Acer has announced four new connectivity products at CES 2026, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and 5G technology to its networking lineup. The range includes the gaming-focused Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE, two Acer Connect Ovia mesh routers, and the portable Acer Connect M4D 5G Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE: Cellular and Wi-Fi 7…
I reviewed the superb Ugreen NASync DXP4800 Plus back in November. I was already using the Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus with the stock UGOS software, so I wanted to migrate my old TerraMaster F4-421 running Unraid to the Ugreen. The Ugreen has a substantially more powerful CPU with Intel QuickSync support. It also has dual…
I have an increasing number of smart home devices, and like many enthusiasts, I run Home Assistant, allowing me to integrate different smart home ecosystems into a cohesive system. However, because I am constantly reviewing things, I have never really set up Home Assistant properly. I have often relied on proprietary systems and only use…
I recently reviewed the excellent Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus. As a long-time Unraid user, I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did, due to the limited app availability, but I leaned into the functionality it does have, and have continued to use it since. This has now become my NAS, which I…
A few weeks ago, I reviewed the Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus. I had relatively low expectations due to the Rockchip RK3576 chipset and Ugreen being relatively new to the world of NAS devices. However, I came away pleasantly surprised. It is not perfect, UGOS is limited in functionality compared to the likes of Synology or…
Just over a year ago, I reviewed the excellent Netgear Orbi 770, which had excellent WiFi 7 performance with impressive speeds on the mesh-connected satellites. The RRP made it almost 60% cheaper than the flagship model while still being able to achieve multi-gig WiFi connectivity. However, at £900, now £600, it was still very expensive….
I reviewed the Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus at the start of the month and came away surprisingly impressed with it, so much so, I have continued to use it, primarily as a backup for photos and backing up cloud drives such as OneDrive and Google Drive. Ugreen has already announced that they are launching a…
I have previously reviewed the Firewalla Gold Plus and thought it was excellent, with it effectively offering enterprise-level security features with a user-friendly interface ideal for home users/prosumers and small businesses. The Gold Plus is a router only, with no WiFi, but Firewalla have started to release WiFi hardware to complement their firewall routers. So…
Cloud migration has become a critical strategy for organisations seeking to enhance their operations. However, they are often caught off guard by the costs involved, especially since many initially underestimate these financial implications, as they are excited to capitalise on the cloud’s potential for scalability and innovation. This oversight can lead to unexpected expenses in…
I have been a fan of EnGenius over the years and used their products for most of my networking needs at home before switching to Unifi, which I only did because that’s what the MSP I work for uses. My one criticism of their products was that the pricing was not very accessible for home…
With the rollout of the Online Safety Act in the UK, it is now necessary to provide identification to websites when viewing certain types of material. The intention is to prevent children from accessing harmful material, but the system is so poorly thought-out that it is easy to bypass with a VPN, and its broad…
I have previously reviewed several 5G and 4G routers, including the Zyxel Nebula FWA510 5G, and I have then experimented with external antennas to try and improve performance, but mostly had either disappointing results or inconsistent results. More recently, I have had a nightmare with Virgin Media and their appalling customer service. There was a…
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