We’re close to the end of 2019, so I don’t need to tell you that everything now has to be able to connect to a WiFi network due to the massive convenience factor, but, while some devices have been quick to get a built-in wireless adapter (the entire IoT department is in booming), there are … Read more
Kidde has been for a long time one of the main manufacturers of smoke detectors in the US and, while First Alert fully entered the IoT market and went head to head against Nest Protect with its Onelink smart smoke alarm, Kidde followed a different approach, so it still focused towards the development of the … Read more
Whether we like or not, the dongles and the docking stations are here to stay, so, if you prefer to quickly swap your ultra-portable laptop between your home and your work office, then a reliable docking station will significantly simplify your workflow. At the moment, the ultrabooks predominantly make use of two types of transmission … Read more
Pi-Hole has been deemed as one of the most effective ways to block ads network-wide since it works at the DNS level, which means that it doesn’t affect the network performance and it can actually improve it considering that some ads can slow down the loading time for websites or apps (and with Pi-Hole, they … Read more
Before the WiFi mesh systems got into the mainstream, the only way to cover a difficult-to-reach area in your home with WiFi was by using a wireless extender (also called repeater), a device which when properly placed, it could take the WiFi signal from the main router and push it further, so that your devices … Read more
It’s been about three years since Ubiquiti released the dual-band AmpliFi HD WiFi system and the public immediately fell in love with that tiny box and its circular display (while the additional mesh nodes were a bit of a hit and miss), but the design wasn’t the only great thing about this product, as Ubiquiti … Read more
Apple has recently released its new line-up of iPhones and a few months ago, we got to see the new MacBook Pro series, as well as the MacBook Air 2019, but, while the hardware is definitely improved and the professionals will love the retina display (and possibly the touchbar), the manufacturer still indulged itself in … Read more
The TRENDnet TEW-825DAP is a simple AC1750 wireless access point which promises to be an affordable solution for smaller, budget-tight businesses and even for any user that wants to either expand its network to cover more ground with WiFi or just to move past the consumer-grade wireless router (which is not always that reliable). TRENDnet … Read more
The First Alert SCO501CN-3ST is an UL-certified traditional smoke and CO detector built to ensure the safety of your home relying on a photoelectric sensor to detect smoke, an electrochemical sensor for detecting rising levels of Carbon Monoxide and a loud voice alarm to make sure you wake up in case of an emergency (conforms … Read more
When it was first launched, the Nest Protect smart smoke and CO detector was received with lots of skepticism due to what was deemed an unnecessary amount of features and a very high price tag, but after the improved second generation was released, the people seemed to be more welcoming towards the idea of adding … Read more