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TP-Link Tapo C500 review: Affordable outdoor surveillance!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.06.2023

Do you have a home or small company office where you want to install some video surveillance? Would you fancy a wireless camera that can pan and tilt easily to get 360 degrees coverage, with dust and water resistance, as

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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 review: Cleaning and mopping on a budget!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.06.2023

Robot vacuum cleaners are popular, and for a good reason: they help us automate a task that a lot of people dread doing regularly. Many such devices are advanced and incredibly efficient, but they’re expensive, and not everyone can afford

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TP-Link Archer AX73 review: Affordable mid-ranger!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.06.2023

Midrange wireless routers are very competitive in terms of pricing and there’s a variety of options available. If you’re looking for a good Wi-Fi 6 router with useful advanced features, you’ll come across the TP-Link AX5400 or Archer AX73 in

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TP-Link Tapo C420S2 review: Capable and reasonably-priced!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
25.05.2023

If you’re looking for an easy-to-use security camera for your home or office, one that doesn’t cost a fortune, you should check out the TP-Link Tapo C420S2. This wireless two-camera kit offers 2K QHD video, night vision, motion detection, two-way

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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 review: For mid-sized living spaces!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.05.2023

Xiaomi recently launched a new lineup of smart devices, which includes new robot vacuum cleaners for all budgets. These devices have gotten smarter and more efficient in the last couple of years, and I was curious to see the progress

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What is a proxy server? What are its benefits & drawbacks?

Codrut Neagu
11.05.2023

If you have worked in a corporate network, you’ve probably encountered the term proxy server, and you know that without one, you cannot access websites and services outside the company’s network. However, what exactly are these proxy servers? Should you

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How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to other PCs

Codrut Neagu
10.05.2023

The Microsoft Remote Desktop client is a free app for Windows 11 and Windows 10, available through the Microsoft Store, useful when you need remote access to another Windows computer or device. This universal remote desktop client works both with

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TP-Link Archer AX55 review: A popular choice!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.04.2023

Routers around the 100 USD mark are very popular, and for a good reason: they offer the features most people need, solid Wi-Fi and decent wireless coverage. TP-Link Archer AX55 is one of the best-sold models at this price, and

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Is ASUS AiMesh worth it? Does it increase your Wi-Fi speed?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.03.2023

One of the best aspects of ASUS AiMesh is that even after buying a wireless router and figuring out that one isn’t enough and that you need a mesh Wi-Fi system, the money you already spent is not wasted. With

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ASUS RT-AX59U review: Discreet, good-looking, and flexible!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.03.2023

Some users don’t like traditional wireless routers with external antennas. Others want to hide their router from view by mounting it on a wall or placing it in the corner of a room. However, only a few routers cater to

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Turn on & configure the backhaul on ASUS routers with AiMesh

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.03.2023

Do you have two or more ASUS routers with AiMesh? Or maybe a ZenWiFi mesh system? Do you want to improve the coverage and bandwidth of your wireless network? In this case, consider tweaking the backhaul used by the ASUS

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How to view your shared folders in Windows (3 ways)

Codrut Neagu
06.03.2023

Are you looking for an answer to the question: “Where can I see all the folders shared on my Windows computer or device?”. We thought it was a really good question, and we decided to answer it. There are three

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Synology DiskStation DS223 review: Compact and efficient!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
03.03.2023

Synology recently launched a new Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution aimed at home users and small businesses that want to create a secure private cloud or data backup hub. It features a compact design, an efficient ARM processor, and Synology’s

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TP-Link Archer AX23 review: Wi-Fi 6 for everybody!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.02.2023

The market is flooded with new Wi-Fi 6 routers at all prices. In recent months, I tested mostly mid-range and premium routers. However, there are plenty of affordable options in shops, and choosing the right one can be challenging. Among

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What are 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n (Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4)?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.02.2023

We live in the internet age, and almost everyone has a wireless router in their homes, helping families stay connected at all times. While Wi-Fi is a frequent term in our vocabulary, the names of the different wireless networking standards

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TP-Link Tapo P115 review: Compact and affordable smart plug!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.02.2023

TP-Link has developed a new line-up of smart home devices named Tapo. The company manufactures all kinds of smart devices under the Tapo brand: surveillance cameras, smart plugs, smart bulbs, light strips, and even robot vacuums. I needed to buy

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 review: The first mesh Wi-Fi for gamers!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.02.2023

ASUS has many devices designed for gamers, from graphics cards to gaming monitors or accessories like mice and keyboards. During the last couple of years, they’ve also been manufacturing gaming-oriented routers under their Republic of Gamers brand. However, the company

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What is Wi-Fi 6E? How does it compare to Wi-Fi 6?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.02.2023

If you’re looking for a new router or mesh Wi-Fi system, you may have noticed that some of them support a new standard called Wi-Fi 6E. If you want to know more about Wi-Fi 6E, how it works, its advantages

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5 reasons to buy extendable ASUS routers

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.01.2023

AiMesh is an innovative feature that allows multiple ASUS routers to create a mesh Wi-Fi network and extend the area they cover. When you purchase ASUS routers with AiMesh, you can mix different models of routers: older and cheaper Wi-Fi

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How to create an Ethernet Backhaul for TP-Link Deco. What are the benefits?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.01.2023

TP-Link recommends the mesh systems from their Deco family if you want a network with great coverage for a multi-story house, a large apartment, or your company’s office. We can place as many Deco stations as we need for our