Mesh routers promise dependable Wi-Fi throughout your home, and most follow through, but finding the best mesh router for the job can be tricky. Instead of a single router to wash your home in Wi-Fi connectivity, a mesh system combines the main router with one or more nodes that appear as a unified Wi-Fi network….
If a Transformers toy existed for grown women, it would be Parallelle’s Traveller series of toiletry bags. Ribbed on the outside like Optimus Prime’s boots, the Traveller looks like a typical (albeit stylish) makeup bag on the outside, but peer inside and you’ll see a warren of different-sized pockets and loops and adjustable dividers. Unzip…
For the most visually compelling shots, experts say not to center your subject. Instead, hold the camera so that the person or animal you’re photographing is off to one side, in the outer third of the frame. Similarly, when capturing a landscape, avoid putting the horizon in the exact middle. To make it easier to…
What it means: When a tire that’s getting power from the engine loses grip, the traction control system (TCS) activates and this light flashes. This usually happens because the car has detected that one wheel is spinning significantly faster than the others, so it limits power and uses the brakes to maintain grip. This improves…
Other Good MagSafe Wallets Photograph: ESR I’ve tested several MagSafe wallets, but not every model deserves a top spot. ESR Magnetic Wallet HaloLock With Find My for $38: Like Apple’s MagSafe wallet, this one has Find My support. You can use the flap on the back as a grip and fit two cards easily. It…
An in-depth candle explainer is in the works, but in the meantime, here’s some helpful information. Candle materials: There are a few popular materials for candles, including soy wax, paraffin wax, vegetable wax, coconut wax, and some others. Paraffin holds a scent well; soy wax lasts for a long time; palm wax has a high…
Even a great dehumidifier can deliver lackluster performance if used incorrectly. Follow these tips to keep yours working at its best. Select the right size. Before buying a dehumidifier, figure out which size best fits your space. Our article “What Size Dehumidifier Do You Need?” offers step-by-step instructions and a neat dehumidifier size chart. CR…
Environmental and noise concerns: Many communities—plus the state of California—are effectively banning gas outdoor power tools to curb the air and noise pollution they generate. If you live in one of those communities, the decision to go electric has been made for you. If you’re simply sick of your gas mower’s smell and din—or your…
“Florida implemented a statewide shutdown on the very day of our event,” he said. Mitchell also struggled to get the right workers and equipment needed for the PPV. Flights weren’t available due to the pandemic, forcing Mill to produce the event from California using a cell phone group chat and “last-minute local crew,” per Mitchell….
Satellite observations had shown alternating stripes of light-colored and dark-colored rock in this area. In late March, Perseverance excavated one of the light-colored formations and collected a sample. In the process it discovered the strange rock—which has been named “St. Paul’s Bay.” A photo of the St. Paul’s Bay rock, the darker object on the…