I am a science and engineering man who has been tossing digital products for more than ten years, and at the end of each year, I can't help but want to talk to you about those handy digital things that I have used in the past year, share the experience of using these products, and also give some reference to those who just have needs or have difficulty in choosing, after all, practice makes true knowledge!
In 2023, the theme of my sharing is "pragmatism", mainly some commonly used and worthwhile digital products, including simple and easy-to-use high-value home NAS-Lulian X4600 Pro, a wireless mouse that I call "the gospel of big hands"-ROG dragon scales, a small steel cannon memory module with texture + performance - Corsair Ruler Titan, and a children's eye protection lamp from the master of light control BenQ - BenQ Mindduo 2 Plus, etc.
Why are these digital products worth recommending? What are the highlights of them that you can't see from the detail page? Listen to me.
Reason for recommendation: It is easy to use, full of configurations, and suitable for ordinary users' home NAS.
From USB flash drive to mobile hard disk to network disk, after a series of transitions, I finally tossed on NAS, and only after using it did I know that home data storage is still the most practical and stable NAS! The stakes in this will not be too much to repeat, and it can be summarized in a simple sentence: the USB flash drive has a small capacity, the mobile hard disk is slow, and the network disk is not safe to store, and NAS solves all the previous problems, except for the need to spend a little money, there is nothing else "wrong".
In the past few years, I have tossed a lot of NAS, if I want to recommend a NAS device that is most suitable for ordinary users' homes, I would recommend Greenlink. Traditional NASs such as Synology and QNAP leave the impression of "high professionalism", "complex settings", and "high playability but too much toss", especially for novices who have no technical foundation and those who don't want to toss too much. In this way, a high-value, strong, and easy-to-use home NAS like Greenlink is the best choice for ordinary users.
I take the Greenlink DX4600 Pro I am using as an example to share with you the experience of using the Greenlink NAS.
Let's take a look at the paper parameters first
Flagship NAS processor Intel N6005, four cores and four threads, the highest turbo frequency of 33ghz；
4 sata + 2 m2 SSD bays, with a maximum storage capacity of 96TB (22T*4+4T*2);
8GB memory, up to 16GB (8GB*2);
Equipped with HDMI 20** interface, support 4k@60hz image direct connection, large-size screen can also be high-definition**;
Rich interfaces: USB3 Gen2 + Type-C Gen2 (up to 10GB S) on the front, USB3 on the rear2 Gen1 (up to 5GB S) + 2*USB20 (up to 480MB s);
Double 2The 5GBE network port can realize link aggregation to 5G and support Samba multi-channel, which is faster and more stable!
One thing to say, this set of hardware configuration of Greenlink DX4600 Pro can not only meet the home needs of ordinary users, but also meet the basic needs of some small studios and enterprise users, which is enough to ensure the smooth operation of the system and software.
Speaking of appearance, the appearance of Greenlink private cloud NAS is completely different from traditional NAS equipment, and the DH2100+, DH2600, and DX4600 series currently on sale have their own design for each product. Green link DX4600 Pro is a minimalist style design, aviation aluminum shell, exquisite details, great texture, boxy and simple shape completely long in my aesthetics as a science and engineering man.
The ease of use of the system is the biggest highlight of Greenlink NAS, and it is also the most important reason why I highly recommend it. Although the gameplay of the Greenlink NAS is not as diverse as that of Synology and QNAP, its advantages lie in the ease of use of the software and the stability of the system.
The UGAs private cloud system has a clean interface, simple settings, and similar operation logic to mainstream software, making it easy to use. **Storage, sharing, audio, photo album and other common functions are readily available. What's more, you don't need a public IP to access your home NAS outside, and the learning cost is almost zero, removing the biggest technical obstacle for home users.
Greenlink DX4600 Pro not only supports the Docker function, but also provides a number of image libraries for users to choose from, narrowing the gap with the traditional NAS in terms of playability, and there is a place for those who have a certain technical foundation and occasionally like to toss. The DCOKER image library of the UGAs system adopts a graphical interface, which makes the operation and configuration more intuitive. In addition, docker images are rich in resources, covering almost most mainstream and non-mainstream suites, which can basically meet all application scenarios of users.
