EnGenius EXT1105P Switch Extender Review – POE++ powered switch with POE+ output
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EnGenius EXT1105P Switch Extender Review – POE++ powered switch with POE+ output

The EnGenius EXT1105P is a little different from EnGenius. It is a POE switch that can only be powered from POE itself. This is, therefore, designed to extend network connectivity when there is no easy access to mains power. The gigabit input port is compatible with PoE++, which gives an input power of 51W to…

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review vs Pixel 8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review vs Pixel 8 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series was announced in the middle of January, and like most established flagship phones, it is mostly an iterative upgrade of the previous generations. The two main improvements this year are the new 50MP 5x optical zoom lens and the range of AI features Samsung has introduced with One UI, which…

Marshall Motif II A.N.C Earbuds Review
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Marshall Motif II A.N.C Earbuds Review

Back in 2022, I reviewed the original Marshall Motif ANC, which I thought was an attractive and excellent pair of earbuds. Marshall has now released a follow up with improved battery preservation, multi point connectivity and an upgrade to Bluetooth 5.3. Marshall Motif II A.N.C  vs Marshall Motif A.N.C  Specification Specification Marshall Motif II A.N.C…

TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]

[Update – 12th February 2024] I originally wrote this review back in December 2023 and criticised this TRV due to the mess that was the Tapo and Kasa interoperability. I expressed annoyance that the Kasa smart hub had the same hardware as the Tapo smart hub, but you couldn’t add the KE100 to the Tapo…

Tado Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Review – Including Smart Radiator Valves
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Tado Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Review – Including Smart Radiator Valves

Living in a large, old, inefficient home in the north of England, I have been a big fan of smart heating ever since it became available. My first experience was with the original Tado system back in 2014, but back then, they didn’t have the smart radiator valves, so I quickly jumped ship to Heat…

Hoover HF4 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review [Pets Edition] vs HF9 & HFX

Hoover HF4 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review [Pets Edition] vs HF9 & HFX

Hoover has been refreshing their vacuum cleaner range in the past year with the launch of the flagship Hoover HFX cordless vacuum, the HL4 upright vacuum and the HF9 cordless vacuum. The latest launch is the mid-range HF4, which is a simplified and more affordable alternative to the excellent HF9. Hoover HF4 vs HF9 Differences…

Reolink Duo 3 PoE Camera Review – A big improvement in image quality vs Duo 2
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Reolink Duo 3 PoE Camera Review – A big improvement in image quality vs Duo 2

The Reolink Duo 3 was announced at CES 2024 and is a logical evolution of the Reolink Duo series. The new model has a significantly improved resolution while retaining the dual-lens setup, which stitches the images together to create a 180° video feed running at 4608×1728. Past Reolink Reviews Reolink Duo 3 PoE vs Duo…

Welock Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Lock Review – SECBN51
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Welock Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Lock Review – SECBN51

I have previously reviewed the pin code-based Welock SOHO-EU and was reasonably happy with it at the time. More importantly, I have left it installed on my garage/gym UPVC door for almost two years, and it continues to work well. In my past review, I wasn’t fond of the app and expressed some concerns over…

Erickhill EMG01 Mini Massage Gun Review – An affordable massage gun for percussive therapy
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Erickhill EMG01 Mini Massage Gun Review – An affordable massage gun for percussive therapy

Massage guns have boomed in popularity in recent years, with many fitness influencers sponsored to advertise them on social platforms like Instagram. Massage guns have been commercially available since around 2008, when chiropractor Jason Werseland suffered a herniated disc and back pain following a motorcycle accident. Westland’s device became known as the TheraGun G1 professional…