PiCockpit: Do-it-yourself IoT with your Raspberry Pi

IoT stands for Internet of Things and this is all about connecting devices, for example sensors – via the Internet and being able to access them from anywhere. Imagine you can access your Raspberry Pi from anywhere with the PiCockpit and it is as easy as using your smartphone. It is the vision behind PiCockpit. […]
It all depends on the tool – stripping the cable without risk of injury

Stripping cables is as naturally part of the job of an electrician as mixing cocktails is part of that of a bartender. Be it when laying electrical cables, setting switches and sockets or installing power and fuse boxes – all of this work includes stripping and connecting electrical conductors. In order to free a cable […]
Choosing the right projector for your perfect home cinema

For movie lovers, sports fans and anyone who likes watching shows on the big screen, a projector is the ideal solution to bring the cinematic experience to your home. With the right device, you‘ll be able to enjoy the latest films or the upcoming football Cup. Our guide will help you decide which device is […]
Basic knowledge in loudspeaker selection, part 2: How to find the right loudspeaker.

Welcome to the second part of the loudspeaker guide. After we introduced you to the different designs different designs of available loudspeaker drivers and their areas of application in the first part, this part will explain the different enclosures and other important parameters. We will also give you a checklist for your choice of loudspeaker. […]
Windows 11 – Will it run on my PC? Which upgrades make sense?

Windows 11 is expected to be available by the end of October 2021 and will feature a new design and new functions. Here you can find out everything you need to know about upgrading to the new version and what you need to bear in mind when introducing it. Is the hardware compatible with Windows […]
Problem: Cutting accident. Solution: MARTOR Safety knife

You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs, as the saying goes. And where we cut injuries occur, unfortunately. In Germany alone, over 40,000 cutting accidents are reported to insurers every year. The number of unreported cases is unknown. Cutting injuries and damaged goods The consequences are regularly similar: users who are absent for a […]
How companies can protect themselves from cyberattacks

Improve IT security with the right measures The Allianz Risk Barometer 2021 clearly shows that the risk of cyberattacks is at the top of the list of business risks – and the trend is rising. This is because news of “successful” hacker attacks is making the rounds almost daily, and this is also increasingly affecting […]
USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.0 – What can which connector type do?

From smartphones to cameras to mini fans: Numerous electronic devices have USB ports for charging batteries and for data transfer. A wide variety of USB versions are now in use, which differ in terms of their hardware and technical capabilities.
Industrial parts cleaning is breaking new ground

Effective, inexpensive, safe and environmentally friendly: microorganisms bring many advantages when cleaning small machine parts In car workshops, factories or in the metalworking industry, heavily soiled and difficult to clean parts are constantly accumulating, mainly made of metal. Often the cleaning of the small parts takes place manually and is laborious and time-consuming. Sometimes common […]
Basic knowledge for choosing a speaker: What are the properties of the different designs?

Which speaker is the best? This question is not so easy to answer because everyone’s hearing is very different. It is therefore not surprising that, in particular, about the choice of the right loudspeaker, heated discussions are held that are not always fact-based. There is a reason why there is the saying in German “Wat […]