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 …
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.
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 …
Tesla Flat Tire on a Model Y and a Real Story of Driving without a “Donut”
11 Min Read
Of dreadful things about driving a car, in my book, having a flat tire ranks among the top. There’s no …
Windows 11: Possibly the Coolest, Albeit a Bit Controversial, Windows Release
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On June 24, 2021, Microsoft announced its latest Windows 11 via a special streaming event that contained no surprises. That’s …
Opt-out of Amazon Sidewalk Before It’s Too Late. Don’t Wait!
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If you haven’t heard of it, Amazon Sidewalk is a nice-sounding concept that you likely don’t want to be a …
Hindsight 2020: Thanks for All the Coffees
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Hi everyone! I hope this finds you in good health and high spirits. Stay safe, as always! I’m excited to …
NETGEAR SXK80 Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6: A Mesh for Those with a Crazy Deep Pocket
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There are many ways to show off financial success. You can get an expensive painting, don a nice watch, buy …
No, NETGEAR’s Recent Router Vulnerability Is Not that Serious
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This past week, I received a lot of questions regarding yet another newly-found router vulnerability, this time coming from NETGEAR. …
