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Working from home has made us more reliant on technology than ever. But when did you last give your equipment a thorough clean? The time is now. From the solutions to avoid to the nifty cloths and swabs to have on hand, here’s what you should know…

Need a break but can’t risk two weeks of quarantine afterwards? The UK is one of the best places in the world to go hiking – and walking is one of the best activities for improving your mental health. From quiet, head-clearing weekends away to more serious adventures, here are nine British destinations worth knowing.

Bobby Groves is head of oysters at Chiltern Firehouse. Last year, he rode 5,000 miles on a Triumph motorbike, hugging the coasts of Britain and Ireland for his new book Oyster Isles, which celebrates the bivalve and its rich history. It’s also a great guide to the best places to eat oysters on these islands. Here, Bobby shares his top tips for buying, shucking and serving them…

Video games are a readymade home entertainment solution and right now that is music to our ears. For anyone who hasn’t picked up a controller since they moved out of their childhood bedroom, Amy Wong, gaming buyer at John Lewis, brought SLMan up to speed on the best consoles and most exciting games out there now…

As commuters do everything they can to avoid public transport and thwarted holidaymakers look to explore more local surroundings, e-bikes are enjoying a sales boom. SLMan checked in with Ben Mowbray of the E-Bike Shop and Patrick Wallace, buyer for Evans Cycles, to find out why they’ve become so popular and what you should know…

Just in time for the big return to work, Pret a Manger has launched a new in-store drink subscription, so customers can enjoy copious amounts of coffee, tea, frappes, hot chocolate and more – all for just £20 a month. Here’s what you need to know about YourPret Barista and how to get your first month for free…

Matt Rudd is the award-winning author of the Man Trouble column in the Sunday Times. His new book, Man Down, sets out to examine the reasons why apparently successful men can be fundamentally unhappy. He told SLMan what he’s learnt from his own experience and from speaking to other men in similar situations…

RVs tend to have had a bit of a bad rep in the UK, but there’s a new breed on the road now and lockdown has seen a surge of interest in them. SLMan spoke to Lucy Caillé, MD of GlamperRV, to find out what it’s really like to holiday in a motorhome…

Last month, we showed you the essential spirits and mixers you need to create the ultimate at-home bar. This month, we went to eight top bartenders and mixologists & asked them to share the equipment and gadgets they can’t work without. From soda streams and blenders to stemless wine glasses and Mexican elbows, here’s everything you need to complete your bar and pep up your at-home drinking experience.

At a photoshoot in north Wales in March, a local fisherman and a London photographer hatched a plan to make the best of a bad situation. From drop-offs outside the giraffe enclosure of London Zoo to pop-ups in Portobello, photographer-turned-lobster deliveryman Jude Edginton gave SLMan the full story of Lockdown Lobsters…

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Tim Anderson studied Japanese food culture at university and lived in Japan for two years. After moving to London, he won MasterChef and opened Nanban, a restaurant described as “Wagamama on acid”. He spoke to SLMan about his favourite places to eat in London and beyond, what it’s been like relaunching two restaurants in the current climate, plus his thoughts about the future of dining…

No one wants to be thought of as that guy with bad breath. Luckily, it can be relatively easy to treat. SLMan asked the experts for their tips on how to prevent it, from need-to-know products to foods you should avoid…