Over the last couple of weeks I have had a friend staying with me. He gets up early, before I'm out of bed and vacuums for me. The living room, the hall and the kitchen are left tidy before I even get up. He even cleaned up after my rather messy Halloween party! My friend is actually a … [Read more...]
Is Windows 8 any good?
I’m not one of Dork Adore's technology buffs, but when I got the chance to attend the Windows 8 launch event at John Lewis Westfield Stratford, I grabbed it with both hands. … [Read more...]
Wireless iPad Keyboard from Adonit – it’s right classy
The Adonit Writer+ keyboard is a wireless iPad keyboard that doubles as a protective case, making it similar to the Logitech Solar iPad Case we reviewed recently. First impressions are that this keyboard case looks like a classy piece of kit. The actual keyboard element is excellent and a … [Read more...]
The Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control. We want!
Hey! Remember a year or two ago when the Harry Potter wand was released? And then the Magic Wand Remote arrived, which made you look like a badass wizard AND could change the TV channel? Yeah, I could never work that thing. I'm hoping my lack of skill (or ability to read instructions properly) … [Read more...]
Review: The GoLondon DAB Radio
I'm a home worker, so more often that not a radio is playing somewhere in our house. My DAB radio (this beautiful PURE Orla Kiely ) has been rocking my world, both in looks and sound quality. But, as wonderful as it is, it's not the most portable radio; I certainly couldn't take it with me to the … [Read more...]
My First Digital Music Player from BabyZoo
If you're going to design a music player for very young children, the least you can do is make it look like a farmyard with a cow attached. That's certainly the attitude the designers over at BabyZoo have taken, and we heartily approve here at Dork Adore. The BabyZoo Coco Music player (or … [Read more...]
Devolo HomePlug: How to create a home internet network through your power sockets
The Devolo dLAN 500 AVmini may have a really boring name (did you even get this far into the sentence? Have a cookie!) but it's such a clever little thing that you'll be able to forgive it. The problem: Our HomeHub is on the top floor of our house (it was the only working phone socket when we … [Read more...]
Watch Doctor Who on Facebook! The Future Is Now!
Want to control time in a Time Lord fashion? That’s unlikely to happen in your lifetime, but you can now watch episodes of Doctor Who online on a whim with the new Doctor Who Video On Demand Facebook app, and only for a small fee! … [Read more...]
Essential Gadgets: Masterplug USB and mains charger
One of the most annoying aspects about technology is the sheer number of cables, USB wires and chargers needed to keep on top of everything. When I've run out of USB ports on my laptop and my iPhone has hit 2%, there's usually a scramble around the house to find a free charge point. But then I came … [Read more...]
Five Father’s Day gifts your dad will actually like
There's a reason why dads usually end up with boring socks, dubious ties and a 'World's Greatest Dad' mug on Father's Day: the Father's Day aisle in most shops is full of utter crap. But it doesn't have to be this way! This year, you can either get your dad yet another pair of novelty cuff … [Read more...]
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