Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This portable charger has an AC outlet, two USB-C ports, and a USB-A port, and it can charge even the most power-hungry laptops. But you need to provide your own wall charger. The Mophie Powerstation Pro AC is the best portable charger with an AC outlet for people who want…
Photo: Connie Park Top pick This Cuisinart model provides impressively even cooking, a whopping nine-slice toast capacity, a three-year warranty, and some useful accessories. The versatile Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven TOB-260N1NAS is one of the best toaster ovens we’ve found for bigger jobs, like cooking a 13-inch pizza, roasting a whole chicken, or toasting…
If you want to save counter space, spend less, or cook smaller portions of food at a time, you may still want to consider getting a pod-shaped air fryer. And if you’re looking for a regular toaster oven without a dedicated air fryer setting, we have a guide to toaster ovens, too. Top pick Unlike…
Better known for its antivirus products, Bitdefender Premium VPN costs a compelling $7 per month or $70 per year. If you let the free trial expire, you can continue using a limited version of Bitdefender’s VPN with a data limit of 200 MB per day. That’s probably not enough data for most people, however. The…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This model has more than 30 ANSI/NSF certifications—the most of any filter of its type—and is rated to last six months between replacements. But like all filters, it can clog up. The Brita Elite Filter (formerly the Longlast+) is ANSI/NSF-certified for more than 30 contaminants (PDF), including lead, mercury, microplastics,…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Modern, high-efficiency washing machines tend to need more maintenance than agitator washers. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to prevent—and even reverse—some of the most common problems. Here’s how. For HE washers in general Use high-efficiency (HE) detergent. This is crucial. Look for the little “HE” symbol on the bottle…
A lineup of body washes being tested. Jennifer G. Sullivan/NYT Wirecutter Everybody who tried Aesop Body Cleanser (in the geranium leaf scent) liked the invigorating herbal aroma and the way the body wash bubbled up with a shower accessory, but it didn’t suds or spread as well as the similarly zesty Youth To The People…
Hannah Schwob for NYT Wirecutter Best for… A child as young as 18 months can sit and ride on top of this mini suitcase, and the long handlebar makes it easy for adults to push. Of the four children’s ride-on suitcases we tested, we’ve found the Micro Allrounder Ride-On Travel Cart to be the best…
Photo: Marki Williams Also great This durable and easy-to-use iron is ideal for marathon laundry sessions. It has a convenient, retractable cord and a long auto shutoff that’s helpful for back-and-forth crafting and sewing projects. But it can be harder to find. This is an almost identical version of the 13102 above, but without a…
Cuyana, a leather-goods brand founded in 2011, makes leather work bags and lifestyle bags. We recommend its Classic Easy Tote, a roomy leather bag, in our guide to work tote bags. It’s easy, breezy, beautiful, and above all, practical. The Forma Satchel is the company’s latest big swing. Retailing from $700 to $800, the Forma…