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Sci-Fi action game Quantum Break comes to Windows 10
Sun, 3rd Jul 2016
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quantum computing
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digital entertainment
NetGuide’s James Frazer takes a look at the Windows 10 version of Xbox One game, Quantum Break, now available for download in the Windows Store.
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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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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forza motorsport
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
Enter the Gungeon is a beautiful bullet-hell dungeon-crawler game that has taken inspiration from several other successful series.
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Hands-on review: Splash Drone NZ Plus
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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gaming
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drones
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reviews
Dive into our review of the Splash Drone NZ Plus - a high-performance, waterproof UAV with a hefty 1kg payload capacity.
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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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
​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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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
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: HP OfficeJet 8620 Printer
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The HP 8620 is a reasonably standard modern-day printer. It uses standard ink tanks/cartridges and has a touchscreen and power button.
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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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reviews
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Ultimate Ears MegaBoom has excellent sound quality, heavy bass, and pairs with several devices - creating the ultimate Wi-Fi speaker experience.