Hardware
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AVM repeater: Activate mesh function later
AVM has been equipping its various Fritz boxes and the associated repeaters with the practical mesh function for a long time. In the event that you exchange your Fritzbox and have been traveling without Mesh so far,...
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HP Laser Printers: Fix Error 55.0602
If error 55.0602 is crippling your HP laser printer, there may be a fix. We'll show you how to fix the error.
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Short tests iPhone and Mac accessories
Accessories for Apple users: cases and foils for the iPhone and a practical USB hub - with Mag-Safe, of course.
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Google Stadia: Enable Bluetooth on the controller
Google Stadia is dead, but the very good controller lives on: with just a few clicks you can make it Bluetooth-compatible.
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Amazon Fire TV: Install updates manually
Is your Fire TV not up to date? No problem! We show you how to install updates for Fire OS manually.
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Fire TV: Automatically switch frame rates and avoid picture judder
Amazon's Fire TV can automatically adjust the frame rate to the running videos. In order for this to work, however, you have to pay attention to a few things.
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Kindle: Transfer Epub books via email or app
Amazon now allows e-books to be sent to the Kindle in epub format. We will show you how it works and what you have to consider.
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How To: Update Kodi on Fire TV
Installing Kodi on Fire TV Stick is easy - but what about updates? We'll show you how to easily update Kodi.
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T-shirt heat press: how to do it? What do you need? And is it worth it?
Transfer press, plotter, a number of accessories, various foils ... the path to self-designed textiles is not easy. An overview.
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Amazon Fire TV: Set up a new remote control
Your Fire TV needs a new remote control? No problem! We will show you how to set up the new remote easily and simply.
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Ecoflow Powerstation: This is how you carry out a firmware update
Do you use a power station like the Ecoflow Delta 2? Then you should check whether there is an update for the firmware. We show you how to do it.
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Mechanical keyboards: All keychron shortcuts for settings
Convenient keychron shortcuts help to set mechanical keyboards of the popular brand perfectly.
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Hardware Hat: Tongveo 360 Degree Auto Tracking, No App!
Practical gadget for solo filmmakers, lectures and video conferences. What's special: Only one function, no options. Not even bluetooth ;)
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Logitech: Assign mouse and keyboard keys individually for programs
Logitech mouse and keyboard users can set their own key bindings for each program. As? We'll show you!
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Compare smartphone sizes at home
You want to know how big a smartphone is before you buy it? You can compare the smartphone sizes via a practical website.
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Update Amazon Kindle manually
Having trouble updating your Kindle to the latest version? The update function is greyed out? Then update the Kindle manually.
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Fire TV: Reset the remote and troubleshoot issues
Is your Fire TV remote having problems? Resetting them may help. We'll show you how it's done here.
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Synology NAS: Find and delete large files and folders
Countless large files accumulate on a NAS over the years. If space is tight, you should clear out large files and folders.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick: Find out the exact model
The Fire TV series has become quite confusing in the meantime. If you have no idea which stick is working for you, we have the solution.
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Install Kodi on Fire TV Stick 4K Max
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is Amazon's fastest streaming stick yet. This is not the only reason why it is predestined for the use of Kodi.
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LG TVs: assign quick access to the remote control
Do you have an LG TV? Then you can easily reassign the TV remote control. We show you how to do it!
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Logitech: Enable F-keys on keyboards
Do you use a Logitech keyboard and want to use the F-keys in the classic way? It works - we'll show you how!
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Instructions: Upgrade Synology DSM 6 to DSM 7
The update to Synology DiskStation Manager 7 brings new features to your NAS - we'll show you how to install it.
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My way to USB-C - A field report
USB-C has evolved from cable chaos to a versatile all-round standard. Here, Ben explains why this is a good thing.
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Set up Amazon Kindle via smartphone
You want to set up a Kindle, but don't feel like long password orgies for WLAN and co.? No problem! Just use the smartphone app
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Thinkpad X13 Yoga: Ubuntu alongside Windows – if and how
Not in the mood for Windows 11? Then upgrade your Thinkpads! You can read here how to get Ubuntu 20.04 on the device and how good it is.
