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` Top Five Servers

1. Dell Power Edge T30

A Xeon dream with plentiful connectivity on offer

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics P530 | RAM: 64GB | Storage: Up
to six SATA HDD | Connectivity: 10 x USB ports, HDMI, Display Port, VGA, serial, PS2, Gigabit
Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 43.5 x 36cm
There are so many different servers out there, and that means that you’ll sometimes have
to sort through entire price lists in order to find the best small server for you. Just look at
the Dell Power Edge T30 – you can buy it either as a barebones or as a fully configured
server. Aimed at the entry-level/SoHo market, the T30 manages to fit in a ton of expansion
potential into a tiny, mini-tower-like chassis, and it even comes with a wealth of server
features by default, which makes it a perfect alternative to an office workstation.

2. Dell Power Edge T20 [barebones]

Shows you how cheap a barebones server can get

CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics | RAM: 4GB | Storage: No drives
included | Connectivity: Up to 12 x USB ports (4 x USB 3.0), 2 x Display Port, VGA, serial, 2 x
PS2, Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 43.5 x 36cm
Servers do not have to be massive or expensive. Take the Power Edge T20 for example; it
has benefited from a wealth of knowledge derived from the 20 years of experience Dell has
building servers. While the barebones version doesn't have a hard drive, it's certainly cheap
– in the recent past, it has been priced at less than £100 (with cash back offers, that is – it’s
always well worth keeping an eye out for these).
It has a Haswell-based Pentium processor that can clock up to 3GHz and supports up to
32GB DDR3 ECC RAM (note that this model comes with 4GB). Expansion capabilities include
four SATA ports (32TB if you use 8TB hard drives), four I/O slots and 10 USB ports.
Astoundingly for a PC of this price, you also get two Display Port connectors, a VGA one, two
PS2 and one serial port. Other than a Gigabit Ethernet port, the other points of interest are
a 290W PSU and an Intel-based RAID controller.
3. Lenovo ThinkServer TS150

A Tower server offering quite potent performance

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 | RAM: Up to 64GB | Storage: Up to 40TB HDD | Connectivity: 8
x USB 3.0, serial, video, 2 x DisplayPort, audio, Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x
H): 17.5 x 37.5 x 43cm
Lenovo took over IBM's x86 server range back in 2014 and has built on the best of the
ThinkServer tradition. The TS150 is now the most affordable of the range and is a 4U
enterprise-class server that competes with the Dell T20. It comes with support for RAID
0,1,10 and 5 (via an on-board controller). Like the competition, this one can accommodate
up to four 3.5-inch HDDs in total, which means that it can go up to 40TB of storage when
loaded with the relevant hard drives. The relatively-recent Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 processor
should be powerful enough for small and medium enterprises.

Lenovo also claims that the acoustics of the TS150 are even quieter than a typical library at
26 decibels. As is the case for the competition, you also get an impressive array of ports and
connectors: eight USB ports, four PCI/PCI-e slots, three video connectors (including a pair of
Display Ports), Serial, Gigabit Ethernet and three audio connectors.

4. HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen 10

Powerful and versatile

CPU: Intel Xeon Scalable 4210 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics P530 | RAM: 16GB
| Storage: No drives included | Dimensions (W x D x H): 18 x 65 x 47cm
If you're after a robust, yet versatile, server for your small business, then the HPE ProLiant
ML350 Gen 10 is an excellent choice. Packed with Intel Xeon Scalable processors, this offers
a big performance boost over the previous models. You need to fit your own storage, but it
supports a wide range of fast options, as well as wide support for graphics and compute
options as well. While it starts out as a tower server, as your business grows, the HPE
ProLiant ML350 Gen 10 can be turned into a rack server for an affordable way to keep your
business going without having to buy a new server altogether.

