Watch comparison: Not all smartwatches are the same
What actually is a smartwatch? First of all, such watches have a screen that displays information. It is not usually as sharp as that of smartphones, but good enough to read text. The information comes from the paired smartphone, which sends the data via Bluetooth wireless technology in the background to the smartwatch. This is […]
Significantly speed up your computer with SSD hard drives
Many PCs still use traditional, “ferromagnetic” hard drives. Technically, these hard disk drives (HDDs) are old news, a relic from a past computer time. They are among the few remaining components in the computer that still work mechanically. This has serious disadvantages, for example, in terms of security. But especially in terms of speed.
Solar system for mobile homes and garden arbours
What can you do if you can’t reach a power socket? This can often be the case in the garden or around the mobile home. The perfect solution: a small solar system.
It doesn’t have to be poison: pest control for garden and house
We are generally happy to have animal neighbours — but not always. Some animals can be a nuisance or take over. Fortunately there is the right solution for every troublemaker! Vegetable-devouring rabbits Rabbits eat away at the vegetables you planted with love. What we like, rabbits also like to eat. Traps are not the solution […]
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 […]
