[Update for 2024] I originally wrote this post back in 2020 when affordable multi-gig switches were somewhat of a rarity. It was then updated in 2022 as the market had changed a lot, and I stated that Wi-Fi 6 was driving the need for multi-gigabit. As we approach 2024, we have reached the point where…
I have reviewed several speakerphones in the past few years, including the Poly Sync 20+ smart speakerphone and Audeze Filter personal conference speaker. These are handy devices to have, and I find they are best suited for people who use laptops for video calls, as they provide significantly better audio quality for both the microphone…
The Netgear Nighthawk RS700S was officially announced in the US back in March for pre-order with Q2 shipping, making it the first WiFi 7 router to ship. The UK launch was slower, which I assume was due to regulatory reasons. It is now finally available to buy from both Netgear and Amazon for a princely…
In the increasingly crowded marketplace of robot vacuums, the technologies that power these nifty devices have become more advanced and varied. When it comes to navigation and mapping—key features that differentiate a sophisticated robot vacuum from a glorified dustpan—two technologies seem to stand out: Camera vSLAM and LiDAR Mapping. As someone who has dived deep…
BitTorrent remains one of the most popular peer-to-peer file sharing protocols, allowing fast downloading of large files by retrieving pieces of content from multiple sources. While I personally use UnRaid running on a TerraMaster NAS with its community applications for easy Docker application management, many people still like to use a normal Linux distribution, and…
Following up on my previous post about identifying websites that scrape content and finding out their IP and hosting provider, this article covers stopping those websites from scaping your content. As a reminder, the negative impact of scrapers is up for debate. In theory, Google should ignore these, and if you do a site search…
If you run a website that publishes a lot of content, then you will almost certainly experience other websites scraping your content and trying to publish it as their own. This can have a negative impact on your rankings within Google or other search engines. In the past, I have had issues with a scraper…
The Twinkly C9 Bulbs were announced at the start of November and pad out the growing range of outdoor smart festive lighting that Twinkly has become famous for. I am posting this review a bit too close to Christmas than I originally planned. Unfortunately, due to problems on my end, the lights were returned to…
TerraMaster, a leading manufacturer of network attached storage (NAS) devices, has announced the launch of TerraSync – a new data backup and synchronisation solution designed for home and business users. TerraSync allows users to turn their TerraMaster NAS into a private cloud server to achieve seamless file synchronisation between multiple devices. It comes with a…
Webcams have become an essential purchase for anyone who works from home. I don’t just use mine for work, but I have had a few consultations with medical professionals, avoiding the need to travel to where a specialist may be located. Similarly, having therapy via video calls has become a popular option. Then, of course,…
I have previously reviewed some excellent flashlights from Nitecore, including the Nitecore MH12 Pro and EDC27 Slim, plus the NU25 UL headlamp. They have recently launched a new everyday carry (EDC) flashlight called the EDC33. Specification Features Nitecore EDC33 Brightness level, beam distance, runtime LED, Lens and Reflector The Nitecore EDC33 uses the NiteLab UHi…
Yesterday, I published the Mighty Gadget Best of 2023 Awards, but the article was getting a bit lengthy, so I have broken it down into two parts. If you didn’t read that article, this post is dedicated to the best products I have personally used and reviewed this year rather than the best of the…