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Is ASUS AiMesh worth it? Does it increase your Wi-Fi speed?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.03.2023

One of the best aspects of ASUS AiMesh is that even after buying a wireless router and figuring out that one isn’t enough and that you need a mesh Wi-Fi system, the money you already spent is not wasted. With AiMesh, you can simply add more ASUS routers to extend your network. This kind of flexibility is great, but does AiMesh perform well? If

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Realme 10 review: Budget-friendly with excellent features

Codrut Neagu
30.03.2023

The Realme 10 is one of the latest offerings from the Chinese smartphone brand that aims to deliver high performance and build quality at an affordable price. It sports a stylish design, a stunning display, a mid-range processor, and a set of cameras that promise to be able to shoot beautiful photos and videos. Would you like to know more about it and see

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ViewSonic VG2756V-2K review: The monitor for business users!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.03.2023

If you are a business user, always carrying your laptop around, you need a monitor that helps you become more productive and reduce the number of cables you have to plug in when you work at your desk. ViewSonic VG2756V-2K is such a monitor with some interesting features: it can be used as a docking station that charges your laptop, and it has built-in

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ASUS RT-AX59U review: Discreet, good-looking, and flexible!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.03.2023

Some users don’t like traditional wireless routers with external antennas. Others want to hide their router from view by mounting it on a wall or placing it in the corner of a room. However, only a few routers cater to these needs. Luckily, ASUS has recently launched the RT-AX59U for these users. A dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with a beautiful design, solid hardware, and

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Topdon TC001 review: A brilliant thermal imaging camera

Codrut Neagu
23.03.2023

Thermal imaging cameras can detect infrared radiation and translate it into visible images. Such devices can be useful in a wide range of applications, such as inspecting electrical systems, finding heat or water leaks, or detecting fire hazards. In this review, I’m testing the performance and features of the Topdon TC001 thermal imaging camera. Does it meet the manufacturer’s claims of offering high resolution

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ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I Gaming WiFi review: Small yet powerful

Codrut Neagu
21.03.2023

The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi is a small motherboard designed for Intel’s latest processors from the 13th and 12th generations. Although mini-ITX motherboards such as this one usually have to let go of many features and ports simply because they’re too small to accommodate everything, the ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi doesn’t want to do that. Instead, it uses some clever design

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Monitor your heart’s health with HUAWEI Watch D

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.03.2023

HUAWEI WATCH D is the first smartwatch to measure blood pressure right on the wrist, with no external cuffs required. To make things even more exciting, it has been certified as a Class II medical device in the European Union, China, and other countries, and my experience with it has confirmed that it’s a truly innovative device. If you have cardiovascular issues or want

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Turn on & configure the backhaul on ASUS routers with AiMesh

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.03.2023

Do you have two or more ASUS routers with AiMesh? Or maybe a ZenWiFi mesh system? Do you want to improve the coverage and bandwidth of your wireless network? In this case, consider tweaking the backhaul used by the ASUS routers or ZenWiFi units in your AiMesh network. A great idea would be to set them to use a faster wireless band. Or, even

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Samsung Galaxy S23+ review: Large, fast, and light!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.03.2023

People who are into large smartphones but don’t have the budget to buy the very expensive Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will surely look at the Samsung Galaxy S23+ when doing their research. This model packs the same hardware and features as the smaller Galaxy S23, but it offers a larger screen and increased autonomy. Is this enough to sway you into buying it? To

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ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ review: A fast 4K IPS gaming monitor

Codrut Neagu
14.03.2023

I recently decided to change my main monitor and replace it with a new one with a 4K resolution. As I also wanted something that offers excellent performance in gaming, I chose to try the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ. Featuring a 4K IPS panel with a 32-inch diagonal, 1 ms response time, and a fast 160 Hz refresh rate, it promised to tick all

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Motorola moto g53 review: Good-looking and affordable

Codrut Neagu
10.03.2023

Besides high-end Android devices, Motorola also manufactures mid-range and entry-level smartphones. Among them, a recent model is the moto g53, a phone that promises to deliver all you need for everyday use in a good-looking package and for an affordable price. While some compromises have clearly been made to keep the costs low, the moto g53 might prove to be the smartphone that you

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AMD EXPO vs. Intel XMP: How are they different? Which is better?

Codrut Neagu
08.03.2023

Along with releasing their latest Ryzen 7000 processors, AMD also revealed information regarding AMD EXPO. If you’ve been looking at DDR5 RAM options, you probably noticed that some of them are compatible with Intel XMP, while others are certified for AMD EXPO. What do these acronyms mean, and why does it matter what kind of RAM you’ll buy? Moreover, what’s the real-life difference between

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ASUS ROG Destrier Ergo review: The Sci-Fi ergonomic chair!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.03.2023

Even though I’ve been using gaming chairs for years, I’m not generally too fond of them. That’s because some of their features, like lumbar and neck support, are usually poorly designed and don’t really help in improving your health and posture. They’re mostly marketing gimmicks, not real, well-thought-out features. However, there are exceptions, like the futuristic ASUS ROG Destrier Ergo (SL400), which received many

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Synology DiskStation DS223 review: Compact and efficient!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
03.03.2023

Synology recently launched a new Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution aimed at home users and small businesses that want to create a secure private cloud or data backup hub. It features a compact design, an efficient ARM processor, and Synology’s powerful DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system. If you’re curious about what it has to offer and whether it’s a good fit for your specific

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Intel Core i7-13700K review: High performance, balanced pricing

Codrut Neagu
01.03.2023

Starting with the 12th Gen and continuing with the 13th Generation Raptor Lake architecture, Intel has some of the best desktop processors. One of the most attractive models is the Intel Core i7-13700K, a CPU that can reach 5.40 GHz in boost mode, with 16 cores, 24 threads, and excellent pricing. But what else does it bring to the table, and how does it

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TP-Link Archer AX23 review: Wi-Fi 6 for everybody!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.02.2023

The market is flooded with new Wi-Fi 6 routers at all prices. In recent months, I tested mostly mid-range and premium routers. However, there are plenty of affordable options in shops, and choosing the right one can be challenging. Among the best-sold models is TP-Link Archer AX23, a router that, for a low price, offers all the basics people need. If you want to

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ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition review

Codrut Neagu
24.02.2023

The latest family of NVIDIA graphics cards, the RTX 4000 series, includes so far three GPUs: the RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and the RTX 4070 Ti. There will be an RTX 4060 too, but we don’t have any official information about it when writing this review. Today, RTX 4070 Ti is the most affordable option, but that doesn’t mean it’s weak by any means.

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3 ways to find out your iPhone or iPad screen resolution

Diana Ann Roe
23.02.2023

Are you wondering about your iPhone’s resolution? Do you want to know your iPad’s screen size? iPhones and iPads are well known for their bright and beautiful displays, their screens being one of the things people love most about these devices. Knowing your iPhone’s screen size or your iPad’s resolution can help if you’re looking for a wallpaper that fits or wondering whether your

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX review: A champion of gaming!

Codrut Neagu
22.02.2023

At the time of writing, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the top-end graphics card from AMD. Promising to offer top-notch performance in any game, including in 4K resolutions, this GPU looks like one of the best choices you can make in 2023. Aiming to compete and even overthrow Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4080, both in terms of performance and price, the Radeon RX

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Samsung’s Battery widget: How to add, use, and configure it

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.02.2023

In the new OneUI 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, based on Android 13, there’s a new Battery widget. It gives you a quick overview of the battery status for different Samsung devices you may use, like the phone itself, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, or the S Pen, in case you have a Samsung Galaxy Ultra device. Here’s how to