Amazfit GTS 2 Review – GPS & Strava syncing make this a superb alternative to Huawei or Garmin watches
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Amazfit GTS 2 Review – GPS & Strava syncing make this a superb alternative to Huawei or Garmin watches

When I reviewed the Zepp E, I made a lot of comparisons to the just-announced Amazfit GTS 2, which on paper looked like a more compelling option. The GTS 2 watch has now landed in the UK for £159.99 placing it around £40 less than the Zepp E and £60 more than original GTS. Specification…

Netgear GS305E Review – 5-port smart managed gigabit switch ideal for expanding mesh system ports & improve bandwidth available for console & PC gaming
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Netgear GS305E Review – 5-port smart managed gigabit switch ideal for expanding mesh system ports & improve bandwidth available for console & PC gaming

As much as I love cloud-managed networking, it is a bit over the top for many users. While a lot of our devices use wireless, the best performance will be via Ethernet; this is particularly useful for streaming content, gaming or work from home situations where desktops and phones may not have Wi-Fi. With a…

The Pinter Homebrew Beer Review – An excellent Christmas gift and introduction into home brewing but with caveats
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The Pinter Homebrew Beer Review – An excellent Christmas gift and introduction into home brewing but with caveats

The Pinter, developed by The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co, is an attractive, user-friendly way to entice people into home brewing. They make some big claims about cost efficiency, and for people wanting to homebrew without putting any effort in, it is undoubtedly a good choice. The refills are a little too expensive for my…

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (Gig+) Module Initial Review – Limited testing, getting it to work and 5Ghz performance
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Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (Gig+) Module Initial Review – Limited testing, getting it to work and 5Ghz performance

Last month Intel was the first company to launch a consumer Wi-Fi 6E devices, in the form of the AX210 Module. This is a M.2 wireless card that will fit in most laptops, Wi-Fi equipped motherboards or Wi-Fi PCIe networking cards. This is a short review, bordering on pointless because there is no 6Ghz hardware…

Azulle Byte4 Fanless Mini PC Review – A versatile POE equipped mini PC ideal for Kodi / Plex / pfSense or as a download server
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Azulle Byte4 Fanless Mini PC Review – A versatile POE equipped mini PC ideal for Kodi / Plex / pfSense or as a download server

The Byte4 Mini Desktop PC is a highly versatile and affordable fanless mini PC with dual ethernet ports (optional POE) and plenty of ports making this an appealing, affordable PC for many uses. Specification and Features Processor: Intel Celeron J4125 4 core, 4 threads  2.00 GHz base 2.7Ghz burst with Intel UHD Graphics 600 OS:…

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Review – Perfect for content creators but with a significant price premium vs gaming laptops
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Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Review – Perfect for content creators but with a significant price premium vs gaming laptops

With the growing market of content creators, Acer realised they could expand their existing range of gaming PCs and desktops, into a more professional orientated line-up. The specification I have been sent will not be available in the UK. There is either the ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro with a  4GB Quadro T1000 for £1999 or…

Netgear Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Tri-Band AX6000 WiFi System Review  – Cloud Managed WiFi 6 for your Business [SXK80]
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Netgear Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Tri-Band AX6000 WiFi System Review – Cloud Managed WiFi 6 for your Business [SXK80]

I previously reviewed the flagship consumer-orientated Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 RBK852 back in May. It is one of the most advanced and fastest mesh WiFi systems on the market, with a price to match. In September, Netgear announced the Pro model, which takes all the next-generation WiFi technology from the consumer device and gives it…

Cleer Flow II Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review – Superb affordable alternatives to Bose, Sony and the new Huawei FreeBuds Studio
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Cleer Flow II Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review – Superb affordable alternatives to Bose, Sony and the new Huawei FreeBuds Studio

Cleer has been around for a few years now and specialising in portable audio including true wireless earphones, over-ear headphones and portable speakers. The Cleer Flow II appear to be the same as the existing, well-reviewed Flow headphones. However, this new model integrates Google Assistant which gives you one-touch access to voice functions and the…

Etymotic ER2XR-BT Earphones with Etymotion Wireless Bluetooth Cable Review
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Etymotic ER2XR-BT Earphones with Etymotion Wireless Bluetooth Cable Review

Etymotic may not be a household name, but for audiophiles and sound professionals they are one of the most reputable brands in the business. The wired version of the ER2XR was launched last year becoming the most affordable option Etymotic offer. The earphones have detachable cables with an MMCX connection, so they have now upgraded…

Netgear Orbi 4G LTE Advanced Tri-band Router Review (LBR20) – Mesh Wi-Fi with 4G LTE & WAN port for ultimate work from home reliability
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Netgear Orbi 4G LTE Advanced Tri-band Router Review (LBR20) – Mesh Wi-Fi with 4G LTE & WAN port for ultimate work from home reliability

With a large percentage of the population working from home this year the demand for reliable Internet has skyrocketed. This has led many people to realise that their internet service provider options are poor and/or their home networking equipment such as Wi-Fi routers are not up to the job. Currently, the average download speed for…

Choetech PD 100W Dual USB-C Fast Charger Review – 100W Power delivery on a single port or 45W with both ports, ideal for Macbook Pro

Choetech PD 100W Dual USB-C Fast Charger Review – 100W Power delivery on a single port or 45W with both ports, ideal for Macbook Pro

There is never much to write about USB chargers, however, looking on Amazon for a new charger is an absolute minefield depending on what you want. In the past, you bought a USB plug by the number of ports it provides. Now, with the different number of ports, you have USB A and C, then…

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite Initial Review vs Poco X3. Which is best? Benchmarks of Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs 732G
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite Initial Review vs Poco X3. Which is best? Benchmarks of Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs 732G

I finally got a chance to review the Poco X3 NFC at the end of October. My review sample had arrived much later than expected and in the meantime, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G had been announced and released. The two phones are almost identical, both in looks and specification, the main difference is…