Some time ago, I acquired first-generation AirPods Pro*. We use Apple devices for mobile purposes, but not for “normal computing” where we mainly run Windows or, rarely, Linux. […]
USB-C Li-Ion battery replacement for alkaline – charging and storage holder
After using several of these AA Li-ion batteries for some time, we needed a way to store them sensibly. At the same time, it should be possible to […]
Adequate replacement for AA and AAA alkaline batteries
We’ve all been there: the moment you need a device, the batteries are dead. Or how often do we throw away alkaline AA or AAA batteries, especially in […]
Performance reference:
Memory cards
For reference and comparison purposes only, I try to test all Secure Digital memory cards (SD / SDHC / SDXC, including Mini and Micro) that come my way […]
Performance reference:
USB flash drives
For reference and comparison purposes only, I try to test all USB sticks that come my way using CrystalDiskMark v9.0.1 (64-bit) with default settings and collect the results, […]
iPhone/iPad: Create your own ringtones in Windows
The method Apple has long promoted for creating your own ringtones is to use an in-house app called “GarageBand” – which is well described by the manufacturer. Nevertheless, […]
Flush-mounted multimedia channel, but good and inexpensive
There will be several places in our house where it would make sense to install a flush-mounted multimedia channel*. We are planning to install channels measuring 1.5 to […]
Energy cost/feed-in meters: It doesn’t always have to be smart
Smart sockets that can not only be switched via software but also measure consumption are very useful aids. Especially in conjunction with photovoltaics, and even if it is […]
MP3 audio files cannot be played correctly
This is a problem that has been around for a long time:If the playback device is either old or the MP3 decoding is poorly implemented, noise, stuttering, interruptions, […]