A little while ago I was shown the little “+” on the Intel stickers adorning laptops powered by the latest 8th Gen CPUs. The plus means that the computer uses Intel’s Optane memory.Chipzilla promises that adding Optane memory to your 8th generation i5, i7 or i9 Intel CPU will let you enjoy a faster, smoother, … Continue Reading ››
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Red Dead Redemption 2 PlayStation 4 review
Whereas it was fair to say that 2010’s Red Dead Redemption was a bit Grand Theft Auto on horses, the recently released sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, is a much more complex beast.Red Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar Games’ first title developed entirely with the current generation of console hardware in mind, and they’ve really … Continue Reading ››
EA Sports NHL 19 Xbox One review
Within the maelstrom of game releases over the last month or so, EA Sports launched NHL 19. I belatedly hit the ice to check it out.EA’s NHL 19, far from being just the usual annual stats update, actually bring even more plays to play Ice Hockey on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.World of CHEL (from … Continue Reading ››
D-Link Full HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera DCS-8525LH review
D-Link provides a professional video surveillance solution at a consumer price.The peace of mind provided by today’s Wi-Fi security camera systems is remarkable. D-Link have a camera for everyone. From the tiny, inconspicuous, DCS-8000LH Mini HD Wi-Fi Camera to the wide angle of the DCs-8100LH and DLC-2530L. For a relatively small amount of money, you … Continue Reading ››
Epson ET-M1120 mono printer review
Epson’s Ecotank ink delivery system has already turned colour inkjet printing on its head. The days of paying a tidy sum for a new printer only to find that its going to cost you an arm and a leg for ink are over. For a while now, Epson have been rolling out colour inkjet printers … Continue Reading ››
D-Link Covr-2202 Tri-Band Seamless Wi-Fi review
Having a big house is great for everything except cleaning and Wi-Fi coverage. They can’t help you with your carpets, but D-Link can improve your Wi-Fi coverage with their Covr-2202 Seamless Wi-Fi System.Whilst D-LINK states that you’ll see up to 560m² of Wi-Fi coverage using the Covr-2202 system, it very much depends on what’s between … Continue Reading ››
Huawei Mate20 Pro review
Huawei’s answer to the Apple XS, the Mate20 Pro, is nearly in the wild.My first impression of Huawai’s premium smartphone, as I opened up the fancy black box, was just how long the phone looked. The truth is that it isn’t any longer than other phones in its class- just a little narrower. This effect … Continue Reading ››
Safety first with Fone King
A recent NRMA study has revealed that almost three quarters of Australians ranked illegal phone use as their biggest fear. In turn this has led to a stronger police presence to tackle this problem.Now with police cracking down on not only car and truck drivers but also cyclists who use their phone whilst riding, Fone … Continue Reading ››