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How many Watts does a PoE switch use – Are the newer network switches more power efficient?

In light of the current global price hikes for energy, you’re very much justified in worrying about how many Watts your PoE switch actually uses. And, unless you have solar panels to enable your ‘lavish’ lifestyle, you’re going to have a bad time running too many networking devices at the same time, especially if they’re … Read more

RAVPower PD Pioneer 65W Fast Wall Charger Review

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The RAVPower PD Pioneer (RP-PC133) is a 65W wall charger built around the new GaN technology which allows it to remain a lot more compact than the non-GaN chargers, while also delivering a lot more power. That’s how what looks like a regular wall charger can be powerful enough for most ultrabooks, as well MacBooks … Read more

Choetech PD 61W Fast Wall Charger Review (Q6006)

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The Choetech Q6006 is one of the many available fast wall chargers from the Chinese-based manufacturer and no, it’s not a coincidence that it features a PD 61W, this device wants to persuade you to leave behind the larger (and currently more expensive) Apple charger. Indeed, the Choetech Q6006 is far smaller than the usual … Read more

Gosund Smart WiFi Plug Review

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The Gosund Smart Plug has been enjoying a great deal of popularity thanks to its minimalist design and its integration with the main smart home assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home (as well as the IoT protocol, IFTTT), allowing a seamless interaction with various smart home devices. A bit over a year ago, … Read more