Whatever Works

By Ted SalmonTechnology

Whatever Works episodes

March 17, 2023 Whatever Works Episode 182 A Load of Balls! (17/03/2023)
Show 182 - A
Load of Balls!
- 17th March 2023
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Simon Nobbs on the Stanley
Maxsteel Multi Angle Vice
Simon
Nobbs on the Wireless
Pop Up Charger - Knightsbridge
SK0015
Devolo
Dlan 550 Duo+ Powerline
Starter Kit
Roger
North on Sriracha
Chilli Mayo Sauce
Steve
Litchfield on Outsunny
3x3m Pop-up Gazebo
Ian
Barton on Garmin
Mini 2 Dashcam

The Gareth
Williams Show!
A
Load of (Nike Golf) Balls
Photography
Video Lighting Kit
Projector
& Laptop Floor
Stand
Ztowoto
Camera Strap
Stuburt
Mens Evolve Extreme Golf
Sweater
Step
One Bamboo Boxers

I Wonder Who
Bought It
Nuovoware
Water Bottle Carrier Bag

Still Using
Bodum
Coffee Set
Airfree
P40 Filterless Air
Purifier

Cheap as Chips
(under a
tenner)
Medisure
Steam Inhaler Cup
YoungBee
Garden Parasol Cover

I Want One of
Those!
Fujifilm
Launches Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera - AmazonUK
FosPower
Emergency Weather Radio
Xiaomi
Mijia Split Camping Light - One
Minute YouTube Video

Room
101
Chris
Kelly
on Leg Cramps
James Reed on Modern LED candle 'Small Edison Screw' bulbs and how long
they
last!
Misuse of the words Literally and Obviously!
47 min
March 03, 2023 Whatever Works Episode 181 The Sexagenarian! (03/03/2023)
Show 181 - The
Sexagenarian!
- 3rd March 2023
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Jim Fowl on
Darts!
Steve
Litchfield on Kekoy
Extendable Grabber Tool with Headlight
Newentor
Weather Station
ColdShine
Ladder Stop Mat
Ninja
Blender and Soup Maker
Sunmer
2.7M Green Parasol
Alpha
Camp Moon Chair

I Wonder Who
Bought It
Stanley
Maxsteel Multi Angle Vice

Still Using
24W
LED Ceiling Light
Rotek
USB Otoscope - Ted’s
Review

Cheap as Chips
(under a
tenner)
Phone
Tripod with Wireless Remote and Universal Clip

I Want One of
Those!
Rantoge
-
An electromechanical cam clock that hears the time
M-20
9-in-1 Magnetic Titanium Multitool
Wireless
Pop Up Charger - Knightsbridge
SK0015

Better Before
Public Ignoring
Alarms
Is Vintage
Glassware Safe to
Use?

Room 101
Matt Jones on Calgon - Article
Jacobs Tuc
Cheese Sandwich
Tik-Tok Videos
in YouTube
Search Results

Gold Star
TikTok
Ian
Barton on Christie
Hospital, Macclesfield
59 min
February 17, 2023 Whatever Works Episode 180 Up to the Oche! (17/02/2023)
Show 180 - Up
to the Oche! -
17th February 2023
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Zoom
H6
Daniel Bemis on
IQ
Six
Pro Smart Games - Demo
Video
Jeremy Harpham
on Items
that You Shouldn't Keep in the Fridge
Ian Barton on Ulanzi
Mini Tripod for Action Camera
iOttie
10W Wireless Charging Dash Mount
INIU
25000mAh Power Bank
Daniel Bemis
and Jephph on Man
Bar
TP-Link
Tapo Mini Smart Security Camera
TP-Link
Tapo Smart Plug
Harry Myhre on
Electric
Blankets
Fogarty
Duvet
Robert Macrowan
on the Siberian
Goose Down 2.5 tog Duvet
Alpha
Camp Folding Oversized Moon Chair

I Wonder Who
Bought It
Opret
Pill Cutter
Blink
Mini

Still Using
Loogun
2.0
Nutri-Q
Omelette Maker

Cheap as Chips
Phone
Tripod with Wireless Remote and Universal Clip
John
Aird’s Net Curtains
Aiitomg’s
Spring-Loaded Net Curtain Poles

I Want One of
Those!
Stilform
Designer Minimalist Titanium Pen - Wooden
Box
Mike Shwartz on
Balmuda
Toaster

Room 101
Pip Tomlinson
on Valentine’s
Day
Front-Extending
Chairs with
no Independent Back Control

Gold Star
John Tanzer on
Channel4
Staffordshire
Garden Furniture - 3ft
Garden Table
1 hr 4 min
February 03, 2023 Whatever Works Episode 179 Eye Dollar Tree! (03/02/2023)
Show 179 - Eye Dollar Tree! - 3rd February 2023 2023
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions and
Feedback
Aidan
Bell 2023 Acting Showreel
Daniel Bemis on Migraine
Buddy
Jim Fowl on Pee
& See: Water Reminder
Chris Kelly on the Anker
737 PowerCore 24K Power Bank - Reviewed
by Steve Litchfield.
UGreen
Nexode 100W USB-C GaN Charger - Reviewed
by Steve Litchfield
Tefal
EasyFry Precision 2-in-1 Digital Air Fryer - Instruction
Manual - Salter
Alternative
Daniel Bemis on Schlage
Encode Lock - AmazonUK
Steve Litchfield
on EasySleep
White Noise Machine
MiiR
Insulated Coffee Carafe
Chris Clayton on Wandrd
Prvke 31L Photo Bundle Sedona Orange Camera
Bag
Paul Williams on Anker
Power Bank 521 Magnetic Portable Charger
Ian Watson on Multi-zone
Electric Blanket

