Dong’s mostly rational opinions on various subjects or his previews/first impressions of products, based on vendor-supplied information, that he’s interested in reviewing subsequently after real-world, hands-on testing.
Hi everyone! I hope this finds you in good health and high spirits. Stay safe, as always! I’m excited to start our brand new trip around the sun, and likely so are you! The year 2020 has been nuts, to put it mildly. For example, I’ve been in my comfy … Continue Reading
There are 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 this Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6 tri-band Mesh System (model SXK80) NETGEAR announced today. Hang it on the wall, and … Continue Reading
This past week, I received a lot of questions regarding yet another newly-found router vulnerability, this time coming from NETGEAR. Some of you expressed frustrations and went as far as saying you’d “never buy a NETGEAR again.” Well, that’s your call, but I’d say it’s an example of overreacting. While … Continue Reading
It’s mid-2020, and you’re wondering which router to get between Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6. That’s a good question. And it will continue to be one for years. Wi-Fi 6 (or 802.11ax)—the sizable upgrade to the existing Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)—has been commercially available for a few years now. Since then, … Continue Reading
I received the text in the screenshot above just yesterday. Behind it was another upsetting story about online scams. This kind of scam happens all year long but is more prevalent during the U.S Tax season. A couple of friends asked me for help on this matter in the past … Continue Reading
The Arlo Ultra—Arlo’s first security camera since its spin-off from NETGEAR—is once again available for purchase, starting today. The camera’s initial launch was back in January, but Arlo pulled it from the market soon after due to some technical issues. Compared with the existing Arlo Pro 2, the Ultra is … Continue Reading
It was a nasty surprise. That’s right! If your Internet data usage suddenly increases by ten times your average monthly usage, something is definitely wrong! In this case, it was all about the Wi-Fi password or, more precisely, how you’re supposed to keep it secret. Home Wi-Fi security breach, a … Continue Reading
I admit it. I bought the Sceptre 27″ U278W-4000R Ultra 4K LCD because it was cheap. And I needed a new high-res monitor for a new tech blog project (which you’re reading) that was on a modest budget. At $250 (after tax), the Scepter costs significantly less than all other … Continue Reading
