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…
The Philips Hue wall switch module was launched a couple of years ago and is designed to turn your old dumb light switch into a smart switch. The main selling point of this is that it avoids anyone switching the light socket off completely while allowing you to retain your existing light switch hardware for…
Philips Hue recently extended its range of panel lights with new versions of the Aurelle and Surimu. These are some of the brightest lights Philips Hue offers, and they are perfect for living areas, hallways and bedrooms. I was sent the rectangular Surimu panel to review, which is 120cm long and 30cm wide and can…
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 is unedited. Understanding Mic Impedance Ratings When it comes to recording and producing audio, choosing the right microphone is essential. However, many factors can affect the sound quality of a microphone,…
Over the past year, I have reviewed quite a few excellent Philips Hue products, and I am currently in the middle of reviewing the new Philips Hue Surimu rectangle panel light and the wall switch module. I have always used the Philips Hue Bridge as I started using Hue before they rolled out the Bluetooth functionality…
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