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Targus Dual Host USB-C KVM 4K: 30-second review The best KVM switches are vital for anyone using more than one machine, particularly if you use both a desktop and a laptop on a daily basis. The basic premise is that, like a hub, you have all the necessary ports and connections for a quick setup as soon as you're back in the office. Moreover, these devices take it a step further by allowing you to switch from one machine to another. The Targus Dual Host USB-C KVM 4K is an exemplary advanced KVM docking station, offering a plethora of connection options that support up to two machines and three displays. Its function and usability are straightforward, with plug-and-play functionality enabling quick setup. Unlike some lightweight KVMs that are bus-powered, the Targus Dual Host USB-C KVM 4K utilizes an AC power supply. This design includes two 100W PD power USB Type-C ports, ample for charging two MacBook Pros and an ideal solution for any office. What sets this KVM apart is its ...

Two-minute review Nikon follows up its showstopping Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 S ‘Noct’ with its second signature Z-mount lens, the Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S ‘Plena’. Both are unashamedly specialist portraiture lenses offering optical quality that goes beyond mere shallow depth of field, and into the realms of supreme bokeh. These are Nikon’s best lenses for those with an eye for detail.   The Plena is a more tantalizing prospect than the Noct for a number of reasons. For one, it's less than a third of the price, much more in line with Nikon’s Z 85mm f/1.2 S. Still, at $2,600 / £2,700 / AU$4,600 you’d hardly call the Plena cheap, especially when Sigma has its own 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art that costs less than half the price, which is compatible with Z-mount cameras via an adaptor. Still, if you’ve got the cash to splash and want to make a statement, the Plena will do that for you.  This is also an autofocus lens, whereas the Noct is manual-focus only. Paired with Nikon’s wide area subj...

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2: One-Minute Review Microsoft’s reimagined tilting screen design is one of the better laptop tech innovations we’ve seen in the last few years. A screen that functions well as a self supported laptop display but can fold into media playback or flat drawing formats is the most useful 2-in-1 format you can buy. The trouble is, Microsoft is charging a pretty hefty premium for this highly desirable tech, with the Surface Laptop Studio 2 costing hundreds, or thousands in some regions, more than similar offerings… even when on a discount.  For those that can afford this business laptop , the unique touch capabilities pair nicely with the more powerful Intel 13th Gen and Nvidia 40 series components to ensure there’s no hardware limitations to your creativity. The sweet spot for the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU offering, since it has the highest combined performance per dollar out of the range. And if you can get one of these units ...

The Khadas Edge2 offers best-in-class CPU performance in a credit-card form factor. Specifications CPU: RK3588S GPU: ARM Mali G610 RAM: 16GB LPDDR4 2112MHz Storage: 64GB eMMC 5.1 Expansion: 7-Pin Pogo (USB, UART) Display: 1 x HDMI 2.1 Networking: 1 x WiFi6, Bluetooth 5 Ports: 2 x Type-C, 1 x USB3.1, 1 x USB2.0 Weight: 70g Dimensions: 8.9cm x 6.2cm x 1.6cm Power Consumption: 1W idle, 10W during benchmark  The all-plastic case hosts five connectors and a small fan that is completely silent most of the time. Like similar platforms, the Edge2 requires only one Type-C connection supporting power delivery and Display-Port mode to operate as a desktop PC. With an octa-core ARM CPU achieving 2.25GHz, up to 16GB of LPDDR4, and 64GB eMMC storage, the Edge2 can become a high-performance multimedia unit, processing large amounts of data from cameras or sensors. The ARM computer supports one USB3 Type-A, two Type-C, and one HDMI2.1 connector. One peripheral connect...

The Zyxel NWA220AX-6E WiFi 6E Wireless Access Point (WAP) increases the bandwidth of a home or small office network by more than twice that of a WiFi 6 infrastructure. The installation becomes simple through Zyxel’s mobile application, which can also manage other Zyxel network appliances. The NWA220AX supports PoE over a 2.5Gbps Ethernet uplink port and an additional 1Gbps port that can connect to nearby APs to extend the range of the network. With an exceptional internal antenna offering up to 6dBi of gain and extra boost using an RF amplifier, the NWA220AX offers a range better than the competition, even at 6GHz. A 4x4 radio architecture yields an aggregated bandwidth of 4800Mbps on paper, but the hardware limits WiFi utilization to only one particular band, thus bringing the bandwidth to 2400Mbps. The lack of a power adapter decreases the out-of-box experience when used without a PoE switch. Zyxel NWA220AX-6E: Availability The Zyxel NWA220AX-6E access point is available for $15...

One-minute review An upgrade on Ring's regular Stick Up Cam, the new Pro version packs radar for improved 3D motion detection. It then uses this to plot visitors' (and potential burglars') routes by combining its view with satellite imagery. Called Bird's Eye View, it's a clever trick, but one that doesn't quite justify the price hike over the regular Stick Up Cam. Elsewhere, the weatherproof Pro shines as brightly as other Ring products. The build quality is good, setup is simple, and there are lots of configuration options. The Ring's Full HD video quality is also good, though not outstanding (rivals offer 2K or even 4K resolution), and the night vision works well. Streaming live video or viewing recorded footage through the app is quick and reliable, but, as always with Ring products, the footage is not recorded to the cloud without paying a monthly or annual fee, so you'll need to factor the subscription into your budget. Battery life is good – ...

Samsung Q80C TV: two-minute review Just because the Q80C doesn’t use either of Samsung’s mini-LED or Quantum Dot OLED  technologies doesn’t mean it isn’t still a competitor for the best TV - not by a long shot Its reasonably well built but slightly run of the mill design doesn’t create much of an early buzz, but things start to look up with its connections as it turns out that, as with all the best gaming TVs , its four HDMI ports handle almost all of the latest console and PC gaming features, including 4K 120Hz, variable refresh rates, and automatic low latency mode switching. While the Q80C’s screen might not feature 2023’s star technologies, it still uses direct LED lighting with local dimming and a Quantum Dot colour system - so it's far from some stripped back, bargain bucket affair. In fact, under the impressive control of Samsung’s Neural Quantum Processor 4K imaging engine, the Q80C’s picture quality proves to be excellent, with its contrast, colour, brightness and sh...