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If Bear Grylls appeared at a festival like Glastonbury or Coachella he’d probably extol the virtues of being prepared. If you’re planning what to pack for your pitch we’ve got all the best camping gear for you. From illuminated tent pegs that shine bright all night, to compact campfires that can charge your smartphone, the gear below is guaranteed to upgrade your tented getaway. Oh, and check out our guide to the best outdoor speaker, too. With Glastonbury soon kicking the UK’s festival season off with a bang, folks should be prepared with some solid gear, a set of boots…

Online learning is overwhelming—there’s too much info and not enough structure. But it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming if you are willing to use little bits of time every day. So I came up six reusable prompts that turn ChatGPT into a private tutor. 1 Set Up Your Microlearning Course ChatGPT can design a microlearning path for you. I recommend you pick a narrow area within a topic instead of a broader subject to make your microlearning sessions more specific. You are an educational expert who can design microlearning courses aligned with constructivist learning theories. I want to use microlearning…

I have a confession to make: in videogames featuring gunplay, I reload. Excessively.  I’m not sure how or when this became a problem, but in bullet-ridden titles like Call of Duty or Apex Legends, I’d down an enemy and immediately mash the reload button on my console controller before they’ve even hit the floor, no matter my ammo status. Meanwhile, their best friend comes steaming around the corner, catching me like you would your dog with their snout in the biscuit tin, desperately trying to jam my virtual magazine into my virtual firearm. And then sweet revenge is theirs. Yes,…

Ah, the MoonSwatch. It would be fair to say Swatch and Omega’s unexpected love-in didn’t get off to the best start. But fast-forward a couple of years from the sheer pandemonium this celestial collection sparked, and the MoonSwatch family is now a two-dozen-plus family of watches as varied as they are characterful. Ditch the Velcro strap in favour of a premium alternative, and the Bioceramic Swatch can look properly upmarket, too, able to compete with some of the best watches around. But which to choose? Some of the latest MoonSwatches are still tricky to buy since they’re only stocked in…

When my smart TV’s Wi-Fi connection seems spotty, I no longer blame the TV; instead, I blame the Wi-Fi itself. Nine times out of 10, it’s the router. While a reset may sometimes work, fixing a smart TV’s Wi-Fi problems often needs more finesse. 5 Restart Your Router and Smart TV Dreamchild Obari / MakeUseOf What I like to call a “clean slate,” giving both your router and smart TV a reboot will purge any temporary files left behind, so it isn’t hampering the connection. For both devices, find the power cable and unplug it for 60 seconds. While your…

I love podcasts, but I don’t always want to reach for my phone. Luckily, I’ve found various ways to enjoy them right on my smart TV. 4 Installing Dedicated Podcast Apps One way I listen to podcasts on my smart TV is by using dedicated podcast apps. I have a TCL TV, which runs on Google TV, so there are plenty of apps available, including those dedicated to podcasts, such as Honey Podcasts and Capsule Podcasts. I found these apps by searching directly in the Google Play Store from my TV. Many popular podcast apps, unfortunately, don’t have dedicated smart…

When my smart TV starts acting up, my first thought is that it’s ready to be e-waste. But instead of burning cash, I have a set of tricks I use to see if my smart TV is truly broken. 5 Apps Are Crashing Left and Right If your smart TV apps keep crashing, it might be time for an update. Sometimes it really is simply out-of-date software. You can manually check for firmware updates from your smart TV’s menu, typically located in the network settings. On the extreme spectrum, your smart TV may have reached a point where many apps…

I was a loyal Spotify user for the longest time. But all that changed when I gave Amazon Music a shot, thanks to it being included with my Prime subscription. And despite my long-standing relationship with Spotify, there are a few reasons why Amazon’s music streaming service won me over. 5 It’s Included With My Prime Subscription You’ve likely heard of all the usual perks you get with a Prime membership, from access to Prime Video to free next-day shipping. I’ll admit that while I took advantage of these perks, I completely overlooked Amazon Music, assuming it was just a…

Despite owning two smart TVs, I still often use my trusty third-generation Chromecast while at home and on the go. Even if you think Chromecasts are yesterday’s streaming device, there are some excellent reasons why it’s worth tracking down a Chromecast in the age of built-in apps and streaming boxes. 5 Chromecasts Are Compact Jack Mitchell/MakeUseOf The Chromecast is a perfect example of portable tech. Even the most recent Google Chromecast with Google TV is smaller than the palm of your hand, and since it can be powered via a TV’s USB port, it typically doesn’t require a power brick…

When Lego founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen pivoted his business to plastic bricks, we wonder if he had any idea of the global phenomenon Lego would become. Today, there are many themes, for kids and adult collectors alike. It’s hard to keep track. So we’re doing it for you, with the Stuff guide to the best upcoming Lego sets. Note: this list covers officially announced Lego sets. There are no rumours, leaks, nor models the writer ham-fistedly pieced together from a pile of random bricks. August 2025 Lego sets Buy this… Porsche 911 GT3 RS Super Car ($26.99/£22.99 • 348 pieces): We’ve been waiting for this one.…