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Our reviews are for hardware, software, apps, gaming accessories, Wi-Fi equipment, smartphones, tablets, and a lot more. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it is aimed at tech-consumers, we consider reviewing it.

ROCCAT Horde AIMO review: A gaming keyboard for everyday use!

ROCCAT Horde AIMO review: A gaming keyboard for everyday use!

ROCCAT Horde AIMO is a gaming keyboard that is presented as being membranical. The idea behind this concept it is that the keys on the keyboard use membranes instead of physical mechanical switches, and the experience should resemble that of a mechanical keyboard. Among other extras, it is also equipped with RGB lighting and features dedicated macro keys and a tuning wheel that resembles the
ROCCAT Kone AIMO review: An excellent gaming mouse with bold design and illumination

ROCCAT Kone AIMO review: An excellent gaming mouse with bold design and illumination

ROCCAT is a well-known gaming company, and their devices are usually of excellent quality. Recently, we received in testing one of their newest gaming mouses: the ROCCAT Kone AIMO. It is a large mouse with a bold design and powerful illumination. You might ask yourself: how good is it in real-life gaming? What about for general computer use? After a few weeks of playing with
Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C6 (v2): A good quality AC1200 wireless router

Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C6 (v2): A good quality AC1200 wireless router

TP-Link has launched another affordable wireless router: TP-Link Archer C6. It is the second hardware revision of this model, with support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi networking standard, and 2x2 MU-MIMO transfers. It also has surprisingly good hardware inside, which should be able to offer a solid wireless networking experience, at a low price. We are the first team in the world to test
Reviewing ASUS Chromebox 3: Chrome OS is fast in a mini PC with lots of options

Reviewing ASUS Chromebox 3: Chrome OS is fast in a mini PC with lots of options

ASUS Chromebox 3 is a small form factor PC that runs on Chrome OS and offers almost everything the regular computer user might want. The ASUS Chromebox 3 comes in many hardware configurations, for each budget size. Furthermore, it also supports 4K, WiFi using the fast 802.11ac wireless standard, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C. To make things even better, you can install apps from
Tenda nova MW6 review: What you get from the cheapest mesh WiFi system?

Tenda nova MW6 review: What you get from the cheapest mesh WiFi system?

If you are looking for cheap mesh WiFi systems, you may have encountered the Tenda nova MW6. On paper, this system looks promising: it has an affordable price, it is not bad looking, it has many of the features other mesh WiFi systems offer, and it can be remotely controlled from anywhere on the internet. Is it a good deal? To find out, read our
Linksys Velop AC1300 review: Linksys' most balanced mesh WiFi system!

Linksys Velop AC1300 review: Linksys' most balanced mesh WiFi system!

Velop is the Linksys brand for whole home mesh WiFi systems. There are several Velop models on the market, with different prices, colors and numbers of stations. This time we received the more affordable WHW01 variant for testing. This model is smaller in size and in price, and it has different hardware. Here is what you get from the more affordable Linksys Velop WHW01:
ASUS Lyra AC2200 review: The first whole-home WiFi system by ASUS!

ASUS Lyra AC2200 review: The first whole-home WiFi system by ASUS!

ASUS Lyra AC2200 is the first mesh wireless network system released by ASUS for home users. We were the first team in the world to test it, and our initial review was done using the first firmware version released for this product. Since then, ASUS Lyra has received many updates and improvements, and we were asked by ASUS to give it another go and review
Reviewing Kingston A400: SSD storage on a budget!

Reviewing Kingston A400: SSD storage on a budget!

Do you need to speed up your computer or laptop, without paying much money? A great way to do that is to purchase and install an SSD drive. On Amazon, the Kingston A400 SSD is one of the most popular budget choices you can find and, if you look at the reviews, users love it. Is its popularity well deserved? How fast is this SSD
Razer Kraken Pro V2 review: A headset for gamers who want to keep things simple!

Razer Kraken Pro V2 review: A headset for gamers who want to keep things simple!

