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The Best Solo Board Games
by James Austin
We spent 30 hours playing 13 games to find the best solo tabletop gaming experiences available.
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The Wirecutter Show Episode 41: Grill, Baby, Grill!
Published May 21, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff Expert tips for the best way to clean your grates, what to know about heat zones, unexpected tools to level up grilling, and why you should limit food flipping. |
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The Wirecutter Show Episode 40: Sunscreen Demystified!
Published May 14, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff Most people misuse sunscreen. We explain mineral versus chemical types, proper application, and why many “reef-safe” sunscreens still harm marine life. |
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The Wirecutter Show Bonus Episode: Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse
Published May 12, 2025 by Christine Cyr Clisset, Caira Blackwell, Rosie Guerin, and Abigail Keel It’s not your imagination. Climate change is making seasonal-allergy season longer and more intense. Here’s how to reduce the misery. |
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The Wirecutter Show Episode 39: What You Actually Need for a Baby
Published May 7, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff Here’s what you really need to bring a newborn home (and what you can skip), the best gifts for new parents, and gear you can safely buy used. |
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These Ant Killers Stopped an Infestation and Saved My Sanity
Published May 23, 2025 by Megan Beauchamp Fortunately, Wirecutter’s favorite ant baits work really, really well. Unfortunately, I know this from experience. |
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The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Updated May 22, 2025 by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen If you regularly sleep on your side, you’ll likely want a cushy mattress that aligns your spine and offers good support. These are our favorites. |
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The Best Mattresses of 2025
Updated May 22, 2025 by Joanne Chen and Caira Blackwell Here’s everything you need to find the best mattress—whether you’re shopping by quality, budget, brand, or sleep position. |
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These Simple Gadgets Alert You to Water Leaks Before They Become a Flood
Updated May 22, 2025 by Kathryn Rath Water-leak sensors, which keep you in the loop if your plumbing fixtures spring a leak, can prevent a small spill from becoming a big problem. |
Electronics
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The Best Mechanical Keyboards
Updated May 22, 2025 by Kimber Streams If you spend a lot of time typing, a mechanical keyboard can be a great quality-of-life improvement. We have recommendations for just about every budget. |
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The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards
Updated May 22, 2025 by Kimber Streams A compact mechanical keyboard takes up less space on a desk than a regular one—but you might need to be prepared to give up some keys in return. |
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The Best Chromebook
Updated May 21, 2025 by Kimber Streams If most of your work happens in a web browser, a Chromebook is a great option for computing on the go. We have recommendations for every budget. |
Sleep
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The Best Hybrid Mattresses
Updated May 22, 2025 by Caira Blackwell Part coil, part foam, hybrid mattresses have a range of feels. Here are our favorites, plus what you need to know to find one that’s right for you. |
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Our Favorite Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers
Updated May 21, 2025 by Caitlin Giddings Want a bassinet with storage? A co-sleeper with a drop-down side? Automated rocking? Whatever your needs, here are six models worthy of being baby’s first bed. |
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The Best Innerspring Mattresses
Updated May 21, 2025 by Joanne Chen Shopping for mattresses can be a nightmare, and searching specifically for an innerspring model is its own special hell. Let us help. |
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The Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online
Updated May 21, 2025 by Caira Blackwell A great memory-foam mattress hugs, cuddles, and cradles you just right. We’ve tested dozens to find three we recommend. |
Kitchen
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Your Grill Can't Talk. But It Would Thank You For Doing This.
Published May 22, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff We share the maintenance advice our grilling experts swear by. So you can focus on the good stuff: the food. |
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Know Your Charcoal Before You Start Grilling This Summer
Published May 21, 2025 by Maki Yazawa There are two main types of charcoal: lump wood and briquet. Experts share how they differ and when to use each kind while grilling. |
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The Best Air Fryer
Updated May 20, 2025 by Mace Dent Johnson We’ve tested dozens of pod-shaped air fryers, and the best is the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L, which crisps and browns more evenly than the competition. |
Appliances
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The Best Cheap Mini Fridge
Updated May 22, 2025 by Tyler Wells Lynch TheMidea WHS-65Lmini fridge has the best shelves and storage layout of any model at its price. |
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Window AC Units Are Loud. This One Masks NYC Noise and Almost Feels Like Central Air.
Updated May 20, 2025 by Alexander Aciman Midea’s U-shaped window ACis whisper quiet and gets me through sweltering New York summers. But installation nearly broke my spirit. |
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Our Favorite ACs Keep You Cool Quietly and Efficiently
Updated May 20, 2025 by Thom Dunn We’ve spent years testing window ACs to find the coolest, quietest options for your home. |
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We Tested 16 Newfangled Robot Vacuum-Mop Combos. Don’t Buy One.
Updated May 20, 2025 by Sabine Heinlein The current robot vacuum-mop combos are too fickle, flawed, or expensive to recommend. But we expect they’ll get better. |
Gifts
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These Classic Dad Gifts Aren’t Unique. And That’s Exactly Why He’ll Love Them.
Published May 22, 2025 by Hannah Morrill The man who has everything might like one of these best-in-class upgrades to his favorite things. |
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Give Your Dad a Style Upgrade with These Handsome Gifts
Published May 22, 2025 by Mari Uyehara Our favorite dude shirts, sweaters, shoes, and more for upgraded dad style. |
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28 Best Gifts for Dogs and Dog Lovers
Updated May 20, 2025 by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara From tiny teacups to big galoots, we’ve got gifts for every kind of dog and dog lover. |
Outdoors
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The Best Electric Scooter
Updated May 23, 2025 by Nick Guy If you’re looking for ways to avoid the bus or subway, we recommend Segway Ninebot’s KickScooter Max G30LP, which is great for short commutes as well as errands. |
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Tick Bites Are No Joke. Here’s How to Prevent Them and Protect Yourself.
