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Drill bits  
You'll need to choose the right type of drill bit for different types of materials you're drilling into. Take a look at some of the main options.
Masonry bit for drilling into brick, cement, concrete, plasterboard. You must use a wall plug in conjunction (see section on plug types)

HSS (high speed steel) wood/ metal bit general purpose for wood and metal

Wood bit with brad point also for wood but notice the fine point which makes it much easier to drill exactly where you want and also avoid the drill slipping. Can also be used in plasterboard walls.

Wood flat bit for drilling larger holes in wood
Tile bit e.g. for fixing things to tiled bathroom walls (not suitable for quarry tile on floors which are too hard)