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Not Just a Spoon This sturdy stainless steel spoon is much larger than a standard one, and it makes kitchen tasks, like basting and plating, more efficient. Although there’s no denying that a Kunz (pronounced “koons”) spoon bears an…
The things we use everyday can wear and tear quicker than you might expect. Though we try to make durable, long-lasting recommendations, plenty of household essentials need to be replaced at regular cadences to make sure that your home is…
[ Vlogging Cameras A few key accessories will improve your video and sound quality—and by extension, how “professional” your vlog looks and sounds. Below we’ve offered options for both smartphones and more advanced cameras. A great microphone The biggest upgrade you…
Portable Range Although AirHood doesn’t make significant claims about the machine’s ability to substantially impact air quality, it’s important to understand what this kitchen tool can’t do: eliminate all air pollution in your kitchen. According to the company, the AirHood…
I don’t pay a lot of attention to toilet paper. I’ve never taken a side in the great over-or-under debate about roll loading, I don’t care about brands, and maybe because I’ve used dried corn leaves and newspapers on travels…
We tested three new knives from Bosch—the H11-11100-1 Folding Utility Knife, the H11-13000-1 Retractable Utility Knife, and the H11-12100-1 18mm Snap-Off Utility Knife. All three are excellent knives, but they don’t have the speed and ease of use that mark…
Chances are, you can stop reading this article right here. If you follow the steps above, and all the plumbing in your home runs through interior walls or up through the floors, and your home is reasonably well weatherized, “the…
Geoffrey Morrison for NYT Wirecutter Top pick This camera’s impressive image quality and super-steady stabilization are unmatched, and it’s especially easy to use. The GoPro Hero13 Black is the ultimate action camera, offering the highest-quality video we’ve seen in the…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter When done correctly, anal play can be painless and pleasurable for people of any anatomy, gender, or sexual orientation. People with vaginas may find that anal toys add an extra dimension of stimulation to both solo and…
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فقرة [adBest Smart Retrofit SwitchBotTop pickThis powerful yet quiet curtain opener is widely compatible with most curtain styles and supports solar charging.Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThingsThe SwitchBot Curtain 3 has the best mix of features of…
Dave Gershgorn/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The 16-inch MacBook Pro is faster than any other laptop we’ve tested for photo or video editing, and it has truly impressive battery life, to boot. Recommended configuration Processor: Apple M4 Pro Screen: 3456×2234 Graphics:…
Cats, like humans, relieve themselves. Unlike humans, they do not rely on plumbing and porcelain thrones. Instead, their seat of choice is a crumbly, occasionally smelly pile of granules in a tub—often hidden in human bathrooms or tucked into kitchen…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This laser 4K projector delivers a big, bright, beautiful image and has almost all the features you need—except 3D support. Important specs Projection tech: LCD Zoom and throw: 2.1x (motorized), 1.35 to 2.84 Light source:…
COURTNEY: There was a famous story about a guy whose robot vacuum rolled over dog poop and spread it over every sort of square foot of his carpet, very, very methodically CHRISTINE: I’m Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell.…
Twice a year people across 70 countries experience time travel. In the US, people whisper to themselves “Spring forward, fall back” like a quiet chant to recall which direction they’re going on the second Sunday of March, when the clocks move…
“I have the elbows of an elephant!” I called out from the bathroom, not for the first time. The usual fixes—exfoliating, moisturizing, painting the worst patches with prescription steroids, slugging with Aquaphor—weren’t working. My skin remained stubbornly, painfully chapped. Luckily…
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ROSIE: Hey, it’s Rosie from The Wirecutter Show, and this is a special bonus episode called How to Survive Daylight Saving Time. This coming Sunday, March 9th, marks the start of Daylight Saving Time, or DST, the time of year…
Accidents happen, and old lamps are sometimes forgotten and neglected. But that doesn’t always mean the end for your lamp. Here’s what to do when dusting isn’t enough. When dust sticks Dust can include a range of components, including oils,…