Gaming With Your Kids: Benefits And Caveats
Most of today’s Dads love video games. In fact, they’re how most of today’s Dads spent all of the ‘90s. They are to us, what home video was to our parents. Gen X and millennial Dads were on the cusp of a revolution in consumer technology where the vaunted arcade machines like Pong, Pac Man, […]
Thrower Or Hoarder? When Tech Savvy Is Just Tech Wasteful
New tech appears on the shop shelves every single week. And marketers are definitely not shy in coming forward to tell you all about it. They’ll describe how it solves every one of your problems, especially ones you didn’t realise you had. They’ll detail all the reasons why it is so much better than anything […]
Titans Of Tech: Apple Vs Microsoft
It’s the age-old question of tech junkies. Which is better, Apple or Microsoft, Windows or Sierra? Which comes out on top? To find out, we need to explore some of the tech that these two tech giants offer and determine which is more user-friendly and has the best features. Let’s start by looking at the […]
5 Unusual Ways GPS Is Being Used
For most of us, the image above symbolizes what we use GPS for: navigating a journey. However, the technology used to prevent us from getting lost also has a huge number of other applications. Some of the most interesting are discussed below, allowing you to appreciate GPS in a whole new set of ways. Geocaching […]
The Practicalities Of Picking Perfect Peripherals For Your PlayStation
Gaming goes far beyond the game and the console. For many, it’s a huge part of their lives and their preferred way to spend their leisure time. Spending many hours each day in front of the screen can take its toll. After all, there are strict health and safety guidelines for using monitors and keyboards […]
3 Bits Of Kit You Need In Your Home
Homes in the 21st century need to have pieces of technology to make sure that they can function as well as possible; you’re going to need to stay up to date as possible with technology to make the most out of the wonderful things that are on offer! But what pieces of kit should you […]
Shutting Down Computer Chaos
Since their birth, computers have been notoriously unreliable compared to other forms of modern technology. Being so fragile and easier to damage, this sort of machine is the root of a lot of stress and turmoil in the lives of families everywhere. Of course, you can’t turn for help every time your PC crashes or […]
Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Computer
There will inevitably come a time in your computer’s life when it’s performance slows; memory fills up to bursting, and the user experience just isn’t what it used to be. Rather than splashing the cash and going out to buy a whole new machine; you can upgrade your current one with a few simple steps. […]
Techie Parent Project: Setting Up The Perfect Home Cinema
When you’re a big fan of tech, you may find yourself looking to embark on different techie projects from time to time. Some of them are going to be just for you, things that you’re enjoying doing on your own, while some of them are going to be more about the family. If you’re currently […]
The iPhone is Ten Years Old
Around 15 years ago I was a PC user, happy to mock Mac users for paying over the odds for machines that were simply a lower spec than PC’s of a similar price. I laughed at the fact they thought they were arty and niche and continued with my Windows XP beast. A few years […]
Alien Covenant A-Box Unboxing Video
OMG! I just unboxed the Alien Covenant A-Box and it’s awesome!. This limited edition box is the first from A-Box.com. To see what was inside watch the unboxing video or see the photos below Subscriptions range from 1 month to a year and cost £29 + shipping for one month or £26 + shipping (per […]
Father’s Day Gift From My Daughters (and Wicked Uncle)
Before we go into this amazing content, I wanted to share the context. Wicked Uncle is an online toy store that prides itself on putting fun first. The huge range of toys offer good clean fun and are free from licensed characters. Whilst I think Barbie and Spiderman are great, I don’t feel that they […]
A-Box to Introduce Their First Premium Subscription Box VS
A-BOX, Inc., the premium movie and entertainment subscription mystery box company, have introduced their first subscription box VS. Customers that sign up to the A-Box subscription service will have a monthly box which contains authentic, licensed or exclusive items focused on relevant brands to get movie/gaming fans enthusiastic for the movies featured. They also have […]
5 Bits Of Tech For Every Travelling Businessman
When you first started your job, you probably believed your employee when he or she looked you in the eye and told you that frequent travel was a perk of the job. However, a few months down the line and you’ll be convinced that they confused the word ‘perk’ with ‘flaw’. Okay, maybe that is […]
Your Broken Electronics Can Still Be Put To Use
When an electronic appliance breaks, the first reaction that many of us will have is to throw that broken gadget in the trash. In fact, many landfill sites are now full of broken TVs and computers and phones. In many cases, whilst they may be broken, such appliances can often be reused either profit or […]
Lighting Tech: The Needlite
Light is an essential element in everyday life, like many of the plants and creatures on the planet sunlight determines our sleep cycles, our melatonin levels and is a clear indicator to our body as to when to rest. The recent studies of Seasonal Effectiveness Disorder highlighted the effects that lack of natural light has […]
3-D printing: What is it used for?
You may or may not have noticed that 3-D printing is everywhere at the moment. From car parts to phone cases, fashion accessories and even essential medical equipment, it’s safe to say is has taken the technology market by storm and is definitely a new favourite in the gadget world. Although the first 3-D printer […]
Tech Review: WD 8TB My Book
I have a growing collection of Western Digital ‘My Books’ around my house. The small black monoliths are packed full of everything from half-finished games to a near day-by-day photo record of my daughters’ lives. Outside of that, I store my channel videos, game capture footage, and clips that might just be useful one day. […]
Movie Themed Subscription Box Company Launches First Box
The highly anticipated A-Box launched today with a cool Alien themed A Box. Those familiar with subscription box services such as Loot Crate or My Geek Box will be familiar with the concept. For those new to the idea, A Box is a monthly subscription service that sends out a box packed full of themed […]
Snazzy Accessories To Help Improve Your Kids’ Photography
Lots of parents try and coax their kids outside to enjoy the fresh air as often as possible. They do this as they believe it is a much healthier way for them to spend their free time compared to sitting in front of the TV or computer! However, getting your kids to go outside is […]
Protecting Your Children When You’re Not Around
As a parent, you can probably attest to the fact that you worry about your children when you’re not with them. This is normal. Even when you are positive that they are in safe hands, it’s easy to start fearing the worst. It’s easy to start imagining everything that could possibly go wrong, going wrong. […]
Want Your Kid To Ace Those Exams? Get On Board With This Technology
When you leave school, you may think that you have seen the last of exam season stresses. However, this isn’t always the case. The majority of people go through it all again when they have children of their own, helping them with revision, learning the syllabus and waiting anxiously for those all important results. In […]
Bonding Over Apps
There’s probably not a kid in the land who hasn’t been on a tablet, smartphone or computer of some sort which has apps on offer for you to be able to utilise to your heart’s content. Whether it’s using the apps to watch videos, playing games or researching facts for school, we are using apps […]
A Guide to Keep a Computer Running Smoothly
Most of us rely heavily on our computers and expect them to run smoothly. When it does not that can be an inconvenience, and may even cause a fairly big disruption in your daily routine. Although the computers of today are a lot more stable and require less maintenance than they did in the past […]
Today’s Kids Love Tech: Generational Techies
With every toy shop displaying a variety of gadgets mocking the adult world, from fake smartphones to smart computerized game, it’s not difficult to accept that kids nowadays have accepted technology as an inherent part of their everyday life. While most adults, whether Millennial or Generation X, have used technology intensively: The life of toddlers […]