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Big-screen Android tablets: the specs that matter and the ones to ignore
Screen resolution, refresh rate, chipsets, real versus virtual RAM, Widevine L1 and LTE explained, so you can judge a large Android tablet on the facts.
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Screens, sound, smart-home and the gadgets worth understanding.
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Bluetooth speakers: size, sound, waterproofing and battery explained
Why speaker size decides bass and volume, what IP67 means for the beach, how battery claims are measured, and how stereo pairing and party modes work.
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Dash cam buying guide: resolution, parking mode and what to check
Resolution, sensors, front and rear cameras, parking mode, supercapacitors and memory cards explained, with general notes on using a dash cam legally.
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E-reader buying guide: E Ink screens, colour, front lights and formats
How E Ink and colour e-paper screens work, what front lights and warm light do, how ebook formats and stores tie you in, and what waterproof ratings mean.
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External storage: SSD vs HDD, USB and Thunderbolt speeds, and backups
When a portable SSD beats a hard drive, what USB 3.2, USB4 and Thunderbolt speeds mean in practice, and how to set up backups that actually protect your files.
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Home projector buying guide: lumens, throw ratio, 4K and screens
How to read ANSI lumens, work out throw distance, compare short-throw and standard projectors, understand 4K pixel shifting, and choose a screen.
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Home security cameras and video doorbells: what to check before buying
Resolution, night vision, local versus cloud storage, subscriptions, wired versus battery power and privacy rules for home cameras and video doorbells, explained.
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How to choose a laptop: processors, graphics, RAM, storage and screens
Processor tiers in plain terms, when you need dedicated graphics, how much RAM and storage to buy, and which screen and battery details matter most.
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Mechanical keyboards explained: switches, layouts, hot-swap and wireless
Linear, tactile and clicky switches, keyboard sizes from full-size to 60%, ANSI versus ISO layouts, hot-swap sockets and wireless options explained for first-time buyers.
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Mesh Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7: what your home actually needs
How Wi-Fi standards, frequency bands and mesh backhaul affect real-world speed, and how to size a network for your home and internet plan.
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Monitors for work and gaming: size, panels, refresh rate and USB-C
How to match monitor size and resolution, compare IPS, VA and OLED panels, choose a refresh rate, and use USB-C or Thunderbolt for one-cable laptop docking.
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Noise-cancelling headphones: how ANC works and what to look for
How active noise cancellation works, what it can and cannot block, and how transparency modes, Bluetooth codecs, comfort and battery life compare.
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Power banks explained: mAh vs Wh, real capacity and output wattage
Why a 10,000 mAh power bank doesn't give 10,000 mAh to your phone, how USB-C output wattage works, and the general airline rules for carrying one.
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Inkjet vs laser vs ink tank printers: running costs and features
How inkjet, ink tank and laser printers compare on cost per page, print quality and reliability, and which multifunction features are worth having at home.
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Smart-home standards explained: Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave
What Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave and Wi-Fi mean for smart plugs, lights and sensors, when you need a hub, and how to avoid devices that won't work together.
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Smart locks explained: retrofit or replacement, keypads and backups
How retrofit and full-replacement smart locks differ, what keypads, fingerprints and apps offer, and how to plan for flat batteries and lock security ratings.
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Smartwatches and fitness trackers: sensors, accuracy and battery life
What heart-rate, SpO2 and GPS sensors can and can't measure, how accurate wrist readings are, and how battery life and phone compatibility should shape your choice.
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Soundbar channels explained: 2.1, 3.1, 5.1.2 and Dolby Atmos
What the numbers on a soundbar box mean, how Dolby Atmos and DTS:X work, and why HDMI eARC, a centre channel and the subwoofer matter most.
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Streaming devices and formats: 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Atmos
What 4K, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG and Dolby Atmos mean, which ones your TV already supports, and when an external streaming device is worth adding.
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True wireless earbuds: fit, codecs, IP ratings and battery explained
How to get a good seal with ear tips, which Bluetooth codecs matter, what IPX4 and IP55 really mean, and how case battery and multipoint work on earbuds.
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OLED vs QLED vs Mini-LED: TV panel types explained
How OLED, QLED and Mini-LED TVs create an image, and what that means for brightness, contrast, viewing angles and the real risk of burn-in.
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TVs for gaming: HDMI 2.1, 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and input lag explained
What HDMI 2.1 really guarantees, why 120 Hz and variable refresh rate matter, and how to check input lag and port layout before buying a TV for gaming.
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USB-C chargers and GaN explained: wattage, PPS, cables and ports
How USB Power Delivery negotiates wattage, when PPS matters for phones, why cables need e-markers above 60 W, and how multi-port GaN chargers share power.
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Webcams and USB microphones for calls: what really improves quality
Why sensor size and lighting matter more than 4K for webcams, and how microphone pickup patterns, placement and room echo shape how you sound on video calls.