The past 2 weeks I have been using the Acer XF270HUA 27″ monitor for my main screen, which is an AMD FreeSync enabled IPS display that can run at 144Hz with a resolution of 2560×1440. It is priced at £499.99 making it quite affordable for its specification. Based on a brief amount of research I…
Having previously reviewed the Devolo Home Control system, I was quite excited to try out a new controller called the nCube. This is a multi-protocol controller, allowing you to control devices that work on Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Lan. If you are not familiar with smart home controllers, they act as a central hub to…
To have balance in the sound your speaker brings, you need a great amplifier. At times, choosing the best amplifier can be a challenge especially when it comes to selecting the perfect one for your speaker. Are you stuck with the thoughts of getting a new amplifier or you are probably looking for how to…
I have never had the opportunity to review a gaming laptop before, so I have been quite excited to test out the new Alienware 13 with the runs a GTX 1060. Alienware has to be the most famous gaming laptop brand out there, and their 13 models, in my opinion, is their flagship product. Not…
Dozens of companies have launched cloud-based security cameras in recent years, and we have covered many of them. So, it is no surprise that Amazon has announced a product of their own. Named the Cloud Cam, this intelligent camera is also being launched alongside a new smart-lock service called Key, similar to the likes of…
BenQ is mostly known for their affordable LCD monitors, but they also produce other products such as the ZOWIE e-sports peripherals and now a LED lamp specifically designed for e-Reading. It is a pretty niche product, but with the popularity of the Amazon Kindle, it could prove popular. From the BenQ website: BenQ WiT combines…
While many home users put up with the dreadful supplier supplied router many people wisely opt to upgrade theirs. The router market can be a minefield too, with prices ranging from just £20 or so, up to and over £300 which includes the D-Link DIR-895L I am reviewing today. The range of options is quite…
I don’t review much PC hardware, even though I would love to, and I don’t have any proper test setup to provide accurate reviews. However, I have recently bought the Be Quiet BK019 Dark Rock Pro3 in my quest for a silent PC and thought it was worth a mini-review. At the time of writing…
VR is one of the booming new technologies at the moment, and there are products covering pretty much every budget. The lowest budget options are literally just carboarded cutouts that you put your phone into, and for the price, they are quite effective. On the other end of the spectrum are the likes of the…
Home automation systems allow homeowners better control over their environments and more idea of what types of energy they are using and why. Home automation systems as a whole are designed to take some of the strain from homeowners – instead of worrying about whether or not they have locked their doors or left their…
The BlackBerry KEYone was announced in February and released around May, so I am quite late to review this. However, it is one of the more interesting phones that has been released this year, so I have been eager to get my hands on one. Considering this year has been all about losing the bezels…
Garmin dominates the sports watch market with devices such as the excellent multisport Fenix or the less excellent but affordable Forerunner 235. However, there are several other brands out there producing great watches, and the Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR could be one of the best options out there in terms of price and features….