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TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System :: Posted On August 11, 2017
 | The TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System is definitely an appealing option for those looking to get setup with a Wi-Fi mesh network. The app leads you through the initial setup with simple instructions making the process very easy, and then once you are up and running the app continues to be quite intuitive to use for setting up security, parental controls, and configuring the networking features you might find on a typical router. |
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CUJO Smart Internet Security Firewall :: Posted On July 31, 2017
 | Today's homes are full of IoT devices and many have little or no security measures. Some people assume that these risks are device specific, but the reality is many times these compromised devices can be leveraged to gain access to other devices on your network with much more dire consequences. The CUJO Smart Internet Security Firewall promises to protect all of your LAN devices from malware, viruses, hackers etc. |
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Aeotec DSA03202-V1 Z-Wave Minimote :: Posted On July 21, 2017
 | The Aeotec DSA03202-V1 Z-Wave Minimote is definitely a budget friendly choice in the Z-Wave remote controller market, but it is still quite a capable little device. While I am now using each of my two in vehicles to control lighting and garage doors as I approach the house, Inside the house, maybe have one in your bedroom, living room, kitchen, etcetera to provide you with convenient, low cost access to a number of your smart home's features. |
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Kingston 32GB DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 :: Posted On July 20, 2017
 | Given the extremely small size and the ability to connect via USB 3.0 and microUSB, the Kingston 32GB DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 is definitely a handy little flash drive to carry around. If your mobile device supports USB OTG (On-The-Go) you will be able to sync or backup your files with ease, and perhaps you could use it to free up some valuable storage space on your phone or tablet. |
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Fibaro KeyFob Z-Wave Scene Controller :: Posted On June 13, 2017
 | The Fibaro KeyFob has been in use for a few weeks now, and I am very pleased with it. The setup was very easy, and it has become one of my more common means of interacting with portions of my smart home. It works very well for toggling outdoor lights and opening/closing my garage doors, even when just pulling up to the house. The device reconnects to my Z-Wave network quickly, and from a distance that is quite impressive. |
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NodOn Z-Wave Soft Remote CRC-3US-6 :: Posted On May 26, 2017
 | The NodOn Z-Wave Soft Remote can be used as a standalone controller, meaning you don't necessarily have to buy a controller like the Smartthings hub or Wink hub to get up and running to control up to 16 Z-wave devices. If you already have a hub, or if you eventually grow with the Soft Remote to the point that you need a hub, no problem, it can also be connected as a device on your hub while still giving you the ability to control up to 16 devices through scenes/routines. |
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Silverstone LS02 RGB LED Strip with LSB01 RGB Control Box
Silverstone has embraced the DIY-spirit and has a host of solutions that cater to customizers. It only makes sense for them to have their own line of RGB LED lighting solutions as well. With their LSB01 RGB LED control box kit and LSB02 RGB LED lightstrips, users can fully deck out a large enclosure with top to bottom RGB LED... modders-inc.com
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Intel Core i7 7820X Linux Benchmarks
While the June launch of Intel's X-Series processors took the attention with the top-end Core i9 7900X Skylake-X and Core i7 7740X Kabylake-X processors, coming in several hundred dollars less than the i9-7900X is the i7-7820X, which still packs a very hard punch. We have now received a Core i7 7820X for Linux testing at Phoronix and are beginning with a round of benchmarks on Ubuntu. phoronix.com
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WD My Passport SSD 1TB
When it comes to data storage there are all different form factors and options. If you have a huge computer and don't need to transport the data you can just toss a hard drive in and you are good to go. I take advantage of network attached storage for most of the data around the house but I also used a few flash drives for on the go. But when you need more space the thumb drive options get expensive, huge, and they aren't exactly fast as well. So you are left with a portable hard drive but again speeds are terrible. Well recently SSDs have been making it into the portable market and the WD My Passport SSS really caught my eye to be paired with my Ultrabook for when I'm on the go and between test benches around the office. With a small form factor and a Type-C connection, it looks to be what need but first today I want to put it to the test and see how it performs. lanoc.org
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Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Case
When Fractal Design offered up yet another, as-of-yet unannounced product to add to their lineup my curiosity was piqued. What else could they possibly have in store? All I had was a product name: the Meshify C. I could hazard a few guesses as to the nature of this new case: ATX, based on the Define C no doubt, with a dressing of mesh - perhaps an Arc Midi successor? Follow along as Benchmark Reviews investigates this new direction from Fractal Design. benchmarkreviews.com
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TP-Link NC450 HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Camera
With a recording resolution of up to 720p at 30fps, pan/tilt motorized dome, night vision up to 26 feet and a wealth of available features the NC450 HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Camera by TP-Link is a very good choice for people on a budget. nikktech.com
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Alphacool Eisbaer 240 AIO CPU Cooler
All-in-one coolers are designed to be convenient, however they lack the flexibility available with custom loops. Even if modders are willing to void the warranty and swap out parts, it is far from ideal since most use an aluminum radiator with copper contact blocks to keep costs down. modders-inc.com
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Ballistix Sport LT 16GB DDR4 SODIMM Memory Kit
Besides the small performance bump in the encoding/rendering productivity applications, we have also seen lower loading times in various memory hungry games such as Forza after the upgrade and the stuttering was gone. One other aspect is that by using a larger memory quantity, we will also decrease the wear from the boot drive (a usage example would be working with a larger project in Adobe Premiere). Even if the RAM did run at the same frequency as before, the speed bump is mainly due to the switch from a single-channel (stock) configuration to a dual-channel. madshrimps.be
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Matias Quiet Pro Mechanical Keyboard
The Matias Quiet Pro keyboard features improved Alps-inspired Quiet Click switches with reduced wobble, while still keeping them quiet and with good tactile feedback. The keyboard also has a polycarbonate casing, three spare USB ports, and dedicated media buttons and aims to improve the typing experience of office workers everywhere. techpowerup.com
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Kingston DCP1000 NVMe SSD Enthusiast Testing in RAID 0
Nothing whatsoever need to be said of performance and scaling when we see the single DCP1000 at 7GB/s jump to 14GB/s when two drives are set up in RAID. This is exactly the same when we see IOPS jump from 1 million to 2 million. This is a monster drive and definitely the SSD for those builders looking for an NVMe SSD capable of extreme performance. thessdreview.com
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