🛒ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Review (vs. ZenWiFi ET8): A Solid Multi-Gig Wired Mesh
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The ZenWiFi Pro ET12—not to be confused with the XT12—is the fourth Wi-Fi 6E mesh system I’ve tested, after the …
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DS1821+ NAS Review (vs. DS1621+): Tips on Synology 10Gbps and RAM Upgrades
8 Min Read
As the name suggests, the Synology DS1821+ is of yesteryear. It’s even older than that—Synology first announced it in 2020. …
WD Black SN850 Review: Top NVMe SSD for Gamers and Home Users Alike
6 Min Read
The WD Black SN850 is not new, Western Digital first unveiled in late 2020, and it became available in early 2021 …
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Review: The Best dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Router
17 Min Read
Almost two years after the RT-AX86U—which I called the “arguably best to date” dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router on the market—ASUS …
WD Black SN770 Review: An Excellent PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD for the Home
4 Min Read
If you’re looking for a relatively affordable way to upgrade your latest gaming rig, the new WD Black SN770—first announced on …
Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
10 Min Read
In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” …
ASUS TUF-AX5400 Review (vs. GS-AX5400): An Excellent Budget Gaming Router
8 Min Read
It took me long enough to do an in-depth review of the TUF-AX5400—the router was first announced in June 2021. …
TRENDNet TEG-S762 Review (vs. Zyxel MG-108): A Solid Multi-Gig Contender
4 Min Read
The TRENDnet TEG-S762 is an excellent alternative to the Zyxel MG-108. It’s a bit more expensive but more compact and …
NETGEAR CM1000 Cable Modem Review: An Excellent Gigabit Choice
4 Min Read
The NETGEAR CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem is not new—among other things, its “Ultra-High Speed” notion is a bit of …
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. …
