Blog & buying guides
Buying advice without the jargon: what really matters with tech, smart home and home appliances.
Internet Without a Landline: When a 5G Router Makes Sense
DSL too slow, fibre not here yet, or only staying for a while? Here's how to tell whether a 5G router is the right internet solution for your home.
Buying an Air Purifier: What Really Matters
CADR, room size, HEPA, activated carbon, noise and filter changes: how to find the air purifier that fits your room and your everyday life.
Finding Power Hogs: How to Measure Consumption with a Smart Plug
Standby drain, old appliances, devices that never switch off: here is how a smart plug with energy monitoring shows you what really uses power at home.
Upgrading Your SSD: NVMe or SATA – and Which One Fits the PS5?
NVMe, SATA, M.2 or external? The lynx explains which SSD fits your PC, laptop or PS5, and what to check before you upgrade.
Wi-Fi in Every Room: FRITZ!Box, Repeater or Mesh Set?
Dead zone in the bedroom, stuttering upstairs? Here's how to tell whether a new router, a repeater or a mesh set will fix your Wi-Fi.