6 Deals Wirecutter Staffers Love From OXO’s Site-Wide Sale

During OXO’s site-wide sale, you can grab anything from a replacement coffee maker to a new bottle brush for 20% off with free shipping. | Continue reading


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The Best Puffy Blanket

After wrapping ourselves in thirteen different puffy blankets, we found the Rumpl Down Puffy Throw is the best insulated blanket to take outside. | Continue reading


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It may not be safe to go to the grocery store during a pandemic. Here are the best ways to safely order groceries for delivery or pickup online. | Continue reading


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What a Wirecutter Editor (and Tea Fanatic) Uses to Make Tea Every Day

Our tea-addicted editor shares his favorite gear for getting into loose-leaf tea, and everything you need to make it a daily ritual. | Continue reading


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You Can Still Use Laundromats Safely During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Just Take a Few Precautions First.

Experts say you can still use the laundromat or a shared laundry room safely during the coronavirus pandemic—just take these precautions. | Continue reading


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How Many Credit Cards Should You Own?

You don’t want a wallet stuffed with unused credit cards, but you don’t want to sacrifice credit card rewards. Here’s how many credit cards you should own. | Continue reading


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Satisfying Kitchen Organization Projects to Do While You’re Stuck at Home

If you’re feeling stressed from being stuck inside, try tackling these cleaning projects to set your kitchen up for success and relieve some anxiety. | Continue reading


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The Best Options for Grocery Delivery During the Coronavirus Pandemic

It may not be safe to go to the grocery store during a pandemic. Here are the best ways to safely order groceries for delivery or pickup online. | Continue reading


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Closet Organizing Ideas

We spent 41 hours on research and consulted five professional organizers in order to find the best tools to tackle messy closets of every size and shape. | Continue reading


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Relaxing Video Games to Play Inside

If you’re stuck inside and need something to help reduce your anxiety, these relaxed video games will get the job done. | Continue reading


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Japanese futons are quilted sleeping pads stuffed with cotton or fiber fill, which can sit directly on the floor. | Continue reading


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Domestic Abusers Can Control Your Devices. Here’s How to Fight Back.

Here’s how to record abuse without being discovered, safeguard your devices, and, ultimately, protect yourself. | Continue reading


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How Our Readers Made Wirecutter Better in March 2020

We’re featuring a few of the most useful, interesting, and thought-provoking messages we got from our readers last month. | Continue reading


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The Best Deals We’ve Seen on Smart Home Devices (So Far) This Week

Giving your home an IQ boost can be a pricey endeavor. Here are a few deals on smart home devices that help soften the blow. | Continue reading


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Can a Good Soundbar Rival a True Surround-Sound System in a Blind Listening Test?

As soundbar performance continues to improve, does anyone need to invest in an AV receiver and speakers to get great sound? We did blind tests to find out. | Continue reading


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The Best Laundry Basket (and Hampers)

After 20 hours of researching and testing models, we think the The Container Store Stacking Laundry Basket is the best for most people. | Continue reading


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What Is a Pulse Oximeter, and Should You Buy One for Coronavirus?

At-home oximeter testing can be useful to establish a baseline idea of a person’s blood-oxygen levels and pulse, but the readings may be inaccurate. | Continue reading


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If you’re stuck inside and need something to help reduce your anxiety, these relaxed video games will get the job done. | Continue reading


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The Best Home 3D Printer for Beginners

After testing 11 printers over five years, we will now recommend the reliable, easy-to-use Prusa i3 MK3S for beginners and hobbyists. | Continue reading


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Have a 3D Printer? You Can Use It to Make Face Shields for Medical Workers

If you are looking for a way to help medical workers get personal protective gear, there are organized efforts that 3D printing hobbyists can join. | Continue reading


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Why There’s Still So Much Confusion About Wearing Masks to Combat the Coronavirus

Experts are divided, and nothing is available anyway. | Continue reading


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19 Video Games to Play When You Need to Relax

If you’re stuck inside and need something to help reduce your anxiety, these relaxed video games will get the job done. | Continue reading


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The Deals Our Own Staff Has Bought (And Loved) To Help Keep Us Busy

Here’s how a few Wirecutter staffers have been passing the time—and the deals that they've relied on to help them. | Continue reading


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The 23 Best High School Graduation Gifts

