Our leaf blower testing process starts well before the actual tests, when we rope off a swath of grass and dump the same amount of leaves inside the boundary for every model. To have a reliable pile before every fall for the newest models, we usually start collecting our leaves a year or more ahead…
Our analysis shows that with negotiation and after current rebates, savvy buyers could drive away with a new car for less than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, as indicated. Other trims on the vehicles listed may also present good deals. Although incentives eventually expire, they’re often renewed. And even an expired deal can point you…
Performance was consistently good throughout my home, with some of the fastest speeds I have recorded at close and medium range. My top pick, the Orbi 770 Series, outperformed the BE67 in some scenarios. By default, the 6-GHz band is a separate SSID, appended _6GHz, and MLO is switched off. I joined with my Pixel…
Cases for Your Filters and Memory Cards What good is protecting your camera if your memory cards and filters get ruined? You won’t be able to take the shot you want! I like these protective cases. Wandrd Lens Filter Case Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Wandrd Lens Filter Case for $44: I’m always so bad at packing…
Compare Our Picks Recommended With Reservations Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro Carepod Mini for $150: When turned on, the Carepod Mini looks like a Brita Filter that’s also an electric tea kettle. And you’ll think this too because of the Carepod’s unique oscillator that moves the water around inside the clear plastic tank. And unlike the…
For business travelers who treat the world like their office, the right travel tech isn’t just convenient, it’s non-negotiable. Work trips often mean meetings happen mid-transit, and deadlines don’t wait for time zones. Today’s professionals require gear that’s as agile and refined as they are. For your next trip—especially on business—every item in your travel…
Screens can scratch easily, and even paper towels and tissues contain fibers that can cause damage. “Your best bet is to use a soft, anti-static microfiber cloth—the kind used to clean eyeglasses and camera lenses—and wipe in a circular motion,” says Scott Meadows, who cleans more than 200 TVs a year in his role as…
Certification: Make sure the heater you buy carries a safety certification label from an independent testing organization, such as the UL mark, the ETL label from Intertek, or certification from the CSA Group. Recently, more than half a million Govee space heaters were recalled after over 100 reports of overheating, including seven fires and a…
MagSafe grips are hardly the only type of phone grips available. In fact, there are four main other types of grips you can buy. Cases with attached grips. These are cases with a grip attached to the back. You get a strong and durable grip that will never fall off, but the trade-off is a…
How to Sit Properly at a Desk AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron It’s not just about finding a chair you like. We’ve rounded up several tips on how to set up your desk properly here, and how to avoid tech neck, but here are a few highlights. Sitting for too long in a day is not good for…