An introduction to Wichita, Kansas

Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Recommended configuration The Asus TUF Gaming A14 (FA401UV-DB74) should play most games smoothly for years to come. It’s equipped with powerful graphics and processing hardware, and it consistently produced high frame rates in our tests. It also has a slim, lightweight build, a decent webcam, and a longer battery life…

Photo: Nick Guy Top pick The KickScooter Max G30LP offers sturdy construction and a real-life range of 20-plus miles at a fair price. It’s the only scooter we’ve found that excels in so many areas without being too expensive. But it is heavy. Segway has voluntarily recalled all of its Segway Ninebot KickScooter Max G30LP…

Photo: Connie Park Runner-up The Moto G Power has a fast LCD screen with a high refresh rate, good performance, and great speakers. It also has a two-day battery and supports wireless charging. But it’s much more expensive than the A15 5G, its screen isn’t as good, and it will only get one major software…

What we like: Our top pick from our guide to the best upright vacuums. An exceptional cleaner, performing well in all of our tests. Comes with two, well-designed cleaner heads—one motorized, one not. Lightweight and quiet. Converts to a handheld vac, with useful attachments. Easy to empty and change the filters. Other things to know:…

Backing up your iPhone photos to an external storage drive that you simply plug into your phone’s USB-C port and snap to the back of your device might seem like a no-brainer, but unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it sounds. We found that using a portable SSD for iPhone photo backup is tedious for…

Big Bud Press is a small Los Angeles–based clothing company that specializes in unisex, workwear-style clothing that is as size-inclusive as it is cheerful; imagine Rosie the Riveter’s jumpsuit in colors such as swamp green or Mustang red. The company offers sizes from XXS to 6XL in nearly all of its designs, as well as…