Tips & How To Guides
Specialist advice on appliances, tech, and getting the best value for your money.
KitchenWhat Is a Venting Hob? Downdraft Hobs Explained
A venting (downdraft) hob combines a hob and extractor in one — how they work, ducted v...
SportAll-Ireland Final at Home: Set Up for the Big Game
Watching the All-Ireland Final at home? Get set for throw-in — TV picture settings, a s...
What Is Mini-LED? TV Technology Explained
Mini-LED in plain English — how it works, how it compares to OLED, and whether it's wor...
How to Get Better TV Sound Without Buying a New TV
Muffled dialogue or flat sound? A soundbar is the best-value fix — how to choose 2.0, 2...
Match Day at Home: TV, Sound & Snacks Sorted
Host the big game like a pro — the right TV settings, a soundbar for atmosphere, and ea...
Get Your TV Match-Ready: Picture Settings for Live Sport
Get your TV match-ready — the best picture mode, how to handle motion smoothing, and a ...
How Much Standby Power Costs (And How to Cut It)
What draws standby 'vampire' power, roughly how much it costs over a year, and simple w...
Energy & Smart HomeSmart Home Starter Guide: Where to Begin
Where to begin with a smart home — bulbs, doorbells, plugs and cameras — how ecosystems...
Smart Home Starter Guide: Where to Begin
The easiest first smart-home devices, how to choose a single ecosystem, and what to loo...
Laundry & CoolingKeeping Food Fresh in Hot Weather: Fridge & Freezer Tips
Simple fridge and freezer habits for warm weather — the right temperatures, door discip...
More GuidesTravel Tech Checklist: 10 Gadgets Worth Packing This Summer
The ten travel gadgets worth making room for this summer, with a quick guide to plugs, ...
CoolingHow To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer Without Wasting Electricity
Warmer Irish summers make home cooling more important, but comfort does not have to mea...
