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ASUS PL-AC56 review - The powerline adapter kit that

ASUS PL-AC56 review - The powerline adapter kit that "hits like a brick"

Did you ever use a powerline adapter kit to extend the coverage of your network? Have you ever considered this idea? Personally, after testing all kinds of networking devices, I prefer a powerful powerline adapter kit to a range extender. It's more elegant and it tends to work better. And the kit that we are reviewing today (ASUS PL-AC56), got me sold on this concept
5 Issues that make Microsoft Edge a worse web browser than others

5 Issues that make Microsoft Edge a worse web browser than others

Not a very long time ago , we talked about what makes Microsoft Edge a better browser than other browsers for Windows. But, like everything on Mother Earth, Microsoft Edge has both good and bad sides. In this article it is time to mention the issues that we believe make Microsoft Edge a worse browser than others. Let's begin: 1. Browsing problems The most
5 Things we love about the new Settings app in Windows 10

5 Things we love about the new Settings app in Windows 10

When Microsoft created Windows 8, they had to let go of the old Control Panel and move on to creating a new way of configuring our devices, one that could also be used on tablets and other small screen devices. The Control Panel was doing its job okay, but it was based on a very old design, one that's been in Windows for many years.
9 Features that make Microsoft Edge a better web browser than others

9 Features that make Microsoft Edge a better web browser than others

Microsoft Edge, the youngest web browser from the Redmond giant, wants to be the strongest and the fastest of all web browsers for Windows. Although it has its flaws, Microsoft Edge actually is in many ways a better browser than others and, in this article, we want to show you some of those features that make it great. Here they are: 1. The fastest
Reviewing the D-Link DIR-820L dual band router - Wi-Fi on the cheap!

Reviewing the D-Link DIR-820L dual band router - Wi-Fi on the cheap!

Do you need a wireless router that costs less than 40 bucks? Do you want it to be dual-band, with support for modern standards like the very fast 802.11ac? Do you want it to be small, without external antennas and to look good? Then, D-Link DIR-820L revision B1 might be a good choice. We have tested this wireless router for a week, in our usual
15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is, without question, an important point in Windows 10's evolution path since it was initially released to the public, last year. However, you shouldn't think about it as a new iteration of the operating system, but rather as a "service pack with many added benefits". The Anniversary Update polishes Windows 10 and, on top of that, brings a couple of
Reviewing the ASUS ZenBook UX305UA - An ultrabook that's worth its price

Reviewing the ASUS ZenBook UX305UA - An ultrabook that's worth its price

A few weeks ago, we started testing a great ultrabook from ASUS, called the ZenBook UX305UA. It is the successor to the acclaimed ASUS ZenBook UX305 and it will replace the older model in shops worldwide. We are dealing with an ultrabook that has an affordable price, beautiful design, good hardware and a build quality that's better than the average you get at a similar
Reviewing the TP-LINK M7300 LTE-advanced mobile Wi-Fi router

Reviewing the TP-LINK M7300 LTE-advanced mobile Wi-Fi router

When you are on vacation, you travel to all kinds of places, including mountains and beaches. You will take your smartphone with you and maybe your tablet or a laptop. You may have an internet connection on your smartphone but, most probably you won't have one on your other devices. If you need internet on all the devices that you take in your travels, then
Reviewing the Epson SureColor P600 wide format photo inkjet printer

Reviewing the Epson SureColor P600 wide format photo inkjet printer

With the rise of the smartphone, more and more people discover the wonderful world of photography. You might discover not only that you are drawn to making photos, but you also have a talent for it. And you'll start making more photos, one more beautiful than the other. And then comes that moment when you want to print your photos and put them on paper.
How to use the QR codes shown by Windows 10 BSODs to learn what's wrong

How to use the QR codes shown by Windows 10 BSODs to learn what's wrong

QR codes have a history that's both good and bad. Some people and companies love them and use them quite often, while others don't like them or think that they're dangerous. Regardless on which side you're on, if you're using Windows 10, and if you have the misfortune of getting a blue screen of death (BSOD), you will see that it now offers a QR
Cast media from a web page in Microsoft Edge to a wireless display with Miracast

Cast media from a web page in Microsoft Edge to a wireless display with Miracast

Apple has AirPlay and Google has Chromecast. But what does Microsoft have? Miracast, of course, which is a multiplatform standard - a technology which anybody can use and implement in the hardware they build and in the software they develop. With Windows 10, Microsoft embraced Miracast more than ever before, and more than anybody else in the tech world. Not only can you mirror your
Reviewing TP-LINK AC3200 - The wireless router that could!

Reviewing TP-LINK AC3200 - The wireless router that could!

Although it has a confusing name, depending on where you look, TP-LINK Archer C3200 or TP-LINK AC3200 is a high-end tri-band wireless router with impressive hardware and lots of promise in terms of speed and coverage. It also happens to be more compact than other similar AC3200 wireless routers and it looks good. We tested it for about a week and today, we would like
Watch HD movies anywhere, on the go, or the best gadget to buy this summer

Watch HD movies anywhere, on the go, or the best gadget to buy this summer

Miracast is a relatively new wireless display standard which is designed for mirroring the screen of your smartphone, tablet or PC, to a TV or a display, without requiring physical HDMI cables. If you want to watch HD movies from anywhere you travel, then buying yourself a Miracast dongle or Miracast adapter is the best idea you can have. I've used it in all my
7 Ways to test the speed of your internet connection on your Android device

7 Ways to test the speed of your internet connection on your Android device

Are you curious whether your Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides you the bandwidth that it has promised? Do you want to know how fast is your 4G data connection? Are you troubleshooting a problem with your data connection on your Android smartphone or tablet? No matter what your question may be, there are a couple of ways you can test the speed of your internet
How to block the internet access of any Windows app, with OneClickFirewall

How to block the internet access of any Windows app, with OneClickFirewall

Windows Firewall is a good piece of software that does its job very well, even better than many paid firewalls. However, it has always lacked in one area: it's not very easy to access and configure. It's so hidden in the background that many Windows users don't even know that it exists. While you can use the Windows Firewall to block the internet access of
What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

When it comes to games, some people in the gaming industry have said that Microsoft's "Universal Windows Platform can, should, must, and will die". The primary reason for such statements is the fact that, with its vision for universal apps and games, Microsoft will compete with dedicated distribution services like Steam and plans to take a bigger share of the profits that are to be
Test comparison - Which is the best free online antivirus scanner?

Test comparison - Which is the best free online antivirus scanner?

Some of our readers asked us to test the most popular free antivirus scanners found online. Since such scanners are useful in providing a good second opinion, without having to install a fully-featured security product, we thought it is worthwhile to evaluate such products. We've tested the 10 most popular online security scanners and, although it took quite a bit of work, we now have