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.
Alarm system: More security for your home
Cause for concern: Apartments and homes are increasingly being broken into. In 2014, German police statistics reported over 150,000 offences. An intrusion takes places every three and a half minutes. Although an alarm system can never fully guarantee protection, it can at least serve as a deterrent to criminals or cause them to run away. […]
External hard drives: All you need to know about data storage
They are quite simply indispensable. External hard drives have enjoyed success for years in the field of storing large amounts of data, especially for data back-ups, but also for many other applications. Why this is so, what the differences are between 2.5 and 3.5-inch drives, and what external hard disks can be used for: The […]
Network-attached storage (NAS): What you need to know about getting started with NAS
The ideal situation would be: Being able to store all your photos, videos, music and documents in a central location and being able to transfer them to a device of your choice. You can transfer a film you’ve recorded to your TV, holiday photos to your tablet, music to the stereo system and documents to […]
