🛒USB-C vs. Lightning: EU Officially Forces the Latter Out, No Thanks to Apple!
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Here’s some excellent news in the fight between USB-C vs Lightning. These simple connectors keeping your device plugged in and …
Dong’s Take
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.
Summer in Hawaii: An Uncool ICE Driving Experience and Some Handy Traveling Tips
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And I’m back. If you didn’t notice, I hadn’t posted anything new for over a week. That was not out …
Synology DSM 7.1 Is Officially Available, Sans Surveillance Station 9.0 for Now
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After five months in public beta, the latest version of the popular DiskStation Manager NAS operating system, the DSM 7.1, …
eero Pro 6E vs. eero Pro 6: Why You Should Only Get It for Free, If at All!
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On March 23, 2022, eero, a networking vendor owned by Amazon, released its first Wi-Fi 6E solution, the eero Pro …
Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
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In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” …
Linksys Unveils Its Latest Wi-Fi 6 Router, the Hydra Pro 6, and It’s a Snooze
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Sometimes the latest is not synonymous with the greatest. Case in point: the Hydra Pro 6 router Linksys unveiled today. …
Adieu 2021: Love, Life, Loss, and Cappuccinos
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Today is the last day of 2021, and I’d like to let loose my emotions and share a few personal …
Quietly, NETGEAR Kills Web-based Remote Management, Pushes Mobile Apps in a New Unsavery Trend
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Here’s some upsetting news for those who use NETGEAR home Wi-Fi routers. As it turned out, the networking vendor has …
Driving Automation Explained: Why (Existing) Teslas Will Never Get “There”
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In mid-2021, Tesla removed RADAR from its Model Y and Model 3 fleet to transit to its “Tesla Vision” self-driving …
Tesla Full Self-Driving, Explained: A $199/month (Almost) Empty Promise
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On July 16, 2021, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. Update: The price …
