Practical accessory for the all-rounder Fritz!Box
The Fritz!Box is not just a simple WiFi router. Thanks to various interfaces, you can connect it to many other devices around the computer and telephone. Depending on the model, it acts as an exchange including answering machine and fax machine, as well as a smart-home HQ. Here you will find the right accessories.
Powerline: Extending the network via power line
Sometimes just two walls between the router and the computer is enough to make slow WiFi down. A practical solution to problems such as these are power line network adapters, also known as Powerline.
Is something rustling in the bushes?: Weather-resistant cameras for outdoor use
Use a wildlife camera to discover nature, or your garden, in a whole new way. But this specific type of surveillance camera is also suitable for monitoring buildings and property. Whether on a construction site, allotment or in a garage: You can use the cameras to observe an area without being seen. They can withstand […]
It’s electrifying!: Power supply to the garden and allotment
Garden power supplies are a very specific area of home electrical systems. Moisture associated with being outdoors increases the risk of electric shock, so 230 V mains installations in the garden are a lot more expensive than in the home. That is why solar technology, commonly at a low voltage and at short distances, is […]
Hello, who’s there please: Intercom systems for single-family homes and apartment buildings
Intercom systems save you from having to go to your door unnecessarily and add an extra level of security: You can ask who is at your door. The right intercom system allows you to conveniently see who is at your door from wherever you are in your house, even from the garden. Intercom systems come […]
Weathermen have had their day: What modern weather stations can do
Whether a small display on the wall or a high-tech device in your own garden: Weather stations come in different versions and vary in price. Our guide tells you what minimum features a modern meteorological station should have, what additional useful functions there are and what you need to be aware of when making your […]
Everything at a glance: Surveillance cameras for home and leisure
The smart home generates interest in surveillance cameras among home users who do not have an above-average need for security. They allow us to quickly check that all is as it should be in the home and garden, even from afar. When weighing up the big differences in features and capabilities of IP cameras, otherwise […]
Measuring devices: The big multimeter guide
Multimeters are the all-rounders of the measuring device world. They can be used in a multitude of ways. Most multimeters are also hand-held devices and can therefore be used when stationary or on the move. The guide sets out what types of multimeters there are, what they can do and what the various measurement categories […]
Global tangle of plugs: We let you get connected to the power socket!
You might get a nasty surprise if you want to charge your smartphone, tablet etc., on your travels: The plug does not fit into the socket. In Europe alone there are nine different, partly incompatible standards for mains plugs and sockets. We unravel the power socket tangle!
System camera versus digital single lens reflex camera: Which is better?
The DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) builds on film-based mirror reflex technology through digital means. The system camera is a digital camera with interchangeable lens, but without a mirror. Does this mean that the system camera is inferior to the DSLR? Do we still even need a mirror in digital photography? Not in principle, but […]
