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Robert Investigates: Yet another example of dangerous electronics.

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Apr 28, 2015 | My Life, Robert Investigates, Technology | 0 comments

Oh dear, it’s that time again where Robert spends far too much time obsessing over something that should have been thrown straight in the bin. This universal travel adaptor was kindly donated by a colleague who received this with a laptop which had clearly been...

Robert Investigates: Safety tested, or just another China Export?

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jan 10, 2014 | In The News, My Life, Robert Investigates, Technology | 1 comment

Can you be sure the item you bought is safe? You might want to take a close look at the labelling.

Robert Investigates: Counterfeit mains cables and plugs… you mean those exist too?

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Sep 3, 2013 | My Life, Robert Investigates, Technology | 0 comments

I found a counterfeit mains lead in my home. How dangerous is this? Turns out, very.

An update to yesterday’s “Robert Investigates” post – fixing the arcade.

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jul 17, 2013 | My Life, Robert Investigates, Technology | 0 comments

The new power supply arrived, time to get that arcade working again.

Robert Investigates: Buying cheap power supplies – a shocking experience?

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jul 17, 2013 | My Life, Robert Investigates, Technology | 0 comments

So, I decided to see how risky it is to save a few quid when buying a replacement power supply.

Rob Investigates: Are Apple really giving away free “unsealed” stock?

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Mar 27, 2013 | Robert Investigates | 2 comments

So, what are the real odds on winning one of these “unsealed” goods? My guess, none at all.

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