Traditional UK wiring did not run the neutral wire to the light switch. Typically, only the live (and switched live) wire would run to the switch, while the neutral wire would be present only at the light fitting and at the consumer unit (fuse box or circuit breaker panel). In recent years, there’s been a…
I recently had an annoying problem with Windows 11 where if I tried to save something like an image or wanted to upload an image to my website, the dialogue box would take s significant amount of time to open problem, and Chrome would freeze up until the dialogue box opened properly. Considering I download/upload…
The Tribit FlyBuds C1 earbuds came out a couple of years ago, launching at around £60, but they are currently priced well into the budget end at £40. They feature the entry-level Qualcomm QCC3040 audio chipset, allowing them to use the superior aptX codec. Specification Design The basic design of these is largely the same…
I have previously written a guide on comparing the Virgin Media Hub 5x vs 5 vs 4 vs 3 and this highlighted that the new Hub 5x uses fibre to premises XGS-PON in comparison to the DOCSIS 3.1 technology that’s predominantly used on the Virgin Media network. Virgin are trialling the new Virgin XGS-PON technology,…
If you have been with Virgin Media for a few years, you will likely have one of the older Virgin Media Hubs. I recently upgraded to Virgin Gig1 after 2.5 years, and I was on the older Hub 3 and therefore needed the new Virgin Media Hub 5. The new Virgin Media Hub 5 is…
This year, TP-Link Tapo expanded its product range to include a new H100 Smart Home Hub and a newer, more powerful H200 smart hub. As part of this launch, Tapo released a range of sensors, including the Tapo T110 contact sensor, T310 temperature and humidity sensor, and the T100 motion sensor. They also launched several…
The Virgin Media Hub 5 was launched back in 2021, with a wider launch throughout 2022. Virgin started to offer the Hub 5 as standard to new Gig1 customers as well as existing customers without a Hub 4 who upgraded to Gig1. However, it is not guaranteed you will get one due to stock levels at…
The GT 10 Pro is the latest phone from Infinix and is their first attempt at a gaming phone and is designed to appeal to gamers on a budget that can’t justify the expense of a gaming phone using a flagship chipset. I was sent the Infinix GT 10 Pro to review, and early leaks…
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…
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