5. Fujitsu Primergy TX1310 M1

Fujitsu's reliability guarantee is second to none

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics P4600 | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 2 x
1TB HDD | Connectivity: 5 x USB 3.0, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x
42 x 39.5cm
When you think about servers, Fujitsu is probably not the first vendor which springs to
mind. And yet, the Japanese manufacturer is one of the very few (if not the only one) that
can claim to be involved in anything from SMB servers to, well, supercomputers.
The TX1310 is its entry-level, SMB-focused server and comes with some pretty solid
credentials plus an unmatched, industry-leading reliability guarantee. If your server breaks
down within the first year of purchase, not only will Fujitsu fix or replace it, the company
will also refund you the amount you paid for the server.
Like pretty much everyone at this end of the market, it is designed to run silently 24/7 and
offers RAID 0/1/10 but not 5. This model includes an Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3, two 1TB hard
drives and 16GB of RAM. We like the fact that it comes with an optical drive and has two
Gigabit Ethernet ports for redundancy. With four DIMM slots and four storage bays, this
server supports up to 32TB of storage and 32GB of memory.

Comparison between Servers:


Server Name Advantages Disadvantages
Dell Power Edge T30  Fast quad-core Xeon  Single Gigabit network port
processor  No hot-swapping of disks
 Room for six internal disks

Dell Power Edge T20 [barebones]  Very cheap  G3220 is more a desktop
 Compact mini-tower with than server CPU
easy access to internals  No drives or OS

Lenovo Think Server TS150  Most affordable Think  Not much to complain
Server model. about.
 Whisper quiet

HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen 10  Scalable  A hefty beast of a machine


 Decent design  Doesn't come with hard
drives

Fujitsu Primergy TX1310 M1  Fantastic guarantee  No RAID 5


 Has an optical drive  Fujitsu isn't the first brand
you'd think of
Top Five CELL MOBILES

from the stunning Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and super slick Apple iPhone 11 Pro, to the
insanely fast OnePlus 7T Pro, onto the photo-taking majesty of the Huawei P30 Pro, the
movie-watching joy delivered by the Sony Xperia 1 and the unique S Pen functionality
delivered by the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 range, these truly are the best mobile phones on
the market today.

1. IPHONE 11 PRO

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 188g

Dimensions: 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm

OS: iOS 13

Screen size: 5.8-inches

Resolution: 1125 x 2436

CPU: Apple A13 Bionic

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 64/256/512GB

Battery: 3,046mAh

Rear camera: Triple 12MP Ultra Wide-Angle + 12MP Wide-Angle + 12MP Telephoto

Front camera: 12MP + TOF 3D Depth Sensor

ADVANTAGES:
+The best phone camera so far+Incredible OLED screen+Supreme processor and graphics
power+Fantastic battery life+Impressive audio

DIS-ADVANTAGES:
-No 5G-No reverse wireless charging

Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the best smartphone money can buy.

It's also the most advanced iPhone the Apple has ever released, driven by a brand new A13
Bionic processor. Pair this with a larger battery and several power optimisation smarts
baked into iOS 13 itself, and you have an iPhone that can last all day without having to be
hooked up to a power outlet – and that's with heavy usage. Be frugal with the device, and
you could easily squeeze two days out of it.
But the headline act is the tri-camera. Notably, the third sensor is a wide-angle lens,
bringing a 120-degree field of view, which is ideal for landscapes. The other two remain
largely unchanged, with two small but impactful updates – the telephoto lens now has a
larger aperture, letting in 40% more light, and the wide-angle sensor now has 100% focus
pixels, which essentially means it's better at focusing in low-light.

2. SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 PLUS

Simply put, the best Android phone in the world

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 175g

Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)

Screen size: 6.4-inches

Resolution: QHD+

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 128GB

Battery: 4,100mAh

Rear camera: Triple 16MP Ultra Wide-Angle + 12MP Dual Aperture + 12MP Telephoto

Front camera: 10MP + 8MP Depth Sensor

ADVANTAGES:
+Expansive 6.4-Inch Quad HD+ AMOLED+Up to 1.5TB storage via MicroSD card+Awesome
Live Focus images from front-facing camera

DIS-ADVANTAGES:
-Can cost up to £1,399-Infinity-O design is a little unsightly

3. HUAWEI P30 PRO


A superb Android phone with a jaw-dropping camera system
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 189g

Dimensions: 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm

OS: Android 9.0 Pie, EMUI 9.1

Screen size: 6.47 inches

Resolution: 1,080 x 2,340

CPU: Kirin 980

RAM: 6GB/8GB

Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB

Battery: 4,200 mAh

Rear camera: 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + ToF

Front camera: 32MP

ADVANTAGES:
+Amazing camera system+Generous 6.47-inch Display+Fast In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

DISADVANTAGES:
-Specs Aren't Market-Leading

4. ONEPLUS 7T PRO
OnePlus handsets keep getting better and better

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 206g

Dimensions: 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm

OS: OxygenOS / Android 10

Screen size: 6.67 inches

Resolution: 1440 x 3120

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

RAM: 8GB / 12GB

Storage: 256GB
Battery: 4085mAh

Rear camera: 48MP f/1.6 + 8MP f/2.4 + 16MP f/2.2

Front camera: 16MP f/2.0

ADVANTAGES:
+Beautifully well designed phone+Top-end 2019 specs+OxygenOS really impresses

5. SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10


The best phone with digital stylus functionality

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 168g

Dimensions: 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm

OS: Android 9.0

Screen size: 6.3-inches

Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 256GB

Battery: 3500mAh

Rear cameras: 12 MP f/1.5-2.4 + 12MP f/2.1 + 16MP f/2.2

Front camera: 10 MP f/2.2

ADVANTAGES:
+Perfect size+S Pen functionality+Versatile camera system+Excellent core
hardware+Attractive design
DISADVANTAGES:
-No MicroSD for expandable storage-No 5G option in the UK

Comparison between Mobile Phones:


Server Name Advantages Disadvantages
IPHONE 11 PRO +The best phone camera so -No 5G-No reverse wireless
far+ Incredible OLED screen+ charging
Supreme processor and
graphics power+ Fantastic
battery life+ Impressive audio

2. SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 PLUS +Expansive 6.4-Inch Quad HD+ -Can cost up to £1,399-Infinity-O
AMOLED+ Up to 1.5TB storage design is a little unsightly.
via MicroSD card+ Awesome
Live Focus images from front-
facing camera

3. HUAWEI P30 PRO +Amazing camera system+ -Specs Aren't Market-Leading


Generous 6.47-inch Display
+Fast In-Display Fingerprint
Scanner

4. ONEPLUS 7T PRO +Beautifully well designed


phone+ Top-end 2019 specs+
Oxygen OS really impresses

5. SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10 +Perfect size +S Pen -No MicroSD for expandable
functionality +Versatile camera storage-No 5G option in the UK
system+ Excellent core
hardware +Attractive design
Top Five Operating Systems
#1) MS-Windows
Best for Apps, Browsing, Personal Use, Gaming, etc.
Price: $119 – $199$ (Pro)
Windows is the most popular and familiar operating system on this list. From Windows 95,
all the way to the Windows 10, it has been the go-to operating software that is fueling the
computing systems worldwide.

It is user-friendly, and starts up & resumes operations fast. The latest versions have more
built-in security to keep you and your data safe.

Features
 A robust User Interface which helps in easier navigation, with a start menu on the
left side by listing out options and representing applications.
 The Task View feature lets the users switch between multiple workspaces at once, by
displaying all the open Windows.
 Two separate user interfaces, one for mouse and keyboard, and the ‘Tablet Mode’
designed for touch screens.
 Multifactor authentication technology for higher security like BIN, PIN, Fingerprint
recognition, etc.
 Automatically compress system files to reduce the storage footprint.
Verdict: The Windows software is simply best because of how it has evolved with time. Its
security system is state-of-the-art, its user interface allows convenient usage irrespective of
the device that you are using it on. The only thing that will pinch some is its price.
Website: Microsoft
#2) Ubuntu
Best for Open Source Downloading, Running Apps, Browsers, and Gaming.
Price: Free
Ubuntu is a Linux based OS that comes with everything that you are looking for in an
operating system. It is perfect for organizations, schools, and home use. It is free to
download, use and share and that alone should be worth checking this app out.

It is backed by Canonical which is a global software company, and now by the leading
Ubuntu service providers.

Features
 Ubuntu is an Open Source software, which allows it to be freely downloaded, used
and shared by its users.
 It comes with a built-in firewall and virus protection software, by making it the most
secure OS around.
 You get five years of security patches and updates.
 Ubuntu is fully translated into 50 different languages.
 It works and is compatible with all the latest laptops, desktops and touch screen
devices.
Verdict: Ubuntu is a great option for those with holes for pockets. Its open-source feature is
enticing enough to attract many users. But, it also makes up in quality by providing a robust
interface, and security features that are too hard to pass on.
Website: Ubuntu

#3) Mac OS
Best For Apple-exclusive Apps, Dynamic Desktop, etc.
Price: Free with Apple Devices.

The Mac OS has been the staple of almost all Apple devices as we can remember. It has
evolved with time to include the features that first and foremost define innovation.

In recent years, the MAC operating systems have been completely free with the occasional
free upgrade by its developers. For Apple users, there is no other option except the MAC OS.

Features
 The new dark mode gives your desktop interface a more dramatic look which is
easier on the eyes.
 A dynamic desktop which helps to automatically organize your desktop files by kind,
date or tag.
 Continuity camera that scans or photographs a document nearby your iPhone and
automatically appears on your mac.
 Discover handpicked apps with the MAC app store.
 New iTunes that allows users to search for songs with few lyrics.
 Prevent websites from tracking your Mac by making your profile more anonymous
online.
Verdict: Mac's biggest accomplishment is how dynamic the look and design of its interface
appears. It is probably one of the best looking OS today. Now, Apple is allowing its users to
get their hands on this OS and all its upgrades for free, and this has alleviated a lot of
burden from Apple users who are already paying heftily for the Apple devices.
Website: Apple

#4) Fedora
Best for Open Source Development, Corporate Use, etc.
Price: Free

Fedora is another Linux based system which gives Ubuntu’s open-source features a run for
the money. Fedora is reliable, user-friendly and makes for a powerful operating system for
any laptop and desktop computer.

Fedora is the Operating system that is for casual users and caters to students, hobbyists,
and professionals working in corporate environments.

Features
 A sleek new user interface that allows the developers to focus on their code on
Gnome 3 environment.
 It offers a complete open-source toolbox with languages, tools, and utilities in all just
a click or commands away.
 Allows digging into powerful virtualization tools to get virtual machines up and
running.
 Containerize the own applications or deploy applications out of the box with OCI
(Open Container Initiative) image support.
Verdict: Although also good for personal use, fedora works best for developers in the
corporate environment. It has all the tools and utilities that a developer needs to work on in
their projects and is free of cost!
Website: Fedora
#5) Solaris
Best for Large workload processing, managing multiple databases, etc.
Price: Free

Solaris is a UNIX based operating system which was originally developed by Sun
Microsystems in the mid-’90s. In 2010 it was renamed as Oracle Solaris after Oracle
acquired Sun Microsystems. It is known for its scalability and several other features that
made it possible such as Dtrace, ZFS and Time Slider.

Features
 Provides the most advanced security features in the world such as process and user
rights management, thereby allowing you to secure mission-critical data.
 It offers indisputable performance advantages for web, database, and java-based
services.
 Delivers high-performance networking without any modification.
 Unlimited capacity for helping in managing file system and databases.
 Allows seamless inter-operability for solving hundreds of hardware and software
problems.
Verdict: Oracle Solaris is considered as one of the best free open source OS in the industry
by most of them. It allows for scalability, interoperability, data management and security
that are all critical for businesses with the need for high-end operating software.
Website: Solaris

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