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Only Santa should know whether you've been naughty or nice
Want to keep your online activity private this festive season? Here's how a VPN can stop your ISP, government, or even Santa from snooping....

"Military-grade encryption" is meaningless: decoding VPN buzzwords
It sometimes seems like VPN marketing is wilfully confusing. In our guide to VPN buzzwords, we explain the terms you can safely ignore and what you should look for instead...

Just got your first soundbar? You need to check out these 3 features first
I review soundbars for a living, and these are the three features you need to check out when using your first soundbar....

I just bought this 5-year-old Fujifilm camera and it proves newer isn’t always better
I bought a five-year-old Fujifilm X-E4 and proved to myself that you don't need a new camera to have fun....

Fart walking could be the key to sleeping better after Christmas dinner — here's why
Beat the food coma and get great sleep with a fart walk — pardon us, but it's not as gross as it sounds...

5 essential security steps to take when setting up your new phone
All it takes is just a few taps to secure your new phone but doing so is absolutely worth it....

7 Apple Watch features to try first — from wellness tools to gesture controls
Your new Apple Watch is absolutely jam-packed with handy features to help you stay connected, safe, healthy, and organized. These are my favorites as a smartwatch reviewer...

Got a new phone? These 4 essential cleaning supplies will keep it looking that way
It doesn't take much to keep your phone looking its best — just these four common household items you should always have on hand for regular cleaning....

Just got a pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones? Here are the first 5 things you should do
The QuietComfort line is filled with excellent headphones — here's what you should do with your brand new cans....

How to watch 'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 for *FREE* — stream online from anywhere
How to watch 'Amandaland' Christmas Special 2025 for free. It's Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders' first scripted on-screen reunion since "Ab Fab"....