Crucial T500 Review (vs. T700): An Excellent Sweet-spot NVMe Performance Alternative
5 Min Read
At the announcement on October 31, 2023, Micron’s latest NVMe solid-state drive (SSD), the Crucial T500, was a bit of …
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ARRIS SURFboard G54 Review: A Practical Wi-Fi 7 Cable Gateway Stunted by Ill-Conceived Firmware
13 Min Read
The ARRIS SURFboard G54, unveiled in January and available in mid-October, is a convenient way for Cable Internet subscribers to …
How I Managed to Build a Real Wi-Fi 7 Computer Only to Realize It Wasn’t Worth the Effort, for Now
6 Min Read
For the official Wi-Fi performance numbers for reviews on this website, I generally need a computer-based client. So, for the …
Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen Review (vs. 1st Gen): An Excellent but Minor Streaming Upgrade
10 Min Read
On September 20, 2023, Amazon announced the latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen to be available by the …
Samsung T9 Review (vs. Crucial X10 Pro): Totally Fast for a Price
7 Min Read
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD, announced on October 3, 2023, is easily the best USB external storage the electronics giant …
Wi-Fi, Online Media, Misinformation, and How to Stay Safe: It’s on You!
16 Min Read
I often get questions concerning online safety. They can be broad, along the lines of “how to protect my computer …
EnGenius EWS850-FIT (formerly EWS850AP) Review: An Excellent Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
8 Min Read
The EnGenius EWS850-FIT (once EWS850AP) is a standalone outdoor Wireless Wi-Fi 6 access point (WAP) and differs significantly from the …
EnGenius FIT Overview (with FitCon100 Controller): DIY Mesh Wi-Fi Made Relatively Simple
11 Min Read
For years, TP-Link’s Omada has been one of my favorite DIY mesh systems using multiple Wi-Fi access points (WAPs). Now, …
EnGenius EWS377-FIT Review: A Straightforward and Versatile Access Point
6 Min Read
At the current street price of $150, the EnGenius EWS377-FIT is an excellent alternative to the ECW230 released two years …
eero PoE 6 AP Review: The Amazon Gateway’s Much-Needed Wi-Fi Companion
6 Min Read
There’s nothing new about the Amazon eero PoE 6 other than it’s from a company that, before this, only made …
