Simply put, having an automated home means that you have a central unit that gives you control over any compatible devices that is connected to it. This gives you the benefit of being able to program different devices to work together automatically, from one central control unit. You can control your heating, smart lighting, entertainment [...]read moreAutomating your Smart Home
With the rise in cost in gas and electric, there is no better time to look at how you can use less energy and become more efficient in the home. Surprisingly the average household (containing 4 occupants) uses 13 electronic devices – all using energy. Naturally over the past 10 years we have been increasing [...]read moreSave your energy
Phone contract ended, what should you do next? Phone contracts can last 12 months, 24 in a lot of cases, but what options do you have when your phone contract ends? It is important to ensure you know when your contract is due to end. Some providers don’t tell you and you could end up [...]read morePhone contract ended, what should you do next?
What do I need in a Laptop? Buying a new laptop can be confusing, with the number of laptops available, the difference in costs and understanding what you need. It is worth having a think about what you want to use your laptop for, day to day tasks, work, etc. Also think about your budget [...]read moreWhat do I need in a laptop?
As smartphones have developed so have their in-built cameras. For example, the iPhone 12 Pro, comes with an ultra-wide, wide and telephoto lens, 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out and 4x optical zoom range with a digital zoom upto 10x and completed with night mode. With this spec is there any need to [...]read moreDo I need a digital camera as well as my smartphone?
We are still set to have a heatwave in August and even without the heatwave, the weather hasn’t been too bad. With the kids off, wouldn’t it be great to get even more out of your garden and enjoy summer nights of entertainment. Having WiFi in your garden will enable you to enjoy streaming films, [...]read moreGet Ready for the Summer with WiFi in your garden
Smart Doorbells are becoming more and more popular to enable homeowners to see who is at their door and to provide additional home security. With the increase of smart devices and smart assistants, we can all get a bit overwhelmed with the different options, amount of apps we have to install to control and interact [...]read moreThinking about getting a smart doorbell?
Most utility companies have a program of rolling out smart meters and are encouraging their customers to have one fitted or replacing really old meters with smart meters. But do you know what is best to do? Here is some useful information:- Qualified engineers will come to your home and install your new smart meter [...]read moreShould you have a smart meter fitted when offered
All of us will have at least one box full of old photos – treasure pictures which show a family history, memorable moments and keepsakes of a life gone by. Quite often they are stuck in the loft or garage, waiting to be dug out. Why not turn those precious photos into digital ones – it makes it easier to show them to family and friends and keeps them safe from decay, being lost or damaged.
Here are some tips to turning your old photos digital to help you through the process. [...]
