Netgear MR5200 Nighthawk M5 5G Mobile Router is Finally Here, for $700
Almost two years after the first announcement, Netgear finally made the MR5200 Nighthawk M5 5G Mobile Router available today. This is the company’s first 5G mobile hotspot that you can …
iStorage diskAshur M2 Review: A Tiny Ultra-Secure Storage Vault Oddity
In many ways, the new diskAshur M2 portable drive is the upgrade to iStorage’s datAshur PRO2 that came out in 2019. It’s larger, faster but the impenetrable security concept remains. …
TP-Link TL-SX1008 Review: A Super-Fast but Noisy Multi-Gig Switch
The TP-Link TL-SX1008 is the third 10Gbps Multi-Gig switch I’ve tested, and while not exactly the charm, it’s almost the just-right option for most homes. The switch adds eight super-fast …
OWC Envoy Pro SX Review (vs Samsung X5): A Bit Underwhelming
The OWC Envoy Pro SX is the second Thunderbolt-exclusive portable SSD I’ve reviewed, long after the Samsung X5. Part of the reason is that the Thunderbolt has become a bit …
Wi-Fi Signal Strength Explained: That -70 dBm RSSI Value and How It Matters
You walk around the house and, at times, can see the Wi-Fi signal strength bars on your device move up or down. If you ever wonder what changes when you …
Tesla Full Self-Driving Explained: Is It Worth $199/Month?
On July 16, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. If you think that price is too high, well, you kind of miss the …
Zyxel XS1930-12HP Review (vs Zyxel XGS1250-12): A Complete 10Gbps Upgrade
If you’re looking to upgrade your local network completely to 10Gbps, the Zyxel XS1930-12HP Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch sure is the answer. It has everything you’d look for in wired …
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: Why It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
So, you want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of your yard or that tight corner in your attic prove …
Best SSDs (Solid-State Drives) of 2021: Your PC Deserves One Today!
Migrating your computer from a hard drive to a solid-state drive (SSD) or from a SATA SSD to an NVMe is by far the most gratifying upgrade. So, getting the …
Micron Crucial P5 Plus Review: A Formidable Contender (vs Samsung 980 PRO)
Micron’s latest NVMe solid-state drive, the Crucial P5 Plus, first announced on August 3, 20210, is a formidable rival to the Samsung 980 PRO. This is the second PCIe 4.0 …
Can’t Connect or Wi-Fi Drops Signals Frequently? Here’s How to Likely Fix It
If you experience Wi-Fi dropping signals, disconnections, or can’t connect a device to your network (at the expected speeds), this post is for you. I’ll explain how things work and …
Synology NAS Security: How to Ensure Data Integrity (against Ransomware, etc.)
This post will explain all about Synology NAS security — you’ll know when to worry and when not to — and walk you through the steps of securing your server’s …
Netgear Armor Powered by Bitdefender Gets New Capabilities, Costs More
Netgear today announced a potentially exciting development in its router-based add-on online protection feature, the Netgear Armor Powered by Bitdefender. First available in April 2019, NAPD is an add-on feature …
Device Connections Explained: Thunderbolt or Not, It’s All about USB-C
If you’re not sure of the differences between USB-C vs. Thunderbolt (3) or between USB 3.0 vs. USB 3.2, you’re not alone. But mind you, we’ve been in a pretty …
