An introduction to Wichita, Kansas

My biggest gripe with the Trtl Pillow is that I can’t wear my over-ear noise-cancelling headphones while using it. Understandable, considering that my ear is pressed against the plastic ledge and couldn’t possibly accommodate a padded earcup, but annoying nonetheless. To block out plane noises while I nap, I use my Loop earplugs instead, which…

No more greasy grates Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter This pad brush, made with the same fabric found in firefighters’ gear, can be plunged in water and wiped over a hot grill, creating steam as you clean. And the heads are replaceable. It’s a bit of a cliché that men like to do all the grilling. (We…

Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Ninja Air Fryer Pro — Top PickAmazon deal price: $80; street price: $90 What we like: Our top pick for the best all-around air fryer. Heats fast, no pre-heating required. Easy to use, with a fuss-free interface with physical buttons. Cooked the most well-crisped food in our tests, including evenly browned wings,…

A capful of laundry detergent. A squeeze of dish soap. A dollop of sunscreen. It’s easy to portion out these measurements almost mindlessly, rarely stopping to wonder if it’s the right amount of these everyday essentials. Although many times this may not be a big deal, in some scenarios using too much or too little…

The Acer Travelmate P6 14 is lightweight and has a sharp touchscreen display, plus it has the mix of USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI ports we like to see on business laptops. But it has a loud fan that spins up way too often, including while doing something as simple as unzipping a small file. Loud…

The Aleader Kid’s XDrain Classic Knit Water Shoes have an appealing look and an intriguing design, with synthetic knit uppers and cushiony soles with drainage holes. But the textile upper showed dirt immediately, and Aleader recommends against putting them in the washing machine. This made them hard to keep clean. The popular-on-Amazon Centipede Demon Kids…