Articles by Brian Turner

Brian has over 30 years publishing experience as a writer and editor across a range of computing, technology, and marketing titles. He has been interviewed multiple times for the BBC and been a speaker at international conferences. His specialty on techradar is Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, covering everything from office suites to IT service tools. He is also a science fiction and fantasy author, published as Brian G Turner.

Articles by: Brian Turner

Best mining rigs and mining PCs for Bitcoin, Ethereum and more

By Matt Hanson, Brian Turner, Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 29 September 21

Buying Guide Our list of the best pre-built mining rigs and mining PCs for Bitcoin and other crypto.

Best home automation systems of 2025

By Brian Turner published 2 June 21

Updated Control your smart home easily with our top picks for the best home automation systems.

How to write a successful business blog

By Marcus Austin, Brian Turner published 17 March 21

Handy hints and tips on the right and wrong ways to create a successful business blog

GoToConnect review

By Brian Turner, Michael Graw published 18 February 21

GoToConnect combines the Jive VoIP business phone platform with GoToMeeting to deliver a competitively priced powerhouse for communications.

What is SaaS? Everything you need to know about Software as a Service

By Brian Turner last updated 17 September 20

All you need to know about Software as a Service (SaaS) and the advantages of running applications in the cloud rather than on premises.

HotSchedules review

By Brian Turner last updated 28 March 20

HotSchedules offers a range of time management and HR services specifically for the hospitality sector. We look at what it actually has to offer, along with its pros and cons.

ABCmouse deal: keep your kids learning at home for free with these online classroms

By Brian Turner last updated 27 March 20

Educational apps for kids of all ages. Schools may be closed, but these top-quality distance learning apps mean education doesn't have to stop.

This huge 8TB SSD fits right in your pocket - but you won't be able to buy it yet

By Brian Turner published 8 January 20

CES 2020 Mini SSD drive prototypes from SanDisk hope to draw in smartphone and laptop users.

Firefox to release VR browser for Neo 2

By Brian Turner published 7 January 20

Mozilla have teamed up with Pico Interactive to release a version of the popular browser for the Neo 2 virtual reality headset.

Seagate is bringing modular storage to businesses

By Brian Turner published 7 January 20

CES 2020 Seagate reveals modular storage to help manage needs of enterprise, cloud, and edge IT networks.

First DDR5 memory modules are out now but you can't buy them

By Brian Turner published 7 January 20

CES 2020 New DDR5 SDRAM will give datacenters major increase in memory performance.

Microsoft takes down 50 North Korean hacking sites

By Brian Turner published 31 December 19

Microsoft has taken down fifty domains used for spear phishing attacks, but the effect on attackers is likely to be limited.

Amazon Ring cameras could be easy prey for hackers

By Brian Turner published 31 December 19

Lawsuit claims that Amazon's Ring video cameras have inadequate cybersecurity, leaving consumers vulnerable to attack.

US military warns personnel against using DIY DNA testing kits

By Brian Turner last updated 31 December 19

Pentagon internal memo advises all military not to use consumer DNA testing kits.

Chinese hackers bypass 2FA

By Brian Turner published 30 December 19

A Chinese hacking group has been able to successfully target Western government entities by bypassing Two-Factor Authentication.

IoT giant exposes millions of customer details online

By Brian Turner published 30 December 19

Smart device company Wyze accidentally exposed a database online containing details from 2.4 million customers.

Tencent targets video conferencing

By Brian Turner published 30 December 19

The Chinese internet giant Tencent has launched an app for video conferencing in China, after the popular US Zoom service was blocked by the Chinese government.

Huawei denies Chinese government subsidies

By Brian Turner published 27 December 19

Huawei rubbishes report that claims it received as much as $75 billion in Chinese state support.

Ryuk ransomware spares Windows Linux installs

By Brian Turner last updated 27 December 19

As ransomware becomes increasingly sophisticated, some now avoids targeting virtual Linux installs that would be destroyed by encryption.

Google Chrome affected by SQLite vulnerabilities

Google Chrome affected by serious security flaw

By Brian Turner published 26 December 19

SQLite vulnerabilities could expose Chrome users to malicious attacks.

Russia just disconnected itself from the Internet

By Brian Turner published 26 December 19

Russia claims to have successfully tested its own alternative to the internet, to ensure users can stay online against US aggression.

Zero-day exploits found in Android VoIP

By Brian Turner published 9 October 19

Zero-day vulnerabilities have been found in how the popular Android OS handles VoIP integration.

RingCentral partners to supply Avaya Cloud Office

By Brian Turner published 4 October 19

Avaya expands unified communications platform with RingCentral support, in a bid to improve company fortunes.

Avaya launches OneCloud ReadyNow for enterprises

By Brian Turner published 3 October 19

Avaya aims to simplify UC and CC solutions for enterprise on its new OneCloud platform, while share price tanks

Our solar system's violent past

By Brian Turner published 30 March 19

The solar system used to look very different before settling into the pattern of planets we see now.

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