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An SSD with an alleged capacity of 6 terabytes (TB) is currently being offered online at a massive price of 45 EUR. However, this is a fake SSD with only a few hundred GB capacity instead of the promised 6 TB. In fact, the drive misleadingly displays a capacity of 6 TB. And the user … Read more
You don’t need an external device or paid software to create a Wi-Fi hotspot. Most people in Europe carry everything they need with them every day: a smartphone with Internet access. To create a Wi-Fi hotspot on your Android device, proceed as follows: Open ‘Settings’ and then ‘Connections’ on your smartphone. Tap on ‘Mobile hotspot … Read more
If you use public, free Wi-Fi networks, there is no way around using a virtual private network (VPN). This is because anyone else who is on the open WLAN at the same time as you can spy on your data with easy-to-obtain software. VPN offers that prevent such spying are a dime a dozen. Many … Read more
Health smartwatches with fancy names such as Geekran, Dotmalls and Shirem are currently being advertised online on a grand scale. The blood glucose meter and a heart rate monitor are emphasised. The smartwatches are praised in the highest terms as the absolute technical non plus ultra. This type of advertising is misleading and greatly exaggerated. … Read more
A mini camera is currently being advertised on YouTube and on many high-reach websites under the name CamTrix, which is being celebrated as a major achievement in the security industry. However, this is more of a technical gimmick than a high-performance device. And the camera has nothing to do with classic security technology. The mini … Read more
As soon as Amazon changes a procedure, it usually becomes even more complicated than it already is. But selling electrical appliances on Amazon is now easier for licensees of the AURUM brand. All the retailer has to do is send us their retailer token. To do this, please click on the cogwheel at the top … Read more
The adverts are already shouting at us: Black Friday is back on 24 November 2023. Just not for us. We are avoiding this consumer spectacle. Black Friday comes from the USA and marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. It is the day after Thanksgiving, a very cosy family celebration in the tradition of … Read more
As soon as it gets dark earlier in the evening, an exaggerated advertising campaign tries to talk you into buying a torch for 42 euros. The device is described as a “dual arc defensive torch” and a “multifunctional torch with double arc”. It is a well-known and quite good aluminium torch with 2000 lumen light … Read more
Once again, scammers have launched a large-scale online campaign in which they try to promote a completely useless device as an electricity-saving miracle. The advertisement for NeoWatt states: “NeoWatt is a small, compact, affordable and easy-to-use plug-in device that prevents unnecessary power from entering your electrical lines and overloading your network.” But that’s untrue. NeoWatt … Read more
The installation of Windows 11 on older computers and laptops often fails with an error message. Often the lack of support for TPM 2.0 is criticised, or the installation wizard reports other errors. Nevertheless, Windows 11 can be installed on many devices and used for everyday purposes, including receiving updates. However, some hardware requirements must … Read more