I’m Spending Less Time on My Phone. Now What?

I’m Spending Less Time on My Phone. Now What?

In this edition of The Recommendation, we share five ideas to reclaim stolen scrolling time. In the beginning of that liminal week between Christmas and New Year’s, I woke up late, stayed up late, and spent most of the day … scrolling. Videos of strangers’ holiday gift hauls, reactions to Stranger Things, AI-generated cats displaying cute…

Ask Wirecutter: Can You Help Me Stop Mindlessly Scrolling on My Phone?

Ask Wirecutter: Can You Help Me Stop Mindlessly Scrolling on My Phone?

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’s cell phone addiction is out of control. And my late-night social media…

I’ve Tried Expensive Moisturizers. I Prefer the Neutrogena Hydro Boost.

I’ve Tried Expensive Moisturizers. I Prefer the Neutrogena Hydro Boost.

I have spent a pretty penny on several mainstays of my makeup vanity, like a bottle of perfume, or tube of lipstick that I can savor before it’s gone. A moisturizer, however, is something I dutifully slather on every morning and night. Even though I’ve treated myself to occasional splurges from trendy brands like Ole…

11 Gifts That Wowed Us

11 Gifts That Wowed Us

My dad has time on his hands, and I want to get him off his phone and away from the TV. He has, let’s say, “collection” tendencies, and I would love to find something that isn’t just another thing around the house. He enjoys vinyl, antiques, nostalgia, football, vintage sound systems, and other people cooking…