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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

Review Huawei P10 lite - A mid-range smartphone of very good quality

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Huawei is one of the biggest names in the smartphones industry. That must mean that the smartphones the company produces are good, not just marketed very well. We recently got our hands on their latest mid-range smartphone, namely the Huawei P10 lite, and we were curious to see if it is an excellent choice for people who want a well-balanced smartphone at an affordable price. After using it for two

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

HyperX Pulsefire FPS review: Aim or twitch, the end will always be a frag

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston, is well known for its high-quality RAM, flash memory sticks, and gaming headsets. We've also seen them design and create a mechanical keyboard recently, but we've never seen a gaming mouse coming out of their factories. Things have changed for the better and this spring the company did that too. The first gaming mouse bearing the HyperX logo is called HyperX Pulsefire FPS, and

Reviewing the Nokia 3310 - How nostalgia sells mediocre phones at a high price

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  • Radu Tyrsina
These days we tested one of the ghosts of the last decade: the Nokia 3310! You surely have heard of it. It is one of the most emblematic phones of the early 2000s. There are a lot of people who still remember this phone and who feel nostalgic about the times when it ruled the mobile world. If you feel like this introduction is about dinosaurs, congrats, you're right! The

Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Impact - A "no-fuss, no-frills" gaming mouse

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The ASUS ROG Strix Impact is one of the newest additions to the family of gaming accessories of the Republic of Gamers brand. It is a what you would call an entry-level gaming mouse, without the bells and whistles of its pricier brethren. But does that make it an uninspiring choice? Not necessarily! Here's what the ASUS ROG Strix Impact gaming mouse has to offer, along with an affordable price:

Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX has managed to become one of the most prominent names on the market for gaming peripherals. One of the main reasons they've achieved that is the fact that they offer many high-quality accessories at a reasonable price. However, this doesn't mean that they don't also offer premium devices. For example, the most expensive gaming headset that they manufacture is called HyperX Cloud Revolver S, a powerful headset that promises

Reviewing the TP-Link UP525 Fast USB Charger - Quick charge your family's gadgets

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We received an interesting device for testing, called TP-Link 5-Port Fast USB Charger (UP525). As its name accurately suggests, this is a charger that allows you to simultaneously charge up to five different devices using USB cables. The manufacturing company also says that it benefits from an exclusive technology that allows it to fast charge - up to 65% faster than normal - the devices connected to it. We used

Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition review - What does the 2017 update improve?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Aspire V 17 Nitro is Acer's top laptop series designed for gamers who are interested in the ultimate performance at a reasonable price. The series is not new and it has recently received a refresh. In 2017, Acer bundles the latest Kaby Lake processors from Intel, as well as the latest graphics card from NVIDIA. We received for testing one of the best models that Acer has produced, with highly

Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3C - Dual memory stick with USB Type C and USB 3.0 connectivity

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  • Radu Tyrsina
USB Type-C is getting a lot of traction, and it is used on many smartphones, tablets, and ultrabooks. Even gaming laptops now include a USB Type-C port. This new port is tiny, fast and it can also be used for charging your devices. However, it poses one challenge: you can't use traditional USB flash drives on computers and devices that have USB Type-C. To respond to this challenge, Kingston has

Reviewing ASUS ROG GR8 II - The mini gaming PC that will conquer your home

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS ROG GR8 II is a very exciting mini gaming PC that promises to offer a lot of power in a small central unit that rivals your gaming console. This mini PC looks great, comes in several hardware configurations, is VR Ready and fits anywhere in your home, including in your living room. And since it is designed for gamers, it features some interesting lighting effects. If you are curious

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

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

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  • Radu Tyrsina
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 Shazam and said that it is

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

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

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  • Radu Tyrsina
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 high-end computers and devices that can

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

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  • Radu Tyrsina
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 this old-timer and provide a modern

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

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  • Radu Tyrsina
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, so it promises to work perfectly

Reviewing the TP-Link Neffos X1 - Surprisingly good, at a reasonable price

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  • Radu Tyrsina
TP-Link is a company best known for the networking devices that they manufacture. However, they're also present on the smartphone market, and they recently launched a new series of smartphones: Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max. Over the last week or so, we tested the Neffos X1 and today, we'd like to share our opinion about this smartphone. Is the Neffos X1 a good choice? What does it have to

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

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  • Radu Tyrsina
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 should get amazing performance at an
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