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I test smart home tech for a living, and these are the top 3 subscription-free video doorbells I recommend

Don't get trapped in a payment plan – these doorbells will give you advanced features and local storage for your videos with no added fees.

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I test gaming PCs for a living, and I was more impressed by the build and performance of the NZXT Player PC (5070 Intel Edition) than I was expecting

The NZXT Player PC (5070 Intel Edition) is a fantastic gaming PC that is ideal for just about any gamer willing to pay the asking price.

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After a couple of weeks testing the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, I found its performance and screen impressive, but its battery life? Not so much

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop that’s an ideal desktop replacement but has weak battery life and a high price tag.

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This is the single best upright vacuum we've ever tested – and it's on offer with $130 off at Shark for a limited time only

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I spent a few weeks testing the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus - if you're looking for an affordable MacBook Air alternative, this is it

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 has just about all the makings of a MacBook Air alternative for Windows fans.

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I loved the aspect ratio of the Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell but not so much the battery

The Lorex 4K Battery Doorbell does some things really well. However, there are a couple big concerns here, including battery life.

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I swapped my everyday display to the BenQ GW2486TC Eye-Care Monitor for a month, here's my verdict

The BenQ GW2486TC Eye-Care Monitor is a very affordable monitor perfect for those who prize productivity over all else.

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Voices: Ukraine cannot afford to let Donald Trump near its precious natural resources

COMMENT: Donald Trump’s demand for $500bn in Ukrainian rare earth minerals as payback for military support during the war with Russia is unprecedented, says historian James Holland – more egregious even than the deal brokered 80 years ago to punish a defeated Germany

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I tested the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU9 and found a no-frills laptop at a decent price

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a decent laptop at a decent price and is portable enough for a 15-inch laptop.

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I tried the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid and found it very unique - and very expensive

Redefining two-in-one, the Thinkbook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid offers two distinct devices that can be used separately in one package.

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GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulb review: colorful, bold lighting in traditional bulb form

The GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs provide fantastic dynamic effects and rock solid connectivity, though it is limited to certain smart home ecosystems.

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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: The ideal runner’s headphones

Light, comfortable, good sound, and long battery life are just part of what make the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 great for runners.

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Act fast with our exclusive Homes & Gardens discount code on the new Shark Cordless PowerDetect vacuum – it's one of the best we've ever tested

We've tested over 50 vacuum cleaners here at Homes & Gardens, and the Shark Cordless PowerDetect is one of the best, ever

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Al Murray and James Holland ride through London on Second World War-era ‘tank’

The podcast co-hosts travelled from Westminster to the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth on Wednesday

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Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean and Empty System review – untethered power and flexibility

The Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean and Empty System offers extra modularity and power compared to a lot of the competition (and Shark’s previous cordless offerings)

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Philips 7000 Series Video Doorbell review: mostly great, slightly frustrating

The Philips 7000 Series Video Doorbell is great in just about every way, except the price and the fact that there’s a bit of a delay.

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JBL 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Monitors review: great, but not for their intended purpose

The JBL 104-BT are affordable and very pleasant to listen to, though you should consider them more for general use than production work.

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Origin EON17-X v2 review: powerful, big, hot, and loud

The Origin EON17-X v2 is a powerhouse that runs hot and loud. It’s not cheap, but it provides premium performance.

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Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: Gorgeous inside and out

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is stunning in more ways than one, and only really held back by its price tag and limited ports.

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Shark POWERDETECT Upright Vacuum review: a heavy powerhouse

The corded Shark POWERDETECT has the kind of power to put cordless and robot vacuums to shame. Here's how it performed in our tests

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Frigidaire Gallery 50 Pint Dehumidifier with WiFi review: feature-filled and performance-heavy

The Frigidaire Gallery 50 Pint Dehumidifier with WiFi is pricey but is worth it due to its excellent performance and deep feature set

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HP E45c G5: a huge, immersive monitor, but it comes at a price

It might be pricey, but the HP E45c G5 is worth it if you need a ton of screen real-estate.

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Acer Swift Go 14 review: a solid laptop with some fun twists and turns

The Acer Swift Go 14 has great performance, mid-range build quality, and some nice added features.

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Roborock Q Revo MaxV robot vacuum review: great performance, inconsistent features

The Roborock Q Revo MaxV offers some great performance but come with some concerns.

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Halo Capsule X review: a unique, modular and powerful cordless vacuum

The Halo Capsule X is an unusual stick vacuum that almost breaks the mold.

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