Dong Ngo

Oakland, United States

Writer at Dong Knows Tech

A no-nonsense human who knows a thing or two about technology, life, and whatnot -- in no particular order.

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Getting Ready for Summer Vacations? Consider One of These Travel Routers to Carry Along

3 days ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

When it comes to getting connected on the go, turning on your phone’s Personal Hotspot feature is often enough. However, if you have a large group of devices that need lots of bandwidth or advanced features, such as VPN, it’s best to get a mini travel router. This post includes the current five best travel routers among those I’ve tested. Keep in mind that they are not the final options, considering there are many on the way that feature Wi-Fi 7.
SanDisk Professional 26TB G-Drive Review: A Solid External Hard Drive

5 days ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

Western Digital’s SanDisk Professional 26TB G-Drive is totally different from the SSD version. It’s a much larger external drive, uses a traditional (enterprise-class) hard drive as storage, and is not bus-powered. In return, it has much higher capacity and much lower cost-over-storage ratio. This 26TB version is the latest variant of a lineup that started in 2022 and is a far cry from the original 4TB version in terms of capacity and possibly other aspects.
Network Switches 101: The Cool Variety and Quick Shopping Tips

1 week ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

When you look to expand your home network, especially for wired clients, you will likely need a couple of network switches. This post will explain in simple terms what they are, when you’d need one, and if so, which one to get. Before continuing, it’s a good idea to understand what a router is, though you’ll have a quick refresh on that below.
Ubiquiti 2025 Pro XG PoE Switches: Top Port Grade Meets Best PoE Output

2 weeks ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

If you’re interested in Ubiquiti’s latest 10Gbps Wi-Fi 7 PoE access points and struggling to decide which switch to power them, here’s some great news. The networking vendor today announced a range of UniFi Pro XG PoE switches with top-of-the-line port grades and high power budgets, available in models ranging from 8 ports to 48 ports. They are perfect high-speed companions for any of the company’s 10Gbps UniFi consoles, including the newly released UCG-Fiber.
Best UniFi Consoles: The Top 5 Options

2 weeks ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

Ubiquiti’s UniFi has only recently been applicable for the home. It’s a line of advanced hardware design initially for business and enterprise applications. This list includes the top five best UniFi consoles (equivalent to “routers”) you can consider, based on my reviews. It will also include tips on what to get, depending on your broadband speed and whether your home is wired with a network cable or not.
ORICO IG740-PRO Review: A Solid NVMe SSD

2 weeks ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

If you call the ORICO IG740-PRO “just another” PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD, you wouldn’t be wrong. It’s indeed one of many you can find on the market. However, considering that PCIe 4 is the sweet spot for NVMe SSDs, this is an internal drive more than worth considering. It’s an excellent alternative to the more expensive Crucial P310. Here’s the bottom line: If you’re looking for a well-performing NVMe SSD that won’t break your bank, the ORICO IG740-PRO will make a good buy.
SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 Review: Simple, Cool and Super-Fast

3 weeks ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

The Extreme Pro with USB4 is SanDisk’s first major portable SSD since the split-off from Western Digital. It’s a clear upgrade from the previous 2020 Extreme Pro. As the name suggests, the new drive is one of a few portable SSDs that feature USB4. It is the second I’ve tested besides the ORICO R3700 and is slated to be extremely fast, which proved to be the case in my testing. The new SSD is, up to now, the fastest in specific tests.
Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation 101: MLO's Truth

3 weeks ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

Multi-Link Operation, or MLO, is arguably the most exciting and promising feature of Wi-Fi 7 on paper. In reality, its real-world usefulness can be subdued. This post will explain this feature in detail and set the right expectations, including when you can expect MLO from your hardware. All that is based on my years-long real-world testing and serious use of Wi-Fi 7 hardware. Unfamiliar with Wi-Fi 7? Check out the primer post on this Wi-Fi standard first.
Best NVMe SSDs: The Top-5 List

1 month ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

This post includes the best NVMe SSDs among those I’ve reviewed that you can safely bring home today. These are fast internal solid-state drives designed for computers and game consoles that use PCIe Gen 4 or Gen 5 bus speeds—they are the fastest consumer-grade internal storage options. If you’re looking for hard drive replacements, check out this post on the top-five SATA drives instead. This list includes the current best NVMe SSDs and their alternatives.
Affordable TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 Hardware: Today's Top Five

1 month ago | dongknows.com | Dong Ngo

If you’re looking to improve your Wi-Fi but on a budget, TP-Link is generally a good brand to consider. That is, if you’re not concerned about the potential hardware ban in the US, which has ceased to be a hot topic since the beginning of the year. Below are the top five affordable TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 hardware options—routers and mesh systems—that are affordable yet not cheap. Pick one, and chances are you won’t be disappointed with its cost-over-performance ratio.