Whether you’re worried about the open network at your local coffee shop or want to get around geo-restrictions when you’re traveling, NordVPN can help. A virtual private network (VPN) is like a protective tunnel, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. VPNs aren’t perfect protection (you need to trust your VPN provider), but they’re always…
So is that a problem? To find out, we bought six criss cross chairs and handed them to CR’s in-house ergonomics experts to review. We tested models from Elevens, Marsail, Pipersong, Pukami, and Vivo. Each one had drawbacks, according to our testing team. Paul Ritchey, a doctor of public health, performed the testing with fellow…
We decided on a sampling of hitch-mounted platform racks, including a low-priced option designed with heavy electric bikes in mind and one intended for serious cyclists who anticipate regular use. We also evaluated low- and high-priced hitch-mounted hanging racks. We ordered the racks online, assembled them in the Auto Test Center main garage, and tried…
Main theme: At the cash register this holiday season, you have more options than ever to pay—cash, credit, or a “buy now, pay later” loan. But be warned: Your choice could end up costing you more in the long run. In this episode of the “Talking Carts” podcast, hosts Tanya Christian (senior home and appliances…
There are fewer trim options available for 2026, and Subaru has kept any price increases relatively small—it even dropped the price on one trim. This is likely a response to the end of federal tax credits on EVs and a corresponding drop in demand. The MSRP on the Premium trim, before adding options, remains $38,495,…
In 2017, Hulu made television history by becoming the first streaming network to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, thanks to the phenomenon that was The Handmaid’s Tale (which returned in April for its sixth and final season). While Netflix has largely cornered the streaming market on original movies—and even managed to persuade A-listers like Guillermo del…
Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Pixel 9 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 for…
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…
Other Leak Detectors We Like TP-Link Tapo T300 Water Leak Detector Photograph: Simon Hill TP-Link Tapo T300 Water Leak Detector for $20: What I like most about these water leak detectors is that they have four metal probes underneath and two above, so they swiftly detect water dripping on top or pooling beneath. Alerts came…
Allen St. John Allen St. John has been a senior product editor at CR since 2016, focusing on digital privacy, audio devices, printers, and home products. He was a senior editor at Condé Nast and a contributing editor at publications including Road & Track and The Village Voice. A New York Times bestselling author, he’s…