Reviews

Our reviews are for hardware, software, apps, gaming accessories, Wi-Fi equipment, smartphones, tablets, and a lot more. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it is aimed at tech-consumers, we consider reviewing it.

ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC review: A beautiful portable monitor!

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Codrut Neagu
11.12.2018

For this review, we tested a rather interesting device: a portable Full HD display created by ASUS, called ZenScreen MB16AC. It is a monitor which you can connect to your laptop via USB Type C or USB Type A, and which is small and light...

Review TP-Link Deco M5 v2: A beautiful whole-home WiFi system!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.12.2018

TP-Link is famous for its affordably priced home networking products. They manufacture not only wireless routers but also mesh WiFi systems. Their top-selling product in this niche is Deco M5, which now has a new v2 variant, which brings several quality-of-life improvements compared to the...

Review CyberGhost: One of the best VPNs money can buy

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Codrut Neagu
20.11.2018

CyberGhost VPN is one of the most popular VPN services in the world. Also, it is one of the easiest to use and one of the most affordable. Due to the elimination of Net Neutrality rules in the USA, and other legislative changes around the...

Security for everyone - Reviewing Heimdal Thor Premium Home

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Codrut Neagu
14.11.2018

Heimdal is a relative newcomer to the market of security products. In the past, they offered Heimdal Free and Heimdal PRO to home users. They were efficient products, that added new layers of protection to existing antivirus products. We loved using them, and we highly...

Synology MR2200ac review: Not your average mesh WiFi system!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.11.2018

Synology MR2200ac is the second Synology networking device that we have tested, and we are impressed. It is clear to us that this company knows how to deliver excellent networking devices to the consumer market, with top-notch security, privacy built-in, as well as advanced controls...

Synology RT2600ac review: Security, privacy, and flexibility!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.11.2018

Synology is a Taiwanese company that specializes in network-attached storage products, which are famous for their quality. Two former Microsoft employees founded the company that started by coding an operating system. Today, Synology manufactures wireless routers for homes and businesses, and the company offers a...

ROCCAT Horde AIMO review: A gaming keyboard for everyday use!

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Codrut Neagu
05.11.2018

ROCCAT Horde AIMO is a gaming keyboard that is presented as being membranical. The idea behind this concept it is that the keys on the keyboard use membranes instead of physical mechanical switches, and the experience should resemble that of a mechanical keyboard. Among other...

ROCCAT Kone AIMO review: An excellent gaming mouse with bold design and illumination

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Codrut Neagu
31.10.2018

ROCCAT is a well-known gaming company, and their devices are usually of excellent quality. Recently, we received in testing one of their newest gaming mouses: the ROCCAT Kone AIMO. It is a large mouse with a bold design and powerful illumination. You might ask yourself:...

Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C6 (v2): A good quality AC1200 wireless router

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.10.2018

TP-Link has launched another affordable wireless router: TP-Link Archer C6. It is the second hardware revision of this model, with support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi networking standard, and 2x2 MU-MIMO transfers. It also has surprisingly good hardware inside, which should be able to...

Reviewing ASUS Chromebox 3: Chrome OS is fast in a mini PC with lots of options

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Codrut Neagu
01.10.2018

ASUS Chromebox 3 is a small form factor PC that runs on Chrome OS and offers almost everything the regular computer user might want. The ASUS Chromebox 3 comes in many hardware configurations, for each budget size. Furthermore, it also supports 4K, WiFi using the...

Tenda nova MW6 review: What you get from the cheapest mesh WiFi system?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.09.2018

If you are looking for cheap mesh WiFi systems, you may have encountered the Tenda nova MW6. On paper, this system looks promising: it has an affordable price, it is not bad looking, it has many of the features other mesh WiFi systems offer, and...

Linksys Velop AC1300 review: Linksys' most balanced mesh WiFi system!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.08.2018

Velop is the Linksys brand for whole home mesh WiFi systems. There are several Velop models on the market, with different prices, colors and numbers of stations. This time we received the more affordable WHW01 variant for testing. This model is smaller in size and...

ASUS Lyra AC2200 review: The first whole-home WiFi system by ASUS!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.08.2018

ASUS Lyra AC2200 is the first mesh wireless network system released by ASUS for home users. We were the first team in the world to test it, and our initial review was done using the first firmware version released for this product. Since then, ASUS...

Reviewing Kingston A400: SSD storage on a budget!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.08.2018

Do you need to speed up your computer or laptop, without paying much money? A great way to do that is to purchase and install an SSD drive. On Amazon, the Kingston A400 SSD is one of the most popular budget choices you can find...

Razer Kraken Pro V2 review: A headset for gamers who want to keep things simple!

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Codrut Neagu
13.08.2018

We received the Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset to test. It is designed, manufactured and sold by Razer, a popular company for gamers. This wired headset promises excellent sound and reliable build quality, at a decent price. Is that true? After using it to...

Review Motorola Moto G6 Play: An Android smartphone for tight budgets

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Codrut Neagu
07.08.2018

We received for testing a budget Android smartphone manufactured by Motorola, called the Moto G6 Play. The company sells it for less than 200 US dollars and promises to offer a large screen, a quality design and a massive battery of 4000 mAh. For all...

Reviewing Mondly: Learn new languages in a browser or a mobile app

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Codrut Neagu
01.08.2018

We recently had the pleasure of testing a language learning tool called Mondly. It helps you learn new languages using your favorite web browser or an app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. We love learning new things, so we were eager to see how...

NetSpot review: a great app for WiFi analysis and troubleshooting!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.07.2018

Here at Digital Citizen, we review many wireless routers and mesh WiFi systems. In our reviews, we analyze the wireless spectrum in our area, so that we understand how the wireless signal evolves and how capable the device that we are reviewing is. In the...

How to create a phone wallpaper with Galaxy AI on a Samsung Galaxy S23

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.04.2024

When I went to the Samsung Galaxy S24 launch event, I loved the demos of the Galaxy AI features and wished I could use them on my Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone. Fortunately, Samsung has recently released the One UI 6.1...

How to setup Dynamic Lighting on Razer gaming accessories

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Codrut Neagu
11.04.2024

Dynamic Lighting is a feature introduced in Windows 11’s 2023 Update (23H2), allowing us to control RGB lighting effects on compatible devices directly from the operating system’s settings. This feature makes it easier to customize lighting effects on a variety...

17 differences between iPhones and Android smartphones

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Codrut Neagu
08.04.2024

Which are better: iPhones or Android smartphones? The debate never ends, and most people choose to be either iOS or Android fans, no matter what. I’ve owned several iPhones and at least ten Android smartphones in the last decade, and...

Samsung Galaxy A55 review: Do minor upgrades make for a better phone?

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Codrut Neagu
09.04.2024

The smartphone mid-range sector has become very competitive in recent years, and Samsung managed to be one of the main players in this market too, with its Galaxy A5x line-up. However, in 2024, the competition is tougher than ever and...

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro review: Everything big and then some!

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Codrut Neagu
05.04.2024

Having the right keyboard can make all the difference when playing your favorite games. Enter the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro — the latest evolution in Razer’s renowned BlackWidow series. This isn't just any keyboard; it is a high-end product equipped...

realme 12 Pro review: Elegant phone with potential for photography

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Codrut Neagu
20.03.2024

Last year, I reviewed realme’s 11 Pro and Pro+ Android smartphones, which impressed me with what they offered for their price range. As 2024 ushered in a fresh lineup from the same brand, I was able to test the brand-new...