Hence, I decided to switch to a machine with a huge drum and a removable agitator: the Whirlpool smart top-load washer. In ...

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Checked for accuracy by our qualified fact-checkers, verifiers and subject experts. Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE. Once upon a time, all tumble dryers were simple beasts – metal boxes ...

You can then set your washing machine remotely using an app on your phone or tablet, or via Alexa or Google Assistant ... the app – perfect if you're out of the house and you don't want to come back ...

So if the timer breaks, the cycles can't automatically move on. The good news is that you can easily replace it yourself or hire a tradesperson to do it for you – just make sure you buy a timer that ...

To start our search for the best washers, we took a look at our guides to the best overall dryers and the best electric dryers to get a feel for criteria that also applied to these large ...

The best heated clothes airers are a space-saving alternative to tumble dryers or clothes lines when drying laundry – and some cost just £40 Finding the best heated clothes airer for winter may ...

For most homes, Alexa is the safer bet. It has a larger number of compatible accessories and speakers, not to mention its skill library. Some Echo devices double as Zigbee hubs, allowing you to ...

The best smart speakers make controlling your smart home devices a piece of cake, with simple voice commands putting you in charge. These speakers are for far more than music, with many including ...

These controllers have Mixxx mappings under active development. If you are considering getting one of these controllers, you are encouraged to do so. You can help the development of the mapping by ...

Where do backward compatible games come into the equation? Well, the controller patent — which reports claim is for the next-gen Xbox controller — detail the haptic feedback can be tuned to ...