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iStorage diskAshur 2 Rugged Secure HDD Review

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The iStorage diskAshur 2 is a rugged external HDD built to offer full protection for the stored data by relying on the real-time military grade AES 256-bit hardware encryption (XTS mode) and ensuring that without the PIN, any type of attack is rendered useless. iStorage diskAshur 2 Amazon.com Check Offer iStorage-UK.com Check Offer These type … Read more

Linksys AC1750 LAPAC1750C Access Point Review

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The Linksys AC1750 LAPAC1750C is one of the three newly released wireless access points from the California-based manufacturer of networking devices, but, as with the WRT3200ACM and the WRT32X, Linksys is being a bit weird with its devices and the LAPAC1750C doesn’t differ in any way from its older sibling (the LAPAC1750) in terms of … Read more

Gosund Smart WiFi Plug Review

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The Gosund Smart Plug has been enjoying a great deal of popularity thanks to its minimalist design and its integration with the main smart home assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home (as well as the IoT protocol, IFTTT), allowing a seamless interaction with various smart home devices. A bit over a year ago, … Read more

TP-Link Deco M5 vs Google WiFi

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The TP-Link Deco M5 and Google WiFi are two popular dual-band WiFi systems (the Google WiFi had the advantage of being released several months earlier than the Deco M5), both sharing very similar traits, while also focusing towards the same type of audience: users that have a large house with lots of wireless “dead-zones”. The … Read more

TRENDnet TPE-LG80 Ethernet Switch Review

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The TRENDnet TPE-LG80 is an 8-port PoE+ Ethernet switch, recently released by the California-based manufacturer as part of its new Long Range series which focuses towards ensuring that the PoE+ signal can be extended up to 656 feet while maintaining a multi-megabit throughput (10 Mbps full duplex) – by default, PoE can usually reach only … Read more

Ecobee4 vs Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 3

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The Ecobee4 and the Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 3 are two of the most popular smart thermostats on the market, each of these devices challenging both the design and the functionality of the traditional plain-looking thermostats. The ‘non-smart’ thermostats had unnecessarily complex configurations and the various functions were generally a mess (the large majority of … Read more

Asus RT-AC86U vs Netgear Nighthawk R7800 X4S

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The Asus RT-AC86U and the Netgear R7800 X4S are two of the most popular wireless routers on the market, the latter focusing towards covering more space with WiFi than your average router, while the former is equipped with newer and better internal specs, therefore making it perfect for various applications (especially for VPN). The Netgear … Read more

FRITZ!Box 7590 Modem Router Review

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The FRITZ!Box 7590 is one of the latest modem routers released by the German-based networking company (AVM) and, while its minimalist exterior may not give it away, this device is more than meets the eye: it can function as a DECT station for up to six handsets, it is compatible with ADSL/VDSL/fiber optic lines, it … Read more