equipment

The digital won't let me go

Digital Living I know I spend an enormous amount of time quarelling with computing and electronics equipment. The CDs went into the shed in a cardboard box under a found sculpture of gardening equipment, unwanted gifts and unread copies of The Economist.

16 May 2005, 11:40

Festival photos that rock!

Digital Living You'd be surprised how many of the pro photographers from the newspapers covering Glastonbury were using bin liners to protect their photographic equipment. It's sad to watch amateur photographers take a tumble into half a metre of muddy water and...

17 August 2005, 14:35

Get the most out of Wi-Fi

Digital Living Finally, you could try changing the channel on which your router operates, as your neighbours' wireless equipment may be using the same frequencies. See your equipment documentation for details on how to do this.

4 May 2006, 15:30

Smarter commuting, the cyborg way

Digital Living Whether it's London or New York, between security alerts, faulty equipment, inadequate infrastructure and sheer weight of numbers, the trip from home to work can feel more and more like an achievement in itself.

19 October 2005, 12:06

18 things to do with your old technology

Digital Living The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive aims to help the environment by forcing electronic and electrical manufacturers and importers to take responsibility for treating and recycling their products when they're no longer...

Tags: arrange, sends, waste, recycle

16 November 2007, 8:05

Is a film SLR camera better than a digital SLR camera?

Digital Living To have that level of control over film requires a darkroom setup complete with fluids and equipment, and is far more labour-intensive. I took a beautiful poster-size photo of my six grandchildren with my Nikon 500 35mm camera.

28 September 2007, 14:48

Best budget hi-def LCD TV?

Digital Living The only piece of equipment where RGB Scart is the best quality connection available is on digital TV boxes, so you might be surprised at how blocky digital TV can look on a flat-screen TV. I've managed to save some cash over the year and I want to...

1 November 2005, 13:45

Wi-Fi horrors

Digital Living Unfortunately, it's hard to know exactly what your coverage area will be before you install the equipment. Today, these radios, plus other Wi-Fi gear, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, microwaves, baby monitors and wireless surveillance equipment...

9 May 2005, 14:49

How do I set up my TV properly?

Digital Living Some TVs will remember settings based on the input you use -- this is good for setups that contain a lot of equipment. I've noticed that the picture on my new LCD TV looked significantly better in the shop than it does now I've brought it home.

22 August 2007, 16:32

Which Vista version is for me?

Digital Living Our final tip would be to consider buying OEM (original equipment manufacturer) versions of Vista, which are officially intended for system builders. My friend has been telling me how good the new Microsoft Vista operating system is, but I'm confused.

7 February 2007, 13:45

Sony PSP: Accessorise This

Digital Living But before you rush out to buy the few that are sold for £9.99, check that you don't already have one included with other standard equipment such as MP3 players and cameras. The Sony PSP is an utterly cool gadget by itself, but as any fashionista...

6 September 2005, 7:45

Choose the right Bluetooth headset

Digital Living As a result, they don't need to be worn with ear loops or other equipment. Over the last few years, Bluetooth headsets have become must-have accessories for salesmen, white-van men and anyone who spends a great deal of time on the road.

15 August 2006, 16:46