While cheaper than the previous method of commissioning an artist to paint a portrait, 19th Century photography was still time-consuming, meaning families tended to own fewer photographs than they do now. By comparison, some 4.7 billion photos are now taken per day, which means many of us are left with an intimidating number of unsorted…
[Update 8th September 2022] I have updated some of the figures again to represent what is expected to be the new-new October price cap which is a price cap on the price cap which will be government-backed through a £100bn of loans. I fully expect the government will find some way to screw us sooner…
Things are looking very bleak in the UK for the next couple of years. By far, the biggest issue we all face is the massive increase in the cost of electricity and gas. In the past few months, I have done some posts on the current running costs of portable air conditioners, washing machines and…
Not my usual consumer-tech content, but I thought it was worth writing about nonetheless. I will use anything as an excuse to write some content. I make a living from my website (just about), and just like most people in my position, I have a daily ritual of checking all the various analytics and advertising…
RV (or Camper Van in the UK) camping has become so popular some retirees and digital nomads have chosen to use their RV as a permanent or semi-permanent home. Whether this is you or you simply enjoy travelling around the countryside on weekend getaways, you’ll find a host of gadgets and gizmos to make life…
Old photos preserve our memories with relatives, friends, schoolmates, or even colleagues. Over time, these photos become too faded, and with many scratches, the memories you once preserved begin to fade away. However, with the Old Photo Restoration Software from SoftOrbits, you can breathe life into the old photos and add color or clarity. The…
Are you feeling unproductive at work? Are you struggling to get your work done because of distractions and a lack of privacy? If so, it might be time to consider redesigning your office. In this blog post, we will discuss six tips for setting up your office in a way that will help you reach…
I have recently reviewed a couple of wireless HDMI transmitters. The PeakDo Wireless Docking Station is one of the few options on the market that can do 4K wireless transmission, and the YEHUA Q5R1 was a good affordable option that can do 1080P transmission as well as 4K WiFi screen sharing. There are a lot…
With the hot weather, many people will spend a lot more time in their garden over the next couple of weeks and perhaps wonder about ways to improve outdoor entertainment. If you have already built your outdoor bar with its Perfect Draft beer machine and a nice BBQ and seating, you might want to consider…
It is finally time for Prime Day 2022, the annual promotional period which gives Amazon Prime subscribers the chance to enjoy tons of exclusive discounts on a wide range of products. Two days have been set for this long-awaited event: on July 12 and 13, it will be possible to purchase a wide array of…
If you still wonder “When is Amazon Prime Day going to happen in 2022?” Now you can mark the calendar for July 11 and July 31 and look forward to steep price cuts from national brands and small businesses across every category. BLUETTI also confirms its annual shopping event – BLUETTI Prime Day date on…
If you have bought the Xbox Series X or PS5, or have a powerful gaming PC in your lounge, you will almost certainly want to play with the best possible settings. On the TV you will want 4K content with a 120Hz refresh rate giving you the best quality image and smooth gaming. Then you…