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Synology C2 - Everyday Data Protection

StorageWritten by Kevin Cheng on 14 January 2019.

New hardware is released every few months like clockwork. To this end there is almost a lack of relevancy to hardware specifications anymore, the fight has moved to functionality and user experience.

Synology has focused a lot of effort on their OS, DiskStation Manager (DSM). Over the years, there has been a steady flow of improvements and increase of ecosystem to extend the base functionality.

Synology has been kind enough to provide a DS218+ for review. Instead of the usual hardware focus, DigitalReviews is looking at some specific data protection with Hyper Backup in DSM.

TRAVELON SHOW 2018 – Reviewing an Anti-Theft Wheeled Carry-On and Other Essential Travel Bags

MiscellaneousWritten by Martin Regtien on 09 January 2019.

It’s time to hit the road again!

Most of us fly regularly and need to take along all the essentials to keep ourselves looking good and fresh for several weeks and carry our electronic friends along as well.

That’s requirement Number One: lightweight travel gear so that we can maximise our luggage allowance.
But it also has to be strong, durable and good looking.

That’s why we again looked at Travelon gear for this year’s line-up of different pieces of luggage.

First Australian Review of the MIELE SCOUT RX2 Home Vision Robot Vacuum Cleaner – World’s Best?

AppliancesWritten by Martin Regtien on 06 January 2019.

After having reviewed the top-of-the-line Miele vacuum cleaners over the past couple of years, our attention now turns to what might arguably be the most sophisticated autonomous vacuum cleaner in the world: the Miele Scout RX2 Home Vision. This robot vacuum cleaner has just been released onto the Australian market.

Have a look as we put this roving robot to the test as it scouts and scoots around a house that was definitely not built very robot-friendly!

So how did it go?

Owlet Smart Sock 2 – Tracking Your Baby’s Heart Rate and Oxygen Levels. An Aussie Review

MiscellaneousWritten by Martin Regtien on 22 December 2018.

How often do parents check up on their newborns? Most new parents want to be able to check on how bub is doing without disturbing their sleep – or interrupting their own to see if their baby is still sound asleep.

Fortunately, technology can come to the rescue in a very unobtrusive way via the Owlet Smart Sock, a baby monitor that tracks heart rate and oxygen levels constantly and let you know if anything is amiss.

Let’s hear from Karma, one of our writers whose son Asher was born 6 weeks ago.
These are her findings below:

EFM SHOW: A Review of some of the Best Aussie Power Banks - The New Power Equation: EFM = Endurance For More Devices

AccessoriesWritten by Martin Regtien on 20 November 2018.

In this article we’re putting some power banks from EFM through their paces.

The wireless ones are Qi certified, meaning iPhones and Samsungs with wireless capabilities play nicely with these.

Let There Be Light(s)! - AGL Remote Controlled LED Lights

MiscellaneousWritten by Martin Regtien on 19 November 2018.

When MobileZap introduced the AGL Remote Controlled LED Lights not so long ago, I knew I wanted a bunch of them.

They are billed as “Under Cabinet” lights but can be used in so many applications that every household could easily use a dozen.

What is it and how can we use these handy lights?

Mophie Charge Stream Powerstation Wireless XL – I Wouldn’t Travel Without It...

AccessoriesWritten by Martin Regtien on 13 November 2018.

The Mophie Charge Stream Powerstation Wireless XL is a mouthful description for the 10000mAh power bank.

In the next few weeks we’ll be reviewing quite a few power banks with that 10k capacity so it will be interesting how they all compare. However, each product gets reviewed on its own merits.

The Stick Vac to Own: Bissell MultiReach ION XL 36V Bolt - an Aussie Bloke’s Hands On Review

AppliancesWritten by Martin Regtien on 22 October 2018.

Over the years we’ve been reviewing many items that have been a “Model 2” – an improved product. Like last week’s new Megaboom. We love to see how a good product can be made even better.

When we did a hands-on take of the original Bissell Bolt ION XRT Stick Vac we gave it a big Thumbs Up but also noticed a few points where it could be improved.

Bissell recently released their new iteration of the Bolt and made it into an even more compelling tool for your broom cabinet.

Here is the Bissell MultiReach Bolt 36V and our findings.

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 - Improvements all Around

AudioWritten by Martin Regtien on 18 October 2018.

We’ve been friends with the “Boom” family of bluetooth speakers for a few years now, having reviewed the Megaboom and Wonderboom models and more significantly, have them still in daily use. Until the next model comes around of course and then the older models get passed around to friends and family – except for the original Megaboom.

I’m holding onto that one just a while longer. Why?
Is the new Megaboom 3 not good enough?

On the contrary, my friend. Let me explain.