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Thursday, 12 October 2023

Gardening in October – What to prune, plant and prepare

Although Autumn in the UK officially starts in September, October seems to be when the weather makes a sudden turn. We might be waving goodbye to the sun and saying hello to the rain, but don’t worry, you can still make the most of this coming season for your flowers, plants and veggies. Read on…

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Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Air Fryer 101: How to Cook With and Clean your Air Fryer (With bonus recipes!)

Air fryers have been steadily climbing in popularity, especially over the past 3-4 years. This time last year, searches for air fryers skyrocketed and were one of the most popular Christmas gadgets. It is becoming more mainstream for a kitchen to contain this appliance, but why? Whether you own one or not, there’ll be something…

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Friday, 1 September 2023

How to help yourself and your loved ones avoid scams

According to Ofcom, around 9 in 10 adults have come across what they suspect to be a scam. A quarter of the people who took part in the survey personally lost money as a result. Newer and more sophisticated ways of scamming are becoming more common, preying on those without the knowledge to spot them….

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

What is a deepfake? Glossary Terms to Better Understand the World of AI

If you’ve read the news recently, you’ll see that talk of AI (artificial intelligence) has been increasingly spoken about. What was predicted in cheesy 80s sci-fi flicks seems all the more possible with each passing day. But what is AI and should we be worried about it? What is AI? AI has been around much…

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Baking Fails and Troubleshooting – 10 Tips for Dazzling Desserts

So much goes into baking, from carefully weighing each ingredient to ensuring your oven is at the correct temperature. Even so, there are times when precision isn’t enough and your cakes may still come out stodgy, unevenly cooked or overcooked. We have 10 troubleshooting baking tips for cakes, bakes and more to help you.  …

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