APEMAN H55 Wildlife Camera https://youtu.be/Q2xIo8X57ek More Info and Purchase: https://tinyurl.com/yy56mfkn Blog: https://marcoscucom.wordpress.com/2021/06/14/apeman-h55-wildlife-camera/ I was interested to try this new mid-range trail cam from Apeman but I was a bit apprehensive as it had had some negative reviews but in fact it was better than I expected and apart from a rather slow frame rate gave some pretty good results. But what is a trail camera? A trail camera is a camera that is designed to operate unattended outdoors and to automatically capture pictures or video of anything that triggers the built-in motion detector. They are mainly used to monitor wildlife activity but could be used for security purposes also. This £71.99 new model from APEMAN, better known perhaps for their range of Action Cams, arrived packed in an attractive mid-market product box inside of which was the camera itself, metal ground/surface mount with screw fittings, retaining tree mount strap, data cable and User Guide. Although the camera itself is made of plastic and is rather lightweight (which is perhaps no drawback) build quality seems fine in general. The User Guide is small but, well printed and well written and up to the usual Apeman high standard for their documentation. The camera takes eight AA batteries but remember that if used intensively the batteries will quickly run down but in normal use should last several weeks. The batteries are housed in an easy access compartment in the base of the unit. There is also an option to use an external power supply (not supplied). On the front of the device are the lens, light sensor, motion sensor, Status LED, 940nm 40 LED infrared panel. On the side are clips to secure the front and rear sections of the camera together. When the clips are released the hinged front of the device opens out. When closed on the base are a grommet protected external power supply input and a metal tripod mount. On the rear are loops for the mounting belt or wire. On the inside of the front face is a 2″ bright and clear colour LCD screen, with menu navigation buttons to the side. Below are the speaker grill, motion sensor and three-way turret switch for Off/Setup/On. On the side of the unit and protected by the hinged door, are the full-sized SD card slot (for class 6 or faster cards up to 32GB), a full-sized card is far better than a micro-SD as it is far easier to manipulate when on location or at night. On the base and again protected by the door is the power-in port (DC 6v, adapter not included) and mini USB data port. I would question too the use of the ancient mini-USB port rather than the new USB-C or even micro-USB. However, an improvement over some rival models is the IP66 rating, which means the camera is protected against dust and heavy rain. One problem with all trail cams is the delay between the motion sensor being triggered and the camera operating. According to the user guide, the sensor here has a delay of 0.5 and this is mid-range being neither the slowest nor fastest available. Be sure to position the camera so that wildlife moves toward the lens rather than across it to give the sensor the best chance of catching worthwhile results. Although there are plenty of refinements and fine-tuning that can be made the camera can be up and running very quickly with the default settings. After inserting the batteries and removing the gels covering the lens, sensors and screen, set the turret switch to SETUP and press the MENU button. From here you can now set the image and video resolutions, video recording lengths and other parameters such as time stamping, time-lapse, Time Lapse etc. One particularly useful feature is that you do not have to choose between Video or Stills as you can set it to record both at once. Remember to insert an SD card first and to format it using the trail cam settings before use. I was pleased and not a little surprised by the photo and video quality, too often trail cameras fall down here by using cheap hardware to save production costs, but not so here. For the price image quality is excellent for both Video and stills at up to 20MP and gives decent quality 1080p video albeit at a rather slow 20fps. Care must be taken to position the camera to avoid false motion sensor alerts – foliage, vehicles, etc – as this will soon flatten the battery. This camera can be great fun if you have a big garden and wonder what goes on there when you are away. Professionals might look to pay more for higher resolution, faster frame rate, longer battery life and improved build quality. The Good Good price Good image quality Good build quality Simultaneous stills and video option Time-Lapse Mode Excellent User Guide Audio recording option IP66 Water/Dustproof The Bad Heavy battery drain when used intensively 32GB Max SD Card Mini USB Port Music: YouTube Audio Library: An Jone: Duke Reggaeton ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2xIo8X57ek

Miimall Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Case https://youtu.be/VpM9LM2e1Os More Info and Purchase: https://tinyurl.com/2og9o32x Blog: https://marcoscucom.wordpress.com/2022/08/21/miimall-amazfit-gtr-3-pro-case/ I am the proud owner of an Amazfit GTR 3 Pro smartwatch, and very pleased I am with it too. I want to protect the watch as far as I can, previous watches have developed scratches and markings over time and this time I am keen to avoid it. I saw this protective case available for just £9.99 and so decided to give it a try. I am rather pleased that I did. The protective kit consists of a combined case and watch face cover along with an alcohol wipe pad and a small cleaning kit, which I did not find necessary, and a useful little plastic storage box. The case aside, all the components of the kit seemed to me to be generic and off the shelf and not really needed. The watch protector itself is made from flexible TPU and is easily fitted to the watch with cut-outs for the side buttons. The whole unit is one piece with no separate screen protector which makes it far easier to fit as the protective skin is too thick to allow bubbles to form. The case can be easily removed and refitted as often as needed. The level of protection it offers is excellent, the protective skin is thick and robust both for the watch casing and screen. This is certainly the best protection I have ever encountered for a watch before. I have noticed no difference in the responsiveness of the touch screen, it feels exactly as it did before. There are drawbacks, but not many. The watch screen is slightly less bright and vibrant with the screen in place and more prone to reflections when outdoors but I did not find this to be a major issue. When indoors in normal lighting it is hard to tell that the screen is actually in place and only when outdoors in bright sunlight are any issues likely to arise. This is an excellent way to protect your new Amazfit GTR 3 Pro and I would certainly advise any new owner to invest in it. If you plan to use your watch for outdoor or contact sports then it is a must buy. Music: YouTube Audio Library: Winner_Winner_Funky_Chicken_Dinner ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpM9LM2e1Os

