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Dadnology title card: True Detective season 3 review – Mahershala Ali carries three decades
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True Detective season 3 review – Mahershala Ali carries three decades

True Detective season 3 is a clear step up from season 2: three timelines and a fantastic Mahershala Ali. Not quite season 1, and the case fades faster than the performance. 4/5.

Dadnology title card: True Detective season 2 review – Colin Farrell shines, the case does not
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True Detective season 2 review – Colin Farrell shines, the case does not

True Detective season 2 does not reach the quality of season 1: the case is hard to get into and the season cares more about its characters. Colin Farrell is excellent. 3.5/5.

Dadnology title card: The Family Stone review: A Christmas romcom that never quite warms up
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The Family Stone review: A Christmas romcom that never quite warms up

The Family Stone (2005) has a big cast and a nice ending, but it is slow, its characters rarely act believably and the Christmas romance never quite arrives: a watchable 3/5.

The red and white LEGO City Coast Guard Helicopter (60503) next to its yellow rescue capsule, on dark sand against black
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LEGO City Coast Guard Helicopter (60503) review: The rescue capsule steals the show

551 pieces, a working winch, sliding doors and a rescue capsule that folds open, plus 4 minifigures and a shark. Our son loves building it and playing with it.

Dadnology title card: VisionQuest review: A brilliant idea that loses its way in the middle
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VisionQuest review: A brilliant idea that loses its way in the middle

VisionQuest opens strong, gets confusing in the middle and finds its feet again in the finale. The sitcom scenes and two post-credits scenes are the highlights. 4/5.

The LEGO City Snowplow (60490) with its orange plow lowered, white cab and green salt body, on dark sand against black
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LEGO City Snowplow (60490) review: A snow day hero for the sandbox

263 pieces, a tilting and raisable plow, a salt-spreading function and a driver. A small LEGO City truck that is fun to build and plays indoors and out.

The red and yellow LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) with its roof-mounted drone platform, standing on dark sand against black
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LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) review: The Christmas gift that puts out fires

502 pieces, a detachable control center, a fire drone and a land drone with a robotic arm. The LEGO City fire truck that is fun to build and built to be played with.

The orange LEGO Technic McLaren P1 (42172) from the front quarter on black sand, blue smoke billowing behind it
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LEGO Technic McLaren P1 (42172) review: The most beautiful car on our shelf

3,893 pieces, a 1:8 McLaren P1 with a seven-speed paddle-shift gearbox, a V8 with moving pistons and butterfly doors. A demanding, joyful build that looks fantastic. 5/5.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming for families: Devices, Game Pass plans and parental controls
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Xbox Cloud Gaming for families: Devices, Game Pass plans and parental controls

Xbox Cloud Gaming explained for parents: which devices work, what each Game Pass plan includes, the internet you need, and the family settings to set first.

Best streaming services for families: Kids profiles, controls and bundles
Movies & TV

Best streaming services for families: Kids profiles, controls and bundles

Which streaming platforms work best for a family: kids profiles, parental PINs, rating limits, and the bundles that combine services into one bill.

The best Schleich and Papo animal figures for kids: Our son's favorites and his wish list
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The best Schleich and Papo animal figures for kids: Our son's favorites and his wish list

The best Schleich and Papo animal figures for kids: our six-year-old's favorites, the small animals on his wish list, and how to grow a collection.

A Home Assistant wall tablet with the Galaxy Tab A11+: Our family dashboard plan
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A Home Assistant wall tablet with the Galaxy Tab A11+: Our family dashboard plan

How to turn a Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ into a Home Assistant wall tablet: our tested family dashboard, Fully Kiosk Browser, battery protection, mounting and power.

Is EA Sports FC 27 OK for kids? A dad's guide to the rating and the packs
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Is EA Sports FC 27 OK for kids? A dad's guide to the rating and the packs

EA Sports FC 27 is rated E for Everyone, and the soccer is fine for any age. The question for parents is Ultimate Team, its random packs and the online chat.

Is the Ocarina of Time remake OK for kids? A dad's age guide
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Is the Ocarina of Time remake OK for kids? A dad's age guide

The Ocarina of Time remake is rated E10+ and has no online play or purchases. Like the ESRB, we put the line at ten, with a parent nearby once Link grows up and the game turns dark.

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