Your first power tool might have come with its own batteries, but when you'll need a new pair, you'll realize the choice can be quite complicated.

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The revolution in portable and cordless appliances has meant that we now own far fewer mains-powered gadgets than we might once have done, but it hasn’t entirely banished the old AC outlet from our ...