American Sound Bar
Jul 16, 2019
in Homes and Gardens
Review : Visio Exertis
Vizio dips its toe into the UK marketplace with the launch of one of its sound bar systems.
Fire 7 16GB with Alexa
Jul 15, 2019
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
Recently my review of an 8th Generation Kindle was published and it was something I had not seen for a number of versions. Here another such items a Fire Tablet which I see – over the years - I had tried three previous versions, now it comes with Alexa built in so it is possible to talk to your Tablet. So what exactly has been happening with the Fire Tablet recently?
Arcade Gaming
Jul 13, 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Numbskill Quarter Arcade
Having carried out some spring cleaning, you may be able to say "Yes" to the next question.
Modular Cleaning
Jul 11, 2019
in Homes and Gardens
Review : Gtech Hylite
With its full page adverts in National Daily Newspapers and television adverts, Gtech is known for pushing the boundaries associated with various product offerings.
Snips Food Boxes
Jul 10, 2019
in Homes and Gardens
This is one supplier who kept their promise to send samples of their items for me to review from my visit to the annual Housewares show in London. So here a microwave rice steamer and a larger than normal storage box with or without inset basket.
A Suite of Utilities
Jul 9, 2019
in Software
Review : AVG TuneUp Utilities 2019
As another year passes, I take a look at the latest version of an old friend
YubiKey 5 & 5C
Jul 8, 2019
in Misc
Some files and documents are important or perhaps even more valuable than that, if you run a business they could mean getting a contract – or not – if the information they contain fell into the hands of your competitors, so knowing who sees what is vital. This tool from Yubico means only those in possession of the USB key do see the encrypted data, no need for special passwords just the USB key.
Salter knife sharpener 
Jul 7, 2019
in Homes and Gardens
The Salter electric knife sharpener is easy to use and provides an effective way of putting a good edge on one’s straight-edge kitchen knives.
Animal Photography
Jul 6, 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Anewiki Animal Drop Safari
Developed by Anewiki & RetroStyle, Animal Drop Safari is a game that belongs to the Match 3 genre.
PopWallet+
Jul 4, 2019
in Phones
Review : PopSockets PopWallet+
PopSockets add to its range of smartphone accessories.
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
Jul 3, 2019
in Wireless
This camera can work indoors or outdoors, possible advantages of the ‘battery’ version over the ‘wired’ version is that you do not need to drill a hole through an external wall; another is that if placed on a shelf it is quickly relocatable.
Drinking Pure
With the subject of pollution being a hot topic, perhaps it is time to consider water purification.
8th Generation Kindle
Jul 1, 2019
in Mobile Tech
I must be getting old as I remember the very first Kindle. These days so many people are reading them on the bus or train, what you rarely see is a real book being read. The kindle of course has a huge advantage over a book be it hardback or paperback in that they weigh even less and for good measure you do not have to turn over the corner of a page it knows where you got to.
LifeStyle from Worcester Bosch
June 30, 2019
in Health and Beauty
Worcester Bosch has launched a new range of domestic wall-hung boilers, the Greenstar 8000 Lifestyle range to replace the 14 year old CDi Classic series
The Devil's Tower
June 29, 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Big Fish Games Labyrinths of the World - The Devil's Tower
Developed by Big Fish Games, Labyrinths of the World – The Devil’s Tower pits the player against a vengeful god on a mission of destruction in this Hidden Object Adventure game.
Acer Nitro N50-600D
June 28, 2019
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
This is a small but extremely powerful tower system. Acer does a number of different versions under the same name and model number both with and without an SSD drive, it also has various Intel and AMD processors so do think about all this prior to selecting where to purchase it from as certain models like this one are only available from two outlets.
Holiday Makers' Safety
June 27, 2019
in Misc
With apologies to the Scarlet Pimpernel and Baroness Orczy, "They seem to be here,
They seem to be there,
There seem to be everywhere,
Those damned and annoying devilish scammers."
4th Generation Raspberry Pi supports 4K
June 26, 2019
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
Raspberry Pi has launched its 4th generation model which is significantly faster and more capable than any of the existing products.
News from ROCCAT
June 25, 2019
in Misc
Review : ROCCAT Kain series
Information has just reached me regarding a brand new series of mice from ROCCAT.
KOCHblume Cook line
June 24, 2019
in Homes and Gardens
A visit to annual Exclusively Housewares show had me given four assorted silicon kitchen tools to scrape and whisk with - at least that’s what I assume I was given them for – they come in a range of colours and one thing they all had in common is their ability not to melt at temperatures up to 300 degrees Celsius and for those like me of the older generation that close to 700 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mi8 Lite mid-range smartphone
June 23, 2019
in Phones
The Mi8 Lite is a mid-range smartphone in the portfolio of Xiaomi Corporation, a fast growing Chinese company that, despite becoming China’s largest smartphone company in 2014. is hardly known in this country.
Watching Your Back
June 22, 2019
in Misc
Review : Nextbase 322GW
As the world's leading manufacturer 0f Dash Cam devices. Nextbase has added to its current list of product offerings with its Series 2 range.
Rescuing the Kingdom
June 20, 2019
in Entertainment
Review : World-Loom GAMES Lost Grimoires 3 - The Forgotten Well
Faced by a powerful curse, you will need to use your alchemy skills to win the battle.
KitSound Boomcube
June 19, 2019
in Entertainment
This is an alternative to in/on ear offerings ideal when ‘small’ is required, great for personal listening. The battery should last up to six hours so ideal for studying as a clue to when to take a break, two hours to recharge it and also your own personal battery.
Are You Listening?
June 18, 2019
in Misc
A catch phrase of a comedian of a previous century was "Are you listening Mother?" In modern times, everybody seems to be listening.
Hive View Outdoor
June 17, 2019
in Homes and Gardens
I do not watch much live TV on commercial channels but two adverts stick in the mind, the first one for a remote doorbell and the second where a lady has a range of garden ornaments and once one was stolen she installed one of these Hive cameras and now tells the thief – when he returns – to get out of her garden.
Philips 222B9T touch-screen monitor
June 16, 2019
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
The Philips 222B9T 21.5 inch 1920 x1080 touch screen monitor with its 16:9 aspect ratio has been built to the IP54 environmental standard for dust and water protection so it can be used in more arduous situations for point-of-sale (PoS), information kiosks or workshop applications rather than just in the office.
Restoring a Kingdom
June 15, 2019
in Entertainment
Review : You need to make matches in order to restore your family kingdom
"The Enthralling Realm - The Witch and the Elven Princess","e-FunSift"
Are You a Fan?
June 13, 2019
in Misc
Review : Scams Ga e of Thrones
“Game of Thrones” may have concluded but its influence could still cost you money.
Phillips 4K and USB ‘C’ Panel
June 12, 2019
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
This panel could answer all your viewing requirements. It’s big enough to watch a film comfortably and its range of connections work for a PC or a Notebook/Tablet and even your phone as it even has a USB ‘C’ connection. I used it in HD and a range of other screen sizes up to 4K and it can work in both landscape and portrait modes.
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