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Best AA batteries 2024: Tried and tested options to keep your devices going longer
We’ve tested everything from long-lasting lithiums to low-cost alkalines to bring you the best AA batteries for stamina and performance
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The best cordless phones we’ve tested in 2024
Fed up with nuisance calls and dodgy DECT connection? We test and recommend the best cordless phones
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Best wireless doorbell 2024: Top tested chimes to grab your attention
Never miss a visitor with the best battery and plug-in wireless doorbells we’ve reviewed

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Dualit Coffee Percolator
Dualit Coffee Percolator review
Coffee machines

Neat design and it makes tea, too, but you need a bit of time and patience to make the Dualit Coffee Percolator make good coffee

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£60
Netgear Nighthawk X4 R7500 teaser image
Netgear Nighthawk X4 R7500, Nighthawk X4S D7800 review
Home office Wireless routers

The Nighthawk X4 has plenty of speed but to take advantage of the higher throughput you’ll need extra equipment

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£170 inc VAT
Swan 1.25L Coffee Maker hero
Swan 1.25L Coffee Maker review
Coffee machines

The Swan 1.25L Coffee Maker’s is great value and makes decent coffee, but it’s a little flimsy

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£20
Melitta Look Timer hero
Melitta Look Timer review
Coffee machines

Great coffee, loads of options to adjust flavour and a great price: the Melitta Look Timer is an excellent filter coffee machine

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£60
Tefal Cuisine Companion three-quarters
Tefal Cuisine Companion review
Home appliances

A beautifully designed appliance which will save you significant time in the kitchen, but it costs a fortune

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£699
trendnet TEW 820ap
Trendnet TEW-820AP Wireless AC Easy-Upgrader review
Home office Wireless routers

A cheap way to add 802.11ac to your existing router, but the TEW-820AP isn't particularly quick

Published :
£25 inc VAT
Samsung SmartThings review - hands on
Home appliances Technology

Samsung brings its smart home kit to the UK with simple smartphone controls

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netgear nighthawk ac1900 extender rear ports
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 range extender (EX7000) review
Home office Wireless routers

Incredible speeds if you have compatible hardware, but the Nighthawk is overkill for almost everyone else

Published :
£130 inc VAT
TalkTalk HG635 Super Router front
TalkTalk HG635 Super Router review
Home office Wireless routers

The TalkTalk HG635 Super Router has surprisingly quick performance but lacks in features

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Sky Hub back teaser
Sky Hub review
Home office Wireless routers

The Sky Hub is disappointingly under-specified with poor performance

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