Explaining the popularity of pressure cookers for hard-pressed modern homeowners, a John Lewis spokesman said: 'The cooking method often used by our parents and grandparents to tenderise cheaper cuts of meat is once again popular as thrifty, time-poor cooks rediscover the time and fuel-saving benefits of these marvellous machines.'

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Research by the insurance firm Aviva predicts a 113 per cent increase by the end of the year in adults who own a 'sleeved blanket' that can be worn like a robe, while owners of electric blankets could be up by 89 per cent.

However, modern ones are far easier and safer to use and many have automated settings. The manufacturer Crockpot estimates that an electrical pressure cooker generally uses around 500W to cook an average stew in just 21 minutes, compared with 205 minutes to cook the same meal using around 3,000W in a conventional oven. 

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But anxiety about whether they were safe to use - and the advent of the microwave - made them fall out of favour.

Simply opening up a scalding metal pan filled with high-pressure steam was something of a lottery - with many fearing the lid would explode across the kitchen.

Its owner Rokos was educated at Eton and Oxford and has a string of properties in Wiltshire and London. He hit the news earlier this year when it was revealed he had paid the second-highest amount of income tax in Britain. 

The powerful speakers do add some vibration to the palm rests when turned up and Lenovo has cluttered the laptop with pitches for optional services and software. But, overall, the latest Yoga 9i is the two-in-one convertible laptop to beat. 

Are Chromebooks worth it?

, but they're not for everyone.  and Chromebooks -- laptops that run on Chrome OS -- are great for people who do most of their work in a web browser or using mobile apps. They are secure, simple and, more often than not, a bargain. What they can't do is natively run Windows or http://bbs.Txzqzb.com Mac software. 

There is also expected to be a 33 per cent spike in sales of hot water bottles - and a suggestion that people could even be saving money by making their own clothes, with those owning sewing machines forecast to rise by 60 per cent.

Choosing a new laptop, whether it's for work, home or school, isn't an easy decision. There are a lot of decent laptops on the market that offer reliable performance, but how do you separate the good from the standouts? Well, CNET's list of the best laptops for 2022 is a great place to start, with our top picks across brands, operating systems, budgets and categories. Many of the models from 2021 have been updated for 2022 with the latest chips from Intel, AMD and Apple's new M2 chips. 

New Apple silicon, new display, new design and all the ports we've been asking for: The latest 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro is the best Pro ever. The combination of the larger MacBook Pro's hardware and MacOS extracts the maximum performance from the components while delivering excellent battery life. The new mini-LED high-resolution display is gorgeous. And if an HDMI output and SD card reader were on your shortlist for features, you'll find those here too.

For the money, though, you're getting great hardware top to bottom, inside and out. Apple recently moved to using its own processors, which resulted in  compared to older Intel-based models. But, the company's most powerful laptop, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, still hasn't been updated to Apple silicon. 

Acer Chromebook Spin 714

Best Chromebook for most people

Acer had one of the best Chromebooks available in 2021 with , and now it's repeated that success with the Chromebook Spin 714. The premium two-in-one doesn't stray far from its predecessor in terms of what it offers, but Acer did make some changes to keep it competitive, like including a USI pen that stores and charges in the 714's body. There are less expensive options, but if you want a Chromebook that'll last for years, this is it. Keep an eye out for a sale on this one: Its normal price is $729, but is frequently on sale for $579. 

This best laptop list is updated periodically with new models we've tested and reviewed. If you need advice on whether a particular type of laptop or two-in-one is right for you, jump to our laptop FAQ at the bottom of the list and if you're looking to save some money on your purchase, be sure to check out our best laptop deals page.

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus

Best 16-inch laptop for creators on a budget

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus' 16-inch display is a great size since the laptop is barely bigger than a 15.6-inch model, but you get more room for work and a roomier keyboard and touchpad along with it. For this Inspiron, Dell packed in performance parts including a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia discrete graphics and the display covers 100% sRGB color gamut, which is good enough if you're getting started with creating web content. Also, the laptop has a more premium fit and finish than we're used to seeing in the Inspiron line.

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