The function of the mobile phone side of the green link NAS is basically the same as that of the green link cloud on the computer side,It also supports the TV side,Install TVAPP on the TV or projector to directly **NAS stored movies、**Content stored in the NAS。 The function of the TV side is a little simpler than the computer side.,It's probably to browse files and**、And**。 Attention friends who like video and audio, the green cloud cinema on the TV side has the same exquisite poster wall as the computer side, and the viewing experience is very good. At home on the weekend, fruit snacks are paired with TV large screen viewing, and the comfort is directly full.
Reason for recommendation: A wireless gaming mouse with high appearance and low latency, it feels absolutely perfect to hold!
I like to play FPS games, both single-player and online, and I've been using a wired mouse for a long time because I'm worried about latency. In 2023, I began to obsessively play CS:GO with a wireless mouse, and I was more concerned about the feel and latency of the wireless mouse, and I used four or five wireless gaming mice back and forth, but the experience was not satisfactory.
Later, I was planted by netizens on the station ROG Dragon Scale Ace, and the feeling when I first got started can be described as "amazing".
The ROG Dragon Scale Ace weighs only 54g and measures 1275*63.7*39.6mm, my palm is about 20cm long, just enough to hold this mouse in a very comfortable, full posture, regardless of the size of the mouse, the height of the middle bulge and the tail support for the palm are just right, this feel is amazing (not an exaggeration at all).
Friendly reminder, if your palm length is more than 19cm, you can buy it with your eyes closed; If it is less than 19cm, this mouse may be on the large side for you, it is recommended to look at the mice.
This mouse is equipped with a ROG Aimpoint optical sensor, with a DPI adjustment range of 100-36000, and the performance is comparable to that of the PAW3395. At the same time, it uses a plug-in micro switch with a life of 70 million clicks, with a crisp sound, fast rebound, and a very nice feel.
ROG Dragonscale Ace supports wired, Bluetooth, 24G three connection modes, in 2ROG Speednova Wireless is supported in 4G wireless mode, which optimizes wireless signal transmission and provides low latency (09ms), and at the same time, it can overcome signal interference and ensure the stability of signal transmission.
The gaming experience of this mouse is much better than I imagined, with a stable grip, comfortable posture, and the advantages of ROG Speednova wireless technology, which allows you to control the whole field with ease, even in wireless mode, ROG Dragon Scale Ace can still accurately and steadily locate the crosshair, pointing where to play, and not feeling the delay of the previous wireless mouse, so that I can experience the pleasure of the game freely.
Recommended reason: the coexistence of texture and performance, unique modular design, high playability.
Double 11 upgraded the computer configuration,The memory module was replaced with CORSAIR Ruler Titan RGB light bar 64G (32G*2),It is no exaggeration to say,It is the best texture of all the memory I have used、The most beautiful; It also has an ingenious modular design, and the RGB light bar and matte heat dissipation module can be replaced at will.
The heat dissipation shell is made of high-grade forged aluminum, which has a good heat dissipation effect and a great texture. Ruler Titan's light bar module has 11 individually addressable RGB LED beads, and the lighting effect is cool. If you don't like RGB lighting, you can replace it with a cooling module, which pays more attention to the heat dissipation effect, ensures the stable operation of the memory module in high-frequency scenes, and returns to a purer high-performance gameplay.
The default frequency of this memory is 4800MHz, the memory read and write speed is 71666MB s and 69949MB s, and the latency is 873ns。The manual overclocking finally stabilized at 7000MHz, the timing was 34-44-44-96, the memory reads and writes were 100976MB s and 97868MB s, respectively, and the latency was 636ns。The performance boost after overclocking is huge.
The significance of high-frequency memory is mainly in productivity and office scenarios. PCMark 10 focuses on all-round office performance testing, and the test results show that the test results of 7200MHz high frequency are about 10% higher than that of 4800MHz silent frequency.
At 4800MHz, the PCMark 10 scored 7654 points, including 10233 for common basic functions, 9576 for productivity, and 12420 for digital content creation.
At 7000MHz, the PCMark 10 has a comprehensive score of 8448 points, of which 10423 are common basic functions, 11563 are productivity, and 13575 are digital content creation.
Friends who have high requirements for appearance and performance can try this set of CORSAIR's ruler Titan RGB light bar.
Recommended reason: lower latency, faster response, and more accurate listening and positioning.
