Buying guides Know before you buy.

Straight answers on RFID protection, slim wallets and storing batteries safely. Each guide ends with the product it covers, so you can compare and decide.

Wallets and RFID protection.

Do you need an RFID blocking wallet?

How contactless cards can be read without you knowing, and how to stop it.

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RFID blocking card or RFID blocking wallet: which suits you?

Keep the wallet you already love, or switch to one with protection built in.

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Card holder or wallet: choosing a slim wallet

Six collections compared by cards, cash, coins and size.

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Batteries, sorted and safe.

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How to store batteries safely at home

Why loose batteries drain, leak or short, and simple ways to keep them sorted.

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How to tell if a battery is dead, with and without a tester

Quick checks you can do now, and when a tester saves you guessing.

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