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Windows 10 puts the pedal to the metal with Forza Motorsport 6: Apex

Sun, 3rd Jul 2016
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Forza Motorsport 6: Apex elevates racing games on Windows 10, offering stunning graphics, versatile gameplay, and intricate car customisation options.
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Hands-on Review: X-Rocker Gaming Chairs

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Want the ultimate gaming experience? The X-Rocker Gaming chairs are comfortable, wireless chairs with built-in speakers and vibration units.
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Hands-on Review: Smart Rope - the evolution of a classic

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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The Smart Rope is a nifty innovation that uses LEDs to give the appearance of a display floating in front of you - and that's just the beginning.
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Hands-on Review: ViewSonic VX2757-mhd performance monitor

Mon, 9th May 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
ViewSonic's VX2757-mhd excels with a swift 1ms response, tailored for immersive gaming and vibrant entertainment.
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Hands-on Review: Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth Speaker

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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The Sony SRS-XB3 Bluetooth speaker is a good quality, USB-chargeable, compact, multi-layout Bluetooth speaker built for bass.
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It's time to Enter the Gungeon

Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Enter the Gungeon is a beautiful bullet-hell dungeon-crawler game that has taken inspiration from several other successful series.
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Time to die again and again in Dark Souls III

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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NetGuide's James Fraser puts on a brave face and delves into the PC version of the unforgiving RPG Dark Souls III.
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Hands-on Review: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q gaming monitor

Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
The Asus ROG SWIFT PG279Q gaming monitor is a top-of-the-line, enthusiast-grade gaming monitor. Here is my take on it.
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Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's Surface Book is a sleek, responsive and intuitive, albeit slightly expensive, laptop/tablet hybrid.
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Hands-on Review: D-Link DSL-2877AL modem/router

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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The DSL-2877AL is at the low end of D-Link's 'World's Fastest Wi-Fi' range, but it is still of very high quality.
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Hands-on review:​ Rapoo P300 Gold and P500 Power Banks

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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​The P300 Gold and P500 power banks by Rapoo are both great power banks for your mobile devices, with good functionality and aesthetics.
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Hands-on Review: ViewSonic PJD7822HDL Projector

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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viewsonic
The ViewSonic PJD7822HDL projector is an amazing full HD 1080p projector with plenty of device support and is very scalable to different room sizes.
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Hands-on Review: Dell Inspiron 7520 Laptop

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
The Dell Inspiron 7520 is a great laptop with soft, responsive keys, a smooth touchpad, and reasonable performance.
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Hands-on Review: ​Rapoo Gaming Keyboard and Mice

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Possibly one of the best things about the keyboard is that literally any button on the keyboard can be reprogrammed to do pretty much anything.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
The Galaxy Tab S2 from Samsung is a stylish, portable and lightweight tablet, offering great productivity and mobility features.
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Hands-on Review: Epson EcoTank L565 Printer

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Epson's new EcoTank L565 promises massive ink savings for home offices and small businesses, sporting a convenient setup and sleek design.
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Hands-on Review: Ultimate Ears MegaBoom

Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ultimate earphones
The Ultimate Ears MegaBoom has excellent sound quality, heavy bass, and pairs with several devices - creating the ultimate Wi-Fi speaker experience.
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Hands-on Review: Ultimate Ears Roll

Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ultimate earphones
The UE Roll, designed for audiophiles who favour clarity over deep bass, presents a highly portable music experience worth its melody.