The best laptops for college students balance the needs of everyday coursework with more leisurely pursuits like playing games and streaming videos. Need something high-powered but affordable? The Apple MacBook Air M2 is still the value champ for MacBooks, but there isn’t a cheaper laptop on the market than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook…
The best gaming headsets give you detailed spatial audio with high-quality sound effects, allow you to hear your teammates’ voices more clearly and help immerse you in your game. Because there are so many options on the market, I put 17 headsets through hours of gaming to see which ones are worth the investment. After…
Starting this weekend, Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event gives you a chance to recycle your unwanted car seats and get 20% off another one, or a selection of other baby gear. The event starts Sunday, September 15 and runs until September 28. You can bring in any used, expired or even damaged car seat to…
Climbing shoes may get all the air time, but unless you’re in the ranks of soloists like Peter Croft, Alex Honnold and Marc-André Leclerc, you’re going to need one of the best climbing harnesses. This necessary piece of climbing gear, while quiet and understated, is lending a lot of support in the background—quite literally. “Your…
Gone are the days of bundling up in sweaters to brave the cold: The best heated vests are equipped with smart technology to transform your outdoor experience whether you’re watching a football game or going on a long winter walk. Like heated jackets, these vests are battery operated and have internal coils that target your…
Gone is the time when buying a decent pair of wireless earbuds meant spending hundreds of dollars. In the early days of true wireless earbud technology, wireless earbuds were expensive and generally buggy—but these days, they’re widely available and generally work very well. And if you’re willing to forgo some premium features, you don’t have…
As hard as it is for die-hard java lovers to believe, I’ve never been a coffee drinker. But I’ve always admired and even envied the ritual of making coffee in the morning. It seems almost meditative: grinding fresh beans into fragrant grounds, waiting for the coffee to bloom, tasting your first sip. So, over the…
The best thermal underwear is nothing short of essential when the mercury drops. Whether you’re a skier or simply looking to stay warm outside or at night, thermal underwear is your first layer of defense against the cold. Our top pick overall, Smartwool’s Classic Merino Long-Sleeve Top and Bottom, has the right weight and breathability…
I play on three tennis teams—and also play paddle and pickleball—so I have worn a lot of different skirts. Throughout my years of playing, I have found that the best tennis skirts, like my overall pick the Wilson Midtown Tennis Skirt, are short and swingy enough to allow for unrestricted movement, while still providing an…
If your child is in school, a study nook at home is a must. While that’s anchored by a pint-sized desk, the best desk chairs for kids help ensure your child is seated comfortably, whether they’re slogging through homework or enjoying an art project of their choosing. Our top choice is the Sidiz Ringo Kid…