Chromebooks come in a bewildering array of options. Sometimes even trying to decide which options to get on a single model can be overwhelming. I have to use a spreadsheet to keep it all straight, but you shouldn’t have to, so here are some broad specs to keep in mind when choosing one. Processor: Chromebooks […]
Connects to Amazon Alexa If you aren’t in it for the music, the Amazon Echo Dot With Clock (4th Gen) and Google’s Nest Mini (7/10, WIRED Recommends) will give you most of the perks of owning a smart speaker, and you can use them to smarten up existing speakers on the cheap. The sound is […]
This Mother’s Day is a bit more hopeful than last year’s. Even if you and your parents can’t get the vaccine in time for the holiday, the odds are that you will be able to get it— if you want it!—quite soon. All it will take is a few more weeks, or months, of staying […]
When assessing whether a jacket is eco-friendly, I took several factors into account. Preferably, the jacket’s waterproofing materials are PFC-free; I’ve recommended Fjällraven’s Keb Eco Shell in the past, but it’s exceptionally pricey and needs to be treated every season with a PFC-free spray. I also tried Black Diamond’s TreeLine shell, which uses a proprietary […]
Massage guns, or percussive therapy devices, help relax and sooth sore muscles, whether you’re an athlete or just hunching over a desk all day. Theraguns (made by Therabody) tend to be the best massage guns. We’ve tested a bunch of the newest models, and several of the more affordable alternatives available. Our favorites are below, […]
A smart display might be for you if you want the convenience of a smart assistant with the added bonus of having something to look at. When you put Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa into a smart speaker with a tablet-sized screen, you get a fun way to see the weather or album art, watch […]
It’s time I came clean: I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes standing in front of the mirror can feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as well. And don’t even get me started on flossing. Electric toothbrushes make […]
You’ve probably already shelled out for a nice big TV, and maybe a streaming gadget to play your Netflix, but what about your audio? It doesn’t matter how large your screen is or how much it cost—it probably sounds awful. You’d be surprised by how much more you enjoy those Netflix Originals with a halfway […]
Shaking off the world and sinking into a new album can feel like a train ride through the countryside … unless you’re sharing that seat with two young toddlers. Or your neighbor’s dog is constantly barking. Come to think of it, there are a lot of sounds that can ruin a good song in the […]
Nothing kills your momentum when you’re in the midst of a DIY job than having to stop and run to the store for a tool you don’t have. It can adds hours to an otherwise simple job. Don’t make it harder than you need to, and don’t shell out good money for a contractor to […]