Electronics & Gadgets
11th Nov 2019 Mylio - Photo Management Software
For years I used to use Picasa, a Google-owned piece of software for managing my photos on my computer. Initially on a PC, and later on a Mac as I switched platforms. About three years ago...
18th Apr 2018 Platypus Water Filter - Gravity Works 2l Complete Kit
Last summer we found ourselves in California visiting friends. During the trip we spent some time in the Sierra Nevada mountains, a stunningly beautiful area crammed full of rivers and lakes....
3rd Jan 2018 Freeloader Sixer & Supercharger (Solar Charger)
The Freeloader Sixer is a genuinely cool bit of kit. It's a 6,000mAh power pack for charging your phone, tablet, or other device, but has a built in mini solar panel array so that it can charge...
5th Dec 2017 Mobile Solar Charger Kit
On a recent trip to Cliffbase in Croatia I was in need of some power. Cliffbase is an amazing place, but has no mains electricity, so is totally reliant on the sun. Last time we went there was...
22nd Nov 2017 Power Traveller Extreme Solar Powered Charger
powertraveller are a brand name I recognise who have helped produce a decent competitive range of solar powered kit available for the average outdoor user. The 'Extreme' kit - actually titled...
13th Jul 2017 Aquapac Waterproof Mirrorless System Camera Case
The first test was to make sure you could get a camera into the Aquapac and shoot with it, and the answer was, yes you can, and it works quite a bit better than you’d expect. I couldn’t get...
5th May 2015 Xsories Sneaker Bank
It's clearly becoming ever more important to have a power source with us as a back up charger for your phone, camera, watch or any one of dozens of other electronic devices that accompany us in...
25th Feb 2014 Olympus Stylus Tough TG2 Compact Camera Review
Introduction I've had this camera on review for a while now so it's been through the mill and I can safely say that it has been thoroughly tested! I was fed up with a succession of digital...
10th Mar 2014 Otterbox Preserver Phone Case Review For Iphone 5s
Otterbox Preserver for Iphone 5s When you spend good money on a phone it's as well to take certain precautions to protect your investment. Insurance is all very well, but you may as well also put...