Samantha Smith

London

Media Co-ordinator at BBC News

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Articles

7 tips before buying a new printer for retail business

3 weeks ago | azbigmedia.com | Samantha Smith

Choosing a new printer for a retail business can be a tricky task, especially with lots of options available. It’s about finding the right one that fits the specific needs of a business. Whether it’s for printing receipts, or marketing materials, the right printer can make all the difference in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This article provides seven essential tips to consider before making that purchase.
5 mistakes people usually make when they apply for travel insurance

3 weeks ago | azbigmedia.com | Samantha Smith

Imagine planning the perfect getaway, only to realize your travel insurance doesn’t cover half of what you thought it would. It’s a common issue many travelers face, and the good news is, you can avoid these mistakes with the right knowledge. This blog will dive into five common errors to watch out for when applying for travel insurance, helping you ensure you’re fully protected and ready to enjoy your trip without surprises.
How does DTC fulfillment support omnichannel retail strategies? Improving customer experience and efficiency

1 month ago | azbigmedia.com | Samantha Smith

Understanding how direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment supports omnichannel retail strategies is important for modern businesses. DTC fulfillment services bridge the gap between online and offline sales by streamlining the process of collecting, packing, and shipping orders across different platforms. By leveraging efficient DTC fulfillment services, retailers can offer a seamless experience that satisfies customer expectations.
Maximize comfort: Innovative space-saving furniture ideas for small hotel rooms - AZ Big Media

1 month ago | azbigmedia.com | Samantha Smith

Small hotel rooms provide a particular difficulty for guests as well as for hotel managers. Although space restrictions are usually inevitable, they do not have to sacrifice the degree of comfort offered. Actually, little areas can be turned into pleasant and attractive places with the correct ideas. The secret is to strike a mix between aesthetic appeal and utility without sacrificing the small space.
Sky Q Box review

2 months ago | choose.co.uk | Samantha Smith

While Sky launched the first version of the Ultra HD-ready Sky Q box way back in 2016, it remains the box to beat, still surpassing Virgin's TV 360 and BT's TV Box Pro. Sky Q allows customers to pause, rewind and record live TV, with enough tuners to record six channels simultaneously while a customer watches a seventh . Guide personalisation, extensive search functions, and voice control, all help keep the Sky Q box modern, despite its gradual replacement with the new Sky Stream.
Virgin Media V6 box: Worth an upgrade

Nov 3, 2024 | choose.co.uk | Samantha Smith

Virgin Media's V6 box has now been replaced by the newer TV 360 box, but many existing customers may still have this box. It's possible for customers to get a firmware update and new remote for the V6, which upgrades the box to the latest TV 360 platform without the need for new hardware. Overall, the V6 remains a good set-top box but is no longer Virgin Media's premier piece of tech, and the latest updates are now skipping this box.
Virgin TV Packages

Oct 24, 2024 | choose.co.uk | Samantha Smith

Virgin Media's TV packages bundle premium content and a recordable box with ultrafast broadband and calls. Virgin TV packages offer customers the chance to bundle premium TV content with ultrafast broadband on the Virgin Media network. It's one of the cheapest ways to watch TNT Sports, and customers get the channels in HD and Ultra HD included as standard.
Which is best for broadband?

Aug 13, 2024 | choose.co.uk | Samantha Smith

Hyperoptic offer cheap broadband deals with a choice of contract length and promise no mid-contract price hikes. Virgin Media, on the other hand, have wider availability to more than 16 million premises, as well as faster average download speeds, and additional services with Stream and TV 360. For those who want a straightforward fast broadband connection Hyperoptic may offer better value for money, but Virgin Media will appeal to those looking for a more well-rounded entertainment plan.
Sky Sports with BT Sport packages

Aug 11, 2024 | choose.co.uk | Samantha Smith

With the division of the Premier League across both Sky Sports and BT Sport it can be hard to pick one over the other. Added to that, Sky Sports have exclusive rights of Formula One, while BT Sport has exclusivity of UEFA Champions League, and coverage of Premiership Rugby. Taking Sky Sports and BT Sport together ensures customers don't miss out, and this guide will reveal who offers the cheapest Sky Sports and BT Sport package.
NOW TV Memberships

Aug 11, 2024 | choose.co.uk | Samantha Smith

NOW, owned by Sky, offers a low-cost way to stream premium TV content, whether that's via a smart TV app, gaming console, PC, or mobile device. Membership plans are sectioned into Sports, Cinema, Entertainment and Hayu packs, and are all available on rolling monthly terms. However, the cheap flexibility of NOW does have its drawbacks. Viewers can't pause or record live TV (except on Sky Sports+), and paid add-ons are now required to skip ads and watch in HD or UHD.