Articles by Cliff Joseph, Contributor

Cliff Joseph is a former Editor of MacUser magazine, and a freelance technology writer with 30 year’s experience in the industry (and old enough to remember when Apple was close to going bust…).

His first job involved using Macs for magazine sub-editing and typesetting, which led to the realisation that these computer-thingies might actually turn out to be useful after all. After a few years specialising in the Mac side of the market, he went freelance and embraced the wide world of digital technology, including Windows PCs, digital audio and hi-fi, and networking. Somewhere along the line he also developed a bit of a gaming habit and has stubbornly waved the flag for Mac gaming for far too many years.

Articles by: Cliff Joseph

Devolo Mesh WiFi 2 review

By Cliff Joseph last updated 30 December 21

The Devolo Mesh WiFi 2 is an all-in-one powerline and mesh networking kit can solve even the worst Wi-Fi problems.

Netgear Orbi RBK353 on a wooden table in front of a white background

Netgear Orbi RBK353 review

By Cliff Joseph last updated 6 December 21

The Netgear Orbi RBK353 is a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi, with lots of Ethernet ports for wired connections.

Amazon Eero 6 review

By Cliff Joseph last updated 6 December 21

Great Value

The Amazon Eero 6 is an affordable and easy-to-use mesh networking system with support for Wi-Fi 6.

D-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adaptor on a wooden table

D-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adaptor (DWA-X1850) review

By Cliff Joseph published 2 December 21

We test out D-Links new Wi-Fi 6 USB adaptor.

Linksys Atlas Pro 6 routers on a wooden table

Linksys Atlas Pro 6: strong performance and ease-of-use at a competitive price review

By Cliff Joseph published 2 December 21

Linksys' new mesh router kit brings Wi-Fi 6 to larger homes.

TP-Link RE605X WiFi 6 Range Extender review

By Cliff Joseph last updated 11 November 21

A fast and easy to use option for boosting your home Wi-Fi

TP-Link Deco Voice X20 system on a dark wood table next to a white wall

TP-Link Deco Voice X20 review

By Cliff Joseph published 23 September 21

As a mesh Wi-Fi system with Alexa voice controls and speaker, the Deco Voice X20 works well. But is it worth the price?

Netgear Nighthawk MK83 review

By Cliff Joseph published 21 July 21

The Netgear Nighthawk MK83 is a fast, reliable mesh system with support for the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology.

Amazon Echo Flex review

By Cliff Joseph, Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 23 June 21

Recommended

The Amazon Echo Flex mini marvel extends Amazon’s lead in the smart-home market yet again.

Linksys Velop WiFi 6 AX4200 review

By Cliff Joseph published 29 April 21

Recommended

Smart design, and speedy performance help the Velop to stand out in the crowded mesh market

TP-Link RE650 AC2600 Wi-Fi range extender review

By Cliff Joseph last updated 6 April 21

The TP-Link RE650 AC2600 affordable range extender that’s ideal for boosting your home Wi-Fi. Read our review of the TP-Link RE650 AC2600 to see if it's right for you.

Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 review

By Cliff Joseph published 12 March 21

Is the Netgear Nighthawk XR1000, a Wi-Fi 6 update for Netgear’s range of gaming routers, worth its expensive price?

Asus RoG Rapture GT-AX11000 review

By Cliff Joseph published 23 December 20

The Asus RoG Rapture GT-AX11000 offers impressive Wi-Fi performance for high-end gaming, with high-end price tag to match.

Asus RT-AX82U review

By Cliff Joseph published 22 December 20

Recommended

The Asus RT-AX82U delivers strong performance, versatile controls, and competitive price for gamers and non-gamers alike.

Netgear Nighthawk AX8 (EAX80) review

By Cliff Joseph published 21 December 20

The Netgear Nighthawk AX8 (EAX80) is a next-gen Wi-Fi 6 range extender that is ideal for larger homes.

Linksys MR9600 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router

Linksys MR9600 review

By Cliff Joseph published 21 December 20

The Linksys MR9600 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 router is a versatile Wi-Fi 6 router provides impressive performance for gaming and streaming video.

Asus RT-AX86U review

By Cliff Joseph published 21 August 20

Editor's Choice

Not just for gamers - Asus’ latest Wi-Fi 6 router is an impressive all-round upgrade

Netgear Nighthawk MK63 review

By Cliff Joseph published 28 July 20

The Netgear Nighthawk MK63 is new three-piece mesh system provides fast Wi-Fi for gaming and 4K video in larger homes.

Kami Wire-Free Outdoor Camera review

By Cliff Joseph published 30 June 20

A sturdy, affordable security camera that’s ideal for dreary weather.

Netgear Orbi AC1200 (RBK13) review

By Cliff Joseph published 10 February 20

The Netgear Orbi AC1200 (RBK13) provides strong mesh Wi-Fi performance for small and medium-size homes

Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 review

By Cliff Joseph published 4 February 20

Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 combines super-fast mesh networking with latest Wi-Fi 6 tech - and seriously high price

Swann Spotlight Outdoor Security Camera review

By Cliff Joseph published 2 January 20

Good value for money and with an extensive feature set, Swann's latest outdoor camera is a safe bet.

How to use voice control in macOS Catalina

By Cliff Joseph published 19 October 19

We show you how to use Voice Control features in macOS Catalina.

Kami Indoor Camera review

By Cliff Joseph published 10 September 19

Great Value

The affordable, well-designed Kami security camera provides good value for money.

HomeKit Secure Video explained: Apple's plan to keep your security cam vids safe

By Cliff Joseph published 3 September 19

In Depth After the Siri privacy slip, Apple's hoping its new iOS feature will restore faith in its security credentials.

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: