I have previously reviewed several 5G and 4G routers, including the Zyxel Nebula FWA510 5G, and I have then experimented with external antennas to try and improve performance, but mostly had either disappointing results or inconsistent results. More recently, I have had a nightmare with Virgin Media and their appalling customer service. There was a…
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2025 UPDATE: With us having a particularly warm heat wave in the past week, I thought it would be a good time to refresh my post on the running cost of portable air con units. This was originally written in 2021, when electricity was still relatively cheap (I was paying less than 14p/kWh). Times have…
The Baseus S1 Outdoor Security Camera is a curious surveillance camera that features an integrated solar panel, a design element I have seen on the EufyCam S3 Pro and AOSU C9C-4H SolarCam before. What makes this model unique is that the solar panel can rotate and track the sun. Baseus claims that this allows the…
I am late to the game, investing in an Elgato Stream Deck. They have been popular with gamers and streamers for years, but I haven’t gamed much in years, and I have no intention of streaming. As they are relatively expensive, they never appealed to me. More recently, I started a job in IT support…
British nerds have long gathered in the geeky corners of the internet, but often face a wall of Americanisms or cliques and societies where newcomers struggle to feel welcome. And, with way too many platforms, topics and societies with endless sub-groups, it has all become a bit much for the typical gentle nerd. Helping us…
I first wrote about the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro back at the start of 2023, but for various reasons, the launch was delayed. It has finally been launched, and I have been using it for the past few weeks. My testing has been somewhat limited as I am based in the UK and use Virgin Media…
Over the years, I have reviewed a large number of smart light products, with me eventually settling on Philips Hue for my house. It is an undeniably expensive ecosystem to choose, but they are arguably the best. One brand I often mention as an alternative option in my reviews is Govee. They seem to have…
Recently, the news has been abuzz with reports about the new ID checks being implemented on websites that contain adult material as part of the Online Safety Act. There has been significant backlash against this measure due to privacy concerns and the ease with which it can be bypassed. The government claim it is to…
Years ago, all the keyboards I bought had macro keys that could be used for gaming or other functions, but I never really took full advantage of them. Since then, the trend has been for smaller keyboards. Ditching the number pad and other keys. It is not a trend I have followed. I write a…
Orico are typically a brand I have associated with storage and memory products, such as the Orico Montage MTQ, which was the first 40Gbps USB4 external SSD on the market, and I still use this today when I travel. They also sell a variety of NVMe drives, and their NVMe enclosures are a popular option…
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