Qlfyuu 310 cm Shower Rail Tension Rod More Info and Purchase: https://tinyurl.com/2jvl3a5l Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marcoscu6 Blog: https://marcoscucom.wordpress.com/2022/10/10/qlfyuu-310-cm-shower-rail-tension-rod/ We have just planted a vine and we need something to support it along the top of the conservatory on the inside. But we don't want to drill or make any permanent fixture to the conservatory itself. Some sort of a self-supporting shower or curtain rail was needed but finding one long enough was not easy. This one from the curiously named Qlfyuu seemed to fit the bill. The rail comes in three sections with a suction cup base on either end and a wall bracket to support it mid-way. The diameter is quite large and with all three sections connected it will stretch up to 310 cm. In the box are three sections of 32 mm tubing, each of different lengths and with one having an internal spring mechanism with external locking pins and a prefitted end cap. Three end-piece suction caps are included and a metal wall mount with a screw fixing kit. The printed installation guide is large and easy to read. Build quality is excellent, it feels tough and robust and is heavier than I expected. The instructions are good and all the parts are individually number coded to make it easier to install. In fact, it was easier to fit than I expected but is better when there are two of you to do so. Make sure you get the three tubes in the correct order and then extend the length to slightly longer than needed and depress the internal spring to fit it in place. Then release the tension to allow the tube to expand to the full length needed for a firm grip against the wall. To prevent sagging and for additional support, it is advisable to use the wall bracket mid-way. At 32mm diameter the tubing is larger than many so make sure your curtain hooks will fit, make sure also to fit the wall bracket in a place that will not interfere with the closing of the curtains. Build quality is excellent, the instructions are clear enough and the fitting was easier than I thought it would be. For the price of £27.99, I think this is a pretty good buy. Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marcoscu6 Music: YouTube Audio Library: Freedom Trail Studio_ Amazement ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o51R-C9isM

XREXS 18 Inch Digital Colour Wall Clock Review More Info and Purchase: https://tinyurl.com/yw6obhzf Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marcoscu6 Blog: https://marcoscucom.wordpress.com/2023/10/27/xrexs-18-inch-digital-colour-wall-clock/ This is a large, remote controlled, mains powered wall clock features a big bright multi colour display, a full 18 inches across. It also works as a timer, an alarm clock with 3 alarm modes and 3 distictive ring tones, and it displays the current temperature and humidity. In the very distinctive box, you get the clock itself, a 2M power cable with a standard hard wired UK plug, a full sized remote control, a wall mounting template, and a well written and easy to read user guide. The clock is all made from plastic but the build quality and design both seem fine to me. The 43 x 4 x 18cm, 1.3kg clock is nice and simple to use with a large, bright, clear LED front panel display, and a range of big clicky buttons on the back to set the time, alarm times, 4-stage brightness and other options. The clock has two AAA backup batteries preinstalled but the clock is powered through the port behind the rear flap and features a useful storage space for any spare cable. The batteries are to preserve data only and cannot power the display. The clock has three basic operating modes: clock, alarm clock and timer. The timer can be operated separately and can count up or down, as required. The maximum timer length is 29 hr 59 min 59 sec with a 90 second ending alert. The clock features three alarm modes: Daily, Weekdays, Weekend. The configured alarm alarm will only sound during the selected days. There are just three alert sounds available: Ave Maria + chime, Westminster Abbey + Chime, Chime. A nine minute snooze feature is available for heavy sleepers in alarm clock mode. The clock features auto brightness dimming as well as manual brightness control and this along with other features such as 12/24 hour formats, and temperature mode, can be set on the rear panel or using the full sized remote control. You can also even select the language for the display and the date display format. Using the remote control you can fully control the clock even when it is mounted up on the wall. The screen display can be turned off if necessary without affecting the clock , alarms or timer. The main sellin g point of this clock has to be the large multi coloured display. There are ten colour modes available, including siz solid colours and four separate colour morphing modes for the 7 inch tall display. So this is a big in your face clock that's got loads of functions and is simple and easy to use. I think it is a pretty good buy for the pre-discount Amazon price of £47.69. The Good Remote Control Multi Colour Display Auto/Manual Dimming Easy to configure 3 Alarm Modes 3Alarm Tones Good Audio Quality Good User Guide The Bad No Smart Control No Battery Power Option Music: YouTube Audio Library: Dove Love - Quincas Moreira 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - In The Box 02:18 - User Guide 02:38 - Power Supply 02:51 - Settings 03:22 - Colour Display 04:08 - VO 04:09 - EMF Levels 04:45 - In Use 05:33 - Conclusion ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK3PsGRD06E