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

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

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
review ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition review

ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition review

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.
tutorial 3 ways to find out your iPhone or iPad screen resolution

3 ways to find out your iPhone or iPad screen resolution

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

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

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

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

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
review ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) review: The ultimate power!

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) review: The ultimate power!

Back at CES 2023, ASUS revealed a new line-up of powerful gaming laptops packed with all the latest hardware. One of the most impressive models is the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, which features the newest high-performance processor from Intel and the most powerful mobile graphics card from NVIDIA. Just by looking at it, it’s clear that this laptop aims to be a desktop
article What is AMD EXPO, and should you enable it for your DDR5 RAM?

What is AMD EXPO, and should you enable it for your DDR5 RAM?

With the launch of their latest Ryzen 7000 processors, AMD also shared details about AMD EXPO. If you’ve followed AMD’s announcements or if you’ve been looking to buy DDR5 memory, you might have an idea of what AMD EXPO is and what it does. However, there’s also a chance that this might be the first time you have heard of it. If you want
review Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 RGB Special Edition review

Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 RGB Special Edition review

Although DDR5 memory is slowly but surely increasing its adoption rate and lowering its price, DDR4 memory is still a choice for many. While raw data transfer speeds offered by DDR4 can’t match DDR5, the advantage of tighter timings (lower latencies) and the costs are still important aspects to consider in favor of DDR4. If you’re looking for the best DDR4 memory for your
review TP-Link Tapo P115 review: Compact and affordable smart plug!

TP-Link Tapo P115 review: Compact and affordable smart plug!

TP-Link has developed a new line-up of smart home devices named Tapo. The company manufactures all kinds of smart devices under the Tapo brand: surveillance cameras, smart plugs, smart bulbs, light strips, and even robot vacuums. I needed to buy a smart plug that offers real-time energy monitoring, isn’t very bulky, and has an affordable price. After some research, I found the Tapo P115
review ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 review: The first mesh Wi-Fi for gamers!

ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 review: The first mesh Wi-Fi for gamers!

ASUS has many devices designed for gamers, from graphics cards to gaming monitors or accessories like mice and keyboards. During the last couple of years, they’ve also been manufacturing gaming-oriented routers under their Republic of Gamers brand. However, the company wasn’t present in one specific niche: gaming mesh wireless systems. That’s about to change with ASUS ROG Rapture GT6: their first gaming mesh Wi-Fi
article Why is the Intel Core i9-13900K one of the best CPUs of 2023?

Why is the Intel Core i9-13900K one of the best CPUs of 2023?

The Core i9-13900K is one of the most powerful desktop processors created so far by Intel. Part of the Raptor Lake family, it’s built on a hybrid architecture similar to the one used on Alder Lake but with improved performance and significantly higher frequencies. What makes these CPUs, and especially the Intel Core i9-13900K, so special? What’s the underlying technology that makes them tick
article What is Wi-Fi 6E? How does it compare to Wi-Fi 6?

What is Wi-Fi 6E? How does it compare to Wi-Fi 6?

If you’re looking for a new router or mesh Wi-Fi system, you may have noticed that some of them support a new standard called Wi-Fi 6E. If you want to know more about Wi-Fi 6E, how it works, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it compares to Wi-Fi 6, read this article, in which I explain everything you need to know: What is
article Hands-on: 5 pros of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

Hands-on: 5 pros of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

On February 1st 2023, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup. Before the official Samsung Galaxy Unpacked release event, I had the chance to spend a few minutes using and photographing the new Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones. They come with exciting new specs, like being equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors instead of Samsung Exynos (a plus for European users),
review ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB review: Fast and affordable!

ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB review: Fast and affordable!

While DDR5 memory kits are slowly taking over the world, there are still many who prefer DDR4 modules. Whether it’s because of their better latencies or because of their price, you, too, might prefer DDR4 instead of DDR5. If you’re searching for a fast DDR4 kit with excellent speed and timings, then the ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB that I’m reviewing today might
article Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Both Intel’s and AMD’s latest generation of desktop processors are excellent choices for gaming. They deliver incredible speeds and performance, from the mid-range area all the way up to the higher-end models. There’s no question about it: you’ll make a great choice by going with either AMD or Intel processors, at least in terms of gaming. However, I couldn’t help myself from wondering whether
article DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 has been available for a long time and thus has reached its maximum potential. It’s a mature memory specification that ensures both stability and performance. In comparison, DDR5 was only launched in 2021, and while not in its early days, it is still a work in progress. Though DDR5’s innate performance improvements over DDR4 should be obvious, DDR4 still has a word to
review HUAWEI WATCH D review: Blood pressure monitoring on your wrist!

HUAWEI WATCH D review: Blood pressure monitoring on your wrist!

When I first heard about the HUAWEI WATCH D, I was intrigued by the concept of a watch that can measure blood pressure right on the wrist, with no external cuffs required. And when I received the press release saying that this device was certified as a Class II medical device in the European Union, China, and other countries, I was super curious to
review TP-Link Deco X80-5G review: Mixing Wi-Fi 6 with a 5G modem!

TP-Link Deco X80-5G review: Mixing Wi-Fi 6 with a 5G modem!

When it first announced the Deco X80-5G in 2021, TP-Link received a Red Dot Design award for its unique combination of a 5G modem and a mesh Wi-Fi 6 router. If you look at its specifications, TP-Link Deco X80-5G is an innovative mesh router that can be useful in many situations. After seeing it launched in various markets, I wanted to test it and
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