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Balcony solar: mount, connect, register1 MountingFix the bracket securely2 ConnectionInverter up to 800 VA3 RegistrationMaStR within one monthHow the power flows into the home2 modules, up to 2000 W800 VAInverterSocketModules may be larger - the inverter feeds only 800 VA(VDE-AR-N 4105)What applies in 2026800 VA inverter limitup to 2000 W module powerMaStR only - no grid operatorregister within one month(VDE-AR-N 4105 / Solar Package I)1.33 Mregistered systems(Federal Network Agency)800 VAinverter limit(VDE-AR-N 4105)2000 Wpermitted module power(Solar Package I)Technik daheim: mounting, home-network connection and MaStR registrationA certified electrician handles mains work - Hildesheim and Leine valley region
Smart home Aug 3, 2026

Balcony Solar 2026: Connect, Register and Save at Home

Mount your balcony solar safely, connect it correctly and register it in the Marktstammdatenregister - what the 2026 800 VA rule means, clearly explained.

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Robot mower setup: safe times, zones and hedgehog protectionGarden plan with no-go zonesMowing areaCharging dockPondSandpitFlower bedsHedgehog cornerCharging dockNo-go zone stored in the appMowing window across the dayQuiet hoursrecommended mowing windowQuiet hours079192024Time of day — the light edge marks duskHedgehogs are active at dusk and nightSundays and holidays off limits all dayA schedule beats non-stop mowing: 2 to 3 runs per weekQuiet hours under 32. BImSchV (Umweltbundesamt)16–33 %drop in hedgehog numberswithin ten years, by country(IUCN Red List)7 of 8cordless robot mowers ratedonly satisfactory or adequatefor hedgehog safety (Stiftung Warentest)20:00 to 7:00weekday quiet hours for gardenequipment in residential areas(Umweltbundesamt)1. Locationshade, level, power,rain and splash cover2. Map and zoneslay out the boundary,set no-go zones3. Schedulemow during daytime,rain and frost pause4. App and PINnotifications,theft protection, updatesTechnik daheim — setup during a home visit in the Hildesheim and Leine valley region
Setting up devices Jul 31, 2026

Robot Mower Setup: Safe Times, Zones and Technology

Set up a robot mower properly: charging station, map and no-go zones, hedgehog-friendly mowing times, garden WLAN, theft protection and winter storage.

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Payee verification in online banking: the four responsesMandatory for every SEPA credit transfer since 9 October 2025 - free of charge, before you approveFilling in a transferName of the payeeSample AssociationIBANDE12 3456 7890 1234 5678 90Amount240.00 euroCheck and approveBank checksname and IBANfree of charge1MatchName and IBAN belong together - you can approve2Close matchBank shows the correct name - compare the spelling3No matchWarning - stop and ask the payee before you send4Verification not possibleNo result - check the details calmly86 %use online bankingin Germany (Bitkom)0 eurois what payee verification costs(Regulation (EU) 2024/886)10 sec.target time for the creditof an instant transfer (Bundesbank)34 %instant transfersof all credit transfersSEPA, Q4 2025 (EPC)What this means in everyday lifeOn a "no match" do not approve - ask the payee first, using a phone number you already know.On a "close match" compare the suggested name. New and amended standing orders are checked as well.Technik daheim - online banking course at your home in the Hildesheim and Leine valley region
Technology for seniors & learning Jul 29, 2026

Online Banking 2026: Using Payee Verification Safely

Payee verification on every SEPA transfer: what the four responses mean, when to stop a payment and how to set up your banking calmly at home.

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Right to repair from 31 July 2026: repair, upgrade or replaceWhat applies from the cut-off dateDuty to repair after the warranty endsSpare parts for independent repairers12 months of extra warrantyRepairability is part of conformityonly for purchase contracts from 31/07/2026The repair decisionRepair: battery, display, partUpgrade: SSD, working memoryReplace: plan the data transferQuote stays valid for 30 daysEuropean repair information formElectrical waste in GermanyEU target 65 %44.3 %collection ratecollected instead of binned758,000 t recycled (2024)(Umweltbundesamt, Destatis)31/07/2026cut-off: new contracts(EU Directive 2024/1799)12 monthsof extra warranty(EU Directive 2024/1799)7 yearsspare parts for phones(EU Regulation 2023/1670)Before every drop-off: back up data, sign out of the account, switch off tracking, note the codeIf it does become a new device: backup, data transfer, setup and secure erasurePhotos, contacts, mail, banking and TAN apps, passwords - during a home visitTechnik daheim - in the Hildesheim and Leine valley region
Everyday digital life Jul 27, 2026

Right to Repair 2026: what now applies to devices

From 31 July 2026 the right to repair applies: which devices are covered, what manufacturers must deliver and when repairing beats replacing a device.

