Microsoft wants people to subscribe to Office 365, and the company is going to continue to offer small perks for having a subscription. Last year's Outlook for Mac update was similarly an Office 365-only benefit.

Read full article @ ArsTechnica

Fitbit Surge Review

Fitbit Surge is the fitness tracker that has so many new features, the start-up company behind it calls it a superwatch next to the more normal Fitbit Charge and Fitbit Charge HR. There's good reason for that label. The final version I tested has built-in GPS, a heart-rate monitor and real-time workout data, all fan-requested capabilities that raise the price. It's certainly a step up from the Fitbit Force that was recalled for causing skin allergies and never saw its promised smartwatch functionality, though a few rashes have been reported.

Read full article @ Techradar

How to share a directory with Samba on Fedora or CentOS

Nowadays sharing data across different computers is not something new at home or many work places. Riding on this trend, modern operating systems make it easy to share and exchange data transparently across computers via network file systems.

Read full article @ Xmodulo

Intel Core i7-5960X vs i7-5930K vs i7-5820K

We review the Haswell-E lineup by pitting all its processors against each other and the Ivy Bridge-E Intel Core i7-4960X, Haswell Refresh Intel Core i7-4970K, and Haswell Intel Core i7-4770K. If you are looking to build a high-end gaming PC, or are looking to upgrade, then look no further: This review will tell you which CPU you will want to get to cover your needs.

Read full article @ techPowerUp

Intel NUC 5I3RYH (DinoPC) Review

If you take a look at our review of Gigabyte BRIX S you will pretty much have the low-down on the latest version of Intel NUC (Next Unit of Computing). DinoPC sent us a mini PC that uses NUC5i3RYH that is built around a Core i3-5010U, which is a mobile Broadwell CPU.

Read full article @ KitGuru

MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Review

Black and white styling for the masses. The striking similarity of Z97 motherboard performance between all vendors means that products must be differentiated in other ways in order to carve out an advantage in the marketplace. This performance trend among Intel motherboards, which was consolidated with the release of Ivy Bridge, has led to motherboard vendors fighting with features, rather than performance.

One of the features that plays a big role in the buying decision is aesthetics. Motherboard vendors have numerous product lines to cater to different target audiences but also buyers who prefer certain colour schemes. MSI has been at the forefront in that regard with its yellow Lightning Series boards, its red Gaming Series boards and its blue Classic Series boards.

Read full article @ Hexus

Ozone Neon Laser Mouse Review

The Ozone Neon Precision Laser Mouse is their mid-level gaming mouse offering, and boasts 128KB on-board memory, on-the-fly switchable resolutions, multiple profiles, 8 programmable buttons, and a 6400-dpi laser sensor. Its ambidextrous design separates it from most other gaming mice, and today Benchmark Reviews will take a detailed look at this new entry in the gaming mouse field.

Read full article @ Benchmark Reviews

Razer Blade 2015 Review

Where can you go after making one of the most wonderfully crafted and gorgeous gaming laptops? Not very far, if the fourth generation Razer Blade gaming laptop is any indication. Unlike with the 2014 Blade, Razer hasn't changed up much other than swapping out the internals with more memory, a faster processor and the Nvidia's lauded mobile graphics chip, the GTX 970M. Otherwise, the laptop features the same exact chassis and high-resolution QHD+, 14-inch screen. Of course, this isn't a bad thing, as these were both qualities I loved about yesteryear's model.

Read full article @ Techradar

SilverStone Kublai Series KL05 Case Review

How much I do wish that I had been a case reviewer when the classic cases such as the amazing SilverStone’s TJ-07’s were new or the SilverStone Raven was in its first production model with its inverted motherboard tray or even the time when the first Fortress 2 came on scene and lest we forget the SilverStone Crown Series of the CW02 HTPC case. That Crown Series alone could make your newest high dollar Marantz SA-11S3 sound system look like it’s playing second fiddle to the HTPC sitting next to it. Oh, those were the days, and I miss them with great zeal even until today and would be honored to own even one of those cases that I have just described and often drool over them on ebay now and then, when I can find one of them.

When I heard that SilverStone was sending me a couple of cases this time, I found myself almost drooling with anticipation. As the Computer Case Modder living inside of me, I knew all too well, that SilverStone was like the Bentley luxury motor car of computer cases and for lots great reasons. They practically invented the brushed aluminum look and some of their cases are still classics to this day. They were some of the first cases to ever address large radiators in their case bottoms and tops with custom water cooling was almost a must with a SilverStone case even when most of us were enjoying our newest ASUS Silent Square cpu cooler. So many case modding creations have come from this wonderful company that sounds like it might make quality Kitchen Appliances, but in truth they make some of the nicest cases that have ever graced the planet Earth.

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

SpotCam HD Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring Camera

Security cameras are nothing new and there is no clear platform that works best for all. That said, the wireless versions of these systems do seem to be the most popular. Up until a few years ago Wi-Fi cameras were less than ideal, but as Wi-Fi routers have become more powerful, providing better range and increased bandwidth, these cameras make sense for many people. The use of Wi-Fi means there are no wires to run, except for power, which makes the installation quick, cheap, and can be completed by anyone. Another benefit is that you can easily move them from place to place as needed.

Read full article @ Bigbruin.com

The Chromebook Pixel (2015) Review

Googles Chrome OS has always been similar to Microsoft Windows in how one company provides the operating system for many different manufacturers to use on their own devices. But two years ago, Google decided to create a Chromebook which was solely Google branded and designed. Although Chromebooks typically aim at the inexpensive part of the laptop market, this Google branded Chromebook had specifications that put it in line with high end Ultrabooks, and an equally high price tag. It was the original Chromebook Pixel, and its name referred to its 2560x1700 IPS display. At 239ppi it had the highest pixel density of any laptop in the world when it was released, and the rest of its specs were also impressive. But its starting price of $1299 was quite a barrier to entry, and Chrome OS was more limited at that time than it is today.

That brings us to the new Chromebook Pixel which was released just last week. At first glance, you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between this new model and the old one. It has a similar high resolution display, and the same aluminum body with flat edges. But a look at the sides of the chassis will reveal a pair of highly versatile USB Type-C ports, and a figurative look inside will show one of Intels new Broadwell CPUs which enables high performance and stellar battery life. To learn more about how the new Pixel improves on the original, read on for the full review.

Read full article @ Anandtech