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Will a Bag of Rice Really Save Your Water-Damaged Phone?

It's the first thing everyone suggests when your phone takes an unfortunate dive. But does this classic kitchen cupboard cure actually work, or could the starchy dust be doing more harm than good?

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Do 'Eco' Modes on Appliances Actually Save You Money?

The eco cycle on your dishwasher or washing machine can take hours, which feels wrong if you're trying to save energy. We'll explain why a longer, cooler cycle is often much kinder to both your wallet and the planet.

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Do Smart Meters Automatically Switch You to a Cheaper Energy Deal?

With the big push for smart meters across the UK, there's a lot of confusion. We'll clear up what they actually do for your bills versus what you still need to do yourself to save a few quid.

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Do You Still Need to 'Safely Eject' a USB Stick?

That little icon we've all been nervously clicking for decades. Is it a vital step to prevent data corruption, or a digital habit from a bygone era of computing that we can finally forget about?

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You Should Fully Drain Your Laptop Battery

Why modern lithium batteries don't need to be calibrated