Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter, prop assistance by Abby Balter From left: The Hallmark bags in three sizes: extra-deep, medium, and small. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter, prop assistance by Abby Balter Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter, prop assistance by Abby Balter Top pick With a wide selection in a surprising range of patterns, this affordable paper is best suited for…
We’ve tested several dozen sleeves over the years for consideration in this guide. Here are some of the models we’ve tested since 2018. We tried the Target-brand Heyday Laptop Sleeve to see if it would be a viable option as a cheap case, a kid’s case, or just something you can pick up quickly in-store…
Months later, the simple phone feature still makes me smile daily—sometimes hourly. And it’s pushed me to calculate, however roughly, the sheer volume of memories our family has made in this not-quite-home city. We’ve explored Philly’s parks and museums, noshed at Michelin-starred restaurants and Cambodian strip-mall gems, walked and scooted countless miles, and watched our…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This light strip has more LEDs per foot than any of our picks, making it bright enough for task lighting, but it can be dimmed and includes a large number of special effects. Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Matter The Govee Strip Light 2 Pro was the brightest of our…
In Wirecutter parlance, “picks” are what we call our top recommendations. Here’s a summary of each type of pick: Top pick: This is the product that we recommend most people buy, based on our testing, the features it has, and the value it offers for its price. (If you don’t look at any other section…
For shorter periods of time (up to an hour), many of our testers found both sofas to be fairly comfortable, though they lack support and may be difficult for some people to sit on. But the Ovios chaise in particular seemed to encourage group hangs. As writer Ayanna Redwood-Crawford said, “The boneless sofas are a…
CHRISTINE: I am Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I’m Rosie Guerin and you’re listening to The Wirecutter Show. CAIRA: Hey y’all, it’s Caira. This episode we’re going to talk about a topic that comes about every September, the new Apple releases. Every year around this time, Apple announces a new line of…
If you’ve walked around enough and nothing changes, it’s time to get more advanced. Shoe stretchers are always an option, but McFarland says they can be intimidating and hard to use. Instead, he recommends using shoe-stretching fluid, which allows the pores of the leather to open up. McFarland suggests spraying it on the areas where…
Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught in practice. Throw in guests travelling from Cumbria, Northumberland and Surrey for a milestone birthday celebration and the search becomes more challenging still. Wressle Grange Farmhouse, available through Premier Cottages, answered the brief: a beautiful period house that sleeps up…
You’ve probably seen ads for Instagram-sleek shower filters that claim to make your hair and skin look and feel better. They warn of chemicals and contaminants in water, including chlorine, lead, microbes, and pesticides. And they promise to deliver a slew of benefits, such as soothing dry, itchy skin and reducing dandruff and eczema (AquaBliss);…