I Wonder Who
Bought It
Amazon
Basics 15-Mode Bread Maker

Ted’s Top Tips
How
to turn AAA Batteries into AAs
Jubaopen
Adapters

Still Using
Noco
Genius G750UK Battery Maintainer
OptiMate
4

Cheap as Chips
(under a tenner)
Brackit
"Chocolate Block" Wire Connectors
Daniel Bemis on
Spring Plates (and now, also Snowman ones)!
IKEA
is a Great Source for Cheap Dinnerware

I Want One of
Those!
Szempty
Lithium Rechargeable AA Batteries
Here's
a Simple EDC Multi-tool that you can Clip to Anything
VS-01
Upright Vinyl Record Player
Listen
to Vinyl Anywhere with Victrola’s Revolution GO Cord-Free Turntable

Room 101
Google Assistant
asking follow-up questions
Flintshire
Motorcycles
Ian Barton on
Amazon

Gold Star
Chris Kelly
1 hr 5 min
January 20, 2023 Whatever Works Episode 178 Kiss Swiss Chris! (20/01/2023)
Show 178 - Kiss
Swiss Chris!
- 20th January 2023
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Elgato
Stream Deck XL
Malcolm Bryant
on Indoor
Security Cameras
Matt Jones on Halfords
2 Bike Storage Tent
Ian Barton on Joby
Mini Tripod/Phone Holder.
Big
Red Mug
Aidan Bell on
Slow Checkouts
Steve
Litchfield on Swiss
Army Knives
Pip Tomlinson
on Too
Good to Go

I Wonder Who
Bought It
UChic
Bathroom Grip Suction Handle

Ted’s Top Tips
How to Spot
Fake Reviews

Still Using
Youshiko
Digital Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
Fonfella
AH Mens T-Shirts

Cheap as Chips
Ferrite
Ring Core RFI EMI Noise Suppressor Cable Clips
UGreen
USB 3 Extension Lead

I Want One of
Those!
Mous
Everyday Backpack - Youtube
Video
Cake
Aik
Electric Bike with 223 Mile Range

Room 101
Frank Niethardt
on DPD
Google Maps,
Distance units
Chris Clayton
on the State
of Tech Reviews on YouTube

Gold Star
Flintshire
Motorcycles

1 hr 1 min
December 30, 2022 Whatever Works Episode 177 Citation Dictation! (30/12/2022)
Show 177 -
Citation
Dictation! - 30th December 2022
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Sage
Oracle Coffee Machine
TCL
40” TV
Kate
Bush, Never Forever, 180g
Nutri-Q
Omelette Maker
Quest
Hand Blender
RuiChy
4 Pcs Foldable Cell Phone Stand
Mike LaTorre,
James Reed and
Jeremy Harpham on Measuring in Cups
Daniel Bemis on
The Original
Snow Pusher - Website - Amazon
USA
- Amazon
UK
Chris Kelly on Coskefy
Sports Socks
Roger North on Bigfoot
Functional Work Socks
Mens
Skeleton Pocket Watch
Fern Appleton
on USB
Heated Mittens
Daniel Bemis on
Alternative
Wrapping
Harman
Kardon Citation One Mk.II
Google
Assistant Commands and More

I Wonder Who
Bought It
Arcoroc
Quadro Fridge Jug

Still Using
Acctim
Kitchen Time Wall Clock
Rollator

Cheap as Chips
USB
Heated Glove
Chris Kelly on Ithyes
Shower Brush

I Want One of
Those!
New
Forest Rustic Industrial Frogham Coffee table - Company
Information

Room 101
People who hit
‘return’ too
often whilst Messaging online
Thin, cheap
Clear
Parcel/Sticky Tape
Having to look
at other
people’s holiday/baby/toddler/kid/pet snaps!.

