I have been out of contract from Virgin Media for months as I waited for City Fibre to lay gigabit fibre down my road. They said a few weeks at the start of 2022, and a year later, they still hadn’t done it. So I finally gave up waiting and contacted Virgin Media to play…
Yesterday, Anker officially launched the new Prime Series range of chargers and power banks, which includes the Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank I have reported on in the past. Anker, globally renowned for its leading mobile charging technology, has launched its highly anticipated Anker Prime Series, which promises to redefine top-tier charging solutions. This new…
Anker sub-brand AnkerMake, has announced the launch of the AnkerMake M5C. Anker is marketing this as a beginner friendly, “younger sibling” to the popular AnkerMake M5. This latest 3D printer aims to redefine the user experience by providing an easily customizable interface through its accompanying AnkerMake application. This application allows users to tailor the functionality…
I have written quite a lot of fans over the past few years. I am quite obsessive about them, depending on your needs, you can’t just buy any old pedestal fan; they are often too noisy for sleeping or even quiet office environments. Being a gadget blog, I love the idea of smart fans, but…
Back in the olden days of landlines, it was possible to block your phone number from showing up by dialling 1471 before the number. I used to do this quite frequently whenever a call came through that I did not recognise. I’d block my ID and call back to see who it was. Nowadays, we…
This article was originally published on Make the Sound Better. While I have updated most of the articles that have been transferred over, this article has been lightly edited to improve the recommendations. Why Dictation Microphones Matter Dictation microphones have been revolutionizing the way people interact with technology. With voice recognition technology becoming increasingly advanced, dictation…
This article was originally published on Make the Sound Better. I have edited this content, updating the recommendations to be more relevant for 2023 and making the recommendations more suitable for outdoor cycling, where you need to have some environmental awareness. There’s nothing quite like a long, focused bike ride. One of the best ways to…
This article was originally published on Make the Sound Better. I have edited this content, updating the recommendations to be more relevant for 2023. Earbuds that are designed to block out noise naturally via isolation are not as popular as they once were now that active noise cancellation has become increasingly good and more affordable. However,…
Physical security remains a top concern for businesses in 2023, with reports suggesting 75% of organizations consider business security to be an increasing priority. The cornerstone of any effective physical security system continues to be well-managed access control, though with so many different options available to businesses, it can be difficult to find an appropriate…
In the past year, Virgin Media seems to have been plagued with problems. The biggest issue recently was the Virgin Media email service going down. This started in mid-June, with many, if not most, users losing all access to emails. This issue continued for two weeks, and by the start of July, customers could send…
Recently, I have become a little obsessed with all things USB. I absolutely love that USB-C is becoming ubiquitous across various consumer electronics. I use it for my phone, laptop, camera, and most battery power electronics use it now as well. The problem is that I have hundreds of USB-C cables, and they are not…
This week, Sony announced the latest flagship WF-1000XM5 active noise cancelling true wireless earbuds. Sony claims these new earbuds have the biggest ever step forward in noise cancelling they have made, which is likely a response to the increasingly competitive market for ANC earbuds. So, how does the Sony WF-1000XM5 improve things compared to the…
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