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Freeview EPG Update 2 June 2025 - Even More Freeview Changes
It happens once or twice a year that Freeview just needs to get two updates out in a month instead of waiting and doing it all at once. We already saw the end of an 11-year-old channel earlier in the month, and now Freeview are shaking up your EPG even more. As always, find all the new additions, movement and rebranding below! Channels Renamed in June Freeview Update That's Pride Did I bet money we'd be back to report "That's Pride" changing back near the end of June? I definitely mentioned... Read more...
10 Caravan Motorhome Must-Have Gadgets
The changing weather is prompting a taste for adventure here at daffodil, and amongst our hype for the outdoors and holidays right now is an article on Motorhomes and Caravans! A getaway in a motorhome or caravan is a cheap, cheerful way to enjoy a different part of the country and more tactile lifestyle. Explore the best 10 gadgets we stock for your next caravan park holiday or motorhome road trip to keep you entertained, safe and comfortable. Portable Handheld TV with DVD Player - DA383 When saving space in... Read more...
How To Use a Desk Fan to Stay Cool at Work
With there not strictly being any legal minimums or maximums for the average workplace in the UK when it comes to working temperature, it’s vital to be prepared for working through parts of a heatwave. There’s more to it than spinning the blades, you need to position your fan correctly and at the right time... What is a USB Desk Fan? Our USB Fan is a small unit with powerful quad-blade technology that constantly keeps the air moving via 4 efficient blades, so you’re saving energy and money while keeping... Read more...
Choosing the Best Bluetooth Adaptor for You 2025
UPDATED 2025 - Added MR285 Bluetooth has been undergoing some development, with the murmurings of Auracast and Bluetooth 5 reaching version 5.3. It's a good time to set up Bluetooth for your home, workplace or even in your car. With 3.5mm jack to Bluetooth adapters being commonplace and using Bluetooth 5+ for lower latency, HD audio and more, understanding some use-cases can be key to selecting the right adapter for you. Compare the best of our lineup of receivers, transmitters and splitters here! Bluetooth Transmitters Firstly, Bluetooth transmitters are devices... Read more...
Freeview EPG and Channel Updates May 2025
It's that time of the month again, and we have a small update for the Freeview EPG. Freeview is having a fantastic time, what with the guaranteed broadcast of every match of the year! I certainly felt that last night with the 1-0 to Tottenham filling the high street I live next to with car horns and cheers until about half midnight... But, I digress. This month Freeview have a few rebrands for us, concerning the usual suspect That's TV. Also, one brand new channel is launching onto your EPG... Read more...
Freeview EPG Update March 2025
Later than usual, at the end of March, Freeview announced some more changes to the EPG layout and channel numbers. If you've had recordings go wrong or favourites mixed up then give a check over the changes to see if you have to re-jig them! Plus, 3 brand new channel launches! The first big influx of new broadcasts in 2025! Freeview Channels Moved in the EPG March 2025 Before all the excitement of the brand new stuff, we have a host of channels hopping to different numbers. That's TV 2... Read more...
Electric Lighter Coils vs Lighter Fluid
Sometimes simple tech is the best tech, and rechargeable lighters are a reliable staple for any smoker in 2025. Beyond just cigarettes, though, electric lighters can be used for candle-lighting, singing kindling and more! What makes a rechargeable lighter good, and are they as safe as their simplicity makes them seem? How Do Electric Lighters Work? Rechargeable lighters are electronic, combustion-free alternatives to a traditional flip-lighter. While traditional lighters require lighter fluid or oil, and electric lighter doesn't. This is because the energy isn't coming from the ignition of a... Read more...
UK International Football Available on Freeview With No Subscription!
There's no denying the slow segmentation of sport, particularly in international-spanning events like the F1. Between different broadcasters, then different streaming services, then different commentary boxes, it's all a bit of a mish-mash of accounts, subscriptions, Pay-Per-View and the rest. Thankfully, UK residents from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales can all enjoy the anticipation of the next Men's World Cup for no extra cost! Learn how to get in on the action from this exclusive BBC deal. How to Watch International Matches in the UK As of March 2025, the... Read more...
Understanding Your Health - How to Read a Heart Rate Monitor
An increased uptake of wearable technology such as smartwatches and even smart rings (I saw someone pay for the train with his ring the other day, madness), has resulted in people from all walks of life taking greater interest in health monitoring. With vital sign watches we can see daily graphs, deviations and specific emergencies all mapped out online, but with access to so much information some people feel a little out of their depth. If you are wondering how to read a heart rate watch or how to interpret... Read more...
What is Stereo, Mono and Surround / Spatial Sound?
Every audio device from headphones to radios and even inbuild speakers in your TV can be categorised as using mono, stereo or spatial / surround sound. When shopping around for new devices you'll also likely see these terms attached, especially when looking for the audio cables to hook it all up. We always want customers to make the most informed decision possible at Daffodil, so here's a quick overview of these common jargon terms for audio devices: What is Mono Audio? Mono audio is audio played in a single channel.... Read more...
How to Put a Camcorder Video on Computer
As more and more forms of physical media and recording devices become archaic, they slowly become incompatible with modern systems. If you still remember the joy of your first ever camcorder, the first way you could record your own videos from the palm of your hand, you might want to be sure you preserve all that nostalgic footage sooner rather than later. Camcorders were made from the tape era right the way through to the modern day (I checked, and yes you can buy a classic-style flip-screen camcorder! Just it's... Read more...
How to Convert VHS to Digital at Home!
VHS tapes degrade up to 20% between 10 and 25 years. Let me remind you (Although you probably won't enjoy it...) 10 years ago was 2015. 25 years ago was 2000. Given the rise of digital and disc media from 2006, almost every single VHS that anyone currently own today WILL be degraded to some degree. This includes everything from VHS box sets of Tom and Jerry to your own videos from taped weddings to childhood memories. Given the degradation range for VHS tapes and how long its been since the final VHS was produced,... Read more...