NZXT Relay Headset and SwitchMix Review: Innovative Convenience

The NZXT Relay Headset isn’t noteworthy on its own. It’s a solid gaming headset with decent audio quality, comfortable earcups, and an understated design. But NZXT swung for the fences with its foray into the world of audio. Paired with NZXT’s SwitchMix accessory, the Relay Headset gets far more interesting. The NZXT Relay Headset ($100)…

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18 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2024)

We’ve tested a lot of camera bags. Here are others we really like but have been eclipsed by our top picks. Long Weekend Morro Convertible Backpack for $150: I strongly considered replacing our top backpack pick, Brevite’s The Jumper, with the Morro. They’re very similar in style and organization, with the Morro offering an extra…

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HiGround Opal Base 65 Keyboard Review: More Hype Than Substance

What impressed me, though, is the Base 65’s RGB lighting—between the clear case, white silicone dampening, transparent switches and keycaps, and the reflective aluminum plate, the RGB absolutely shines, making this keyboard a bright centerpiece on any desk. Sadly, programming the RGB is a bit of a chore, and most of the factory presets have…

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5 Things to Know About Oil Changes for Your Car

If you do have a dipstick and you’re checking it yourself, make sure the car is parked on level ground. If the engine has been running, be aware of potential hot spots under the hood. Most automakers recommend checking the oil level when the engine is cool. With the engine off, open the car’s hood…

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Why Are Brown Eggs More Expensive Than White Ones?

Regardless of shell color, one large egg has about 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, 2 grams of saturated fat, about 185 milligrams of cholesterol, and a long list of other nutrients. These include lecithin, an important component of cell membranes, and high levels of choline, a nutrient that aids brain development. Egg yolks also…

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What Does SPF Mean?

SPF—or sun protection factor—is a measure of how well a sunscreen guards against sunburn. The SPF number is usually explained as the amount of time it takes for skin to turn red while wearing sunscreen. For instance, if you burn in 15 minutes, an SPF 30 would theoretically give you 450 minutes of protection from…

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How Well Does Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus Work in Bug Sprays?

That means that after deet, oil of lemon eucalyptus has one of the best track records of success against mosquitoes in our testing, says Chris Regan, who leads CR’s insect repellent testing. PMD can also be an active ingredient on its own, without being part of an oil of lemon eucalyptus formulation. We’ve tested one…

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How Well Do Picaridin Insect Repellents Work?

CR tests insect repellents by having volunteers put their repellent-covered arms into cages full of disease-free mosquitoes and seeing how long it takes for the bugs to start biting. Our current ratings include 13 products that have picaridin as their active ingredient. Of those, four performed well enough to earn our recommendation.  “Our testing can’t…

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