lightning

  1. Jan

    Scientists test high-power laser system that redirects lightning

    Scientists successfully test laser system than can redirect lightning European researchers have successfully tested a terawatt-level laser pulse system that can be used to protect power plants and other infrastructure from lightning strikes. The laser system can redirect lightning towards a...
  3. Jan

    European Union officially publishes regulations making USB-C ports mandatory

    Goodbye Lightning port The European Union's (EU) recently-passed legislation stipulating that all devices sold in Europe must feature a USB-C port will come into effect in late 2024. According to Softpedia News, the new legislation has now been set in stone, having been published in the...
  4. Jan

    Brazillian regulator confiscates iPhones from stores for selling without chargers

    iPhones in Brazil stores seized after Apple fails to add chargers Brazil's federal consumer protection regulator has started confiscating iPhones from retail stores after the country's justice ministry ordered that they may not be sold without chargers. According to a report from Brazilian...
  5. Jan

    Entry-level iPad switching to USB-C - 9to5Mac

    Apple bringing USB-C connectivity to its entry-level iPad — Report Apple is planning to replace the lightning port on its entry-level iPad with USB-C, according to a 9to5Mac report. Once Apple has updated its entry-level model, the entire iPad range will feature USB-C connectivity.
  6. Jan

    How to keep your insurance cover if lightning keeps destroying your solar panels

    Lightning damage and solar panels — how to keep your insurance cover Insurance companies in South Africa are likely to honour your claim if your solar power installation is damaged by lightning — even on multiple occasions — provided specific protection measures are in place. These include...
    • Jan
    • Thread
    • auto & general deanna bezuidenhout elite risk king price lightning ricardo coetzee solar power tarina vlok wynand van vuuren
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  7. Jan

    Engineer hacks together the first USB-C iPhone

    World’s first USB-C iPhone A robotics engineer has created the world's first iPhone with a USB-C charging port.
    • Jan
    • Thread
    • apple european commission iphone kenny pillonel lightning usb-c
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  8. A

    Gaming Rig - Insurance Claim (Dial Direct)

    Good day guys, Has anyone previously had your gaming rigs struck by lightning and it completely dies? Well unfortunately it happened to me a couple of days ago. We are insured with Dial Direct, can anyone who has information on their experience please give me an idea of what the battle...
  9. P

    HP Micro Server Gen 7 lightning strike no switching on

    I have a HP Micro Server Gen 7 for our church that seems to have been struck by lightning earlier in the year as it no longer switches on. When power is connected to it, the power light flashes orange (amber) and the HP logo on the front flashes red. I suspect that either the power...
  10. S

    Lightening damage to DLink ADSL Wifi Router

    My second DLink router has now been damaged by lightening damage. I will be buying another one. However, I dabble in electronics and checked the capacitors but they are all ok. Any ideas what components on these routers are easiest damaged by lightening and/or power surges and what I should...
  11. Z

    Apple 30 Pin to Lightning adaptor

    The title is pretty much self explanatory... Here is a pic... Cost is R130 per item Shipping is between R25 to R40 depending on where you located as well as how many units you take. (Standard Economail in a padded/Bubblewrapped envelope with tracking) overnight Courier option available at...
  12. mercurial

    It's storming like crazy in Cape Town

    The wrath of the Gods has been set upon Cape Town. It has been raining like crazy, with occasional lightning and thunder that scared the bejeezes out of me.
  13. O

    Lightning destroyed onboard ethernet port?

    Is this probable that ONLY the ethernet adapter went poof, and the rest of the PC is fine? Reason I'm asking is that my router (which was connected to my P4 - xbmc) was taken out by lightning. I now have a new router which doesn't work well. And I'm not sure if its the router or the ethernet...
  14. B

    lightning protector for telephone lines

    I'm on my 2nd ADSL modem router , just installed it now , 1st was hit by lightning , Ive searched everywhere but I cant find a lightning protector for telephone lines. so if you cant buy it - make it , so i made my own , as we only use 2 wires i only needed 2 fuses , i used a rating of 0.2...
  15. W

    Need some help

    Please take a look at my photo in the finalist category in the Winter photo competition and if you think it deserves a vote, Please give it one. I really want to win this and I really think my photo deserves to win. It took me over 2 hours to capture it. Was VERY fortunate that I did! The link...
    • waz7710
    • Thread
    • cape town lightning photography photography competition
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Photography
  16. I

    Repairing a PS3 struck my lightning

    bleh
  17. M

    Dell to launch range of smartphones soon

    Dell looks to be coming to market with four smartphones, featuring top-end specs. The phones are called: Flash, Smoke, Thunder, Lightning. The range covers winmo 7 (the article states Windows 7... surely that's incorrect?) and android versions, with slider and full touch options, aimed at...
  18. B

    ADSL and Lightning

    My connection always cuts just as lightning strikes, would this be a problem with the DSLAM or is it just the norm? Anyone experiencing this too? I'm using Afrihost and Axxess Local if that's any help
  19. mercurial

    Man struck by 300 000-volt lightning bolt and survives

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  20. mercurial

    Teenage couple survive lightning because they were holding hands

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  21. mercurial

    Man Holding Cigarette 'Zapped' By Lightning

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