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Put down the hairdryer! Tod explains why the yearly freezer defrost ritual might be a thing of the past—and why some of you (yes, you) might still need a...
Dreaming of waking up to a boiled kettle using a £15 smart plug? Hold your horses. Tod explains why this old hack rarely works on modern kit and why it...
Is your fridge ruining your morning toast? Tod explains the science of 'starch retrogradation' and why keeping bread in the cold makes it go stale 6x faster.
Is the 'shrunken jumper' a laundry reality or an outdated myth? Tod dives into the science of heat pump technology and explains why modern dryers might...
Thinking of flicking the switch on your router to save a few bob? Hold your horses! Tod explains why saving £7 a year might actually cost you your broadband...
Is running a half-empty dishwasher costing you a fortune? Tod debunks the 'half-load' myth and explains why waiting is better for your wallet and the planet.
Panic over a teaspoon in your tea? Tod explains why microwaves won't actually explode and the real science behind the sparks. Grab a cuppa and learn the truth.
Still paying for antivirus on your Android? Stop right there. Tod explains why modern smartphones don't need the same protection as your old Windows XP tower.
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Why modern lithium batteries don't need to be calibrated
It feels like the right thing to do, but pre-rinsing is often a waste of time and water. In fact, modern dishwasher detergents are designed to latch onto food particles to clean effectively. We'll explain why scraping, not rinsing, is the real secret to a sparkling finish.
The dream of putting your feet up while a robot does the cleaning is tempting. But can these clever discs truly handle the crumbs, pet hair, and dust bunnies of a typical British home, or are they just for light touch-ups?
You've just spent a packet on a shiny new telly, and now you're worried about mucky fingerprints. Are pricey, specialist sprays essential to avoid streaks and damage, or is there a much cheaper, simpler way to get it gleaming?
How 120Hz+ displays benefit everyone, not just gamers