MacLife - UK (2019-12)

Image rights from left: iStorage, Klipsch.

A more secure alternative to cloud services is to store and

transport data on a physical hardware key, and that’s what

the Datashur Pro 2 does. A robust USB 3.2 Gen 1 data drive,

it contains an internal battery and a chip that provides AES–

XTS 256–bit full disk hardware encryption. In capacities

from 4GB all the way to 512GB, prices vary accordingly with

size. In basic use you connect the drive, press the Key

button, enter your PIN, press Key again and the drive

mounts with full access. Unmounted, the drive locks itself.

Extensive PIN services are available via the physical keys.

You are required to set an admin PIN but can also set a user

PIN, recovery codes, single–use codes, and more. There are

options like auto time out, brute force protection, and

auto–wipe of all data; as well as the ability to set a restricted

read–only mode and make the drive bootable. All of this is

set up and managed using the three lights, modes, and the

number keys. With read/write speeds of 120 and 130MB/sec

respectively — just above its times quoted by iStorage —

the performance is decent, particularly in writing data.

THE BOTTOM LINE. Total hardware protection for your

data — if you need it. HOLLIN JONES

Klipsch’s first set of true wireless buds come with

a heavyweight fast–charging case in a brushed

metal finish. Three small lights indicate the

amount of juice left in increments.

The buds themselves are black, with rose–gold

branding across the top of their elliptical housing.

The neck of the unit is quite long, and while some

users will prefer the deeper fit of the buds, others

may find it uncomfortable. The central buttons

on each unit perform functions such as pausing

a track — once you get the hang of short or

long–pressing the bud to facilitate your request.

There is no noise–cancelling tech here, but

there are four mics — and in our tests, voice calls

were nice and clear. Once you get a good seal, the

T5s offer a tight, heavyweight bass performance.

They also offer great detail and separation, as well

as emotive vocals — ideal for rock ‘n’ roll.

THE BOTTOM LINE. They look the part and

sound great in rock tracks. ALICIA RYAN

iStorage Datashur Pro 2

Keep your data safe

From $59 From iStorage, istorage-us.com

Features 4GB — 512GB capacity

Klipsch T5 True

Wireless Earphones

Wireless buds that rock

$199 From Klipsch, klipsch.com

Features Fast–charging case, four mics, IPX4

ISTORAGE DATASHUR PRO 2

Extremely strong security for your data

Very flexible PIN and security options

Probably overkill for the average user

Higher capacities get pretty expensive

GREAT

KLIPSCH T5 TRUE WIRELESS

Great sound with lots of detail

Strong aesthetics with a chunky case

Charging built in to case

Might not fit all ears

GREAT

Tough testing, trusted ratings

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