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The Nexode Pro 160W Charger with Retractable Cable (model X776) is one of the two chargers in UGREEN’s newly released Nexode Pro Series. It snaps onto an electrical outlet to charge up to four USB devices at a time, with plenty of interesting tech packed inside a practical design. Here’s … Continue Reading
I first thought the ASUS RT-BE82U would somewhat resemble the RT-AX82U, the way the RT-BE86U and RT-BE88U continue their respective design lineages. I thought wrong. The RT-BE8U is more of an upgrade to the RT-BE58U, with slightly higher Wi-Fi specs and all 2.5GbE ports. Here’s the bottom line: For those … Continue Reading
The easiest step to improve home security is to install a camera surveillance system. There are many options on the market. However, most are cloud-connected and require a subscription fee—they are bad for your wallet and privacy, not to mention hindering your Internet bandwidth. That said, I’d always opt for … Continue Reading
Here’s something to look forward to: ASUS today unveiled its first 10GbB USB-C adapter, the ROG USB-C10G. Generally, to get the best performance in home networking, you need the 10Gbps port grade on your devices, namely the router, switches, and, of course, your computer. While the 2.5Gbps port grade, the … Continue Reading
If you find getting a fulfilling USB charging station for the entire family daunting, the Sabrent Voltik 252W 8-PORT USB PD 3.0 Charger (model AX-8PTC) might just be the answer. It’s straightforward and effective. Here’s the bottom line: With over 250W of power output and a practical design, the Sabrent … Continue Reading
If you’re looking to buy a new router for your home today, chances are you’ll be offered a Wi-Fi router. This type of device has been so prevalent that the “Wi-Fi” notion is often presumed when you say “router”. But a non-Wi-Fi router—a standard router without a built-in access point—is … Continue Reading
The Fusion 2.5G is an excellent addition to TP-Link’s Omada ecosystem. It represents TP-Link’s all-new Fusion Gateway lineup, officially launched on July 20, 2026, which simplifies hardware deployment by integrating an Omada hardware controller—similar to the OC300—and a 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig router in a compact package. The result? A clear rival … Continue Reading
The Samsung SSD 990, announced and available on July 14, 2026, is a bit unanticipated. Before this, Samsung had already had a trio in the 990 family: the SSD 900 PRO, SSD 990 Evo, and SSD 990 Evo Plus. That’s not to mention the PCIe Gen 5 SSD 9100 Pro. … Continue Reading
