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review Reviewing Pl@ntNet - A collaborative app for identifying plants with your smartphone

Reviewing Pl@ntNet - A collaborative app for identifying plants with your smartphone

A while ago, we read about an app for Android called PlantNet, or PlantNet Plant Identification in its extended version. It's an app that promises to help people identify plants by using their smartphones. It's all about taking a picture and letting image recognition software do its job at identifying that flower, tree, or any other plant you've shot. People even compared PlantNet to
review Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

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

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
review Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

TP-LINK Archer C5400 is one the most advanced wireless routers ever built by TP-LINK. It is the successor to the Archer C3200 which we loved using and testing. When we received it for testing, we were very excited because this router features very powerful hardware and many advanced features. Our previous experience has shown that, to benefit from the most advanced routers, you need
review Reviewing the ASUS ROG GX1000 - Can this old dog be taught new tricks?

Reviewing the ASUS ROG GX1000 - Can this old dog be taught new tricks?

ASUS GX1000 Eagle Eye is the first hardcore gaming mouse produced by ASUS starring its Republic of Gamers brand. It was introduced in 2012 and what's amazing about this model is how long it has survived in this very competitive market. Today it is still being sold, and many people buy it and review it in online stores. That's why we decided to review
review Review ASUS VivoPC X - Experience the smallest VR-ready gaming PC

Review ASUS VivoPC X - Experience the smallest VR-ready gaming PC

Recently, ASUS launched their first compact desktop PC designed for Virtual Reality (VR). It's called ASUS VivoPC X, and it's a computer the size of a gaming console, with the power of a full-fledged desktop gaming PC. It has a powerful processor, a high-end graphics card, and a fast SSD drive. Obviously, it's VR ready, meaning that it has a certification for Oculus Rift,
review Reviewing ASUS RT-AC58U - Is it a top-notch AC1300 wireless router?

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC58U - Is it a top-notch AC1300 wireless router?

ASUS RT-AC58U AC1300 is a new router that aims to compete in the crowded space of wireless routers that cost somewhere between 100 and 150 USD. It stands out because it includes a new quad-core processor that is included in very few routers. This processor is industry's first single-chip Wi-Fi system-on-chip to bring Wave-2 802.11ac features that were standardized in 2016. In theory, we
review Reviewing the Samsung 750 EVO - high-performance for moderate pricing

Reviewing the Samsung 750 EVO - high-performance for moderate pricing

Solid state drives (SSD) are one of the best solutions for improving the performance and the speed of our computers. That's because they are always faster than traditional hard drives with spinning discs. One of the major SSD manufacturers today is Samsung, a company which is known by everyone, especially for their smartphones. These last few days, we tested their Samsung 750 EVO solid
review Reviewing the Nokia 150 - The return of feature phones?

Reviewing the Nokia 150 - The return of feature phones?

Ah, Nokia. The brand that connected so many people back in the nineties. The brand that soared so high in the mobile communications market, only to dip to unimaginable lows in the last few years. Under the new ownership of Foxconn and HMD global, the iconic brand has resumed its production of feature phones, the ancestors of current mobile devices. Since many of you
review Reviewing the ASUS BRT-AC828 - For businesses that want more!

Reviewing the ASUS BRT-AC828 - For businesses that want more!

When installing a wireless router in a business environment, you ask a lot more from it than when using a similar device designed for the consumer market. First of all, you expect improved reliability: you need it to be capable of handling more client connections on WiFi, and you have to get better security. ASUS BRT-AC828 is the latest offering from ASUS for the
review Reviewing ASUS VivoMini UN65U - A small PC with a big heart

Reviewing ASUS VivoMini UN65U - A small PC with a big heart

Some people love a clean, tidy and clutter-free working space more than anything. If you're one of them and you do most of your work on the same desk every day, using a big desktop PC, you might want to consider the idea of buying an all-in-one or a mini PC to unclutter your space. The good news is that there are many options
review Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max - Affordable and good-looking

Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max - Affordable and good-looking

ASUS has a good thing going on with its smartphone business, and one of the reasons for that is the fact that they have created a wide variety of smartphones, for all budgets. One of their smartphones is made for people who don't necessarily want a very powerful smartphone, they have a limited budget and need a device that has a generous battery life.
review Reviewing the ASUS Cerberus gaming headset - Taming the hound of Hades

Reviewing the ASUS Cerberus gaming headset - Taming the hound of Hades

Brought to you straight from the gates of the Underworld, this fiery dog will surely howl in a way that will make your skin crawl! Well, okay, actually no, this gaming headset from ASUS is no satanic creation, but equipment that can not only enhance your gaming experience, but also be a great companion for listening to music. It has some defects as well,
review Reviewing TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max - An affordable 5.5 inch smartphone

Reviewing TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max - An affordable 5.5 inch smartphone

In 2016, TP-LINK has entered the smartphone market by launching several smartphones under their new Neffos brand. One of their best smartphones is the TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max. It's a Dual-SIM device with a screen size of 5.5", an octa-core processor, and 16GB of storage space, at an affordable price. We received this device for testing before the winter holidays and, after more than
review Get to know more about your emotions and moods, with Daylio

Get to know more about your emotions and moods, with Daylio

In the last few months, one of my friends went through a severe period of depression and needed the help of his friends and family as well as that of his psychologist. During his treatment, he was asked to keep a mood log, so that he could understand his emotions better and create a baseline of how he feels and deals with depression. For
review Reviewing the Genius HS-G500V vibration gaming headset - Affordable and good?

Reviewing the Genius HS-G500V vibration gaming headset - Affordable and good?

Genius is a brand that is well-known for delivering inexpensive computer accessories of reasonable quality. Sometimes, they also release higher quality audio products, mostly speakers. Now we had the chance to test one of their headsets, which is aimed at gamers with a low budget. The Genius HS-G500V might be a fine entry-level choice if you want to upgrade from another basic headset. Read