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
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
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
Kensington just released the SD2000P USB Type-C 4K NanoDock and it’s a small form-factor device, mostly suitable for those that want an easy way to stream 4K content from their laptops to a larger screen, but also for connecting more peripheral devices to a slim ultrabook (which usually only offers a couple of type-C USB … Read more
The Netgear AC1200 R6220 is budget-friendly dual-band wireless router which aims at catering to the needs of those people that find the latest devices (mostly AC1750+) with all their bells and whistles unnecessary. Sure enough, the R6220 should be well suited for the users that live in small apartments and that expect to only have … Read more
As its name suggests, the Netgear Nighthawk R7000P is the successor to one of the most popular dual-band routers, the Nighthawk R7000, a device known for both its solid wireless performance and for its iconic, stealth plane-inspired design. Three years after its release, Netgear decided that it had to adhere to more of the 802.11ac … Read more
The Asus RT-ACRH17 is an AC1700 router that was released a bit over a year ago as a successor to the relatively popular RT-ACRH13 and part of the exclusive RH line, so it’s limited to only a few countries. The RT-ACRH13 felt more like an experiment from ASUS to see if it could implement more … Read more
If the WiFi signal from your router can’t reach every corner of your house or office, then using a wireless access point to extend the coverage is the best solution, with Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO and Zyxel NWA1123-AC HD being two great options for both home and small or medium businesses. Obviously, the WiFi mesh systems … Read more
The Samsung 850 EVO has been a long time favourite and the go-to solution for most users because, similarly to its more expensive sibling, the 850 PRO, it took advantage of the 3D Vertical-NAND technology (which translates to a greater density and a better performance because of vertical stacking of the 32 cell layers), it … Read more
The DrayTek VigorAP 920RP is one of the three newly released access points from the 920R series especially designed to be suitable for outdoors conditions, focusing towards offering a reliable connection even in a more challenging environment (protection against extreme temperature) and maintaining a decent coverage despite some interference. DrayTek VigorAP 920RP DrayTek.com Check Product … Read more