Best AirPods of 2024

We’ve evaluated all of the headphones in Apple’s current lineup in our Yonkers, N.Y., sound labs and our testers have found significant differences among the models in terms of fit, sound quality, noise-canceling performance, and value for the money. To help you choose the right AirPods, we explain the pros and cons of each option,…

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12 Best Laptops of 2024, Tested by Our Experts

Every year we test dozens of laptops in our labs just north of New York City, purchasing each one at retail to prevent manufacturers from trying to influence our findings. Tested samples are scored on processor performance, display quality, and a range of other objective criteria in a way that allows you to compare one…

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Best Wireless Routers of 2024

Without a good wireless router to reliably transfer all of this data from the cloud to your various devices, it’s hard to imagine how modern life would function smoothly. With nearly 150 WiFi routers in our ratings, we here at Consumer Reports have a thorough understanding of what separates a good router from a not-so-good…

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Best Cheese Graters and Slicers

The biggest benefit is you’re getting 100 percent cheese. Pre-shredded cheese includes additives like potato starch, corn starch, and calcium sulfate, which are added “to prevent caking.” Those anti-caking agents also hinder proper melting, which can compromise your results in dishes where a smooth, creamy texture is essential.  The good news? With a cheese grater…

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Best Cheap Printers of 2024

You’re probably thinking, give me the $49 printer. We get it. No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on one of the least-loved electronics items. But before you go with that Canon Pixma TS3722, consider that you could save money over the long run if you pay a bit more for a printer with…

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Best Tools to Make Hanukkah Latkes

Paul: I’d never used an air fryer for latkes before, but I tried making them with an air fryer this year. I preheated it to 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Then I quickly pulled the basket out and sprayed the bottom and sides with cooking spray. I’d pre-smushed the latkes on a cookie sheet, so…

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