Hands on with the Acer Nitro 50 gaming PC
In this video, I look at the Acer Nitro 50 gaming PC. The Nitro 50 is a budget gaming PC starting at £599. There a few different configurations on sale, and the one I am looking at has an Intel i3-8100 processor, 4GB of RAM, 1TB storage and a NVIDIA…
Video: Hands on with Trackr Pixel Bluetooth tracking device
Nobody likes losing their keys, wallet or bag and TrackR say they have a device that can help you out. The TrackR Pixel is a Bluetooth device that you pair with your phone (iPhone and Android). You can then be alerted by your phone if you are separated from the…
Review of Companies that Buy Houses Online
I’m pushing almost a decade since I bought my home and now that the kids have moved out and to college, we’re thinking of moving into a new house. We’ve heard the buzz in the real estate industry about companies that buy houses online, so we figured we would take…
Video: Philips Hue Wireless Lighting Dimmer Switch Review
I have been a Philips Hue owner for a couple of years and to control either I use the Philips Hue app or Amazon Alexa but sometime you just want a simple light switch. Especially if you have a none techie in your house. The Philips Hue Wireless Lighting Dimmer…
TicWatch C2 Smart Watch Review
The TicWatch C2 is Mobvoi latest smartwatch with an affordable price with interesting features. Priced at £179.99 makes it an interesting option for someone looking to get a smart watch without the premium price. Design The TicWatch C2 has a 1.3 inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 360 x…
Quick Review: Speck Ruck Backpack
When you are carrying around your laptop, tablet and other gadgets, you need a good bag. For me comfort, space and device protection are the main priorities. The Speck Ruck Backpack has compartment for a 15 inch laptop, a compartment for a tablet and multiple pockets. There are zip pockets…
Which is the best smart home security system? Blink, Hive or Arlo?
Home security has gone from being complicated and expensive to simple and cost effective. We now have cameras that are wire free, run for months off batteries and you can access them from anywhere in the world. It’s now really simple to keep an eye on your home whether you…
Setting up and testing a TP-Link HS100 Smart Plug
The TP-Link HS100 is a smart plug you can control from your phone, tablet, Amazon Alexa or Google Home and is very simple to setup. In this review (and video) I unbox the smart plug, connect it up to my phone and set it up with Amazon Alexa. Setup The…
Unboxing, settings up and review of Blink XT home security system (with video)
Home security used to be expensive, require specialist installation and completed but not anymore. Home systems are now easy to install, low cost and simple and in this review look at the Blink XT home security system. Blink were recently acquired by Amazon and offer both indoor and outdoor cameras….
Video: Zyxel Hybrid Cloud Wireless Access Point Review
In this video I unbox, setup and test the Zyxel Hybrid Wireless Access Point (NWA1123-ACHD). The access point plugs in to your router or switch and with a few settings in the browser you can be up and running. It supports two modes of operation: Locally managed or via Zyxel’s…
