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Tenda AC10 review: A wireless router full of contrasts

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.04.2018

Tenda is a Chinese company that manufactures very affordable wireless routers. We recently received for testing their Tenda AC10 - an AC1200 wireless router with support for modern wireless networking standards. We were curious to see whether it offers fast

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Review Energizer Power Max P550S: The simple smartphone with a large battery

Tudor Dan
24.04.2018

You've most likely heard of Energizer. It sells batteries, right? True, but it has also become a smartphone brand. Avenir Telecom, a French company that has received the rights to use this brand name, started selling mobile phones under the

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Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 RGB 7.1 gaming headset

Codrut Neagu
17.04.2018

We tested a gaming headset that looks impressive and promises a lot of features. It is called ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500, and it is a gaming headset manufactured by ASUS under their Republic Of Gamers lineup, with RGB lighting,

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Review HyperX Alloy Elite RGB: Advanced lighting, great typing and gaming!

Codrut Neagu
30.03.2018

HyperX recently launched a new gaming keyboard called HyperX Alloy Elite RGB. In the past, we reviewed their first keyboard ever, the HyperX Alloy FPS and we were impressed by what it had to offer, at an excellent price. This

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FAT32, exFAT or NTFS? How to format SD cards, memory sticks and hard drives

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.03.2018

How should I format my SD card, my USB memory stick, USB external hard disk or my new SSD drive? Should I use the old FAT32 file format or the newer NTFS file format? Or should I try exFAT? It

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Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

Codrut Neagu
28.03.2018

If you ever used a Windows PC or a storage device like a USB memory stick or an SD card, it is almost impossible that you have not heard about FAT32. It is one of the most popular file systems

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MIO MiVue 786 WiFi review: A premium dash cam with high-end specs

Codrut Neagu
26.03.2018

Dash cams have grown in popularity in the last few years, and drivers are becoming more critical about their hardware specs and features. Recently, we had the opportunity to use and test one of the latest high-end dash cams manufactured

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Reviewing the Kingston KC1000 NVMe SSD: Upgrade your storage with excellent performance!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.03.2018

Kingston is a well-known provider of storage and memory products for computer users. Last year they decided to launch their first NVMe SSD storage device: the Kingston KC1000. We were curious to see how fast it is and how much

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What is SSD TRIM, why is it useful, and how to check whether it is turned on

Codrut Neagu
07.03.2018

In the last couple of years, solid state drives have increasingly gained popularity. It is also probable that you have read or at least heard someone else talking about how fast an SSD (Solid State Drive) is compared to traditional

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Fitbit Charge 2 review: One of the best fitness trackers money can buy!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.02.2018

Many fitness trackers tend to be bulky, with a lackluster design that is lacking in elegance. Fitbit is one of the companies that has understood this problem and their latest generation of devices tends to be better looking than their

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Simple questions: What is NTFS and why is it useful?

Codrut Neagu
13.02.2018

If you have ever formatted a drive, be it removable or internal to your computer, then you have seen the term NTFS displayed as an option for formatting. You may have asked yourself what NTFS meant and, if you landed

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Reviewing Linksys EA7500 v2 AC1900: Excellent hardware, so and so firmware!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.02.2018

We have not reviewed any Linksys wireless routers for some time, and when we got the chance to test the Linksys EA7500 v2 AC1900, we quickly accepted. It is a mid-range wireless AC1900 router with promising specifications that claims to

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What is the NKRO technology for keyboards?

Codrut Neagu
06.02.2018

Have you ever heard of the term NKRO or 6KRO? Did you hear a friend who is into computer games, talking about his or her brand new 10-key rollover keyboard? Have you wondered what that means and whether it is

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When buying a gaming laptop or mini PC, get one with a better video card, not an Intel Core i7 processor

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.02.2018

Gaming laptops come in a variety of configurations. People who want the best performance, tend to prioritize the processor over other hardware components, like the video card or the storage space. Many gamers prefer a laptop with an Intel Core

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Reviewing the Epson EH-LS100 UST laser projector: Great Home Cinema experience!

Codrut Neagu
01.02.2018

Epson is one of the largest companies in the world that designs and manufactures video projectors. Not long ago, Epson presented its first laser projector, called the Epson EH-LS100. It is not just an ordinary laser projector, but also a

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Review MIO MiVue C320: A good entry-level dash cam that records Full HD video

Codrut Neagu
31.01.2018

Not too long ago, we have had the chance to test the MIO MiVue C320, a dash cam that has a few great features. For starters, this dash cam has an entry-level price tag, can record road videos while you

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ASUS Blue Cave review: Different looks, great performer!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.01.2018

ASUS Blue Cave is a wireless router that looks different from most routers on the market, and it includes an Intel processor, instead of Broadcom, Qualcomm, or MediaTek, as you usually find on many other routers. Its technical specifications are

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Reviewing ASUS 4G-AC68U: Exciting specs make for a great experience?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.01.2018

ASUS has started selling a new wireless router that can combine mobile internet connections with traditional broadband internet, with the help of a SIM card from your mobile operator. The router is named ASUS 4G-AC68U, and it has some impressive

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Double your WiFi speed on Windows laptops and tablets with Intel network cards

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.01.2018

WiFi is everywhere. We use it daily, but it does not always work well. Sometimes we are in places with a weak signal, and we get frustrated by low speeds and instability. If that is the case for you, and

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Review Fitbit Alta: A stylish fitness companion!

Tudor Dan
12.01.2018

Fitbit has a wide range of devices for monitoring health and fitness activity. With a price tag at the time of our review of just under $100, the Fitbit Alta is a reasonably-priced entry-level fitness wristband. Its main selling points