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Being away from the office means working on my laptop—and with that comes productivity slipping away into oblivion. The problem,…

Playing chess can be challenging, fun, and at times frustrating. Garry Kasparov called the game “mental torture.” With virtually limitless…

Other USB-C Cables I’ve TestedThere are so many cables out there, and plenty of solid options did not make the…

College laptops don’t have to be embarrassing. Nor do they have to be overly expensive. There are a lot of…

Other iPad Accessories We LikeiPad accessories are endless. Here are some other options that are perfectly fine, though some have…

I’d like to believe I’m organized. Reality suggests otherwise. I’ve left my smartphone in the refrigerator and spent hours searching…

Honorable MentionsPhotograph: G Stockstudio/Getty ImagesAs we said, WIRED runners pound hundreds of miles every year. Here are a few of…

This floating gadget monitors temperature, pH, and ORP (a stand-in for free chlorine), together giving you a solid picture of…

Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) for $180: This is a solid smart speaker with Amazon’s latest physical design and…

Prime Video is also included with your membership. There are some killer originals, like Fallout and The Boys, in addition…

Comparing the Best Alexa SpeakersHonorable MentionsWhile I wouldn’t call these smart speakers my absolute favorites from Amazon, they have some…

You can find anything on Amazon—plus thousands of versions of that thing. If its virtual shelves were translated into a…

Apple Watch Series 11 for $399: If you already have an Apple Watch Series 4 or later, you can use…

After testing more than 60 mesh systems and routers in my last home, a modern two-story, 1,600-square-foot house, I found…

The only Father’s Day gift I can recall my own dad getting was a plate of fried sardines. It was…

The Brewista Milk Frothing pitcher advertises a maximum capacity of 24 ounces, but its 3.3-inch chamber is great for smaller…