When I bought the long-coveted wireless gaming headset on Double 11 - Razer Cyclone Black Shark V2 Pro (2023), it supports 2With 4G+ Bluetooth wireless dual-mode connectivity, low-latency HyperSpeed wireless technology, and the Razer TriForce 50mm titanium-plated drivers, how can gamers who love wireless peripherals not be tempted!
I'm very satisfied with the wearing experience of the Razer Cyclone Black Shark V2 Pro, and I didn't have the discomfort of pressing the head and pinching my ears like other headphones after wearing it for up to five hours. Several factors that affect wearing are summarized:
The weight is only 320g, no pressure head, no ear clamping;
Oval full-face earcups with an inner diameter of about 62x42 mm, which have a good wrap and fit for different ear shapes;
The padded outer layer of the ear cushions and headband is made of woven fabric and the padding is made of memory foam, which is soft, thick and breathable.
The appearance of Razer Cyclone Black Shark V2 Pro Edition is a simple design, and the logo has no RGB lighting effects, which is a little less cool and more handsome; The ingenious design of the volume knob and headband connecting rod adds some personality but unobtrusive sparkle to the look of this headset.
Razer Cyclone Black Shark v2 Pro supports 24GHz and Bluetooth two connection modes, of which, 2Supported in 4GHz modeRazer Hyperspeed Wireless technologyIt also features low latency and stable signal transmission, similar to the ROG Speednova wireless technology described earlier.
In CS2, accurate marksmanship and listening skills are the key factors that determine the outcome of the game, and the Razer Tornado Black Shark V2 Pro gives full play to the skills of listening and positioning. The slight footsteps in different directions, the sound of a black gun in the corner are clearly recognizable, and the direction, orientation and layering of the sound can be accurately restored in the headphones, which is a great experience.
Reason for recommendation: In the field of children's eye protection lamps, BenQ is recognized as a "master of light control", with a good reputation, hard technology and professionalism.
Before the start of the winter vacation at the beginning of the year, my daughter's vision examination results were not very satisfactory, and her farsightedness reserve value was low, and she was at risk of myopia. In addition to standardizing eye habits, doctors recommend using professional children's eye protection lamps to create a healthy and scientific lighting environment. That's why I bought a BenQ mindduo 2 plus children's eye protection lamp.
The full blackout design + oval lighting is an important reason why I chose the BenQ mindduo 2 plus, and after a year of use, my judgment has been proved right.
The power of the blackout design is that it can illuminate the table very softly and prevent children from looking directly at the light source. BenQ mindduo 2 plus has designed an "eaves" on the upper cover of the lamp shell, and at the same time, the **light guide plate is sunk inward, so that the light source can be hidden in the lamp shell and completely shading. There are gull-wing guide plates on both sides of the light guide plate, and the light is reflected to form a soft indirect illumination, and the lamp beads on both sides are located at the corners of the back to the human eye, which further reduces the probability of children looking directly at the glare.
The advantage of elliptical lighting is that the horizontal widening can cover the entire 120cm tabletop, and the illumination of the edge of the measured table can reach the 300 Lux standard stipulated by the Education Bureau, and meet the national AA illumination uniformity standard.
According to the "Performance Requirements for Reading and Writing Desk Lamps", there are clear requirements for shading, and the surface brightness of the light-emitting parts that can be observed by the human eye should not be greater than 2000 cd when in the sitting position. I specially tested the illumination of the desktop, and the illumination of the book can reach up to 1915 lux, and the illumination of the desktop at the lowest brightness is 719 lux, which can fully meet the needs of desktop reading and writing.
BenQ MindDuo 2 Plus has passed the dual EU IEC blue light standard, which basically has no blue light hazards; Using flicker-free driver chip, through the EU PST SVM standard, it can effectively reduce the flicker of the light source; It has passed the EMF standard and has no electromagnetic radiation hazards.
In addition, there are all kinds of smart functions such as automatic light on/off, intelligent dimming, and sitting posture detection reminders, which are very, very, very practical for young students in the first and second grades.
OK, the above is the digital goodies that I have used in the past year and are worth recommending, some of the pits I have already waded through for you, and the rest of these can be bought with your eyes closed. coincides with the year-end digital festival ** event, the last wave of good prices before the Spring Festival, and those in need can place orders.