Published May 22, 2025 by Annemarie Conte and Doug Mahoney Here are some simple tricks for preventing tick bites and techniques for removing them if they do bite. |
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The Best Camping Stove
Updated May 21, 2025 by Kit Dillon Whether we’re making a morning cup of coffee or grilling burgers, theColeman Classic Propane Camping Stoveis our choice for campfire cookouts. |
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The Best Beach Umbrella Is Not Actually an Umbrella
Updated May 21, 2025 by Kit Dillon A sunshade can give you a lot more shade than an umbrella, with a lot less drama. We like the four-person Sun Ninja shade best, but we have other options, too. |
Style
| White Jeans Are a Summer Staple. Here Are Our Favorite Pairs.
Published May 22, 2025 by Hannah Frye Some of our picks for the best women’s jeans also come in white. Behold a wide range of white (and off-white) jeans fit for every budget and style preference. |
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We Tried Over 50 Swimsuits (So That You Wouldn’t Have To). These Are the Best.
Published May 21, 2025 by Zoe Vanderweide We tested over 50 swimsuits (so that you wouldn’t have to). These one-pieces, bikinis, and rash guards — for an array of bodies and budgets — are our favorites. |
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Do Blue-Light Blocking Glasses Work? We Found Some Worth Trying
Updated May 20, 2025 by Kaitlyn Wells and Zoe Vanderweide There’s no proof that blue-light blocking glasses are necessary, but experts agree they’ll likely help you sleep better. We found four pairs worth trying. |
Travel
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The Best Travel Pillow
Updated May 20, 2025 by Sabrina Imbler After testing eight travel pillows on four red-eye flights in window, aisle, and middle seats, we think theTravelrest Ultimateis the best for most travelers. |
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The Best Packing Cubes
Updated May 20, 2025 by Claire Wilcox and Kit Dillon The simple, well-builtEagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Setis our choice to keep your luggage organized for either a week or a weekend. |
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The 4 Best Underseat Luggage and Personal Item Bags of 2025
Updated May 20, 2025 by Kit Dillon The Waterfield Air Porter Carry-On Bag is a great bag for tech-carrying travelers to slide under an airplane seat. We also have options for other travelers. |
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43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers
Updated May 19, 2025 by Samantha Schoech We’ve discovered practical, pretty, and surprising travel gifts to delight your chosen sojourner. |
Health and fitness
| Personal care, Coronavirus coverage, Exercise, or see all in Health and fitness |
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The Best Smart Home Devices to Help Aging in Place
Updated May 20, 2025 by Rachel Cericola Smart-home devices can make it easier, safer, and more comfortable to age at home. They’re also great tools for caregivers who want to stay in touch. |
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The Best Adjustable Dumbbells
Updated May 20, 2025 by Seth Berkman After months of lifting, we recommend the compact, easy-to-use Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set for at-home strength training. |
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Our Favorite Grabber Tools for Reaching Things High and Low
Published May 20, 2025 by Sarah Gannett Grabber tools are handy for everything from picking up trash to reaching that box of pasta on the top shelf. We found two that work in every scenario. |
Baby and kid
| Baby, Toys, School, or see all in Baby and kid |
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Our Favorite Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats
Updated May 20, 2025 by Christina Szalinski After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families. |
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Is There a New Baby in Your Life? We Have the Perfect Presents.
Published May 13, 2025 by Brooklyn White Some of the best gifts for new babies are sweet, soft, long-lasting — and as adorable as their recipients. |
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The Best First Pedal Bikes
Updated May 12, 2025 by Laura Motley Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Depending on the bike, the process can be either unnecessarily frustrating or, well, like a ride in the park. |
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The Best Baby Wraps and Slings
Updated May 6, 2025 by Kerry Davis McGuinness A stretchy wrap or ring sling allows babies to securely snuggle up to their caregivers. We have the best options for you and your little one. |
Pets
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The Best Winter Jackets and Raincoats for Dogs
Updated May 15, 2025 by Mel Plaut We used seventeen dog jackets on dozens of walks. TheWeatherBeeta ComFiTec Premier Free Parka Deluxe Dog Coatis the best for keeping your pup warm and dry. |
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Tricks and Treats: Our Favorite Strategies for Pilling Your Pets
Published May 15, 2025 by Mel Plaut Medicating pets can be a challenge. But with the right tools and techniques, you can get a dose down without much frustration. |
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The Best Pet Camera
Updated May 5, 2025 by Mel Plaut and Kaitlyn Wells A good indoor security cam doubles as a handy pet cam. |
Games and hobbies
| Games and puzzles, Music, Survive and thrive at home, or see all in Games and hobbies |
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The Best DNA Testing Kit
Updated May 19, 2025 by Brishette Mendoza and Amadou Diallo If you’re okay with the privacy risks that accompany a DNA testing service,AncestryDNAis best for exploring your ethnicity or finding contemporary relatives. |
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The Best Drones for Photos and Video
Updated May 13, 2025 by James Austin After testing 36 drones since 2016, we’ve found the DJI Air 3S to be the best drone for most photographers and videographers. |
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18 Gifts for Golfers That They’ll Actually Like
Updated May 9, 2025 by Samantha Schoech After canvassing every golfer we know, we came up with gifts to please any linksperson you love. |
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