An introduction to Wichita, Kansas

I bought my first pair of Chelsea boots when I was 16. It was my junior year of high school, and the soundtrack to my life was a chorus of 1960s British Invasion — The Beatles and The Yardbirds, mainly. I barely had any real sense of my personal style, but if I was sure…

Daniela Gorny/NYT Wirecutter Four out of five of our patio dining set picks are at least partially made with powder-coated steel, aluminum, or a combination of both metals. These pieces are coated in a layer of dry powder, which is then cured in an oven, instead of being sprayed or brushed with liquid paint. This…

Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Showers are damp, humid areas that don’t always have the chance to dry out completely between uses, so they’re especially prone to mold and mildew growth — not to mention a filmy, grungy layer of soap scum. One quick tip: A squeegee every time you use the shower (yep,…

Arthur Gies/NYT Wirecutter This powerful PC-gaming handheld runs Xbox Game Pass without a hitch, unlocking a world of games. This powerful PC-gaming handheld runs Xbox Game Pass without a hitch, unlocking a world of games. The ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally are gaming handhelds that run Windows 11, which means Steam, Epic, and…

Metal bottles Coleman FreeFlow Autoseal 40 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle: We passed on this bottle for the same reason we pass on most trigger bottles—it has a relatively elaborate cap that needs detailed cleaning. Corkcicle Classic Canteen: This bottle performed well in every regard, but its cap is the smallest of those on the…

Are you a British Airways Avios collector planning to redeem your points on short-haul European flights? Whilst it’s an easy choice when it comes to choosing between an Economy or Business Class redemption when you’re flying long-haul – the answer is clearly Business Class – things get a little murkier when you’re deciding which short-haul…