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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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| From Around The Web |
Roccat Leadr Wireless Mouse
Having looked at plenty of Roccat products over the years, today our attention turns to the Leadr - a brand-new wireless mouse from the German peripheral manufacturer. Sporting a very unique 'next-gen' button layout, a dedicated charging dock and, of course, RGB lighting, can the Leadr do enough to impress? Let's find out. kitguru.net
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GAMDIAS HERMES P1 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Since this keyboard does arrive with the exact same switch model as the ROCCAT Suora FX, we have had a similar overall experience when using it while playing games such as Kritika Online, Agents of Mayhem, Black Desert Online or Secret World Legends. The unified HERA software offers plenty of configuration options (does have a portable version available as well), while several options can be accessed right from the keyboard, thanks to the multitude of function keys. We do get a free plastic wrist rest in the package and the custom keycaps do look great when the LED lighting is activated. madshrimps.be
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Cougar Armor Gaming Chair
Cougar decided to enter the gaming chair market with the help of pro gamers, which led to the creation of their Armor gaming chair. Its mid-range price of $250 and automobile seat bucket design make this chair a tempting proposition. techpowerup.com
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Aerocool Project 7 P7 650W Platinum Power Supply
Today we take a look at one of the latest power supplies from Aerocool - their Platinum Grade Project 7, in a 650W capacity. Highly regarded tech publication Techpowerup were heavily involved in the production of this unit putting it through weeks of beta testing while offering advice before it went into production. It is a fully modular supply shrouded with a perforated mesh style surround offering RGB fan support. Its expensive, but competitively priced when looking at similar offerings from market leaders. kitguru.net
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Linksys Velop Mesh Wireless Router
Did Linksys' Velop mesh wireless system live up to its promise of total and complete coverage to every corner of your home seamlessly under one SSID? In a very basic sense, I would say so. Each node's sleek twisted tower design is thoroughly modern; its matte white plastic enclosure gives it an attractive contemporary appearance. Setting up the entire mesh system is also simple and fool-proof -- fire up the app on your smartphone, and follow the step-by-step instructions. If anything goes wrong in the process, the app will tell you how to fix it.
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Grado PS2000e Headphones
I have reviewed many Grado headphones over the years, and today I look at the companies 2017 flagship model - their first in over a decade with two years of development behind it. They claim the PS2000e headphone incorporates a brand new proprietary driver design to enhance the overall experience - so it is an exciting time for Grado. kitguru.net
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ECS Z270H4-I LGA1151 Motherboard
ECS Z270H4-I is a pretty solid offering from the manufacturer that does support the Intel's 6th gen and 7th gen processors and despite the Mini ITX size, we do get quite a bit of expansion options. The board packs no less than four SATA ports, one M.2 slot for Wi-Fi/BT, another one for 2242/2280 SSDs, but also one PCI-Express x16 Gen 3.0 slots. In terms of memory, we can equip it with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and at the same time it does not seem to have issues running with higher frequency RAM since it is able to read the XMP profiles properly. madshrimps.be
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ROCCAT Isku+ Force FX Gaming Keyboard
When we talk about switches with keyboards there are two main types: mechanical and membrane switch keyboard. Granted, there are more than just those however, most involve a switch. A switch (in the case of a keyboard switch) is designed to break or create the electrical contact which, means that it can only exist in either the on or off… modders-inc.com
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The $12 RGB Strip For Your Monitor
One of the easiest upgrades you can do for your PC Setup is adding an RGB LED Strip to the back of your display. This not only adds some really cool light to your setup, but it has also been proven to reduce eye strain and fatigue. If you are at your computer for any long period of time this is definitely an upgrade you are going to want to make and we are going to show you how to do it for only $12! thinkcomputers.org
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Shuttle XPC nano NC03U Barebone
When placing the NC02U and NC03U head-to-head, we can find a similar looking chassis on the outside, but what is on the inside matters: we are now dealing with the latest Kaby Lake-U 7th generation of Intel CPUs with an updated iGPU, DDR4 RAM support for improved performance, while the power ratings do remain the same. The unit does only weight 0.4 kg and can be mounted in three different ways (horizontally, vertically via the supplied stands but also in the back of the display thanks to the VESA mount) and we do get software support for Windows 10 64-bit platforms but also Linux 64-bit. madshrimps.be
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