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Freeview Channel Updates August 2023
Freeview Channel Updates August 2023
Welcome back! In what appears to be a regular segment now, let’s break down the latest Freeview channel updates. As always you may need a re-tune for these changes to... Read more...
Getting the Right Stereo Cable for Your Home
Getting the Right Stereo Cable for Your Home
With so many high-definition and full-stereo options available, from headphones to speaker systems and subwoofers, using the cables that can carry all that data is vital! You don't want your... Read more...
How To Identify Good Third-Party Lightning Cables in 5 Steps
How To Identify Good Third-Party Lightning Cables in 5 Steps
There are many reasons you might want to invest in some third-party Lightning cables. Maybe you want to escape the pure white aesthetic of Apple or maybe you want the... Read more...
Choosing the Right EU to UK Plug Adapter
Travelling can be stressful, but there are gadgets and gizmos to help us bring the tech we want with no worries over compatibility and keeping your phone charged! Adapters can convert a mains socket of one "type" into another, but how do you know which to get for your specific travels? What Are Plug Types? The first thing to understand is that plugs are not really designated as "UK" and "EU". In fact, there are 15 plug types! Understanding which you'll need is vital to having a stress-free trip to... Read more...
Make Your Home Safer with LED Motion Sensor Light
Even as a younger member of our little community here, I find myself up in the middle of the night and navigating the irritating steps just inside my living room doorway can be hazardous. The muscle-memory is setting in now, but I never would have had the chance to get to this point and feel comfortable moving around in the dark without an LED motion light or two. My granddad was up and about, taking himself to the shops and more well into the later half of his 90’s! Providing... Read more...
Back to School 2023
Back to School 2023
Say it with me teaching staff: If you Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail An old adage which has no less truth today, despite the eye-rolling clichéd nature of... Read more...
Best Gadgets for Grandkids from Daffodil 2023
Best Gadgets for Grandkids from Daffodil 2023
Being a purveyor of Set Top Boxes and Hifi Systems has allowed us to outfit the homes of thousands of the population, particularly the older ladies and gents among you!... Read more...
Everything You Need to Know About Freeview HD Channels
Giving TV access to the nation at an affordable price has been a goal of UK-based company August, supplier of the DVB Set Top Boxes and USB TV Tuners, for many years. Having access to DVB-T and DVB-T2 signals is one thing, but understanding what that gives you and how to access them is another! This article is a brief overview of all the little knowledge-gaps and tid-bits that will help you access and understand Freeview HD. What is Freeview TV? A very good place to start: Freeview TV is... Read more...
On Ear, In Ear and Over-Ear Headphones: Which is right for you?
On Ear, In Ear and Over-Ear Headphones: Which is right for you?
When it comes to audio experiences, headphones have a lot to live up to. From immersive audio range to the physical comfort of the headset and potentially added features for... Read more...
Are There Bone Conduction Headphones Side Effects?
Are There Bone Conduction Headphones Side Effects?
Understanding the technology that we use is a huge factor in our work ethic at Daffodil. From the science of wave propagation in Radio and TV to the thermodynamics of... Read more...
The Safest Bike Lights: Features to Look For
The Safest Bike Lights: Features to Look For
As someone who recently acquired a bike to start cycling to work (Alas, so far I have only managed training around the local parks) the looming presence of earlier evenings... Read more...
Must-Have Teaching Gadgets to Get NOW
Must-Have Teaching Gadgets to Get NOW
UPDATED JUNE 2024 Following the release of a new range of HDMI adapters, we added the full set to this list. Classrooms aren't always laid out with a consideration for... Read more...