[ Christmas is almost here, which means it’s nearly time for the Christmas No 1 to be announced. The prestigious ranking is something of a Christmas tradition, with recent years dominated by charitable endeavours. LadBaby have scooped the top spot for the past five years with singles raising money for the UK’s food bank charity … Read more
[ Dyson doesn’t stick to chronological order when naming its stick vacuum models. Sometimes it skips numbers, and sometimes it’ll introduce a lower number as a later model than a higher number. For example, Dyson introduced the V15 immediately after the V11, and then the V12 after the V15. In the broadest sense, the numbers … Read more
[ With just a few days until Christmas, Amazon has a gift for all of us: more deals on Prime Video Channels, less than a month after the last round of add-on deals. What are Prime Video Channels, you ask? Prime Video Channels allow Amazon Prime subscribers to subscribe to additional streaming services inside of Prime Video. Instead … Read more
[ No matter if you’re working from home full-time or just a few days a week, it’s important to carve out a space that separates your work and personal lives. It’s equally vital that your workstation is kitted out with the right gear and accessories to make the day more bearable and comfortable. Since 2020, … Read more
[ Years ago while perusing one of Nigel Slater’s many cookbooks, I wondered aloud to a British friend about what made him so popular and prodigious. “Reading his recipes makes you feel like you’re sitting in his cozy kitchen, drinking a decent glass of claret and waiting for something delicious to eat,” says my friend, … Read more
[ How many video streaming services do you subscribe to? And how many of those reckon they can deliver you full-on, state-of-the-art picture and sound quality for your monthly fee? The answers are likely to be “plenty” and “almost all of them.” But true home-cinema aficionados know the truth: The best picture quality and the … Read more
[ The secret to making fluffy sponges, perfectly peaked meringues, and house-warming loaves is in the equipment you use. Mixing, kneading, and whisking by hand may feel wholesome, but why bother when you can get a stand mixer to do the hard work for you? Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a total novice, stand … Read more
[ Thanks to its even-heating, non-stick surface and included spreading tools, this electric crepe griddle makes thin, even, delicious crepes every time, according to reviewers. That said, you can also use it to make pancakes, tortillas, eggs, omelets, wraps, and bacon — especially since its precise control knob lets you cook at various temperatures. “I … Read more
[ Maybe you panicked over what to get your friend that has everything, or your cousin is bringing their significant other to your family’s holiday gathering and you feel like you ought to get them something. Maybe it feels like autumn just flew by. Whatever the reason, we’re here to help. We’ve gathered up some … Read more
[ Look for laminated layers: Most technical waterproof jackets are referred to as two- or three-layer jackets. These layers usually consist of a face fabric that has been treated with a waterproofing agent like durable water repellent, which is a thin mesh for releasing water vapor, plus a protective interior lining underneath. In general, for … Read more
