Spring has sprung and it's that time of year when many of us start to think about summer and the great outdoors.
Warmer weather, longer days and stunning scenery draw us from the S confines of our homes into the fresh air. For some of us, that means time spent in the garden growing things or just enjoying the space. For others, it means hitting the road and exploring or even going on a new adventure to a far-flung land, or perhaps a not so far-flung land. Whatever your preference for spending time outside, there's a gadget or 10 that will make the experience more fun, more relaxing, and safer, too. It may be a projector so you can create your own outdoor cinema in the garden, a robotic lawn mower so you can put your feet up rather than put your back out, or a bag to keep all that kit safe while you travel.
We've rounded up the best tech to take with you outside. We've focused on the latest kit and on technology you can use with your Apple device. But we've also included a few gadgets that don't plug in to your Mac, or have an accompanying app for your iPhone or iPad, just because they're great pieces of technology that are either fun, useful or both. So, whether you want to relax in the garden, or hit a mountain bike trail in the Alps, here's the best kit to take with you.
GARDEN
The top tech for growing, guarding and grilling
Even if it’s only a small concrete square, if you’re lucky enough to have a bit of outside space, you’ll know that in the warmer months, this can become an extra room, albeit one without a roof. If you have more of a garden, you’ll need to nurture it. And, on the odd occasion the sun is shining, you can enjoy some al fresco dining.
This story is from the June 2023 edition of MacFormat UK.
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