We received the Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset to test. It is designed, manufactured and sold by Razer, a popular company for gamers. This wired headset promises excellent sound and reliable build quality, at a decent price. Is that true? After using it to play games, watch movies, and listen to music, we would like to tell you our opinion about the Razer Kraken
Review Motorola Moto G6 Play: An Android smartphone for tight budgets

Review Motorola Moto G6 Play: An Android smartphone for tight budgets

We received for testing a budget Android smartphone manufactured by Motorola, called the Moto G6 Play. The company sells it for less than 200 US dollars and promises to offer a large screen, a quality design and a massive battery of 4000 mAh. For all of that to fit in your budget, the smartphone has made a few compromises like using a 720p resolution display,
Reviewing Mondly: Learn new languages in a browser or a mobile app

Reviewing Mondly: Learn new languages in a browser or a mobile app

We recently had the pleasure of testing a language learning tool called Mondly. It helps you learn new languages using your favorite web browser or an app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. We love learning new things, so we were eager to see how Mondly works and whether it can truly help you learn a new language with ease. After using it for a
NetSpot review: a great app for WiFi analysis and troubleshooting!

NetSpot review: a great app for WiFi analysis and troubleshooting!

Here at Digital Citizen, we review many wireless routers and mesh WiFi systems. In our reviews, we analyze the wireless spectrum in our area, so that we understand how the wireless signal evolves and how capable the device that we are reviewing is. In the past, we used several tools for this task. Some used to be free but now have become rather expensive. Recently,
Review ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1: small form factor PC with many expansion options

Review ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1: small form factor PC with many expansion options

We had the opportunity to test one of the latest Mini PCs created by ASUS. It is called ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1, and it was launched earlier this year. In a small form factor, it promises high performance offered by 8th generation Intel processors, DDR4 RAM, multiple storage options including the possibility to add a Blu-Ray or a DVD writer unit, support for Optane memory, 4K
ASUS ZenFone 5 review: One of the best mid-range smartphones in 2018

ASUS ZenFone 5 review: One of the best mid-range smartphones in 2018

ASUS released a new mid-range Android smartphone, that looks promising both from a price and performance perspective. It is named ASUS Zenfone 5 and it has the premium looks but it costs half of what you would pay for a high-end smartphone. The hardware inside is not the most powerful, but it is more than enough to handle any app or game you might want
ASUS Lyra Mini review: Excellent performance on the 2.4 GHz band

ASUS Lyra Mini review: Excellent performance on the 2.4 GHz band

ASUS has three mesh WiFi systems on the consumer market. The cheapest of them is ASUS Lyra Mini. It is an AC1300 mesh system, with support for 2x2 MU-MIMO transfers, mobile remote management, built-in security that does not expire, and an administration user interface that can also be accessed from a PC, not only from a smartphone or tablet. If you want to know whether
Sony WH-1000XM2 review: The premium mobile audio experience!

Sony WH-1000XM2 review: The premium mobile audio experience!

Sony WH-1000XM2 is a popular wireless headset with adaptive noise canceling, and many interesting features like touch controls, quick charging, and high-quality sound. We love the way they look, and we are impressed by their hardware specifications, so we decided to test them for two weeks. If you want to know what kind of user experience they have to offer, read our review for Sony
ASUS Lyra Trio review: The beautiful whole-home mesh WiFi system

ASUS Lyra Trio review: The beautiful whole-home mesh WiFi system

ASUS Lyra Trio is the latest whole-home mesh WiFi system from ASUS. It is a beautiful kit, with modern hardware and security features that do not expire after some time. If you want to get high-quality WiFi in large apartments or homes, ASUS Lyra Trio may have piqued your interest. If you want to see whether it is a good fit for you, read our
Sony MDR-XB950N1 review: Noise-cancelling headphones for bass lovers

Sony MDR-XB950N1 review: Noise-cancelling headphones for bass lovers

Sony has released a new set of headphones designed for all the bass lovers in the world. They are called Sony MDR-XB950N1, they are wireless (through Bluetooth and NFC), have extra bass, noise canceling, and a pleasant design. We tested them for a while, and now we want to share our impressions with you. Whether they are a great choice for you, or not, you
ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ review: Immersive gameplay and fast response

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ review: Immersive gameplay and fast response

We received for testing a curved gaming monitor called ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ. With a 1ms response time, it is advertised as being the world's most responsive curved monitor. Not only that but it also features an overclockable refresh rate of up to 165Hz and Nvidia G-Sync support. For the right price, it promises an immersive experience and smooth gameplay, with no tearing or stuttering.