Latest articles by Caroline Preece
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Sony vs LG TV — We Put the Two Quality TV Brands Head to Head
Versus We look at how the two TV giants compare, looking at their offerings for OLED, 4K, 8K, and more
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JBL vs Sony — Which Home Audio Giant is the Best Choice in 2024?
Versus We compare JBL and Sony's Bluetooth and home theater options to see which is best
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Best Soundbars — Get That Superior Home Theater Experience With Our Pick of TV Speakers
These are our top picks for the best soundbars to add a cinematic tone to your next binge-watch, including models from LG, Sonos, Bowers & Wilkins, and more
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Sonos vs Bose — Our Audio Expert Compares the Two Giants in Home Sound
Versus Sonos and Bose may be the biggest names in home cinema, but which is better for you? From its sound to how it looks, Livingetc picks a side
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Samsung vs Hisense — Two of the Most Trusted Mid-Range Brands, But Which is the Best in 2024?
Versus We examine the TV offerings of Samsung and Hisense to determine which brand you should choose
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Mini LED vs OLED: Which Premium Screen Technology is Best?
Versus We compare OLED and new kid on the block Mini LED, to see which is the best choice
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Best Wireless Doorbells — We Review and Rate Your Wire-Free Door Camera Options
Upgrade your home's security and discover the best wireless doorbells with welcoming chimes, secure video recording systems, and more
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Hisense vs TCL — Both TV Brands For the Budget-Conscious, But Which is Our Pick?
Versus Trying to decide between Hisense or TCL TVs for your home? Here's a comparison of two budget-friendly brands to help you make the best choice.
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Best Surround Sound Systems — The Set-Ups We Think Sound (and Look) Brilliant
Get the best surround sound system setup of your dreams with our pick of TV speakers, soundbars and more
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Best 85 Inch TVs — Ultra Large Screens to Super-Size Your Entertainment
Upgrade your home entertainment with a cinematic feel using the best 85 inch TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG and more.
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Weber vs Char-Broil - can the budget brand beat out the fan favorites?
Versus We compare two of the biggest grill brands to see how they measure up across performance, design, variety and more
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Chromecast vs Firestick: which streaming device is best for your home?
We compare the Chromecast and Firestick streaming devices to see which is the best in key areas
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Sony WF-C500 vs Airpods: are the budget earbuds a worthy competitor to Apple?
Sony's affordable earbuds get the thumbs up from us, but how do their compare with Apple's AirPods?
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Marshall Minor III vs Airpods: can the rock music masters beat out Apple?
We compare the Marshall Minor III earbuds with the AirPods 3 to see whether the classic rock rep of the former means it can take the tech giants on.
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HomePod vs Alexa: can Apple's new speaker topple Amazon?
Versus With the release of a new Apple smart speaker, is the HomePod a threat to Alexa's dominance?
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Simplisafe Alarm System review: an excellent set of products with a couple of drawbacks
App troubles overshadowed what was an otherwise great experience with the Simplisafe Alarm System...
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Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods 3: battle of the Apple-backed earbuds
We compare true wireless earbuds from Apple and Beats, looking at design, comfort, audio, pricing, and more.
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Are DIY home security systems worth it? Looking at the pros and cons
We look at DIY security systems in opposition to professional systems to see which offers the best deal.
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Genius uses for your security system contact sensors, from someone who tests them for a living
Not sure what to do with those window sensors in your security kit? Here are our best discoveries.
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Should home security cameras be hidden? Your questions on practicality (and legality), answered
Can you keep your security cameras out of sight? We look at the reasons why you'd want to, and whether you should.
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Ring Alarm System (2nd Gen) review: the brand's made-over kit is still a winner
We tested the Ring Alarm System 5-Piece Kit to see if it could make home security simpler for the average user, and how it may have improved on the first gen system.
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How to save money on a home security system - staying safe doesn't need to be expensive
Want to add some security to your home but worried about the expense? We look at how to keep costs down.
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eufy Home Alarm Kit review: a simple but effective way to keep your home safe
The eufy Home Alarm Kit has all of the basics on paper, but we wanted to test it out on our own home to see how easy it is to set up and use.
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6 genius ways your smart doorbell can keep your home safer
Many of us have video doorbells but fail to know what to do with them - here are some of the ways they can add to the safety and security of your home.
