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How to set up your Wi-Fi, configure your wireless router, or mesh Wi-Fi system. How to work with networking features, share files, stream media, and more.

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

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

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.09.2017
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...
Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C1200: The new king of affordable routers?

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.09.2017
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...
Reviewing TP-LINK HS100: The affordable smart plug with WiFi connectivity!

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.09.2017
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...
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 review: Meet the fastest router of 2017!

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.08.2017
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...
Reviewing the TP-LINK Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb with Color Changing Hue (LB130)

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

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.08.2017
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...
Reviewing the Tenda AC9 AC1200 wireless router - A rough diamond!

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

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.07.2017
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...
Security for everyone - Reviewing ExpressVPN 6 for Windows

Security for everyone - Reviewing ExpressVPN 6 for Windows

  • review
  • Attila Szász
  • 13.07.2017
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...
Reviewing the TP-LINK NC450 camera - Affordable and convenient!

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

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 30.05.2017
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...
Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.05.2017
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...
Reviewing ASUS RT-AC58U - Is it a top-notch AC1300 wireless router?

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

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 19.04.2017
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...
Reviewing the ASUS BRT-AC828 - For businesses that want more!

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

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 28.03.2017
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...
How to customize advanced network sharing settings in Windows

How to customize advanced network sharing settings in Windows

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.11.2016
Very few people pay attention to how Windows is set when it comes to network sharing, what is shared with the network and how. Luckily, both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 offer a panel that allows you to control every important setting, so that file...
Reviewing the TP-LINK RE580D range extender - Impressive WiFi at 5 GHz!

Reviewing the TP-LINK RE580D range extender - Impressive WiFi at 5 GHz!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.11.2016
Are you looking for a high-end range extender that can help you extend the coverage of your wireless network to those remote corners of your house or office? Then you will want a device with support for the 802.11ac networking standard that can offer fast...
Reviewing the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P AV1200 powerline Wi-Fi kit

Reviewing the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P AV1200 powerline Wi-Fi kit

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.11.2016
Powerline adapters represent a good way to extend the network coverage in your home or in your office, especially in areas where your router's wireless signal doesn't reach. TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P is a high-end powerline adapter kit that promises a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 1200 Mbps....
Reviewing ASUS RP-AC68U - The range extender that you can't ignore!

Reviewing ASUS RP-AC68U - The range extender that you can't ignore!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08.09.2016
We love it when we get to test premium networking devices like the fastest wireless routers in the world or the latest and the greatest in the world of repeaters and range extender s. Today, we will review for you the latest top-tier range extender...
ASUS PL-AC56 review - The powerline adapter kit that

ASUS PL-AC56 review - The powerline adapter kit that "hits like a brick"

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.08.2016
Did you ever use a powerline adapter kit to extend the coverage of your network? Have you ever considered this idea? Personally, after testing all kinds of networking devices, I prefer a powerful powerline adapter kit to a range extender. It's more elegant and it...
How to test the speed of your internet connection in Windows 10 Mobile

How to test the speed of your internet connection in Windows 10 Mobile

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  • Maria Madalina Blaga
  • 08.08.2016
When it comes to a pleasant internet experience, the speed of your connection plays a crucial role. The speed can be low if all you need is to send emails without attachments or do some text chat. However, your requirements will increase if you need...