Synology introduces ultra-compact RackStation RS1221+ and RS1221RP+
Posted on 21-Jan-2021 10:51
The RS1221+ and RS1221RP+ are the first RackStation series units built around the AMD Ryzen V1500B processor, delivering up to 3.6X higher computer performance than previous series....
D-Link A/NZ launches COVR AX AX1800 dual band seamless mesh Wi-Fi 6 system
Posted on 21-Jan-2021 10:45
D-Link A/NZ has launched its new COVR AX next-generation AX1800 Dual Band Seamless Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Systems consisting of the COVR-X1873 (3 -Pack), COVR-X1872 (2-Pack) and the COVR-X1870 (Individual Router / Add-On COVR Point)....
Nokia 3.4 now available in New Zealand
Posted on 19-Jan-2021 15:02
It is the first device in its series with a punch-hole display and a triple rear camera with an ultra-wide lens and AI imaging....
Samsung announces Galaxy S21 Ultra
Posted on 15-Jan-2021 08:38
The Galaxy S21 Ultra delivers Samsung's most advanced and intelligent pro-grade camera system, brightest and smartest display in a Galaxy device and best Galaxy performance in a smartphone yet....
Samsung announces Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+
Posted on 15-Jan-2021 08:25
The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ are loaded with state-of-the-art innovations and a new design, pro-grade camera for users of any skill level and the most advanced processor ever in a Galaxy device. ...
D-Link AX3000 WiFi 6 PCIe Adapter review
Posted on 19-Jan-2021 11:47
Desktop computers are generally used in a fixed location - size and weight, the need of external keyboard, mouse and monitor(s) all decide where you can have those machines in your office or home. But sometimes access to an ethernet port throws your best layout plans in disarray and you might end up having to accept it will live in a less than optimal location.How can you add these to a wireless network?...
Dynabook Portege X30W-J review
Posted on 11-Jan-2021 16:57
The Portege series is a high-end line of business-focused laptops and the Portege X30W-J is no different. It's an ultra-light, fully-featured 13" convertible 2-in-1 laptop with lots of features that can make it the perfect device for mobile working....
Xbox Series X review
Posted on 29-Dec-2020 11:11
It seems "alien" monoliths are all the rage around the world these days. The new Xbox Series X will give your room that vibe....
Panasonic HZ1000 OLED 55 inch review
Posted on 15-Dec-2020 17:21
It is almost Christmas and I am sure many of you are expecting to get some new entertainment device or another - perhaps as a gift to yourself. Be it a new gaming console or a new streaming device, the next thing to cross your mind would be "how can I get the best from my new devices?"...
Huawei FreeBuds Pro review
Posted on 8-Dec-2020 09:53
I have been fortunate to receive a pair of the new Huawei FreeBuds Pro earbuds. My normal travel, sitting at a computer, or just not wanting to hear what's going on in the house headphones have been Bose QC35II, for some time so it was good to have a new device for comparison....
Twinkly Smart Christmas Lights review
Posted on 30-Nov-2020 23:54
These Christmas Bud Lights are seriously the best thing to end 2020 on - bright, attractive and downright fun....
MAD CATZ R.A.T 8+ ADV mouse review
Posted on 30-Nov-2020 17:27
Gaming is a serious business and there are plenty of options out there for input devices - all sorts of keyboard, mouse and controller devices. What makes the MAD CATZ R.A.T 8+ ADV optical gaming mouse (R.A.T 8+ ADV from now on) so special in this context is the amount of customisation you can achieve with this device....
While we know fixed line broadband in New Zealand is now awesome with Gigabit capable fibre to over 80% of premises that has been rolled out over the past 10 years, in recent years our mobile space has not seen the same levels of change. While 2degrees have been busy expanding their own network t...
Friday 18th December 2020 passed by without most of us even realising the significance of date, but for people located in Devonport and Miramar it marked a significant milestone in the history of telecommunications in New Zealand. The day saw Spark beginning the decommissioning process of ...
Internet companies are under DDoS siege. Is the best defence a strong offense? [1]Preface: While I appreciate what is proposed in this blog may be extreme and have flaws, it is just a proposed idea. Comments and critique are welcome.
Why we need to take the offensive to all those who don't want to ...
I had a conversation with someone a while ago about Unifi Protect and the fact it only works on a Cloudkey. Since a Cloudkey is just an 64bit ARM I thought I would try installing it on an ODroid C2. This is completely unsupported and who knows if it will stop working in the future... so YMMV.
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Update, 3 July 2020
I can report a satisfactory outcome to many of the matters I raised in this post.
I have now received an apology from the Internet NZ President, Jamie Baddeley, acknowledging that the language in the ad did not reflect how Internet NZ acts and feels regarding disabled peo...
Sarah Putt (CIO) joins Paul Spain (Gorilla Technology) to discuss the news from Apple's online WWDC event covering Mac, iOS, iPadOS and WatchOS. Plus the $140m police froze linked to Cybercrime, Netflix Local Originals, TikTok vs Trump and Rocket Lab acceleration as they look to shoot for the moon n...
Online shopping is the way to go these days to get those products you want cheaper - sure. If the items are available.
I've been finding lately a few well known online stores are advertising goods as being in stock or at least available for "click and collect" orders - so ship in from another store...