Thermal imaging cameras at every price point

Thermal imaging cameras can be used in many ways, such as with building defects and services or in the monitoring of complex industry processes. Where the human eye may be unable to spot an error, the camera measures the infrared radiation that an object emits and transforms this into electronic signals. The more warmth an […]

Banana Pi M2 Berry – does it stand up to the Raspberry Pi?

Small, inexpensive and versatile – with these characteristics, the Raspberry Pi conquered the developer community a few years ago. Many have since tried to emulate its success, with a wealth of similar mini computers introduced to the market. In this article, we will look at the new Banana Pi M2 Berry: can it stand up […]

The best robots you can build yourself

It was only a few years ago that robots were mainly found in factories. Today they are becoming an ever-increasing presence in the home. They are helpful but also a lot of fun – especially if you build them yourself.

How to protect your devices against power surges and overvoltage

Überspannungsschutz

Power surges (during lightning storms, for example) can be very damaging for devices left plugged in, even if they’re switched off. Here, we’ll show you how to make sure you have the right overvoltage protection. What is overvoltage? The term “overvoltage” means a voltage in an electrical system which is so high it exceeds the […]

MicroSD cards: sizes and speeds at a glance

Ratgeber microSD-Karten: Welche gibt es und worauf muss man achten?

Compact storage solutions are now essential for our tech. Mobile phone, tablet or digital camera: almost every device takes SD cards. As the amount of data people use every day increases, memory cards have become increasingly smaller and cheaper to cope with the demand for storage. MicroSD (Micro Secure Digital) cards are only the size […]

Our guide to electric insect repellents

Insektenabwehr mit elektrischen Geräten

Unfortunately, mosquitos and other bugs are as fond of the summer sun as we are. Depending on where you live, you may have to deal with the increased presence of insects until the end of October. But how can you protect yourself against them, and which electric insect repellents are worth investing in? Here, we […]

Travel tech: 2017‘s best holiday gadgets

Technik für den Urlaub - die besten Reisegadgets

Whether it’s a city break, a long-distance holiday or a family road trip, luggage needs careful consideration to make sure we have room for our favourite gadgets and home comforts. From powerbanks to adaptor plugs, here’s a round up of our favourite accessories for this year. Necessary travel tools Recent research has shown the top […]

High-res audio – what is it and when is worthwhile for you?

High-res audio promises great sound quality at home and on the road, but what is really behind the new technology and when is the investment worthwhile for you? In this article, we’ll guide you on the differences between this and traditional music, which devices can play the new format and where you can buy the […]

Planning makes all the difference

Electrical installations should be planned as early as possible

Whether it is a brand new building or a refurbishment, it‘s important to plan the electrical installations to the individual habits and requirements of the respective occupants. Asking some simple questions at the beginning avoids any overloading of circuits with multiple high-performance electrical appliances, or an increased use of connector strips. Things to think about […]