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Articles by Benjamin Liebenberg
rAge Expo 2025 was a Celebration of Gaming, Community and Culture
3min Michael James, rAge expo Project Director (right), with Benjamin Liebenberg. Image: Supplied Walking into rAge Expo 2025 on the top floor parking level of Fourways Mall, my first thought was: What’s going to happen to all that sound under a giant tin roof? It turns out the organisers wondered the same. According to the Project Director, the cooling system wasn’t fully covered and things did get a bit warm at times but despite this, the event was a massive success.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Review: Sleek Design Meets Everyday Power
2min Benjamin Liebenberg explores the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, where premium design meets everyday functionality, making it the ideal choice for professionals and creatives alike. Image: Screenhot The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is a laptop that manages to balance premium looks with everyday practicality. Designed for professionals, students and creatives alike, it blends slim portability with enough performance to handle demanding tasks, all while keeping things stylish.
3min Looking for a reliable all-in-one PC that combines performance with a sleek design? The ASUS ExpertCenter P440 AIO offers a minimalist footprint and enterprise-ready features, making it an ideal choice for any workspace. Image: Screenshot All-in-one PCs are designed to simplify the workspace, reduce cable clutter, and provide reliable computing without the bulk of a traditional desktop.
ASUS ExpertCenter P440 AIO Review: Streamlined Performance in a Compact Package
Looking for a reliable all-in-one PC that combines performance with a sleek design? The ASUS ExpertCenter P440 AIO offers a minimalist footprint and enterprise-ready features, making it an ideal choice for any workspace. Image: Screenshot All-in-one PCs are designed to simplify the workspace, reduce cable clutter, and provide reliable computing without the bulk of a traditional desktop.
Why the Asus ZenScreen MB169CK is the Ultimate Portable Monitor for On-the-Go Professionals
2min The Asus ZenScreen MB169CK 15.6-inch Full HD portable monitor offers USB-C and mini-HDMI connectivity, auto-rotate functionality, and a slim design that makes it ideal for hybrid workers, students, and digital nomads. Image: Benjamin Liebenberg If you're constantly on the move and need a second screen that’s lightweight, functional, and easy to connect, the Asus ZenScreen MB169CK may be worth considering.
Acer Nitro V15 Review: Is the RTX 2050 the Best Budget Gaming Laptop for 2025?
2min Looking for a budget-friendly gaming laptop? The Acer Nitro V15 with RTX 2050 offers solid 1080p performance for casual gamers. But does it meet your gaming needs in 2025? Image: Benjamin Liebenberg The Acer Nitro V15 featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 and Intel Core i5-13420H is designed for budget-conscious gamers who want solid 1080p performance without the premium price tag.
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 511: Rugged, Reliable, and Ready for Real Life
4min A Chromebook is a laptop that runs ChromeOS, designed primarily for cloud-based computing. Image: Supplied Who’s Behind the Tech? A Quick Primer on Acer and Google Before we get hands-on with Acer’s tough new Chromebook, it’s worth looking at the tech giants behind it. Acer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational tech company founded in 1976.
Level Up Your Screen Space: The LG 49WQ95C Ultra-Wide Monitor Impresses for Gaming and Productivity
2min It comes at a premium price, but it can replace two monitors and a dock — saving desk space and simplifying your setup. Image: Ben Liebenberg / IOL In the ever-evolving world of hybrid work and immersive gaming, display real estate is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Enter the LG 49WQ95C, a 49-inch curved ultra-wide monitor that doubles as both a productivity powerhouse and a gaming beast.
HP Poly Studio V12: Redefining Video Collaboration with Precision
1min The HP Poly Studio V12 is everything you need in a modern video bar for small rooms. Image: Ben Liebenberg / IOL Designed with today’s small meeting spaces in mind, the HP Poly Studio V12 delivers cutting-edge video collaboration technology in a sleek, USB-powered form. Whether you’re using a PC-based room setup or a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model, the Studio V12 is built to connect quickly, sound great, and look even better.
Do You Know Your Network? Part 3: Switches, VLANs, Wireless, and the Art of Structured Connectivity
The router may be the gatekeeper, but it’s the switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi access points, and security architecture that truly determine the strength and scalability of your network.
Do You Know Your Network? Part 2: Understanding Routers - Your Network’s First Line of Defence Original
Are you aware of the pivotal role routers play in your network? Image by: Supplied / Kathea Published 21m ago | Published 21m ago By Benjamin Liebenberg When people think about networks, they often imagine switches, cables, and blinking lights in a backroom. But the humble router — often tucked in a cabinet or under a desk — is arguably the most important piece in your network. It’s the gatekeeper, the translator, the traffic cop. And if misconfigured or misunderstood, it becomes the weakest link.
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