The Tech Geeks

16/10/2026

Need Wi-Fi and a camera at the shed? Jarred walks us through a full UniFi build he's prepared for a customer, including a wireless house-to-shed link.

And we can help you get the right set up at thetechgeeks.com

15/10/2026

Thinking about WiFi 7 for your outdoor spaces? Here's a quick first look at the Ubiquiti U7 Outdoor in the flesh.

12/10/2026

Ever wondered what a finished Reolink NVR install actually looks like? Here's a full PoE camera system we've just completed, with every camera named and configured.

In this video we walk through a complete Reolink NVR setup built around PoE cameras, all connected back to a single recorder. The system includes:

All the cameras are connected back to the NVR over PoE, so each one needs just a single Ethernet cable for power and data. The NVR arrived with a 4TB hard drive already fitted, so the cameras are recording straight to it with no extra storage needed.

To finish the job, every single camera has been given a proper name, and the display settings have been configured so each feed shows the camera name along with the date and time of the recording. It makes finding footage later much easier.

Want a similar system for your home or business? Get in touch with the team or browse our range of Reolink cameras and NVRs online.

08/10/2026

Ever wondered what a proper UniFi install looks like before it goes out the door? Jarred walks us through a full Ubiquiti build we're deploying for a customer.

In this video we look at a complete UniFi setup built around WiFi 7

06/10/2026

TP-Link are closing the gap in outdoor wireless, and this walkthrough shows exactly how.

In this video we take a hands-on look at TP-Link's growing outdoor wireless bridge lineup, built for long-range connectivity where running cable simply isn't practical. The build quality on these units genuinely stands out.

We cover the Flex Bridge 5, a flexible long-range wireless bridge node that now has a matching sector option to go with it. Pair it with the Sector Bridge 5 and you can scale a single hub out to up to 32 connected nodes, making it a serious option for multi-site or multi-building deployments, remote sites, or anywhere a hard-wired link isn't an option. Both units are supplied as single packs and are built for tough outdoor conditions.

We also get a look at what's coming very soon from TP-Link: a point-to-point WiFi 7 outdoor wireless solution capable of speeds up to 3 Gbps, promising a serious leap forward for long-range outdoor links once released.

If you're planning an outdoor network, extending WiFi across a property, or connecting remote buildings without trenching cable, this rundown gives you a solid look at where TP-Link's outdoor wireless range is heading.

01/10/2026

Networking, surveillance and switching squeezed into a single box – TP-Link's new Fusion Gateway range is turning heads, and we got hands-on with the whole line-up.

In this video we walk through the brand new Omada Fusion series, TP-Link's all-in-one gateway, controller and NVR combo with a built-in switch. We start with the entry models, including a 1 gig version and the 2.5G Fusion Gateway, before looking ahead to the upcoming PoE variant and a full PoE model still to come. These compact units can support multiple cameras depending on scale, and an NVR can be plugged straight in for expanded storage.

We then move on to the Fusion Pro Max, arriving next year, which steps things up with 10 gig interfaces, dual hard drive bays, and the ability to link to another NVR — built to support around 100 cameras for larger deployments.

Finally we take a close look at the Fusion Pro Wi-Fi, which adds a microSD card slot for onboard storage, a mix of PoE and high-speed 10 gig WAN ports, plus additional 2.5 Gbit ports for a properly future-proofed small network setup.

If you're after a genuine all-in-one solution that merges your network gateway, video surveillance NVR and switch into one device, this is shaping up to be one of the most interesting releases from TP-Link's Omada range in a while.

30/09/2026

TP-Link is going all-in on AI, and their new VIGI InSight camera range shows exactly why.

In this walkthrough from the TP-Link Summit, we get hands-on with the latest generation of VIGI InSight cameras, all built around TP-Link's new open AI standard. These models bring proper on-chip AI processing (TOPS performance) straight into the camera, meaning smarter detection without leaning entirely on your NVR or cloud.

We look at the new bullet camera, the dome camera, and the turret camera from this range side by side. They all share the same core feature set and large-aperture lens, just packaged differently depending on your mounting needs, whether that's a wall, ceiling, or more discreet turret install.

We also dig into one of our favourite parts of the VIGI lineup: the full-colour cameras that skip infrared entirely. Using a live demo, we show how these cameras rely on ambient light rather than IR to keep footage in full colour after dark, only switching over to a true night vision mode once there's genuinely not enough light left to work with. It's a brilliant option for sites where a grey, infrared-lit image just doesn't cut it and you've got enough ambient light to make colour night vision worthwhile.

If you're speccing out a surveillance install and want smarter AI detection without extra hardware, this is well worth a watch.

28/09/2026

Wi-Fi 8 is officially here, and The Tech Geeks were in Kuala Lumpur to see it launched live.

Paul reports from TP-Link's Wi-Fi 8 launch event, where the new standard was unveiled under three key themes: reliable coverage, reliable performance and reliable experience. Instead of chasing bigger peak speeds, Wi-Fi 8 is all about keeping connections steady, even at the edges of coverage, under interference, and while roaming between access points.

After the main event, Paul got hands-on time with some of TP-Link's upcoming Wi-Fi 8 access points, including an IP66-rated outdoor unit, a magnetically mounted ceiling AP, and a wall-mount model with built-in Ethernet ports. These early units are still running Wi-Fi 7 physical throughputs under the hood, but they're designed from the ground up to deliver the seamless roaming and unified access point performance that Wi-Fi 8 promises.

Expect these access points to start appearing early next year, with the full Wi-Fi 8 rollout tipped for 2028.

17/09/2026

Join Paul as he takes you inside the TP-Link APAC Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur for the official launch of Wi-Fi 8 — a new generation focused on reliable coverage, performance, and experience.
In this video, you'll get an exclusive look at the exhibition floor showcasing TP-Link's upcoming Wi-Fi 8 access points, including outdoor models, magnetic ceiling-mount units, and wall-mount options with multiple Ethernet ports. We also explore the new VIGI version 4 cameras with enhanced AI capabilities, the Flex Bridge 5 with sector antenna, and the evolution of the Fusion gateway.
Paul shares his hands-on impressions of the hardware, highlights from the launch event with over 1,400 attendees, and his thoughts on TP-Link's customer-focused approach. Whether you're interested in the latest wireless technology or enterprise networking solutions, this behind-the-scenes look gives you a first glimpse at what's coming in 2027.

16/09/2026

Join Paul as he takes you inside the TP-Link APAC Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur for the official launch of Wi-Fi 8 — a new generation focused on reliable coverage, performance, and experience.

In this video, you'll get an exclusive look at the exhibition floor showcasing TP-Link's upcoming Wi-Fi 8 access points, including outdoor models, magnetic ceiling-mount units, and wall-mount options with multiple Ethernet ports. We also explore the new VIGI version 4 cameras with enhanced AI capabilities, the Flex Bridge 5 with sector antenna, and the evolution of the Fusion gateway.

Paul shares his hands-on impressions of the hardware, highlights from the launch event with over 1,400 attendees, and his thoughts on TP-Link's customer-focused approach. Whether you're interested in the latest wireless technology or enterprise networking solutions, this behind-the-scenes look gives you a first glimpse at what's coming in 2027.

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Join Paul as he takes you inside the TP-Link APAC Summit 2026 in Ku...