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review Mercusys Halo H80X review: Focusing on simplicity!

Mercusys Halo H80X review: Focusing on simplicity!

When you ask people what they want from their wireless router or mesh Wi-Fi system, many will tell you they want it to be affordable and simple to set up and use. Mercusys Halo H80X is a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system that aims to cater to the needs of this specific audience. As a result, its price is one of the lowest I’ve seen
review Samsung Galaxy S24 (with Exynos) review: The compact flagship, even smarter!

Samsung Galaxy S24 (with Exynos) review: The compact flagship, even smarter!

The Galaxy S24 is Samsung’s latest compact flagship phone for 2024 and many people have high expectations from it. Design-wise, it is almost identical to its predecessor. The changes are subtle, but they include new colors, materials, and improvements to the screen and battery. However, a major change is represented by the fact that Samsung is again using an Exynos processor in European markets.
review Samsung T9 portable SSD review: Tough and lightning-fast

Samsung T9 portable SSD review: Tough and lightning-fast

Portable solid-state drives are more popular and affordable than ever, and Samsung is a leading brand in this market One of their latest products is the T9, a fast 20 Gbps external SSD that works on the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, with support for hardware encryption and protection against accidental falls. While its specifications sound good, the most important questions are: How does
review Garmin HRM-Fit review: The fitness tracker for your sports bra!

Garmin HRM-Fit review: The fitness tracker for your sports bra!

At CES 2024, Garmin announced two devices for women, prioritizing comfort and wearability. One is a chest strap named Garmin HRM-Fit that works with sports bras. This device is compatible with several Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers, and various fitness equipment, appealing to women who are serious about intense sports activities. If you’re curious about this device and what it can do, read this review:
review Garmin Lily 2 Classic review: Classy smartwatch for women

Garmin Lily 2 Classic review: Classy smartwatch for women

A lot of smartwatches out there look like a bulky, heavy piece of technology, strapped on your wrist. While many smartwatches can be useful to women, few are designed just for them, and even fewer look like beautiful watches you would wear even during a fashion event. Garmin wants to change this with the recently launched Lily 2 and Lily 2 Classic. These smartwatches
review ASUS RT-AX57 Go review: A versatile travel router!

ASUS RT-AX57 Go review: A versatile travel router!

ASUS started the year 2024 by launching a versatile travel router with an interesting list of features, some of which are surprisingly advanced. This router is named ASUS RT-AX57 Go. It’s small, lightweight, and can provide 4G and 5G mobile tethering capabilities, advanced VPN features, and subscription-free security. If you want to know more about this router and whether it is a good choice,
review HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

Most people like using wireless earbuds, but many have this issue: one of the buds has a harder time remaining in one of your ears and keeps falling off a lot easier than the other. This problem is caused by the fact that we don’t have identical ears, and even though many earbuds are designed ergonomically, our ears are simply too different. HUAWEI went
review HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 review: A capable mid-range laptop!

HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 review: A capable mid-range laptop!

While we all love high-end laptops with amazing displays and incredible performance, most people cannot afford them. Therefore, when buying a laptop, we’re looking for reasonably priced options that provide good value for money. HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 is a mid-range model that aims to provide people with a balanced experience at an affordable price. It looks good, has an excellent battery life,
review ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 review: A fanless mini PC!

ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 review: A fanless mini PC!

In July of 2023, Intel and ASUS made the headlines: Intel with its decision to kill its NUC mini PC lineup, and ASUS stepping in to manufacture and develop future NUC systems instead. Luckily, ASUS is making good on its promise, launching many diverse mini PCs. While they’re niche products, today I’m reviewing an even more niche product: the ASUS ExpertCenter PN42. This mini
review Lexar DDR4-3200 review: The cost-effective RAM upgrade!

Lexar DDR4-3200 review: The cost-effective RAM upgrade!

If you are looking for a reliable and affordable way to upgrade your desktop PC, you may want to check out the Lexar DDR4-3200 (LD4AU016G-B3200GSST) desktop memory. This RAM module is designed to deliver good performance and compatibility with most modern desktop systems. In this review, I’ll take a look at its features, specs, and performance. If you’d like to know whether the Lexar
review HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

The HONOR 90 might be a good choice if you’re looking for a new mid-range Android smartphone to buy for Christmas. It has a pleasant design, a stunning display, a fast-charging battery, and a camera system that promises to capture beautiful photos. I’ve been testing it for some time as my main phone, and there are things that I like about it very much.
review Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X review: A femme fatale for your Intel Core CPU

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X review: A femme fatale for your Intel Core CPU

If you are looking for a high-end motherboard that can handle the latest Intel processors and deliver top-notch performance, you might want to check out the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X. This motherboard is packed with features and has a fancy all-white design that will turn heads in your office, living room, or wherever else you’re going to use your new desktop PC. Based
review Intel Core i9-14900K review: Faster than light, hotter than a supernova

Intel Core i9-14900K review: Faster than light, hotter than a supernova

The Intel Core i9-14900K is one of the most powerful processors available on the market these days. Made for enthusiasts and gamers who want the best of the best, this CPU promises incredible amounts of performance. In this review, I’ll take a look at its technical specifications, I’ll show you how it fares in benchmarks, and how it compares to its competitors. If you’re
review ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

If you’re looking for a top-notch liquid cooling system for your PC, you might want to check out the ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO. This is one of the best products in its category, and it offers many benefits for gamers and enthusiasts alike. Featuring a large 360 mm radiator, three 120 mm fans, a 3.5-inch LCD display, and a built-in fan
review ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

Intel’s 14th-generation Core processors are here. With these new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, hardware manufacturers have also released “refreshed” motherboards. 🙂 Though the new processors are compatible with any LGA1700 motherboard, it’s nice to see new models surfacing on the market. One of them is the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi, a mid-range motherboard based on a high-end chipset that offers an impressive array
review ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

Many people and organizations don’t have complicated tech needs. They use several apps, a few web services, some cloud storage solutions and regularly visit a handful of websites. For such users, a simpler PC experience without the hassle of complicated maintenance is a godsend. That’s why we now have ASUS Chromebox 5, an innovative ChromeOS-based mini PC to cater to their needs. It packs
review Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

Intel just launched its 14th generation of Core processors, a series of desktop CPUs based on the same architecture as the previous 13th generation but with slightly higher clock speeds. Some models, like the Core i7-14700K, also come with more cores and threads. That’s not the case for the Intel Core i5-14600K CPU that I’m reviewing today. This processor is almost identical to its