How to Protect all Your Devices at once [TLDR with a router VPN]

How to Protect all Your Devices at once [TLDR with a router VPN]

Let’s face it; we didn’t need a global pandemic to show us how much we rely on our devices and how much time we spend online. However, what it did do was greatly increase our use of the internet, with people working from home and video conferencing, sharing files or being put on furlough and…

Reolink RLC-1220A Review – A 12MP Dome PoE Home Security camera with person & vehicle detection
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Reolink RLC-1220A Review – A 12MP Dome PoE Home Security camera with person & vehicle detection

Following on from my review of the superb Reolink RLC-510A and RLC-810A cameras, I have been sent the brand new and yet to be released Reolink RLC-1220A. It should be available soon, and you can buy it from here. The is a monster 12MP camera offering a recording resolution of up to 4096×3072. Similar to…

Bridging the gap – why you need VoIP with mobile

Bridging the gap – why you need VoIP with mobile

The importance of being available for your customers and suppliers can’t be overstated and businesses that invest in their telecommunications are usually right at the top of the satisfaction rankings. Mobile phones are a great thing but the much-promised connectivity often doesn’t turn up in the real world. Whilst it should be a simple matter…

Improve your Ping – Wired vs WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 Compared – Does WiFi increase your ping?

Improve your Ping – Wired vs WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 Compared – Does WiFi increase your ping?

In one of my recent posts, I covered how to maximise the WiFi speeds for the PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. It is always best to go with a wired option where possible, but if you have to use WiFi then a WiFi 6 router is your best bet. For gamers, WiFi, or more…

How to make sure your tech spending doesn’t get you in debt

How to make sure your tech spending doesn’t get you in debt

A few short years ago, we thought of technology as a luxury. Now, it runs every aspect of society, from our communications with friends and family, to our work, banking, shopping and exercising. Compared to big bills like rent or mortgage payments, we may not think of tech spending as particularly impactful. But ‘buy now,…

Netgear Insight WAX610 Indoor & WAX610Y Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Cloud Managed Access Point Review
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Netgear Insight WAX610 Indoor & WAX610Y Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Cloud Managed Access Point Review

I first reviewed the cloud-managed Netgear Insight GC110P POE switch back in 2018, I have subsequently reviewed the more powerful GC510PP POE switch and WAC505 Wi-Fi 5 access point. So far, I have been impressed with their gear, the hardware is affordable, and the Netgear Insight system is user friendly, allowing people without extensive networking…

TerraMaster F8-422 8-Bay 10GbE NAS with Intel quad-core Intel J3455 Launched & 15% off on Boxing Day
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TerraMaster F8-422 8-Bay 10GbE NAS with Intel quad-core Intel J3455 Launched & 15% off on Boxing Day

TerraMaster has expanded their 10GbE NAS range with its largest offering yet, the 8-bay F8-422. While this has twice the number of drives bays as the TerraMaster F4-422 I previously reviewed, the overall hardware specification is almost identical, the one exception being this has 8GB of RAM installed compared to 4GB. Currently the TerraMaster F8-422…

How to improve WI-Fi signal for gaming: Reduce ping & latency causing lag on PS5  & Xbox Series X
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How to improve WI-Fi signal for gaming: Reduce ping & latency causing lag on PS5 & Xbox Series X

I’ve often found myself in situations where optimal network performance is non-negotiable, especially for gaming. If you’re fed up with lags, high ping, and latency issues while gaming on your PS5 or Xbox Series X, you’re not alone. These issues can disrupt not just your gameplay but your overall gaming experience. Luckily, several strategies can…

Final Audio VR3000 Gaming Earphones Review – Wired in-ear earphones ideal for console gaming and VR
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Final Audio VR3000 Gaming Earphones Review – Wired in-ear earphones ideal for console gaming and VR

Final Audio are a Japanese brand specialising in headphones and earphones. Even though they are not a massive brand name like Sennheiser, their product catalogue is exhaustive, covering price points to accommodate all budgets. In-ear, options appear to range from as low as £30 going up to £2K for the Final A8000, while the over-ear…