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Specialist advice on appliances, tech, and getting the best value for your money.

Computing & Wearables

Printer Running Costs: How to Save on Ink and Toner

Ink subscriptions, XL cartridges, draft and mono printing, and when laser wins — how to...

Robotics & Cleaning

Robot Vacuums for Busy Homes: Are They Worth It?

What robot vacuums do well, where they fall short, and the features worth having — are ...

Computing & Wearables

How to Speed Up an Old Laptop (Before You Replace It)

Simple free fixes — startup, disk space and updates — plus the cheap SSD and RAM upgrad...

Back to School

Back to School Tech Checklist: Laptops, Tablets & Accessories

The laptops, tablets, printers and accessories students need — a back-to-school checkli...

Festival

Festival Survival Tech: Power, Speakers & Cameras for the Weekend

Your festival survival kit — power banks, portable speakers and action cameras to keep ...

TV & Audio

Streaming Devices Explained: Smart TV, Stick or Box?

Smart TV, streaming stick or box? What each does and which you actually need to get Net...

Energy

How to Cut the Cost of Running Your Tumble Dryer

Spin drier, use sensor drying, clean the filter — and why a heat pump dryer saves the m...

Laundry & Cooling

Drying Laundry Indoors: Dehumidifiers, Heat Pump Dryers & Tips

Drying clothes indoors without damp and mould — how dehumidifiers and heat pump dryers ...

Robotics & Cleaning

Steam Mops & Cleaners: Do They Actually Work?

Do steam cleaners really work? What steam mops excel at, what to avoid, and the types t...

Computing & Wearables

How to Set Up a Home Office That Works

The essential screen, laptop and printer, an ergonomic setup and the supporting tech — ...

Washing Machine Capacity Guide: What Size Do You Need?Laundry & Cooling

Washing Machine Capacity Guide: What Size Do You Need?

What the kg rating means, the right washing machine capacity for your household, plus s...

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