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Smart door locks – choosing and setting up safelyWhat the test shows, what matters in 2026 and why mechanics stay the foundationFour checks before you buy1IT security label (BSI)2Update commitment from maker3Individual access credentials4Your own strong passwordOnly then do brand and price countBest lock in the test2.1Rating78 euros – the cheapest devicewas the best in the test(Stiftung Warentest)Mechanics carry the loadThe motor sits on top – it replaces nothingMotor on the cylinderBurglary-resistant cylinderDoor leaf, frame, security fittingFoundation: no mechanics, no protection(Polizeiliche Kriminalprävention)78 eurosfor the best lock in the test(Stiftung Warentest)under 5 minto drill a lock open(Stiftung Warentest)96 %want a security label(Bitkom)48 %use smart home tech(Bitkom)Check the door – mount and calibrate – set up access – show the fallbackA home visit instead of a DIY afternoon – Hildesheim and Leine valley regionIT security label | update commitment | individual credentials | backup power | time limits for relatives | data minimisation
Smart home Jul 24, 2026

Smart Door Locks: Choosing and Setting Up Safely

Choosing a smart door lock safely: what the test really shows, which criteria matter in 2026 and why mechanics stay the foundation - set up near Hildesheim.

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Electronic patient record 2026 - setting up the appFind your insurer's app, verify your identity, switch NFC on, set access rights - step by stepFive steps to the ePA app1Load your insurer's appfrom the app store of your health insurer2Verify your identitywith an ID card or a passport3Switch NFC onfor the ID card and the health card4Set access rightspractice 90 days, pharmacy 3 days5Name a representativerelatives may help manage itIs your phone recent enough?20%one in five usersneeds a newer phoneAndroid 14 or iOS 18 (gematik)No smartphone?your insurer's ombuds office helps (BMG)New from July 2026Push notificationsadjustable in the app since 1 JulyMedication plan (eMP)pilot from mid-July 2026Full-text searchfurther stage later in 2026nationwide from early 2027 (gematik)73mrecords created(gematik)100mdocuments stored(gematik)90 daysaccess for the practice(BMG)3 daysaccess for pharmacies(BMG)Your insurer's app - ID verification - NFC on - 90 days of access - a representative for relativesWe set up the ePA app at your home - in the Hildesheim and Leine valley region
Technology for seniors & learning Jul 22, 2026

Electronic Patient Record 2026: Setting Up the ePA App

Electronic patient record 2026: set up your health insurer's ePA app, verify your identity, switch NFC on and set the access rights - help at your home.

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Copper to fiber: the timeline and what changes inside your homeAt least 36 months of lead time before an area is switched offat least 12 monthsat least 24 monthsMonth 0Shutdown notice filedaddress-level informationmonth 12 at the earliestCopper marketing stopsno new copper contractsmonth 36 at the earliestArea is switched offonly with fiber in placeWhat is added inside your homeFiber socketin your flatFiber modemnew, from providerYour routerusually staysThe phone runs through the router – your number staysDECT handsets, TV, printer and robot vacuum keep workingOnly from 80 % fiber in the area80 %of households inthe area on FttHrequired beforemigration startsToday: 42.9 % FttB/FttH nationwideNo doorstep pressure: 14 days right of withdrawal, no shutdown without noticeHome visit in the Hildesheim and Leine valley area79 € flat rate up to 60 min · router, telephony and devices on switch day · travel within 10 km included
Internet & Wi-Fi Jul 20, 2026

Fiber Instead of Copper: What the Switch Means at Home

The Federal Network Agency has set out the copper shutdown timetable: what it means inside your home, which deadlines apply and what to do on switch day.

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Back up phone photos - the right backup strategyOnly every second person backs up - so no photo gets lost againThe 3-2-1 backup rule3 copies - 2 media types - 1 copy off-sitePhone photosCloudone copy off-siteExternal driveat home, offlineNAS at homeautomatic, around the clockOnly half back up51%back upof smartphone users(Bitkom)51%back up their data(Bitkom)20%already lost data(Bitkom)33%make no backups(Bitkom)3-2-1rule recommended by BSI(BSI)Inventory - rescue existing photos - cloud plus drive or NAS - back up automaticallyWe set up your data backup at your home - in the Hildesheim and Leine valley region3-2-1 rule | cloud | external drive | NAS | automatic backup | iPhone and Android | local | privacy
Security & backups Jul 17, 2026

Back Up Phone Photos: The Right Backup Strategy

Back up phone photos with the 3-2-1 rule: cloud, external drive and NAS explained, automatic backups for iPhone and Android - set up near Hildesheim.

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Spotting scams 2026 - phishing and fake callsAI fake calls, fake bank and parcel SMS, phishing mail - and what to doWarning signs in a messageUnknown senderUrgency or a threatLink to a fake siteAsks for a TAN or PINAffected in 202611%one in ten peoplelast year (BSI)Three scams in 2026AI fake calla convincing voiceFake SMS (smishing)parcel and bank SMSPhishing maila spoofed link12%had phishing(BSI)13%online-banking fraud(BSI)33%financial losses(BSI)40%use two-factor(BSI)Check the sender - no TAN by phone - two-factor on - when in doubt, hang upWe set up scam protection at your home - in the Hildesheim and Leine valley regionphishing mail | fake SMS | AI fake call | grandchild scam | two-factor | no TAN by phone | spam filter | privacy course
Security & backups Jul 15, 2026

Spotting Scams 2026: Phishing and Fake Calls at Home

Spotting scams 2026: fend off phishing emails, fake SMS and AI calls, recognise the warning signs and stay safe with online banking - setup near Hildesheim.

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