Here are the best gifts for high school graduates to use through college and for years beyond. | Continue reading


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Host a remote game night with friends and family to connect and de-stress online while everyone’s stuck at home. Here’s how. | Continue reading


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Why I (Still) Carry a Notebook Everywhere

Novelist Martha McPhee explains why, in this digital age, she finds notebook and pen not only relevant, but necessary. | Continue reading


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5 Cheap(ish) Things to Get Started Drawing

The best pencils, brush pen, notebooks, and inspiration for relaxing by drawing. | Continue reading


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The Best Dutch Oven

Our top pick Dutch oven has remained the same since 2015 for its ability to braise, sear, and bake as well as more expensive pots. | Continue reading


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5 Simple Ways to Start a New Hobby While Staying Home

Learning a new hobby is a good way to keep your hands and mind busy during this stressful (and sometimes lonely) time. | Continue reading


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How to Host a Virtual Game Night

Host a remote game night with friends and family to connect and de-stress online while everyone’s stuck at home. Here’s how. | Continue reading


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Wirecutter’s 5 Most Popular Picks in March 2020

These five useful things were the most-purchased Wirecutter picks in March. | Continue reading


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Here’s the Problem With Deferred Interest (And How You Can Make It Work for You)

0% APR financing can be a lifesaver, but generally, there are far too many gotchas in deferred-interest offers to make them worth recommending. | Continue reading


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It’s Still Safe to Order Food Delivery From Restaurants. Just Take These Basic Precautions.

You may not need to sanitize the food that arrives from delivery or takeout, but you should definitely be washing your hands. | Continue reading


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Don’t Overdo the Coronavirus Stockpiling

Tips on why and how to shop for food responsibly, without overstocking your bunker. | Continue reading


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The Best External Optical Drives for DVDs and Blu-rays

For anyone who still needs an optical drive, the Asus ZenDrive U9M is the best DVD-only option, and the LG BP60NB10 is the best choice for Blu-ray discs. | Continue reading


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The 11 Best Gifts for New Moms

We’ve gathered the comfiest and most thoughtful gifts for new moms, recommended by parents on our staff. | Continue reading


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The Seven Best Reusable Shopping Bags, According to Wirecutter Staff

Here are Wirecutter’s seven favorite reusable shopping bags and totes for when you want to BYO bag. | Continue reading


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The Best Toaster

We spent dozens of hours toasting sliced bread and bagels in 23 toasters. Take a look at what we think are the best. | Continue reading


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Buyer Beware: Before Applying for a Store Credit Card, Here Are 9 Things You Need to Know

Store credit cards have insane fees, complicated rewards, poor customer service, and more. Read this before you apply for a store credit card. | Continue reading


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The Best Security Key for Multi-Factor Authentication

A physical security key is the most secure way to enable two-factor authentication. Here’s our pick for the best hardware security key. | Continue reading


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How to Buy a Laptop for Your Kid—or Revive an Old One

If you need a laptop for a kid, it may be hard to find a good—and cheap—one right now. We have tips on how to update an older laptop or shop for a new one. | Continue reading


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Should You Sanitize Your Groceries?

What you need to know about handling grocery bags, packaged food, and produce after you return from the store. | Continue reading


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A Brief Guide to Estate Planning

Almost everybody should have an estate plan. If you don’t have one yet, now is the right time to start. | Continue reading


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You May Be Able to Delay Paying Your Taxes, but Should You?

Even if you have the money to pay your taxes now, it might still make sense to wait until July to file your return. | Continue reading


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The Best Hair Clippers for Home Use

After a dozen tests of eight highly-rated hair clippers on volunteers, we think the Wahl Elite Pro High Performance Haircut Kit is the best for most people. | Continue reading


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Do Homemade Face Masks Actually Help Fight the Coronavirus?

As a last-resort measure, some hospitals would consider using homemade masks for patients who don’t have coronavirus. | Continue reading


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Our Favorite Clothes to Wear While Working From Home

Wirecutter staffers share their favorite lounge pants, sweatshirts, and slippers to wear while working from home. | Continue reading


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Free Video Streaming Services to Help Save Cash During Coronavirus Isolation

We explored some of the free streaming video services available right now; here’s our breakdown of which ones to try and which ones to skip. | Continue reading


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