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

Washing Machine Capacity Guide: What Size Do You Need?

What the kg rating means, the right washing machine capacity for your household, plus spin speed and energy tips.

A venting (downdraft) hob combines a hob and extractor in one — how they work, ducted v...

Watching the All-Ireland Final at home? Get set for throw-in — TV picture settings, a s...

Mini-LED in plain English — how it works, how it compares to OLED, and whether it's wor...

Muffled dialogue or flat sound? A soundbar is the best-value fix — how to choose 2.0, 2...

Host the big game like a pro — the right TV settings, a soundbar for atmosphere, and ea...

Get your TV match-ready — the best picture mode, how to handle motion smoothing, and a ...

What draws standby 'vampire' power, roughly how much it costs over a year, and simple w...

Where to begin with a smart home — bulbs, doorbells, plugs and cameras — how ecosystems...

The easiest first smart-home devices, how to choose a single ecosystem, and what to loo...

Simple fridge and freezer habits for warm weather — the right temperatures, door discip...

The ten travel gadgets worth making room for this summer, with a quick guide to plugs, ...

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