Bridging the gap – why you need VoIP with mobile

Bridging the gap – why you need VoIP with mobile

The importance of being available for your customers and suppliers can’t be overstated and businesses that invest in their telecommunications are usually right at the top of the satisfaction rankings. Mobile phones are a great thing but the much-promised connectivity often doesn’t turn up in the real world. Whilst it should be a simple matter…

Improve your Ping – Wired vs WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 Compared – Does WiFi increase your ping?

Improve your Ping – Wired vs WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 Compared – Does WiFi increase your ping?

In one of my recent posts, I covered how to maximise the WiFi speeds for the PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. It is always best to go with a wired option where possible, but if you have to use WiFi then a WiFi 6 router is your best bet. For gamers, WiFi, or more…

How to make sure your tech spending doesn’t get you in debt

How to make sure your tech spending doesn’t get you in debt

A few short years ago, we thought of technology as a luxury. Now, it runs every aspect of society, from our communications with friends and family, to our work, banking, shopping and exercising. Compared to big bills like rent or mortgage payments, we may not think of tech spending as particularly impactful. But ‘buy now,…

Netgear Insight WAX610 Indoor & WAX610Y Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Cloud Managed Access Point Review
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Netgear Insight WAX610 Indoor & WAX610Y Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Cloud Managed Access Point Review

I first reviewed the cloud-managed Netgear Insight GC110P POE switch back in 2018, I have subsequently reviewed the more powerful GC510PP POE switch and WAC505 Wi-Fi 5 access point. So far, I have been impressed with their gear, the hardware is affordable, and the Netgear Insight system is user friendly, allowing people without extensive networking…

TerraMaster F8-422 8-Bay 10GbE NAS with Intel quad-core Intel J3455 Launched & 15% off on Boxing Day
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TerraMaster F8-422 8-Bay 10GbE NAS with Intel quad-core Intel J3455 Launched & 15% off on Boxing Day

TerraMaster has expanded their 10GbE NAS range with its largest offering yet, the 8-bay F8-422. While this has twice the number of drives bays as the TerraMaster F4-422 I previously reviewed, the overall hardware specification is almost identical, the one exception being this has 8GB of RAM installed compared to 4GB. Currently the TerraMaster F8-422…

How to improve WI-Fi signal for gaming: Reduce ping & latency causing lag on PS5  & Xbox Series X
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How to improve WI-Fi signal for gaming: Reduce ping & latency causing lag on PS5 & Xbox Series X

I’ve often found myself in situations where optimal network performance is non-negotiable, especially for gaming. If you’re fed up with lags, high ping, and latency issues while gaming on your PS5 or Xbox Series X, you’re not alone. These issues can disrupt not just your gameplay but your overall gaming experience. Luckily, several strategies can…

Final Audio VR3000 Gaming Earphones Review – Wired in-ear earphones ideal for console gaming and VR
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Final Audio VR3000 Gaming Earphones Review – Wired in-ear earphones ideal for console gaming and VR

Final Audio are a Japanese brand specialising in headphones and earphones. Even though they are not a massive brand name like Sennheiser, their product catalogue is exhaustive, covering price points to accommodate all budgets. In-ear, options appear to range from as low as £30 going up to £2K for the Final A8000, while the over-ear…

Official Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Antutu Benchmarks show big gains vs Apple A14, Kirin 9000 & SD865+
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Official Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Antutu Benchmarks show big gains vs Apple A14, Kirin 9000 & SD865+

Yesterday a leak came out to indicate the performance of the Samsung Galaxy S21 vs the Apple iPhone 12, which I believed to be a fake. Now Qualcomm has provided their official numbers for the Snapdragon 888 across several benchmarks which give us the first real indication of how powerful flagship Android phones in 2021…

[Now closed]Competition: Win a Dragon Touch Max10 Android Tablet
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[Now closed]Competition: Win a Dragon Touch Max10 Android Tablet

Winner announced here. Competition closed. Thanks for entering. Clearing out some of this year’s tech, I have a couple of competitions for the Christmas period. First up is the Dragon Touch Max10 Tablet which currently sells for £139.99 on Amazon. I won’t lie, its not the best tablet in the world (as you would expect…

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Antutu Benchmark Leak – Random Stuff 2 video is very likely a fake
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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Antutu Benchmark Leak – Random Stuff 2 video is very likely a fake

With the  Samsung Galaxy S21 launching in the next couple of months, the leaks and rumours are in full force. Normally by launch, there have been enough leaks to know almost everything about a phone, but a lot of the leaks will be fake with users trying to get views or followers. A new leak…