Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick With a sturdy build, a gritty feel, and clear metrics presented on an unobtrusive screen, this air-resistance flywheel erg is beloved by both seasoned rowers and people who’ve never held an oar. Throughout our research, one brand name continually came up: Concept2. Created by Peter and Dick Dreissigacker in 1976,…
Dropbox Top pick This service lets you send high-quality faxes for free or a low flat rate. No monthly subscription is required, unless you also want to receive faxes. Dropbox Fax is the best option for anyone who needs to send a fax for free or for a low, one-time fee. It’s the best service…
Welcome to Ask Wirecutter, where deputy editor Annemarie Conte helps you figure out how to make the most of your stuff in real life. If you have a shopping conundrum for our advice columnist, submit it using this form. Dear Wirecutter: My husband and I do not agree on when it’s time to throw out…
Top pick This scentless, streak-free cleaner sprays evenly and lets you easily wipe up a variety of sticky, crumby, crusty messes. Arguably the most important item in your cleaning kit is a hard-working all-purpose cleaner. Along with a microfiber cloth or paper towel, an all-purpose cleaner can get pretty much anything in your house clean:…
Ayubowan, ‘may you have the gift of long life’, is the traditional greeting in Sri Lanka. This is a country where hospitality isn’t just a tradition, it’s a way of life. Known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean, every smile, greeting, or shared cup of tea in Sri Lanka reflects its people’s genuine warmth….
My cleaning cart is my pride and joy. It holds a variety of less-often-used supplies such as foaming tub cleaner, adhesive remover, and Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, and it rolls in and out of my hall closet for easy access. Caroline Mullen/NYT Wirecutter I use a three-tier metal cart with four casters on the bottom…
Fasten your seatbelts — the skies are about to get crowded. By 2053, global air travel is projected to reach a staggering 22.3 billion passengers annually, more than double the numbers expected in 2024. This isn’t just an incremental rise; it’s an aviation explosion. The world is on a trajectory towards unprecedented demand, but the…
Dave Gershgorn/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The M4 MacBook Air is a slim, powerful Apple laptop that has a notably upgraded 12-megapixel webcam. Processor: Apple M4 CPU Storage: 256 GB SSD Graphics: Apple M4 GPU Screen: 2560×1664 IPS Memory: 16 GB Tested battery life: 14.3 hours The Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) is the best…
We arrived at Triple Creek Ranch at dusk, just as the snow began to shimmer. White lights buried beneath snow-covered pine boughs glowed. Up ahead, the grand Main Lodge was a welcome sight. After my journey–a delayed flight and a rough connection, arriving at Triple Creek Ranch, I felt like a cowhand being welcomed to…
Top pick This roomy, recycled-poly-fill bag is ideal for car camping. It’s warm, moisture-resistant, easy to clean, and simple to stuff away. We’ve tested cheaper bags, but this one is worth the (moderate) investment. The REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag has everything you need for car camping. Its classic rectangular shape gives sleepers…