Huawei P40 Lite 5G Review – An Impressive affordable 5G phone, if you can live without Google
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Huawei P40 Lite 5G Review – An Impressive affordable 5G phone, if you can live without Google

This year Huawei has expanded their P series line up to include five different phones. I have already reviewed the Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus, and now the P40 Lite 5G. This sits one rung up the ladder with the standard 4G P40 Lite being the most affordable option. There is quite a…

TerraMaster F4-422 10GbE 4-Bay NAS is a bargain at £440 – with Quad-core Intel J3455, 4GB RAM & SSD cache
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TerraMaster F4-422 10GbE 4-Bay NAS is a bargain at £440 – with Quad-core Intel J3455, 4GB RAM & SSD cache

I have received a couple of TerraMaster products now, and they are superb affordable solutions. In particular, their NAS hardware has typically offered a similar spec or higher than Synology for a lower price point. You just don’t get quite as many applications that you can install. TerraMaster seems to be going all-in with 10GbE…

Realme X50 5G announced at £299 –  Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz 1080p display, 6GB/128GB and 48MP quad camera
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Realme X50 5G announced at £299 – Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz 1080p display, 6GB/128GB and 48MP quad camera

As expected, Realme once again becomes the best-valued option with their latest phone launch for a mid-range 5G chipset. Recently Motorola threw a bit of a curveball with the incredibly priced Motorola Moto G 5G Plus that starts at just £229 for the 4GB/64GB model, but then goes up to £349 for the 6GB/128GB model….

Realme X50 5G Initial Impressions & How to disable Realme Security Check
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Realme X50 5G Initial Impressions & How to disable Realme Security Check

The new affordable Realme X50 5G launches in the UK today via a livestream event at 10AM. I have had the phone for a couple of days, so not enough time to do a full review, but I have put together some thoughts about the new phone. Key Specs Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G Mobile Platform…

How is COVID-19 impacting internet traffic and user’s behaviour on network usage?
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How is COVID-19 impacting internet traffic and user’s behaviour on network usage?

Coronavirus disease, a novel virus abbreviated as COVID-19 boomed this year and changed the way people used to live and work. Since then, people are relying on the Internet to connect with their loved ones, watch high-definition (HD) videos, play games online amid lockdown. Businesses too are adapting to remote working without bringing their critical…

How To Replace A Comcast Xfinity Router With Your Own

How To Replace A Comcast Xfinity Router With Your Own

It is common for Comcast to make it seem like a great idea to rent a modem or router directly from them with the promise that they can support you when you need help with it. But, the truth is, you never get to own the device, despite paying $168 a year for the privilege…

Mediatek Dimensity 720 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Kirin 820 vs Exynos 880 Specification Compared – 5G is getting cheap

Mediatek Dimensity 720 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Kirin 820 vs Exynos 880 Specification Compared – 5G is getting cheap

[Update 21-07-2020] MediaTek have now made the Dimensity 720 official. Details are a little thin at the moment, but this is a brand new chipset, rather than a tweaked existing design. The Dimensity 720 is based on the 7nm fabrication process featuring an integrated 5G modem, and  MediaTek’s UltraSave technology, leveraging both network and content…

Ultion Smart Lock Review – The best smart home lock I have reviewed to date (All in one Z-Wave Danalock by Brisant Secure)
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Ultion Smart Lock Review – The best smart home lock I have reviewed to date (All in one Z-Wave Danalock by Brisant Secure)

I have covered smart locks quite a lot in the past, it is an area of smart home technology I have always loved the thought of but it has never seemed to gain much traction in the mainstream market, unlike lighting or home heating. I have already reviewed the Yale Conexis L1 Smart Door Lock…

Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I 8MP Acusense turret IP camera Review – Colour Night Vision CCTV with AI detection
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Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I 8MP Acusense turret IP camera Review – Colour Night Vision CCTV with AI detection

Most of the CCTV / home surveillance reviews I have done have been for affordable consumer products. However, after being impressed with the night time performance of the H.View HV-500G2V5 5MP colour night vision camera and installing BlueIris, I have become a little obsessed with wanting to upgrade my cameras. The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I is one…

Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Lenovo Legion Gaming Phones Compared – Both launch on the same day, but which is best?
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Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Lenovo Legion Gaming Phones Compared – Both launch on the same day, but which is best?

Two of the most interesting phones of the year are set to be announced on the same day, on the 22nd of July. Launch Times The Asus ROG Phone 3 event is being held at event is being held at 4:45pm UK time and will be launched in China and India initially. There is no…