Comparison guides
How to compare things properly: the specs that matter, the ones that are marketing, and how to read the fine print.
- How to compare two phones before buying: the 8 specs that actually matterA practical checklist for comparing two smartphones: which specs change your daily experience, which are marketing, and how to read a spec table without being fooled.2026-10-01
- 7 laptop specs that matter (and 4 that are mostly marketing)How to compare two laptops without getting lost in the spec sheet: the rows that predict real-world speed, battery and comfort, and the rows designed to impress on a shelf tag.2026-09-28
- Paying for five streaming services? How to compare them and keep twoA simple method for comparing streaming services on price per hour watched, ad tiers, simultaneous streams and originals, so you can cut subscriptions without missing the shows you love.2026-09-24
- MPG, MPGe and range: what the numbers really mean when comparing carsHow to compare a petrol, hybrid and electric car on running cost without being misled by MPG, MPGe and range figures. Plain-English definitions and a simple cost-per-mile method.2026-09-20
- How to compare two insurance policies: a plain-English checklistA step-by-step method for comparing insurance policies of any type: premium versus deductible, exclusions, limits, waiting periods and the questions to ask before you sign. General guidance, not advice.2026-09-16
- Why spec sheets mislead, and how to read one like an engineerSpec sheets are written by marketing departments. Learn the seven tricks they use, from peak-versus-sustained figures to unit games, and the habits that let you compare products on what is real.2026-09-12