There are numerous ones on the market, though, and they don’t all provide equal benefits. CR’s in-house ergonomics specialist Dana Keester and Paul Ritchey, DrPH, CR’s in-house certified professional ergonomist, evaluated 12 popular wrist rests from brands such as DeltaHub, Kensington, and Reloot and scored them based on ergonomic design (how well the wrist rest…
Although they are not all that common in the grand scheme of things and have decreased by 60 percent since 1980, vehicle fires are still a very real possibility. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 16 percent of fire deaths in 2022 (the most recent year for which data was available) were caused…
Sony released the PlayStation 5 well over three years ago, and gamers who initially duked it out to snag an early console may now have their sights set on the PS5 Pro upgrade model, rumored to launch later this year. Whether you have a PS5 or you’re still holding on to that dusty PS4, PlayStation…
There are more than 250 mattresses in our ratings, each with an Overall Score that’s determined, in large part, by the model’s performance on a range of tests: sleeper support, firmness level, stabilization level, and durability. To test stability (also known as motion isolation), we drop a 38.5-pound weight onto the mattress and measure the…
Look for bean-based chips. Many are made with beans, rice flour, and corn. The addition of the beans bumps up the protein and fiber content. For instance, Food Should Taste Good Black Bean Chips have double the protein and fiber as the brand’s Multigrain Chips: 4 grams of each per serving vs. 2 grams of…
Dust is complex. It’s composed of dead skin cells, pollen, animal dander, dust mites, dust mite corpses, and dust mite droppings. These tiny creatures are arachnids that eat our dead skin after it falls off (thank you!) and also trigger allergies and asthma (no thank you!). Dust mites don’t sting, bite, or otherwise purposefully harm…
Theoretically, if you have a few extra batteries charged at all times, you can have a carpet cleaner with a limitless run time. Not having to worry about cleaning too far from a power outlet to keep your carpet cleaner plugged in is helpful too. The question is: Does this cordless carpet cleaner deliver on…
Consumer Reports’ tests expose the value and limitations of this common feature By Jeff S. Bartlett Drivers are eager to boost fuel economy when gas prices are elevated. Could it be as simple as selecting the “Eco” mode found in many late-model cars and SUVs? To find out, we tested Eco mode in several vehicles undergoing…
At most large retailers you’ll find at least a dozen slide-in ranges to choose from, some with fancier features than others. But what’s most important is a slide-in range’s ability to perform some very basic tasks really, really well, day in and day out. That’s why we recommend slide-ins only if they meet the following…
One caveat: Cabela’s frequently sells the pre-2018 model of these at a steep discount but doesn’t label it as such. I have not tested that model, and while the deal is pretty good, the optics are definitely different and potentially inferior. More Great 10×42 Binoculars Best luxury upgrade: Maven B1.2 42mm ED Binoculars for $1,000….