Expert Advice

What is an AI voice recorder, how much does it really cost, and which one should you buy? Compare the Plaud Note, Note Pro and NotePin S with UK prices.

Looking for the best power station in the UK? Our 2026 buying guide covers capacity, wattage and battery type, plus our top picks for camping, power cuts and off-grid living.

UK winters bring storms, and storms bring power cuts — whether it's a few hours after high winds bring down a local line, or longer if a named storm does real damage to the network. October to March is consistently the highest-risk stretch for unplanned outages across the UK.

Here's what's worth having in the house before winter sets in properly - Maplin have all the tech you need.

Ricoh Theta X or Theta Z1? Compare sensors, resolution, video, battery and price to see the key differences and choose the right 360 camera.

Still shooting on your phone? Our camcorder buying guide covers 4K, zoom, stabilisation and waterproofing, plus our top picks for every budget.

Is your laptop not connecting to Wi-Fi? Try these 9 quick fixes, from restarting your router to switching to a wired connection with a USB-C to Ethernet adapter.

Choosing a tripod or mount for your camera or phone? Our buying guide covers tripod types, head styles, and mounts, plus picks like the Joby GorillaPod.

Wondering if a DVD player is still worth it in 2026? Our buying guide covers what to look for, plus the Oakcastle DVD120 and DVD175 portable players

Behind almost every solar panels sits the same unassuming component: the MC4 connector. It's not glamorous, but it's arguably one of the most important pieces of hardware in the entire solar industry.

If your house still has an old-style rewireable fuse board — the kind with brown Bakelite fuse carriers and coloured dots rather than modern switches — there are some important checks to make before you plug anything in.

No jargon, no assumed electrical knowledge — just a clear walkthrough of what happens between the sun coming out and your kettle running on it.

If you've been shopping for binoculars, you've probably noticed two distinct shapes: one with a wider, stepped body, and one with a slim, straight barrel. That's the difference between porro prism and roof prism designs — and it affects far more than just looks.

The Instax Mini 13 is here. We break down what's actually changed vs the Mini 12, full specs, pricing and colours, and whether it's worth upgrading.

Here's what microinverters are, how they work, and why they matter whether you're planning a full rooftop array or a single panel on the balcony.

Dead spots in the bedroom, buffering in the garden office, one bar in the kitchen — most homes have somewhere the WiFi just doesn't reach. A WiFi extender is the simplest and cheapest fix. In short: a WiFi extender picks up your router's existing wireless signal, boosts it, and rebroadcasts it — pushing coverage into the rooms your router can't reach on its own. Here's how that works, and how to decide whether an extender is the right solution for your home.

Shopping for a power bank and confused by the wattage numbers? You're not alone. Between 10W, 20W, 45W, 65W and 100W models, it's hard to know what's overkill and what will leave you waiting hours for a charge. The short answer: 20W–30W is ideal for phones, 45W for tablets and small laptops, and 65W–100W for full-size laptops. Here's how to work out exactly what you need.