STACK #210 Apr 2022

TECH LIFE APRIL

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STACK ’ s TECH TipS

1 Everyone has a yanker in their life. You know, the person who refuses to walk up to a power point and unplug the, er, plug. Instead, they try to yank it out of the wall and, in doing so, cause internal damage to the cable. Always unplug your charger at the wall. 2 And on a similar note, don’t place excessive strain on the plug from where you’re using the device. If it doesn’t reach, use an extension cord. charging. But the humble charger also needs some love and attention. Life in the tech fast lane means our multitude of devices need regular STACK’s SIX tips for cable care

W e’re bringing April into focus this month with our big camera feature, and this year it’s all about experiences. We’ve got our camera expert to take us through all the essentials for shooting the perfect road trip, portrait, and even capturing a favourite meal. We’ve also pulled together a selection of cracking Mother’s Day tech gifts for the important person in your life, and uncover the best dash cam for your car.

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3 While it may sound obvious, charging devices in the bathroom or kitchen where said charger risks getting wet is a big no-no. 4 The climate is an enemy of the charger. Both extreme heat and cold can cause damage. It’s advisable not to leave your charger on a carpeted floor. As you’ve undoubtedly experienced, chargers can get very hot. 5 Trailing charger cords can lead to disaster, particularly if you’ve got young'uns running around the house. Keep all your cords safely tucked away. 6 And finally, talking of tripping, invest in a decent surge protector. A sudden surge can wreak havoc on your precious devices.

Back in the early ‘60s, Kodak identified a gap in the market and developed a product that would prove to be the perfect plug. Photography would generally involve specialised equipment and a fair bit of knowledge, so the camera company came up with a solution: the Kodak 104 Instamatic. The 104 was an

If you have a penchant for new tech in televisions, get ready to feast your eyes on our May issue. Yep, it’s that time of the year where our attention turns to what’s brand spanking new and turning heads – literally – in the world of visual technology. We’ll have a jumbo buying guide along with the latest offerings from all of your favourite brands. We can’t wait! On The Radar

accessible camera made of metal and plastic designed to be simple to use in the hands of any budding photographer. It came with only two settings; one for bright sunny days and the other for low lighting scenarios where a flash was required. Before the 104, cameras were fitted with a single flash that would be replaced after each shot. However, the 104 introduced the revolutionary flashcube, a device that could be rotated four times to take four photos. And forget about trying to thread the film into the camera. The 104 cartridge was designed to simply drop straight into the back of the camera as one unit. Kodak could offer the camera at an affordable price by making most of the profit from the film itself or the development process. The camera was a huge success and, by 1970, it had sold close to 70 million units.

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