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Life hacks
From tech to travel and cleaning, we've pulled together our most popular tips, guides and life hacks.
Water and energy efficiency
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Home improvement
Five ways to reduce your household's energy use
Reduce your carbon footprint, help save the environment and save money to boot. -
Home and living
How much can you save by choosing a water-efficient washing machine?
Spending a little more upfront can actually save you water and money over time. -
Home and living
Should I use eco mode?
It may save water and electricity, but will it give good results? -
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Home and living
Energy and water efficient washing machines
Smarter energy, water and cycle options for your washing machine. -
Home and living
The best type of washing machine for saving water
Do top loaders or front loaders use less water?
Drought-proof your home
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Buying the best pump for a rainwater tank
A guide to flow rates, pressure, outlets and installation. -
How to find a good low-flow showerhead
Save water – and money. -
A guide to greywater systems
Find out how to recycle your waste water around the house, for the benefit of the environment and your hip pocket. -
More tips for saving water at home
Steps you can take to conserve water both inside and outside your home. -
How to buy the best rainwater tank
What to consider when saving water for your home or property. -
Top 5 tips for saving water in the kitchen, laundry and bathroom
Simple ways to be more water-wise at home. -
How to buy the best pressure cleaner
A high-pressure water cleaner can refresh tired-looking surfaces. -
5 water-wasting washers from Fisher & Paykel, Panasonic and Speedqueen
Avoid these top-loading washing machines if you want to conserve water. -
Can you cook dinner in your dishwasher?
Salmon cooked in your dishwasher may sound flaky, but does it work? -
Is a Thermomix worth it?
Whether you're forking out for the original or a competitor, this is no impulse buy. -
Retractable hose reel buying guide
Retractable hose reels can tidy up the yard, but what do you need to consider before buying one? -
Will a steam mop revolutionise your cleaning?
Our expert guide to cost, key features and how well they clean.
Top tech tips
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Outdoor
Furbo pet camera review
Keep an eye on your pet – and feed them treats – while you're away from home. -
Electronics and technology
Should you buy a smart speaker?
Creepy eavesdropper or household hero? CHOICE staff talk the pros and cons of smart speakers. -
Electronics and technology
What is 5G and when can I get it?
How fast will 5G be, when will we get it, and can it replace the NBN? -
Electronics and technology
TV and computer screen jargon explained
HDR, UHD, 4K, OLED – what does it all mean? -
Electronics and technology
How to buy the best antivirus software
Say 'hasta la vista' to malware on your home computer, tablet or smartphone. -
Electronics and technology
How to change your Facebook privacy settings
What you can do to limit your personal data being shared by Facebook. -
Electronics and technology
How to cast videos and photos wirelessly to a TV
Mirror your mobile device to your TV and turn your computer into your own personal media server. -
Electronics and technology
How to upgrade a laptop
Upgrading your hardware can be an affordable way to give your laptop a power boost. -
Electronics and technology
How to edit photos and videos for free in Windows 10
Microsoft Photos is a significant improvement over the old Windows Photo Gallery program. -
Electronics and technology
Creating your home network
A step-by-step guide to creating a home network using a wireless router to connect your home entertainment, office equipment and smart appliances.
Managing your money
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Shopping
Best electricity providers for 2019: EnergyAustralia, Tango & more
The best retailers for pricing, customer service and environmental sustainability over the past 12 months. -
Electronics and technology
Save money on Netflix, Stan, Spotify and more with family plans
How to share your online subscriptions and digital purchases. -
Money
Is it worth getting a free credit report?
Australians entitled to one free credit report a year – they should use it to check for mistakes. -
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Money
How to build a budget
Need help getting your spending and saving in order? Join us for Budgeting 101. -
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Money
How to cope with interest rate increases
Home loan interest rates are on the way up again. What can you do to protect yourself? -
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Decoding labels
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Health
Should you choose Gold, Silver or Bronze hospital insurance?
We help you decide which of the new health insurance tiers is best for your needs. -
Electronics and technology
Decoding TV model numbers
Knowing the numbers can help you get a television for less. -
Food and drink
Heath stars FAQ
All your questions and concerns answered about the Health Star Rating food labelling system and how to use it. -
Food and drink
Food additives to avoid
Over 300 food additives are approved for use in Australia.
Just how safe are they? -
Transport
How to read a tyre's code
We help you decipher those confusing numbers and letters to pick the right tyres for your ride. -
Food and drink
Added sugar in food
Do you know how much added sugar you're eating? It's time to make food labels honest. -
Food and drink
Free-range eggs buying guide
The brands that meet the recommended model code of 1500 hens per hectare. -
Home and living
Twisting the truth on thread count
Thread count alone won't help you pick the best quality bed sheets.
Latest stories
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Money
Does your insurance cover your house for storm damage?
A little homework now can save you money and time in the long run. -
Money
Ethical super part one: what is ethical super?
In this series, we take a deep dive into this fast-growing sector. -
Electronics and technology
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 wireless router review
We try out Netgear's new Nighthawk AX8 router, one of the first to use the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless network standard. -
Electronics and technology
D-Link D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Security Router review
We try out the D-Link D-Fend which takes charge of privacy and protection of your home wireless network. -
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