Anker Prime 12000mAh Power Bank (130W) Review – A1335
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Anker Prime 12000mAh Power Bank (130W) Review – A1335

The Anker Prime 12000mAh Power Bank (130W) was launched at the start of August with a wide range of new Anker Prime products. All these new Anker Prime power banks include a smart display which we first saw with the Anker 737 power bank, and this is used to give you feedback about the input/output…

Exploring Compatible Third-Party Bulbs for Philips Hue: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Buyers

Exploring Compatible Third-Party Bulbs for Philips Hue: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Buyers

As a fervent admirer of Philips Hue, I’ve dedicated much of the past year to reviewing their products. Initially, I only purchased a couple of bulbs, doubting I would ever extend beyond that. However, due to my obsessive tendencies and propensity for impulsive spending, I’ve significantly broadened my Hue system throughout my home.  If you’re…

Google Pixel Tablet Review: Speaker Dock gives this an amazing twist on generic tablets but is let down by US/UK price disparity
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Google Pixel Tablet Review: Speaker Dock gives this an amazing twist on generic tablets but is let down by US/UK price disparity

After witnessing the Android tablet market’s prolonged stagnation, with only Samsung making viable options, it is refreshing to observe a resurgence of interest from various brands. Both Oppo and Xiaomi have introduced commendable tablets that offer good specifications for their price points. However, Google has managed to reignite my enthusiasm for tablets with the launch…

Best No Neutral Smart Light Switches – Zigbee and WiFi Light Switches for UK Homes

Best No Neutral Smart Light Switches – Zigbee and WiFi Light Switches for UK Homes

Traditional UK wiring did not run the neutral wire to the light switch. Typically, only the live (and switched live) wire would run to the switch, while the neutral wire would be present only at the light fitting and at the consumer unit (fuse box or circuit breaker panel). In recent years, there’s been a…

How to fix a file open/save dialogue taking a lot of time to open in web browsers

How to fix a file open/save dialogue taking a lot of time to open in web browsers

I recently had an annoying problem with Windows 11 where if I tried to save something like an image or wanted to upload an image to my website, the dialogue box would take s significant amount of time to open problem, and Chrome would freeze up until the dialogue box opened properly. Considering I download/upload…

Virgin Media XGS-PON vs DOCSIS 3.1 – Difference between Hub 5x & Hub 5

Virgin Media XGS-PON vs DOCSIS 3.1 – Difference between Hub 5x & Hub 5

I have previously written a guide on comparing the Virgin Media Hub 5x vs 5 vs 4 vs 3 and this highlighted that the new Hub 5x uses fibre to premises XGS-PON in comparison to the DOCSIS 3.1 technology that’s predominantly used on the Virgin Media network. Virgin are trialling the new Virgin XGS-PON technology,…

Virgin Media Hub 5x vs 5 vs 4 vs 3 Compared – What’s different between the Hub 5x & 5

Virgin Media Hub 5x vs 5 vs 4 vs 3 Compared – What’s different between the Hub 5x & 5

If you have been with Virgin Media for a few years, you will likely have one of the older Virgin Media Hubs. I recently upgraded to Virgin Gig1 after 2.5 years, and I was on the older Hub 3 and therefore needed the new Virgin Media Hub 5. The new Virgin Media Hub 5 is…

TP-Link Tapo S210 Smart Light Switch Review vs Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 – No Neutral Smart Light Switches
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TP-Link Tapo S210 Smart Light Switch Review vs Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 – No Neutral Smart Light Switches

This year, TP-Link Tapo expanded its product range to include a new H100 Smart Home Hub and a newer, more powerful H200 smart hub. As part of this launch, Tapo released a range of sensors, including the Tapo T110 contact sensor, T310 temperature and humidity sensor, and the T100 motion sensor. They also launched several…

How do I get a Virgin Media Hub 5 for free? Virgin Media FAQ & Troubleshooting

How do I get a Virgin Media Hub 5 for free? Virgin Media FAQ & Troubleshooting

The Virgin Media Hub 5 was launched back in 2021, with a wider launch throughout 2022. Virgin started to offer the Hub 5 as standard to new Gig1 customers as well as existing customers without a Hub 4 who upgraded to Gig1. However, it is not guaranteed you will get one due to stock levels at…

How do I access Virgin Media router settings? What is the login page IP?

How do I access Virgin Media router settings? What is the login page IP?

I have been out of contract from Virgin Media for months as I waited for City Fibre to lay gigabit fibre down my road. They said a few weeks at the start of 2022, and a year later, they still hadn’t done it. So I finally gave up waiting and contacted Virgin Media to play…

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