Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Laser printer Top pick This model produces crisp text and vibrant graphics, and it has a low operating cost. But you can use only HP toner with it, so be prepared to pay full price come replacement time. The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw has an easy-to-use, smartphone-style touch interface and…
The first time I tried self-tanner, and many other things, was in college. There I was, standing in nothing but my underwear in my best friend’s bedroom, listening attentively as she gave me a crash course on how to use it. She taught me how to squeeze the bronze-colored foam onto a velvety mitt and…
Compared with other jelly beans we’ve tested, these beans are brighter and tastier, and they come in a wider array of flavors. These zany jelly bean flavors can be truly gross—turning this figurative gag gift into a literal one. These vegan gummy candies are bigger than other jelly beans, and they come in yummy fruit…
This at-home gadget uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to prevent hair regrowth. But the potential reward was just too tempting. It was August—the peak of bikini season—and I was tired of paying $95 every six weeks for waxes that didn’t last and left my skin irritated and itchy as the hair grew back. I also…
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Brain fog. Joint pain. Mood Swings. Irregular periods. Insomnia. Weight gain. The transition to menopause—when a woman’s reproductive cycle ends—can come with a torpedo of dramatic changes to the body. Experiences vary. For instance, research has found that Black women contend with more intense and more frequent hot flashes, but it’s…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter As receptacles for everything gross and grimy, your trash can and compost bin need regular cleaning. Over time, all those stray drips, stinky food wrappers, and forgotten leftovers will leave their mark. If your trash can or compost bin is due for a deep clean—and it probably is—and if you’ve got 10…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Pen Top pick With its fast-drying ink, this is our go-to pen for everyday writing on any kind of paper. If you need a pen to take notes during a teleconference or to hastily scribble down an idea, the Uni-ball Jetstream RT is the one to grab. It’s widely available, and it…
First a trickle, then a flood: That pretty much describes the availability of ebikes in the US over the past two decades. Most of the earliest ebikes sold in the US were from European companies; now, nearly every major bike company in the US and abroad has introduced its own line of ebikes. Here’s how…
After starting her own course of treatment with aligner trays, Kennedy said that she is now more inclined to recommend ultrasonic cleaners. “I do try to find solutions and create systems that will work for each individual patient,” she explained, “but an ultrasonic device has been incredibly helpful for keeping my aligners really clean and…
Showers are damp, humid areas that don’t always have the chance to dry out completely between uses, so they’re especially prone to mold and mildew growth—not to mention a filmy, grungy layer of soap scum. The best way to tackle those pesky accumulations is to perform regular maintenance. And we hate to break it to…