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Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators Explained for Beginners
Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operators - what is it? Synthesizer, sampler, sequencer sounds great, but what does that mean exactly? And how does it work? And worth up to 110 euros...
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Connect Nintendo Switch to Bluetooth headphones
You can finally use Bluetooth headphones with the Nintendo Switch - officially and without additional hardware. How it goes? We'll show you!
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Turn off Xbox Series X/S completely and save power
Xbox Series X and S consume a lot of power in standby mode. Just shut down the consoles properly.
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Android: Test waterproofness via app
How well is your smartphone protected against water damage? An Android app wants to tell you with a sensor test.
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iOS 15: Copy text from photos with Live Text
With iOS 15 you can mark text directly in photos and copy them out. We will show you how Live Text works using the beta version.
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Instructions: Easier to install Google Play Store on Amazon Fire HD tablets
Only with the Google Play Store does the Amazon Fire HD become a fully-fledged tablet. With a handy toolbox, installation is easier than ever.
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macOS: Stretch windows across multiple screens
You have several monitors on the Mac and want to extend a program window over them? This works out! We'll show you how.
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GMMK tuning: More weight and more non-slip
The GMMK is a great keyboard - with minor issues. We've solved the software snags, now it's the slippery side.
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Glorious GMMK - the modular, almost perfect keyboard
A modular keyboard? Keycaps and switches of your choice? With the GMMK, this becomes reality for around 160 euros - with strengths and weaknesses. Whereby we offer solutions for the weaknesses...
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Mechanical keyboards from AZ - purchase advice
Mechanical keyboards are a complex thing: switches, keycaps, RGB lighting, software, layouts... A very detailed guide with lots of product tips.
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Xbox Series X & Series S: Start games easier with Quick Resume
Quick Resume is one of the best features of the Xbox Series X and S - and it just got even better.
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Keycaps upgrade: material, fit, layouts, installation
New keycaps make everything better: feel, light and sound - for around 40 euros. We show what fits, how it works and that it's worth it! Usually ...
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Instructions: Set up Xbox Series X/S - the first steps
The Xbox Series X and its little sister Series S pack a lot of power. You can find out how to get started with the consoles here.
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Plotters for beginners: devices, workflow, terms, tutorials
You want to know how plotters work? What products are there? workflow? Costs? Software? Step-by-step examples? Do we have.
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Instructions: Remove Amazon devices from the Alexa app and your account
Lights, vacuum cleaners or toilets (well, almost): Alexa now controls practically everything, making it the de facto standard when it comes to voice control in the smart home. The focal point of the configuration is...
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NAS? You don't need it, there's a better way!
NAS aren't just network storage, they're entire servers - and as such, much worse than real servers! More expensive, louder, less flexible, less free...
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Yeedi 2 Hybrid Vacuum Cleaner Robot Review
The classic vacuum cleaner is the device that can be replaced with most robots in the home. In recent years we've seen everything from high-tech cars moving to…
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Overview of Intel CPU series: Atom, Celeron, Pentium, Core, Xeon
How big are the differences between Pentium and i3? Between i7 and Xeon? Atom and Celeron? Intel likes it confusing, we clear it up ;)
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Reset Sonos devices to factory settings
The Sonos sound system impresses above all with the grandiose networking among each other and the stable app ecosystem. Unlike many other smart home devices, however, the way to the factory settings does not lead via the…
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Check warranty claims of Apple devices
Apple offers different warranty models for its various hardware, such as Apple's own 1-year warranty, the statutory two-year warranty or Apple Care, which is subject to a fee. If you want to know which of these...
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Practice: Thread networks with the HomePod mini and Eve sensors
Bluetooth devices in the smart home are practical because they do not require their own bridge and do not open additional WiFi networks. But the range of the wireless connection is strong compared to ZigBee and WiFi networks...
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Instructions: Change drive letter in Windows
Windows 10 assigns a letter to each drive. Of course, you can also choose this yourself - we'll show you how.
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Instructions: Rename Android smartphone
You can easily give your Android smartphone a new name. We'll show you how it works and why it's worth it.
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Click by click: Set up HomePod mini
With the HomePod mini, Apple has not only launched an alternative to the Amazon Echo and Alexa in terms of price. We show you the first steps.