The ultimate guide for lenses: Buying lenses made clear
DSLR cameras or mirrorless system cameras often come with a kit made up of camera housing and zoom lens, which opens you up to the field photography using wide-angle through to lightweight or medium telephoto lenses. How do you get started with a kit lens such as this, what do you need extra lenses for […]
Monitor purchasing guide: What type of user are you?
Monitors appear to be quite undemanding compared to the rest of the computer. They fulfil their brief for years without needing new, faster hardware. At some point, image quality visibly diminishes. At some point, every monitor will reach the end of its life and it becomes necessary to replace it. Anyone heading out to look […]
USBs — all you need to know about 3.1 and type-C connectors
The new type-C connector with USB version 3.1 is making more and more of a name for itself. This guide tells you what distinguishes the new standard and connector type.
The best surge protection for electrical devices and network
Due to the constantly growing number of electronic devices in the household, lightning and surge protection is becoming increasingly important. A trend that only serves to reinforce the move towards smart homes. While simple electrical equipment is relatively resistant, spikes in voltage in the power supply can easily destroy electronic circuits. Power socket strips, intermediate […]
Projectors — a big cinema for the home
A projector can be used to project films on to a wall, giving you a great viewing experience. All you need to know about technology, light intensity and lifespan of the bulbs.
Memory cards: More room for your data
We can’t imagine our digital world without it. Whether in smartphones, tablets, digital cameras or MP3 players — memory cards, some of which are only the size of your thumb nail, provide enough space for any amount of data. Read on for details about what types there are and what you need to know before […]
Photo tripods: Fixed legs prevent camera shake
The tripod is almost as old as photography itself. The first cameras were large and heavy. The low light sensitivity of the first photographic materials usually only allowed for long exposure times. There were hardly any tripods around for anyone wanting to take a sharp picture in the early years of photography, and if you […]
Let there be light: LED bulbs: economical, universal lighting
Light from LED bulb has long been regarded as too cold to be used in living rooms. But now bulbs come in different colours with a good light projection for all individual preferences. In addition, LED bulbs are even more energy-efficient than energy-saving bulbs. LED bulbs use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to create light. The principle: […]
Home smart home: Home automation for intelligent home control
The power socket with timer switch: a forerunner and most simple feature of home automation in one. Manually-operated adapters have been around for decades. Setting them so that the living room lamp comes on for a couple of hours in the evening makes it look like there is someone at home, even if the owners […]
What should measuring device kits contain?
Measuring devices come in handy kits that are normally used for a specific purpose. This guide sets out what you can expect measuring device kits to contain.
