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review ASUS PCE-AX58BT review: Wi-Fi 6 on your desktop PC!

ASUS PCE-AX58BT review: Wi-Fi 6 on your desktop PC!

Wi-Fi 6 or 802.11ax is the new standard that aims to change wireless networks, both for consumers and for businesses. This standard aims to offer significantly improved speeds, especially in crowded places such as airports, train stations, restaurants, or coffee shops. Wi-Fi 6 wireless routers are now launched regularly, and their prices are going to get more affordable as time passes. If you want
review Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 review: It offers a lot for little money

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 review: It offers a lot for little money

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 is an affordable health and fitness device that does not empty your pockets and doesn't let you down on hardware specifications. Featuring a color RGB AMOLED screen, a battery that can theoretically last for up to twenty days, water resistance, and an accurate heart rate tracking sensor, all for a low price, you can see why many people
review Review ADATA XPG Gammix S50: Lightning-fast SSD for gamers!

Review ADATA XPG Gammix S50: Lightning-fast SSD for gamers!

ADATA XPG Gammix S50 is a new SSD that uses the latest PCI Express 4.0 interface. That's exciting because it can theoretically reach unprecedented speeds in the world of SSD drives for consumers: read speeds of 5000 MB per second and write speeds of 4400 MB/s. XPG Gammix S50 is ADATA's flagship drive for users who want the maximum performance possible. Read our review,
review Review ASUS ROG Strix Impact II: Lightweight, fast and accurate

Review ASUS ROG Strix Impact II: Lightweight, fast and accurate

A few years ago, we reviewed a small gaming mouse from ASUS called the ROG Strix Impact and found it to be a good device. Its descendant - ASUS ROG Strix Impact II - has recently been launched, so we decided to test it and compare it with the first model. The new version comes with a few improvements over the original, such as
article What is IPS, VA, or TN when it comes to displays?

What is IPS, VA, or TN when it comes to displays?

The last time when you searched the market for a TV or a computer monitor, did you encounter the terms TN, IPS, or VA? Did you wonder what those names mean and whether they matter? If you did, or if you just want to know why some screens are better than others, read this article. We explain the advantages and drawbacks of TN, IPS,
review ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC review: Meet the beautiful giant!

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC review: Meet the beautiful giant!

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC is a large computer display, with an elegant design, that aims to impress users. It surely impressed us from the moment we saw its huge box on our doorstep. Seeing this monster on our desk, and turning it on for the first time were other awe-inspiring moments. Not many people are looking for a monitor this big and this expensive.
review Mercku M2 Hive review: The modular mesh Wi-Fi system!

Mercku M2 Hive review: The modular mesh Wi-Fi system!

Mercku is a startup that has successfully run a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to launch what they call "the world's most powerful MESH Wi-Fi router." The product is named M2 Hive, and it is made out of five devices: an M2 wireless router, and four M2 Bees that connect to the router. Together, they create a mesh Wi-Fi system. If you are bored with
article The performance impact of Precision Boost for AMD Ryzen processors

The performance impact of Precision Boost for AMD Ryzen processors

Modern processors come with two stock frequencies, or clocks if you prefer, which tell us their base speed and their boost speed. To be able to adjust their speed on-the-fly, processors need algorithms that tell them when to do that. For AMD's Ryzen processors, those algorithms are called Precision Boost. It is a feature that's built into them and which, theoretically, has a significant
article Does AMD's PBO, and AutoOC increase performance?

Does AMD's PBO, and AutoOC increase performance?

One of the features that increases the performance of AMD Ryzen processors is Precision Boost, which raises the frequency of the processor's cores when the workload increases, while keeping both the energy consumption and the temperature in check. If you look into the BIOS of your motherboard, you can also see other terms like PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) and AutoOC (Auto OverClocking). You may
article Why IoT devices like Amazon Echo are a target for attackers, and how to protect yourself

Why IoT devices like Amazon Echo are a target for attackers, and how to protect yourself

Key reinstallation attacks or KRACK are cyberattacks that exploit a vulnerability in the way WiFi networks encrypt and transmit data, with the aim of stealing what is transmitted over the network. Such attacks can result in theft of sensitive information or can be used as man-in-the-middle attacks, serving the victim a fake website or injecting malicious code into a legitimate site. Recently, researchers from
article What does TDP mean? How should you interpret this term?

What does TDP mean? How should you interpret this term?

You may have come across the term TDP when looking to buy a computer processor, a new laptop, or even a new motherboard. If you read reviews on the internet, you've probably seen some writers mention TDP values as either good or bad. Did you think that TDP is how much electrical power a processor or a similar chip-based hardware part needs? If you
article Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: What you get and what you lose?

Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: What you get and what you lose?

Ryzen 7 3700X is one of the best processors released by AMD in 2019. With its eight cores and sixteen threads, running at a base clock of 3.6 GHz, and having the ability to boost to a maximum of 4.4 GHz, the Ryzen 7 3700X offers a great balance between price and performance. It is a high performance processor, both in gaming machines, as
review ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo review: Beautiful innovation!

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo review: Beautiful innovation!

I haven't been this excited to test a laptop in a long-time, and when ASUS told us that they wanted to ship their new ZenBook Pro Duo for review, I immediately said yes. That's because ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo is a laptop which innovates in a market crowded with similar devices that do not bring anything new, except for updated hardware. Read this review,
review ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) motherboard review

ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) motherboard review

With the launch of AMD's third generation of computer processors, we also got the new and powerful X570 chipset for motherboards. One of the big players on this market is ASUS, and its flagship X570 motherboard is the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi). It comes with a plethora of features and promises top-notch performance for PC gaming enthusiasts. After we used and tested
article What is Pantone Validated when it comes to laptops and displays?

What is Pantone Validated when it comes to laptops and displays?

Are you on the lookout for a new laptop or monitor for your computer? Did you hear about novelties such as Pantone Validated electronics? Are you a professional from a design or publishing field who needs to work with accurate colors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested to learn more about what Pantone is, and what