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Reviewing ASUS RP-AC68U - The range extender that you can't ignore!

Reviewing ASUS RP-AC68U - The range extender that you can't ignore!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08.09.2016
We love it when we get to test premium networking devices like the fastest wireless routers in the world or the latest and the greatest in the world of repeaters and range extender s. Today, we will review for you the latest top-tier range extender...
ASUS PL-AC56 review - The powerline adapter kit that

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.08.2016
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...
How to test the speed of your internet connection in Windows 10 Mobile

How to test the speed of your internet connection in Windows 10 Mobile

  • misc
  • Maria Madalina Blaga
  • 08.08.2016
When it comes to a pleasant internet experience, the speed of your connection plays a crucial role. The speed can be low if all you need is to send emails without attachments or do some text chat. However, your requirements will increase if you need...
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!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.08.2016
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...
Reviewing the TP-LINK M7300 LTE-advanced mobile Wi-Fi router

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.07.2016
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...
Reviewing TP-LINK AC3200 - The wireless router that could!

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 28.06.2016
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...
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

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.06.2016
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...
How to project to a TV or monitor from Windows 10 Mobile, using Miracast

How to project to a TV or monitor from Windows 10 Mobile, using Miracast

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.06.2016
Did you know that Windows 10 Mobile offers native support for the Miracast technology? What does this mean? Well… you can use your smartphone with Windows 10 Mobile to project a presentation, a game, a movie or anything you wish to just about any TV,...
Reviewing ASUS USB-AC68 - The WiFi adapter that looks like a bird

Reviewing ASUS USB-AC68 - The WiFi adapter that looks like a bird

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.05.2016
ASUS is increasing its portfolio of networking devices with a new USB dual-band Wi-Fi adapter. It is called ASUS USB-AC68 and it uses a USB 3.0 port in order to deliver fast connections. It also bundles the latest networking chip from Realtek, as well as...
How to create and use VPN connections in Windows 7

How to create and use VPN connections in Windows 7

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.05.2016
Do you need to create a VPN connection on your Windows 7 laptop or desktop computer? Do you need to know how to connect to VPN servers and disconnect from them when you no longer need to use them? Then you're in luck as this...
ASUS RT-AC88U router review - It's got the speed, it's got the looks!

ASUS RT-AC88U router review - It's got the speed, it's got the looks!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.04.2016
ASUS RT-AC88U is a large wireless router, which features good looks and powerful hardware. It comes with lots of advanced features like parental controls, malware protection and options for boosting the speed of your online gaming sessions. We tested this impressive router for several weeks,...
Reviewing the Edimax BR-6478AC V2 AC1200 Gigabit dual-band Wi-Fi router

Reviewing the Edimax BR-6478AC V2 AC1200 Gigabit dual-band Wi-Fi router

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.03.2016
Edimax is a Taiwanese company that makes affordable smarthome devices, including wireless routers. Their top wireless router at the moment is Edimax BR-6478AC V2 which is by no means, expensive. It costs around 70 USD and it promises to offer quite a lot of bang...
Reviewing TP-LINK RE450 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender

Reviewing TP-LINK RE450 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.02.2016
The TP-LINK RE450 AC1750 range extender is the top-of-the line range extender from TP-LINK. It's a device that seems great : it's big, with an unusual look, promising specifications and a rather high price tag. We tested it for about a week, in which we...