Brian Chee - Author - PC World Australia

Stories by Brian Chee

Article | 30/08/2012 In Pictures: 18 great IT tools for Android

These Android apps, from network sniffers to SNMP MIB browsers to SSH tools, will come in handy for network and IT pros

Article | 10/05/2012 In Pictures: IT toolbox for the iPad

In case of emergency, tap these handy tools for network and server admins

Article | 21/04/2011 Microsoft Lync 2010: Unified communications comes of age

Every once in a very long while, I get to review a product that strikes me as a stepping stone toward the future. Microsoft Lync 2010 combines instant...

Article | 16/03/2011 Superior storage for small networks

The Netgear ReadyNAS series of network attached storage units serve as a prime example of how the industry has changed over the years. They were origi...

Article | 26/07/2010 QNAP TS-419U Turbo NAS

QNAP's iSCSI-enabled NAS solution is a perfect match for the growing small office, especially one expanding beyond the internal storage of a VMware or...

Article | 11/05/2009 Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 stands apart with smooth setup, a nice set of features, and potential for growth

Article | 11/05/2009 Intel NAS Performance Toolkit

Iometer and IOzone are great tools for testing storage devices, but they have one significant drawback: They dive deep into the minutiae of the block ...

Article | 21/04/2009 AdderView CATxIP 1000

The AdderView CATxIP 1000 packs just enough punch at a sweet price for SMBs and remote offices. IP KVMs have revolutionised datacenter management, gra...

Article | 2/02/2009 How to cook a hard drive

In this day and age business continuity for your data is just as important to the small business as it is to the huge enterprise.