Gold Star
Royal
Mail Special Delivery

59 min
December 16, 2022 Whatever Works Episode 176 Pepper Water Quart! (16/12/2022)
Show 176 -
Pepper Water
Quart! - 16th December 2022
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Drain
Protector
Coskefy
Sports Socks
Paul Williams
on Gaviscon
Chris Oldroyd
on Peptac
Liquid
Mike LaTorre on
the American
Quart!
Chris Kelly on
Dehumidifiers…
Brian Hall: Inventor
Eva Ion Pro
Ian Barton: Meaco
Duncan
Robertson: Avilla
X-125
Robert
Macrowan: Home
Dehumidifier
Ansio
Dehumidifier Pack of 10 x 500ml
Ian Watson on Anker
PowerCore III
Kaket
Lightweight Foldable Hiking Backpack
Ian Watson on Amazon
Fire Tablet DIY

I Wonder Who
Bought It
Christmas
Tree

Ted’s Top Tips
Ian Watson with
Super
Glue and Baking Soda Repair Tip Video (4mins)
Wear Hi-Viz
Vests (or at
least brightly coloured clothing) in Winter

Still Using
Portable
Extendable Back Scratcher
HG
Drain and Plug Unblocker

Cheap as Chips
Joe Fallon on CoCases
Self-Adhesive Phone Lanyard Tether Patch
5m
FTP PatchCord Cat6a Ethernet Cable
Jim Fowl on RuiChy
4 Pcs Foldable Cell Phone Stand

I Want One of
Those!
Easy
Egg Cracker - YouTube
Video (3 mins)
Super
Deluxe Edition

Better Before
NHS
Communication

Room 101
Mini Cheddars
Ian Barton and
Malcolm
Bryant on Leaving Doors Open!

Gold Star
Paul Williams
on Dyson
Mulligatawny
Soup

58 min
November 25, 2022 Whatever Works Episode 175 The Sage and the Oracle! (25/11/2022)
Show 175 - The
Sage and the
Oracle! - 25th November 2022
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Sage
Barista Express Espresso Machine - The
Sage
Oracle
Frank Niethardt
on Grammar
in Germany and Pannenspray
Daniel Bemis on
Squirrel
Buster Plus Bird Feeders - Eliminator
Squirrel Proof Feeder
electriQ
49" QLED Double Full HD Super UltraWide Curved Monitor
INIU
Wireless Charger Stand
Keith Bartlett
on Garden
Hose Pipe Winter Protection
Cushioned
Thermal Walking Socks
Ian Barton on Folding
Laptop Table

Still Using
Immobilise
Property Register
OXO
Good Grips Microfibre Duster - Replacement
Head
Daniel Bemis on
Media Towers
Paul Williams
on Rocketbook - How
it Works Video

Cheap as Chips
Beikell
4-Port USB 3.0 Hub
Self-Adhesive
Tea Towel Holder

I Want One of
Those
Audio
Technica Transparent Turntable

Better Before
Mechanical
Keyboards
When there were
Staff in
Banks!

Room 101
Selfies
Amazon Drivers

Gold Star
Pexels

1 hr 4 min
November 11, 2022 Whatever Works Episode 174 Mandolin Malarkey! (11/11/2022)
Show 174 -
Mandolin
Malarkey! - 11th November 2022
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Steve
Litchfield on Lucky
Sign Backpack Organiser and Gaston
Luga
Chris Kelly on Ogio
Alpha Convoy
Grandma
Shark 3000W Leaf Blower/Vacuum
Auraglow
LED Security Light
Andrew Manning
on ESR
Boost Phone Kickstand
Arthritis
Gloves
Chris Kelly on One
Pro
PSI Portable Tyre Inflator
Fan
heater vs oil heater - which is cheaper to run?
Daniel Bemis on
WiseLife
Reusable Grocery Bags
Chris Kelly on Gadlane
Tubeless Tyre Puncture Repair Kit

Ted’s Top Tips
Chris Kelly on
Soaking
Before Cleaning (Helmets/visors)

Still Using
Locktite
Kintsuglue
Clearwater
Gig Bag

Cheap as Chips
Daniel Bemis on
Reusable
Produce Bags by Utilifox
Self-Adhesive
Tea Towel Holders

I Want One of
Those!
Organise
your desk with Gather

Better Before
capitalisation
and full
stops

Room 101
Ambiguous
Public Notices
Adov
Mandolin Slicer
Some Pelican
Crossing Users

Gold Star
Email

1 hr 8 min
October 28, 2022 Whatever Works Episode 173 My Moist Muff! (28/10/2022)
Show 173 - My
Moist
Muff! - 28th October 2022
Ted
Salmon and Aidan
Bell

Contributions
and Feedback
Ian Barton:
It's a Mug’s
Game!
Steve
Litchfield on the Elephant
Stool
Duncan
Robertson on Bekväm
Aspen, Step Stool
Graty
Soothing
Hand Warmer
Microwave
Potato Cooker Bag
Daniel Bemis on
Shark
Rocket Pet Pro
Topretty
Travel Kettle
Pip Tomlinson
on Electric
Scooter Charging
The
SwitchBot Blind Tilt
Paul Williams
on Jackery
240 - Jackery
500 - Renology
50W Solar Panel - Paul’s
30 second Video

Still Using
Daniel Bemis on
GE
Big
Button Backlit Universal Remote
LED
Night Light

Cheap as Chips
Rolson
9-in-1 Precision Screwdriver

I Want One of
Those!
Daniel Bemis on
Poncho
Hooded Blanket - Oodie
Fire
Conqueror
Jetson
S1
Pod

Room 101
Software that
uses the
patronising and utterly unnecessary “My”
Ian Barton on
People Who
Shoot Themself in the Foot and Complain About the Pain!
Matt Jones on
"Small
print" on Commercial Radio Adverts

Gold Star
Dell

1 hr