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Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 Review: A Unique (Gaming) Experience
The Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 Pro Gaming 6-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router is like a sophisticated date with a complicated personality. You’ll have a hard time figuring out if you love it … Read More
Best Gaming Routers of 2020: Time to Get Your Game On!
A gaming router is one that’s great for general needs plus the ability to customize its setting for specific games. At least that’s how it’s supposed to be, in my … Read More
Netgear Unveils 2.5 Gbps Cable Modems for the Multi-Gig Era
Are you looking to seriously future-proof yourself? Well, Gigabit Internet might not cut it anymore. Instead, you should probably think of multi-gig, and Netgear has you covered. Multi-gig cable modems … Read More
Samsung 980 PRO Review: A Game Changer in NVMe Performance
Samsung today announced the availability of the 980 PRO NVMe SSD as the flagship upgrade to the 970 PRO that came out two years ago. What’s most significant, the new … Read More
Gaming Router Explained and How to Pick the Right One to Win
You play online games a lot and think it’s now time to get the best gaming router so you can move to the next level. You’re onto something there! But … Read More
Home Wi-Fi 6 Solutions Compared: A Quick Take on Which to Get
I frequently receive requests regarding which Wi-Fi 6 router or mesh system to get among similar solutions. Those along the lines of “This one vs. that one, which would you … Read More
Synology’s Latest DS1621xs+ Makes the 10Gbps NAS Dream Come True
For a couple of years now, I’ve been asking Synology when it’d release a DiskStation server that comes with 10 Gbps network capability. Finally, today, it’s here. The NAS maker … Read More
WD My Passport SSD Review: A Sleek, Fast, and Secure portable Drive
The all-new WD My Passport SSD of 2020, first announced late last month, is different from the previous models. It now has a different look, slightly larger physical size, and, … Read More
EnGenius ECW230 Access Point Review: Reliable Wi-Fi 6 for a Price
The EnGenius ECW230 Cloud Managed Wi-Fi 6 4×4 Indoor Wireless Access Point (AP) is like a good-looking, relationship-material significant other who happens to be high-maintenance and has cranky mother. It’s … Read More
Best Portable Drives of 2020: It’s Backup Time!
Portable drives are storage devices that allow you to conveniently carry a large amount of data from one computer to another. Or you can use one as an offline backup … Read More
Crucial X6 Review: The Tiniest, yet Fast and Spacious Portable SSD
Micron’s second entry into portable solid-state drives, the Crucial X6, doesn’t have the same bang as the first, the X8. But it has some uniqueness of its own. Among other … Read More
Crucial X8 Review: (Still) the Fastest USB Portable SSD to Date
Micron’s first try into the realm of portable solid-state drives proved to be a big deal. The Crucial X8 was the fastest USB-based portable SSD I first tested some 10 … Read More
Netgear Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6: A Mesh for Those with a Crazy Deep Pocket
There many ways to show off financial success; you can get an expensive painting, don a nice watch, buy that nice guy a coffee every morning, or, better yet, snatch … Read More
WD’s New ArmorLock Security Turns Data Safeguarding a No-Brainer
If you want to carry a lot of data on the go, access them fast, and have the peace of mind on security — and who doesn’t? — you’ll be … Read More
Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers of 2020: Pick One for your Home!
Since the first Wi-Fi 6 router became available in early 2019, I’ve reviewed a couple of dozens of them. While the new standard is not a must-have yet, it’s now … Read More
Asus’s ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 Router Turns Wi-Fi 6E a Reality
Yes, the latest Wi-Fi 6E you’ve been holding your breath for is real! Asus announced today the ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 — the very first router on the market that supports … Read More
What Is a VPN, Is it Really Good for Privacy, How to Get One for Free?
You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials. Hell, you might be even be using one right now and want to brag about how secure your network is. So … Read More
Asus RT-AX82U Gaming Router Review: A Fancy Little Wi-Fi 6 Performer
The Asus RT-AX82U AX5400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router looks the part. Gamers — well, almost anyone actually — will love the cute design and especially the large front-facing programmable … Read More
