Chris Haslam, journalist & author

Pick up a copy of Good Homes this month (Jan 2010) for my 'Your guide to home cinema' feature. Whether you fancy a new TV but don't know your 1080p from your HD, are confused by Blu-ray or dream of creating your own cinema room I've explained the lot in an easy to understand, jargon free way. Buy your copy today!

My review of the rather excellent Lavazza coffee machine is now live on Pocket-lint. For £119 you'll be hard pushed to find a better value more impressive worktop pleaser. The espresso is seriously good, the machine's compact enough not to get in the way and frothing milk is surprisingly easy.

By me in the latest (Jan 2010) issue of FHM: Man Mountain, a look at the best in winter sport tech for the coming chilly season. Sadly Burton want their stunning Method board back. Shame, I hear snow's on the way...