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The Best MacBook Accessories to Enhance Your Mac Life
The MacBook is a powerful machine. Whether you’re using a MacBook Air for web browsing and sending emails or a MacBook Pro for graphics-intensive projects like video editing and 3D design, Apple’s laptops can do the job. But I suggest throwing some accessories into the mix. A slew of peripherals can vastly improve your experience,…
Spin Class Starter Pack: Everything You Need to Level Up Your Ride
Spin class is not for the faint of heart—or the unprepared. Among the heart-pounding playlists, the flashing neon lights, and the hyperactive choreography, you’ll want gear that keeps you comfortable and locked in. From cycling shoes that can keep pace with your power intervals to reusable water bottles that won’t slow you down, I’ve rounded…
The Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online
Honorable Mentions There are a few products we’ve tested that we liked but didn’t love that are still worth mentioning, in case you’re considering them. The Boring Hybrid Mattress for $799: Boring Mattress is a new company founded by two alums from Tuft & Needle. Simplicity is the company’s selling point. There is just one…
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The Best Podcasts for Everyone
Podcasts are to radio as streaming services are to television, and we’re lucky to be living through the golden age of both. But you need help finding the best podcasts worthy of your ear because, while you can find a podcast about almost anything these days, with great choice comes great mediocrity. Our expertly curated…
The Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Cases and Accessories
Try These Magnetic Accessories Make sure to check out our many MagSafe guides for compatible accessories, but I’ll also be adding more to this list since not all MagSafe accessories will work with the Galaxy S25’s unique camera placement. If it’s a simple, circular accessory, it will likely be OK, but larger square or rectangular…
The Best ‘Buy It for Life’ Products, From Essential Cookware to Tough-as-Nails Clothing
We’re all tired of spending money on stuff that breaks. Whether it’s a tool that wears out instantly or a pair of pants that gets a hole too soon, it seems like more things in this world should be something you buy for life. They’re not as common, but numerous companies make excellent products that…
The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere
For Easy Reading Photograph: Nena Farrell If you’ve ever had a long reading session give you hand cramps, these accessories might help. You can check out more options in our Best Kindle Accessories guide. Strapsicle E-Reader Hand Straps for $21: Attach one or both of these to the back of your Kindle—one is angled for…
The Best Mobile Controllers for Gaming on the Go
Other Game Controllers We Have Tested There are several other mobile controllers we tested that just missed out on a place above or failed to make the grade. Photograph: Simon Hill Gamesir X3 Pro for $80: This replaces the X3 and stretches open to cradle virtually any Android phone (or the iPhone 15 range) in…
The Best Wi-Fi Routers
Other Routers We Have Tested We have tested some other routers we like and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above but are worth considering. Asus RT-BE86U for $324: The new Wi-Fi 7 version of the Asus RT-AX86U listed above, this dual band (2.4- and 5-GHz) router is…
How to Pick the Right MacBook for You
in 2020, Apple’s MacBooks entered a new era. The company announced it was moving away from the Intel chips it had been using since 2006; in their place, it rolled out the first Macs with the Apple-designed M1. Cut to 2024 and the company now offers the choice between 14 custom processors, the latest of…