Orientation

Arriving at a magazine with years of articles can feel like walking into a large library without a map. This page is the map. Pick the line below that sounds most like your evening, follow the link and wander from there.

Start by mood

"I want a better night in front of the screen."

Begin with how internet TV compares with the traditional kind, then see how a smart home and TV can work together. If you share the sofa with sports fans, our piece for fans is the natural next step.

"I need something to do with my hands."

Try starting a jigsaw puzzle or learning to draw as an adult. For a project that can last years, making a family tree is hard to beat.

"I am planning something with other people."

Read how to start a book club, then look at digital birthday invitations and comfortable seating for events.

"I would rather be somewhere else."

Go north with how to see the northern lights, south with a visit to Taormina, or further still with private safaris in Tanzania.

"The house needs attention."

Lighting is the quickest change: start with modern chandeliers and track lighting. Bigger plans? Read what to ask bathroom fitters first.

How the site is organized

Every article sits in one or more topics, listed in the menu. Entertainment and TV hold the screen pieces; Tech covers devices and software; Hobbies, Events, Home, Travel and Lifestyle cover the rest of the week. Each article ends with a few related reads, so you can keep going without searching.

If you only read one thing

Choose the guide that matches what you plan to do this week, read it to the end and try one idea from it. That is how most of our regular readers started, and it is still the best way to find out whether the magazine suits you.

A few tips for reading

• Older articles occasionally mention businesses or prices; check current details with the provider before acting on them.
• Our how-to guides are written to be followed step by step, so they work well with a notebook open.
• If something seems out of date, tell us on the contact page.

Once you have found your feet, longer reads worth your time is a good place for a slower afternoon.