The first digital microscope I purchased was from eBay. It was sent from China and the instruction manual was in Mandarin. The device came with a small disc containing the companion software but when I inserted the disc in my harddrive, nothing happened. Fortunately, I eventually worked out how to set up my microscope and […]
How Do You Connect a Microscope To a Laptop
You have your shiny new USB microscope in front of you and you can’t wait to start examining specimens, cells, and any mysterious objects you can get your hands on. The trouble is, you have no idea how to connect your microscope to your laptop and last time you checked, the whole point of a […]
Best USB Microscope in 2023
If you want to examine and capture specimens invisible to the untrained eye, a USB microscope is an excellent solution to your microscopic needs. These instruments plug into your laptop and allow you to view your microscopic examinations on the monitor. This is not only more comfortable than viewing through an eyepiece, but it also […]
How Much Magnification Do You Need to See Cells
Owning a 1000x objective may be an attractive goal but realistically, you don’t need this level of magnification to carry out rewarding examinations under your microscope. In fact, anything higher than this is generally considered to be a waste. You can achieve fruitful examination with far less magnification than you might expect. To see plant […]
How To Use a Pocket Microscope
A pocket microscope is designed to magnify objects and fit comfortably in your pocket. It can be used to examine the fine print or take a closer look at the micro life living on your skin. Depending on the magnifying strength or your lens, an object the size of a pen can be the key […]
How To Clean a Pocket Microscope
When dirt or dust gets trapped on your microscope lens or camera sensor, the object you are examining will be obscured. To avoid any confusing additions to your magnified image, it is essential that you regularly clean your microscope. When performing microscope maintenance, there are certain areas and cleaning utensils that should be avoided. It […]