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

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  • Radu Tyrsina
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 features, that make it very appealing. Lucky for us, we were the first in the world to test this new model. If you would like to know what this wireless

Review ASUS RP-AC87: Monstruous both in size and download speed

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  • Radu Tyrsina
People who want a fast network, for many devices and on a large area, need to invest not only in a great router but also in a range extender or powerline kit. ASUS has recently launched one of their fastest repeaters ever: ASUS RP-AC87. This device can work as a range extender, access point, or media bridge. If you need a flexible networking tool, with high performance, then you should

Security for everyone - Reviewing PureVPN

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  • Radu Tyrsina
No matter what are you using the internet for, safety is essential. Today there are an increasing number of risks, ranging from malware to hackers, spyware, identity theft and so on. While using a good antivirus is essential, using a VPN service to protect your privacy on the internet is highly recommended. There are many services to choose from, PureVPN being one of them. Read this review and see whether

What is DuckDuckGo and what are the benefits of using it?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Most people use Google for searching the web and finding the information that they need. However, Google does a lot of user tracking and collects lots of information about you and your habits. If you want a more private search engine, that does not focus on knowing as much as possible about its users, you should try DuckDuckGo. In this article we explain what DuckDuckGo is, what it does, the

How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

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  • Radu Tyrsina
One of the small improvements in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is the addition of a new tool called Xbox Networking. It gives information on your latency, packet loss rate, and whether your home network is properly configured for online play through Xbox Live services. Xbox Networking is Microsoft's attempt to identify and resolve issues preventing you from using voice chatting and playing multiplayer games with other Xbox Live users.

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC86U: High-end performance and great hardware!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 is the latest wireless router launched by ASUS worldwide. It is a beautiful router, with modern hardware, support for all the latest wireless technologies, and top-notch performance. If you would like to see what you get from this premium router, read this detailed review and comparison with other routers in its niche: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] What is the ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 router good at? ASUS RT-AC86U is a perfect

Reviewing the TP-Link RE350 AC1200 range extender: Surprisingly good!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
TP-Link RE350 AC1200 is a networking device that works as a range extender or access point, depending on your setup. It has a reasonable price, modern specifications and it looks good. If you are curios and you want to extend the coverage of your wireless network, read this review and learn what TP-Link RE350 AC1200 has to offer: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] What is the TP-Link RE350 AC1200 range extender good at? The

How to share files from File Explorer to apps like Mail, Skype, Dropbox, or OneDrive, in two steps

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is coming on October 17th, 2017, for free, to all Windows 10 users. One improvement is the Share feature that has been added to File Explorer. Microsoft did not brag about it, but it might just be one of the most useful things that they have added to File Explorer. With it, you can quickly share files, straight from File Explorer. For example, you can

Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C1200: The new king of affordable routers?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The market of affordable wireless routers has seen many devices launched recently. While they are not the fastest nor the most complex, they tend to offer all the basics people need, at unbeatable prices. One of the newest routers in this niche is TP-Link Archer C1200. This WiFi router comes at a low price that anyone can afford and offers modern hardware and support for the latest mainstream wireless technologies.

Reviewing TP-LINK HS100: The affordable smart plug with WiFi connectivity!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Smart plugs can offer many useful features like remote management, real-time statistics of your energy consumption, tools that simulate you being at home when you are not, and so on. However, they tend to be a lot more expensive than their "dumb" counterparts. If you want to use a smart plug that it is also affordable, then you should look at TP-LINK HS100. Its price is lower than other similar

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 review: Meet the fastest router of 2017!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is the world's first wireless router that is marketed to gamers. Not only does it use the Republic of Gamers brand, but it is also a beast, both design-wise and concerning hardware. We haven't used a router with a quad-core processor running at 1.8 GHz and 1GB of RAM before. Do its impressive features and hardware translate into a great user experience? If you are curious

Reviewing the TP-LINK Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb with Color Changing Hue (LB130)

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  • Radu Tyrsina
TP-LINK makes plenty of smart home devices, not only wireless routers. We recently received for testing their most expensive and attractive smart bulbs: TP-LINK LB130. It features full RGB lighting, integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, a mobile app that is easy to use for configuring the light bulb, and valuable energy savings. Read this review to see our opinion about this smart home device, based on two weeks

Reviewing the Tenda AC9 AC1200 wireless router - A rough diamond!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Tenda is a chinese company, based in Shenzhen, China, with a very large physical presence. They sell networking equipment for both consumers and businesses and they have some of the most affordable wireless routers that money can buy. We received for testing one of their recent models: Tenda AC9. It is an AC1200 WiFi router with very aggressive pricing and surprisingly fast wireless output. But does it offer a quality

Security for everyone - Reviewing ExpressVPN 6 for Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you generally care about your privacy and the protection of your information, then you should also care about your digital life. Nowadays we store an increasing amount of data digitally, and we're sure that you wouldn't like any of that to be compromised. It is well known that you should protect your computers and devices against malware, but what about the security of your online connections and web browsing
article Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

What's your favorite web browser? Are you, by any chance, using Google Chrome? Do you use Chrome 64-bit or Chrome 32-bit? If you are still using the 32-bit version but your Windows is 64-bit, you should consider switching to the 64-bit Google Chrome as well. Do you wonder which is best, or the fastest, or the one with the lesser system requirements? We asked

Reviewing the TP-LINK NC450 camera - Affordable and convenient!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you need an affordable camera for supervising a small to a medium-sized area in your home or workplace? Do you want to see what your children or your pets are doing when you are not at home? Do you need to keep an eye on your co-workers when you are away? Then, you should consider investing in a surveillance camera like TP-LINK NC450. This model offers many useful features

Reviewing the ASUS RT-AC53 router - What does this affordable router have to offer?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS RT-AC53 is a very affordable wireless router and many people who want to save money and enjoy a reasonably fast network, might consider purchasing it. This router promises to give you all the basics you need for a wireless network in your home, support for the latest MIMO wireless transfer technology, useful features like a VPN server or Parental Controls, all at a very reasonable price. If you are

Simple questions: What is the Windows Firewall and how to turn it on or off?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The Windows Firewall is a silent tool that keeps our systems safe from all kinds of network threats and has been included in each version of Windows for the last decade. Because it is a silent ally, doing most of its work in the background, few users interact with it on a regular basis, and even fewer know what this tool is and how it works. That's why, in this

Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
GlassWire is security software that monitors your network activity and lets you block any suspicious activity, by using its internal firewall. Moreover, it promises to deliver its services in an elegant manner and through a beautiful interface. While it is not a full security solution, it can be helpful when you need to analyze what's going on your network. We were quite curious how GlassWire works, and after using it
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