ASUS VivoPC VM62 Mini PC

Full- featured computer in a small footprint with plenty of customisation options

Small computers are nifty. They can provide a full desktop PC experience where the physical space for a traditional tower case would be cumbersome or impractical. In the past, a tiny form factor meant weak specs and woeful performance - but the ASUS VivoPC VM62 platform brings compact size and low power consumption together with performance and a reasonable price.

Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay 8TB

Intended for home use, this NAS certainly packs in a lot of storage capacity and is also media-friendly

T he Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay 8TB is a consumer NAS device for the home. It has a minimalist design, piano black finish and set-top box dimensions. The appeal for home users lies in its ease of use, and its combination of media sharing and backup capabilities.

Gigabyte GV-N98TG1 GAMING-6GD

The version of the GTX 980 Ti we’re reviewing here is slightly di…erent to most of the GTX 980 Ti products currently on sale though, as it’s been given the full Gigabyte overclocking treatment. This comes with a small price premium, so let’s see what extra goodies the $60 premium brings with it.

Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router EA8500

Fantastic technology but a tad pricey for the moment

The Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router EA8500 addresses the problems faced by multi-device households. The router itself is an imposing piece of kit, occupying same amount of desk space as a laptop, with four large, removal antennae. Housed within the chassis is a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 512MB DDR3 RAM, and 128MB flash memory, providing substance to match its looks.

Virtual Reality: The Time Has Come

The once-bitten, twice-shy Jack Schofield thought VR was pure hype. Here, he reveals why the virtual revolution could be just months away

It’s been almost 30 years since Dr Jonathan D Waldern founded a tiny company called W Industries to develop a “virtual-reality” system – which included a head-mounted display (HMD), data gloves, a tracking system, and associated software. I still have vivid memories of trying a prototype. How could I refuse an invitation to experience the future?