Review

 Not all monitors are created equal, and in fact, some monitors are now designed for very specific purposes. The BenQ SW2700PT 27″ colour monitor is designed specifically for photographers and video editors. Does it live up to this lofty goal? What other features make it stand out in this space? Read on to find out all that you can expect with this monitor and maybe learn just a little of what you didn’t expect.

 It’s time to take a look at the August Smart Lock, the intelligent, secure access for the home’s door entrance. It’s also a product that is part of the “Works with Nest” family which syncs with an existing Nest product, including the Nest Thermostat.

 There are all kinds of reasons you might want a wireless speaker; backyard BBQs, camping trips, or just keeping entertained while working in the backyard. Sony has a new small, portable speaker out that can do the trick. Check out the SRS-XB2 “Extra Bass”.

 Join Nathan Drake on his epic final treasure-hunting adventure in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on PS4. This thrilling conclusion to Drake’s adventures will take you around the world to uncover the long-forgotten secrets of history’s most legendary pirates. In addition to the breathtaking single-player campaign, Uncharted 4 features a robust Multiplayer that will keep you coming back for more!

 When you hear the name Hewlett-Packard, you might think business. As in business PCs. Durable, competent but maybe a bit on the boring side. However, HP has a wild side and there’s nowhere it’s shown off more than with the new HP ENVY Phoenix gaming PC. I had the time to test one out and the ENVY Phoenix blew away my perceptions of what HP is capable of.

 If you find that cellular reception is a problem in your home or office, then the Eqo Boost from WeBoost may be the solution you’re looking for. Dropped calls, or parking yourself in one spot near a window to get a reliable connection for phone calls can be a frustrating experience, especially when you feel powerless to do anything about it.

Before the Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System, I had tried a few pitcher water filters. They tend to be on the slow side when they work, and because my well water is yellow and smelly, I don’t think they’d be powerful enough to clean this water. With Aquasana, I had fresh, clean water in seconds, and it really does taste great.

 As more of us either use, or are considering using, our iPads or tablets in a live music or studio setting, you know how precarious it can be to have it be both secure and within easy reach. Well, worry no more because the iKlip Xpand from IK Multimedia is here to alleviate your concerns with an incredibly handy and secure method of mounting your tablet to a mic stand or desktop for use on stage or in the studio.

 The Roku Streaming Stick has been a popular device for turning ‘dumb’ TVs into smart streaming devices instantly and inexpensively.  So it’s good news then that Roku has just released its new version. Is it worth upgrading from your existing Roku? To see what the differences are, and how well it works overall, read the full review.

 Return to the golden era of arcade and home console gaming with the SEGA 3D Classics Collection on Nintendo 3DS. This collection contains 9 vintage, genre-defining video games all remastered in full stereoscopic 3D. From timeless hits like Sonic the Hedgehog and Altered Beast, to Japanese games that have never been released internationally like Power Drift and Puyo Puyo 2, retro fans are such to love what’s included here!