Archive of posts filed under the Hardware category.

bluetek multicharger – it’s not universal but it is handy

Here’s a nifty solution to the clutter of chargers and wires that you can end up with if you have numerous devices all needing charging. The Bluetek multicharger can alleviate some of these problems for owners of particular devices.
It’s important to note this is a multicharger not a universal charger. So it will be compatible [...]

Edimax Broadband Gigabit Wireless N Router

Well, the world of wireless N and gigabit LAN was too much of a temptation. But at this price it wasn’t going to break the bank to give it a try. I had never heard of Edimax before today. But I have to say, the ease of set up shows just how far wireless technology [...]

Windows 7 Update

Well, I’ve been using Windows 7 for some weeks now and thought that it was probably worth updating my original review. Overall I have to admit that the experience of Windows 7 remains positive.
The tablet PC function with Windows 7 does not seem to be too crash hot – but that is probably driver conflict [...]

Logitech Harmony 525 Review

The Logitech Harmony 525 is the first universal remote from Logitech that I have used and reviewed. I like what I see. It sits quite well in the hand, but the big news for me was the internet based set-up of the device. Maybe I’m a little slow to catch on here, but the concept [...]

What is E-ink?

E-ink is a relatively new technology that delivers on the promise of an electronic equivalent for paper. E-ink is deployed in high resolution active matrix displays – these are commonly called electronic paper displays or EPDs. The thing that distinguishes e-ink from flat screen technologies that you find in desktop and laptop computers is that [...]