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Freeview Channel Updates January 2024
Freeview Channel Updates January 2024
New year, same newsletter! Set Top Box and Freeview Tuner users across the nation have received their first Freeview update of 2024 as on January 3rd. As usual please ensure... Read more...
Go Back to Vice City Before GTA VI with the VGB400 Passthrough Capture Card!
Go Back to Vice City Before GTA VI with the VGB400 Passthrough Capture Card!
We're all eager to return to Vice City, taking in the beach from the lighthouse, cruising down Ocean Drive or better yet, crossing the bridges after the storm passes and... Read more...
How To Connect Bluetooth to a Car Radio - 3 Different Solutions
Many modern cars come equipped with a full suite of music and communication options built in to the dash, but there are 4 key reasons why someone might want to add Bluetooth to a car radio... Why to Add Bluetooth to a Car 1) Do you want to improve the quality and speed of your Bluetooth transmission? 2) Do you want to add Bluetooth to an older or cheaper car that doesn't have it inbuilt? 3) Do you hate having to download and navigate proprietary apps and programs instead of just... Read more...
How to Convert and Old Radio to Bluetooth 5+
With Bluetooth Adaptive released by Qualcomm this year and Bluetooth 5.0+ versions all supporting lower latencies, higher-quality audio and even local broadcasting with the in-development Auracast technology; Bluetooth is showing no signs of becoming outdated! With that in mind, many of us are still looking to convert and make the jump to Bluetooth as it keeps getting better! If you have an old radio you want to transform there's a couple of quirks of how Bluetooth works to bear in mind. Make sure you follow these steps to connect an old... Read more...
What is White Noise and Why Do We Use It?
What is White Noise and Why Do We Use It?
A huge range of people may have heard of white noise; from new parents to TV signal engineers! The term has a wide array of uses and so the core... Read more...
The Best Headphones of 2023 by UK-based Company August
The Best Headphones of 2023 by UK-based Company August
So you're looking for some of the best headphones available at a reasonable affordable price for 2023? Stereo audio, padded earpieces and high-fidelity Bluetooth are abundant in headphones manufactured by the... Read more...
How to Get Freeview on Smart TV - Read This First!
Apologies for the stark nature of the title, but seriously there's a very important thing to check when you are planning to watch Freeview on your Smart TV: Smart TVs have worked their way in to living rooms across the nation and offer fantastic online viewing experiences like Netflix, iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video and more. However, if you want "TV" in the standard, free-to-air sense that might be less obvious. Before buying a set top box or a USB Freeview stick make sure you've double and triple-checked your Smart TV!... Read more...
Do you need a TV Licence for August Portable TV's? Definitely Maybe
Do you need a TV Licence for August Portable TV's? Definitely Maybe
The world of TV Licencing is a somewhat confusing one, filled with vague descriptions, unclear classifications and worst of all - potentially large fines. Navigating this TV Licence landscape is... Read more...
Getting TV in a Room Without an Aerial Socket - 3 Different Ways!
UPDATED MAY 2024 With the advent of Freely, the IPTV system set up by Everyone TV (Owners of Freeview), you can access Live TV through an EPG without needing an aerial! The TV broadcast is instead through your internet connection. You don't get the full channel list, only the core 20 or so, but for those wanting the original live TV experience but without any Aerial needed, Freely might be your best alternative if you can sacrifice some freedom of choice (and a steep initial cost for a Freely brand-partner... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates November 2023
In traditional fashion it's time for the latest Freeview updates! The UK free-to-air TV network Freeview has been undergoing many changes this year, from regional HD channels being completely overhauled to more streaming channels added to the EPG for internet-box users. We saw last month that channels were already starting to convert to "Christmas" variants in time for December, will the trend continue this month? Get the latest Freeview channel listing changes below. New Freeview Channels November 2023 Firstly, as always, are the brand new channel launches! We have two in... Read more...
How to Get the Best Reception DAB and FM Radio
Since the inception of DAB digital radio both DAB and FM have been widely used for radio entertainment. From your car radio to hifi stereo systems, DAB and FM radio are everywhere and provide an accessible, free way to enjoy hundreds of stations and music styles during all hours of the day. When you have signal, that is! If you're finding that your signal and reception are consistently bad with DAB and FM radios then you may need to re-acquaint yourself with the tech, making sure to account for the... Read more...
Enhance Your Bluetooth Headphones for Metal Detecting with This Updated Adapter
Enhance Your Bluetooth Headphones for Metal Detecting with This Updated Adapter
The August "MR" range of Bluetooth adaptors have found success as everything from a Bluetooth TV converter to wireless earphone splitters. Now, these adaptors have been upgraded to USB-C charging... Read more...