Digitization is the process of transforming information into computer-readable (digital) format. With digitization, you can convert a document, an object, sound, or image into a computer-readable format. Digitizing thick documents gives you a softcopy version of the documents, enabling you to edit and share them with anyone you like. You can digitize documents using; Your … Read more
[Update for 2022] This post was roughly two years old, and quite a few new switches have come to the market during this time. I have updated the post with some excellent low-cost 2.5GbE options, and we are even starting to see some affordable 10GbE options. I also added some POE switches. 10GBASE-T was defined … Read more
Back when I was a kid, the Internet didn’t exist as we know it, and the closest thing to fun STEM projects I experienced was learning to program BASIC on a BBC Micro. I think it is amazing that children today have access to such a wide range of fun learning resources. The Petoi Bittle … Read more
Making money with your phone is easier than ever before. With a few taps, you can start earning cash by completing simple tasks or sharing your opinion. Here are 6 ways you can make money with your phone: Sell Used Items Online Start by taking inventory of the items you have that you no longer … Read more
You might think it would be hard to feel bored these days, but you’d be surprised. Lots of things feel like more of the same, especially online. There’s just too much content, and the opportunity to find something truly original and fun before it gets played out feels rare. While you won’t always stumble across … Read more
I have covered Oclean quite a few times now; they are a relatively new brand to the market that provides an affordable alternative to high-priced brands like Oral-B and Sonicare while being competitive with the overall specification and features. Oclean has expanded its range of smart toothbrushes with the new Oclean X10, which has a … Read more
I reviewed the 42mm Huawei Watch GT 3 back in November 2021, and in May this year, Huawei launched the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro. Like previous iterations, the Pro model is essentially the same as the GT 3, but you now get premium quality materials in the form of a titanium body and sapphire … Read more
The software development market has grown considerably owing to the high demand for business and customer-focused applications. Some software development trends stand out every year, driven by user demands and as an adaptation mechanism for various niche needs. The existing trends in the market have primarily been influenced by the need for businesses to take … Read more
James Donkey is a Chinese-based peripherals manufacturer that specialises in gaming mice and mechanical keyboards. It looks like the only current supplier of this hardware is Mechkeys, who also supplied this sample. The James Donkey RS4 is an 87-key tenkeyless mechanical keyboard using Gateron Pro 2.0 yellow switches that can operate in wired or wireless … Read more
Amazon eero is a range of mesh Wi-Fi systems I have not really covered a lot. They are a popular option which I suspect is partly due to Amazon’s ability to aggressively market products but also because they just work. The product range has expanded over the years, and you have options going from the … Read more
In today’s highly interconnected world, data and information travel faster than ever. Accessing a wide range of personal and business data is also easier than it was some years back. This has prompted institutions and government regulators to pass data privacy and security laws, such as the GDPR, to govern how data is collected and … Read more
The Apcsilmic DOT 1 Mini PC is one of the only desktop PCs on the market to run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute Platform. This makes it the most energy-efficient Windows PC you can buy and quite likely the smallest too. I wouldn’t say I have had the best experience with Windows on Arm in … Read more
I originally made this post in 2021, which highlighted a fault with the Nuvoto-made HDMI 2.1 chipset, which affected every AV receiver at the time and broke 4K 120Hz output for gaming on consoles. Companies promised these problems would get fixed but were extremely slow to roll out the change. Denon and Marantz AVRs made … Read more
Good news and bad news. Following the insolvency of Insteon, which led to the abrupt shutdown of their servers and bricking of many user systems, the company has now been acquired by a group of passionate Insteon users. When I say passionate users, Ken Fairbanks, the new CEO worked for SmartLabs between 2004 and 2007 … Read more
There are many types of technology used in security, from simple devices like locks and alarms to more complex systems like CCTV and access control. Keep reading to find out more about the different types of technology used in security. Security Technologies The three technologies used in security are biometrics, encryption, and tokens. Biometrics is … Read more
The Innocn 27C1U is a 60Hz 4K 27-inch monitor with a wide range of connectivity. With this being a relatively young Chinese brand, I had relatively low expectations about this monitor, thinking it would be your standard budget quality hardware you see on Amazon. I have come away pleasantly surprised, and this is an ideal … Read more