Paulmann Zigbee Filament & GU10 Smart Bulbs Review – Philips Hue Compatible RGBW Smart Bulbs
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Paulmann Zigbee Filament & GU10 Smart Bulbs Review – Philips Hue Compatible RGBW Smart Bulbs

I have previously reviewed the excellent Paulmann Velora Zigbee Smart LED Panel, which is an excellent alternative to the Philips Hue light panels. More recently, I have been checking out the range of Paulmann Zigbee bulbs, which can be integrated into a Philips Hue system just as easily as a normal Hue bulb. I have…

TerraMaster Unveils Most Powerful 4-Bay NAS Yet with F4-424 Pro
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TerraMaster Unveils Most Powerful 4-Bay NAS Yet with F4-424 Pro

TerraMaster, a leading manufacturer of network attached storage (NAS) devices, has launched its most advanced 4-bay NAS to date – the F4-424 Pro. The new flagship model promises significant performance and feature upgrades over previous generations, aiming to be the ultimate all-around NAS solution for home users and businesses alike. Major Upgrades Across the Board…

How Philanthropist Yuri Milner Is Advancing His Eureka Manifesto Mission for Humanity

How Philanthropist Yuri Milner Is Advancing His Eureka Manifesto Mission for Humanity

From giant businesses and charities to small organizations and non-profits, humans are capable of remarkable things when they collaborate. Often, the successful organizations are the ones with a shared objective and strategy. Yuri Milner believes that the largest collective of all — human civilization — would also thrive with a common goal. He proposes that…

Phone Camera Sensor Guide – There are more important things than megapixels

Phone Camera Sensor Guide – There are more important things than megapixels

Unless you are a keen photographer, phones have become the main camera for most people nowadays. I haven’t used a dedicated camera for holidays in years, and most of my product photos are taken with my phone (currently, the Pixel 8 Pro). Apart from the convenience of having an all-in-one device, phone cameras have become…

Can You Use A TV as a Computer Monitor? A Comprehensive Guide
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Can You Use A TV as a Computer Monitor? A Comprehensive Guide

Using a TV as a computer monitor is absolutely possible with the right connections and settings. Modern TVs offer excellent display quality and features that can rival dedicated monitors. I personally used a cheap 43” 4K Samsung TV for a couple of years before moving to my Samsung C49RG90 49-inch super ultrawide monitor. In the…

Best Smart Scales to Track Bodyweight 2024
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Best Smart Scales to Track Bodyweight 2024

With the New Year upon us, many people will be on a weight loss mission as part of their New Year resolution. I lost a lot of weight in my late 20s, and I found that smart scales were a great way to track weight and maintain motivation. I used to weigh myself every day,…

Best Spotify Equaliser Settings
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Best Spotify Equaliser Settings

Creating the perfect Spotify equaliser settings is a subjective task, as it largely depends on personal taste, the genre of music, and the hardware used for listening. However, I can guide you through some general tips and how to adjust the settings in Spotify. Let’s dive in. Accessing the Spotify Equaliser The steps to access…

The cheapest multi-gigabit switches (2.5G, 5, & 10Gbps) for 2024 – Affordable 10GbE & 2.5GbE networking
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The cheapest multi-gigabit switches (2.5G, 5, & 10Gbps) for 2024 – Affordable 10GbE & 2.5GbE networking

[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…

IPEVO VOCAL AI Beamforming Bluetooth Speakerphone Review
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IPEVO VOCAL AI Beamforming Bluetooth Speakerphone Review

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…

Netgear Nighthawk RS700S WiFi 7 Router Review – I can finally saturate 2.5 Gigabit LAN connection
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Netgear Nighthawk RS700S WiFi 7 Router Review – I can finally saturate 2.5 Gigabit LAN connection

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…

Camera vSLAM vs LiDAR Mapping for Robot Vacuums: A Comprehensive Guide

Camera vSLAM vs LiDAR Mapping for Robot Vacuums: A Comprehensive Guide

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…

Best Torrent Clients for Linux 2024
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Best Torrent Clients for Linux 2024

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…