Mesh Wi-Fi solutions have been everywhere for a while now, but more so since so many ISPs in New Zealand have offered them in packages. Whether it’s called Super Wi-Fi or just a bundled router, it’s hard to get a fibre connection without one of these packages. Well, I was sent a Google Nest WiFi router to take it for a spin and see how it compares. What is a mesh network? https://youtu.be/i3tX2AP5DBE In short, it lets you have multiple Access Point’s (APs) for one wireless network, extending the range. This used to be just the technology of companies, so…
Author: Blair Loveday
I have fallen for the Ring Doorbell and camera suite. The ease of use and insane number of features in them have made it a no-brainer for people who want a little more security without the cost of an expensive monitored security system. Heck, even getting a pug to keep your house safe these days is too expensive. Did you know that pugs need to be fed every day? Anyway, pugs aside, this suite of options has a new entry, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro. And let me tell you, it’s pretty sweet! Setting up the Ring Video Battery…
The upcoming DLC for FINAL FANTASY XVI is only a couple of weeks ago. The new package is called The Rising Tide can be played from April 18. We checked out Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen and rather enjoyed it. https://youtu.be/aveDvd66clk The Rising Tide unlocks an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more, adding a new depth to Clive’s journey before the exciting conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XVI. In The Rising Tide, an unmarked letter arrives to Clive at the hideaway containing a request to rescue the Dominant of Leviathan the Lost. This new DLC takes Clive and his companions to the…
Commander is one of the most popular formats in Magic: The Gathering. While I have dabbled, I haven’t been down to a store to try the game at an event. With the latest Universes Beyond being Fallout commander decks, this seemed like the best time to give it a try. And where would I go to try this? Bea DnD of course. What the hell is Commander? Commander is a constructed format that was initially created by the player base. It has remained a super popular format because of the way it puts your stacks of paper to use. This…
Magic: The Gathering is a fascinating IP filled with interesting worlds, creatures, and lore. But it’s also a super fun card game, and with the Universes Beyond series, they bring the fun gameplay to other IPs you may love. Everything from Warhammer 40K to Lord of the Rings has been brought into Magic: The Gathering. More out there is the recent Dr. Who release, but more up my alley is the new Fallout release. The biggest question is: is it worth checking out this series, and how does it respect the source IP? What is on offer? Unlike the standard…
I have been using an OG Fitbit Sense for 3 years and have been consistently stoked with it. The watch just seemed to keep going with no issues until I took it off at some point with it low on battery, and I cannot for the life of me find it. So it seemed like as good a time as any to try out a new Fitbit, so with the Fitbit Charge 6 releasing recently, it was time to see if it would charge me. As an accessory Having used Sense for a long time, I was very used to…
Kindle has proven time and time again that it is the leader in e-readers. The ability for it to be a tablet that is easy to read as if it were actual paper, as opposed to a shiny tablet screen, has been borrowed by so many others. And now, with the proliferation of devices that you can write on to take notes, Amazon has stepped up their Kindle series with the Kindle Scribe to be a device for reading and writing. The question is, should you get one? It’s a bigger kindle https://youtu.be/QSl721wVaqI Even if you just want to use…
I have been falling more and more in love with Magic: The Gathering. After getting my head around playing, pack types, and events, it’s the perfect time for a new spanner in the works. The newest set, Murders at Karlov Manor, has a new booster type, the Play Booster. So, are Play Boosters for Murders at Karlov Manor worth your time and money? There has been a murder at Karlov Manor https://youtu.be/rlF0REuabuo For newbies like me, there is an incredibly popular plane called Ravnica. This plane is run by guilds that are aligned to the mana colours, and there are…
A big shift in Magic The Gathering has been that this year the Standard format is going to be more prominent. With that in mind, I figured what better way to try out Standard than go down and compete with people at the best LGS around, Bea DnD. What the hell is Standard? Standard is a constructed format where you can use cards from certain sets. Previously, it had been up to 2 years worth of sets, but at the moment it is up to 3 years. You build your deck, come along and compete. Your deck must be 60…
The Suicide Squad is one of the most iconic DC teams. This anti-hero group has been some of my personal favourite reads, and with a movie that was… well, disappointing, I was pretty amped for the game. I mean, with the creative minds of Rocksteady Studios that brought us the iconic Arkham games, what could go wrong? Well, some stuff The story https://youtu.be/3QHZxzTPsco The biggest thing was always going to be the story. A bland and uninteresting one could make killing the Justice League a bland affair. Fortunately, this is the one thing that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League…