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Hisense vs TCL — Budget-Friendly TV Brands, But Which is the Best — And Has the Best President's Day Deals — in 2024?
Trying to decide between Hisense or TCL TVs for your home? Here's a comparison of two budget-friendly brands to help you make the best choice
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Blink vs Ring Doorbell: Which Amazon Doorbell Camera is Best — And Has the Best President's Day Deals — in 2024?
We compare the pros and cons of video doorbells from Ring and Blink to see which is most worth your money, with President's Day deals making it the right time to buy right now
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Best Surround Sound Systems — Our Pick of the Speakers That Look and Sound the Best
Get the best surround sound system setup of your dreams with our pick of TV speakers, soundbars and more - and our edit of the best Cyber Monday deals
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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6 Resolutions to Make Your Smart Home Better in 2024 — This is How to Get More From Your Tech
Make your smart home work better for you in the new year with these tips to get things firing on all cylinders
By Alan Martin Published
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These Viral $40 Lights Make Your Home Easier to Live In — And They're Pretty Chic, Too
These Scandi-inspired wall sconces are the lighting solution you didn't know you needed. I'm so taken by them!
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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'Now, This is a Gamechanger' — This New "Palm-Reading" Smart Lock Might Just be the Future of Home Security
In the latest home security upgrade, Philips have launched a palm recognition smart lock for hassle-free living
By Imogen Williams Published
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'Okay, That's Genius!' I've Just Discovered This 'Temperature-Controlled' Outlet That has so Many Clever Uses
With a thermometer built in, these outlets can power devices when the temperature hits a certain point, making them ideal for many use cases
By Alan Martin Published
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How to Stop Alexa Suggestions - It's so Easy to Turn Off Unwanted Advice From Your Smart Speaker
Cut down on your Amazon Echo’s follow-up spam with this foolproof method.
By Alan Martin Published
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Best Alexa speakers - and the best Cyber Monday deals. For music, voice control, and much more
In our edit of the best Alexa speakers, we have selected styles to suit every household's taste
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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How to cast a phone to your TV - a step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android
Knowing how to cast from your phone to TV opens up a world of big-screen joy - from screen mirroring to Chromecast, this guide makes its easy
By Alan Martin Last updated
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Best wake-up lights: the best sunrise lamps for a smoother start to your day
The best wake-up lights to help you get out of bed in the morning - so you can finally ditch the alarm clock
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Best wireless doorbells: the door cameras and chimes to choose for your home in 2024 - and Cyber Monday deals
Upgrade your home's security and discover the best wireless doorbells with welcoming chimes, secure video recording systems, and more
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Where's the best place to put a WiFi router? The mistakes that are making your internet weak, and how to fix them
The position of your router can make an enormous difference to your WiFi coverage. Here’s where you should aim to place it, and what to do if you can’t.
By Alan Martin Published
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Sony vs LG TV - two quality TV brands, but which is the best in 2024?
We look at how the two TV giants compare, looking at their offerings for OLED, 4K, 8K, and more
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Best soundbars: our pick of speakers for an effortless home theater experience
These are our top picks for the best soundbars to add a cinematic tone to your next binge-watch, including models from LG, Sonos, Bowers & Wilkins, and more
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Netflix vs Amazon Prime - which of the streaming giants is better for you?
Netflix vs Amazon Prime is a very modern battle. But for price, content and quality, which one is better?
By Shannon L. Flynn Last updated
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Could it be the new air fryer? The "kitchen robot" that might become the next big countertop appliance
This soon-to-launch countertop appliance is probably the nearest we've got to a "robot private chef" so far - but will every kitchen have one in the future?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I lost my TV remote – how can I control my TV now?
There are plenty of options for people whose TV remotes have been lost or simply stopped working
By Alan Martin Published
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How to add Apple TV as a HomeKit home hub - and why it's a good idea for your smart home
Your Apple TV box can be the center of your smart home. Here’s how to set it up as your HomeKit home hub
By Alan Martin Published
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What are the options for an Apple HomeKit home hub? An expert's verdict on which is best
If you want to set up an Apple HomeKit home hub, you have three options — but one has a big drawback
By Alan Martin Published
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"Smart doors" might just be the next big home tech trend – and you can buy them now from The Home Depot
These clever doors integrate all your home's entry smart tech into one system with the aim of making it more secure, but are they worth the cost?
By Lilith Hudson Published
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What is the future of the smart home? These are the ideas I’m most excited about, from robots to the next TV trend
There are some potentially great innovations coming to the smart home in the next few years. Here are the three I’m most anticipating
By Alan Martin Published
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It's not too late to grab a Bose speaker for up to a third off in the Prime Day sales - here are the top bargains
We've scoured Amazon for the best Prime Day Bose deals this year, but you'd better be quick!
By Caroline Preece Published
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Chromecast vs Firestick: which streaming device is best for your home?
We compare the Chromecast and Firestick streaming devices to see which is the best in key areas
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Samsung vs LG TV: which TV brand is the best in 2023?
Both Samsung and LG make excellent TVs across the full spectrum of price ranges, but key differences should help you decide where to spend your money.
By Alan Martin Last updated
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If you've been thinking about buying a Ring doorbell, now's your chance - even the newest model is on sale for Prime Day!
Looking for a Prime Day Ring deal? You've come to the right place...
By Caroline Preece Published
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Fitbit vs Garmin – which fitness tracker brand is best?
Fitbit vs Garmin is a showdown of fitness tracker titans. The two of the biggest brands in the market, which one is best for you?
By Shannon L. Flynn Last updated
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Sony WF-C500 vs Airpods: are the budget earbuds a worthy competitor to Apple?
Sony's affordable earbuds get the thumbs up from us, but how do their compare with Apple's AirPods?
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Samsung vs Sony TV: two of the biggest brands on the market, but which is right for you?
Choosing between Samsung and Sony TVs? Both are top-notch, but which is best for you? Let's weigh the options and find out.
By Alan Martin Last updated