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Looking for the best robot lawn mower? You are? Good. You’re in the right place. Whether you detest manual labour or simply don’t have the time to meticulously manage your lawn, there’s no shame in picking up a robot lawn mower to help make your life go that little bit smoother. Some will work with your smart speaker, too. We’ve rounded up a selection of the best auto mowers below, including traditional ones that require laying down a boundary wire (to prevent them from rolling off into the sunset), and more high-tech versions which make use of fancy GPS, cameras,…

While it doesn’t happen often, bad storms can leave you without power. I lost power earlier this year during a bad storm, which also ruined a set of patio doors. While I could switch on a smartphone hotspot to still use the internet, this wouldn’t work if your data plan was capped or masts were damaged. Fortunately, Vodafone has a new device to stop me worrying about black outs. Vodafone, alongside BT, KCOM, and Zen Internet, just unveiled a Broadband Battery Backup device that keeps your WiFi alive for up to 7 hours when the power goes out. The device…

Quick Links My Frustrations With DeepSeek I initially had high hopes for DeepSeek. As an AI chatbot marketed as a strong competitor to ChatGPT, it promises capabilities and an intelligent conversational experience. However, after using it extensively, I found myself increasingly frustrated with its limitations. My Frustrations With DeepSeek One of my biggest issues with DeepSeek is its server reliability. I often find myself wasting a lot of time waiting for replies. Those long waits often result in DeepSeek telling me that their servers are currently busy and that I should try again later. Though I understand that it takes…

Plex runs smoothly right out of the box, but with these pro tips, you can set up your media server for future success. As your library grows, it’s important that Plex works for you—not the other way around. 5 Don’t Stop at One Plex Server Whenever I don’t feel like sitting at my desk to work, I like using my laptop. However, my laptop is one of my Plex servers, as is my main PC. I’ll run my server on my unoccupied device so my wife and kids can still access my library without taxing my CPU while I work.…

Whether you’re preparing for the final boss or preparing financials for your boss, the best keyboard will help you get things done quicker on your laptop. And if you’re in the market for one, this is the list you need. From streamlined spellers to competition keys, you’ll find the best keyboard for every use and budget below. We’ve even included a few customisable boards in our round-up, to help you nail your desktop aesthetic. Don’t know your QWERTY from your RGB? We’ve also covered some key lingo to help you decipher which specs actually matter when choosing a keyboard. The…

Summary TV is the best place for longer, higher-quality YouTube videos. Using the YouTube TV app helps me avoid unwanted video recommendations and toxic comment sections. YouTube subscriptions are easy to navigate with a TV remote. I used to watch YouTube on my computer. Then, I switched to watching primarily on my phone. But these days, when I think of YouTube, I think of my TV. TV Is a Natural Home for Longer Videos What I watch on YouTube has changed. Short how-to videos made sense in a web browser, but that’s not what I watch much anymore. Now, a…

I’ve toyed with the idea of using Emby and Jellyfin for my home media streaming setup for a while—but ultimately, Plex won. Its user-friendly setup and UI, wide client compatibility, and universal watch list are far too handy for me to switch to one of its direct competitors. 4 Getting Set Up Is Simple and Straightforward On Windows, downloading and installing Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin is all relatively easy. However, Plex does a lot of the backend automatically (and has a few boxes to tick), and it ultimately won for me. As someone who wanted to explore the usefulness of…

Disc rot. It’s a thing. A thing I’d relegated to the dusty corners of my memory until a recent, stark reminder. And also the thing that’s convinced me I need to digitise old media – while I still can. Years ago, I stopped buying CDs when an album I wanted didn’t get a physical release. The habit broken, I went all-in on digital – and then streaming. But streaming’s ephemeral nature began to gnaw at me. That and my towering stacks of unloved albums made me decide I should start buying CDs again. Naturally, I needed something to play them on, and was…

ChatGPT just released a beta update that lets you replace the default voice assistant on your Android phone. Although the ChatGPT for Android app has been around since 2023, this update makes it more convenient to use its capabilities without diving into the app. Join the ChatGPT Beta to Make It the Default Digital Assistant on Your Phone If you want to use ChatGPT as your primary voice assistant, you must first install the latest beta version of the app. To join the beta program, go to the ChatGPT app on the Google Play Store, scroll down to the bottom…

There is a bit of good news if you’re still holding on to physical 4K Blu-ray discs, even though it’s 2025. Sony is still manufacturing new Blu-ray players. The UBP-X700/K Is Sony’s First New Blu-ray Player Since 2018 Sony First spotted by Flatpanelshd, the new UBP-X700/K from Sony will be available in April or May, depending on your region. The new player is a refreshed version of the UBP-X700 that originally hit the market all the way back in 2018. While the new option looks identical to the previous model, it is missing some significant features. Japanese publication Monohika lists…