Choosing the right mattress is one of the most important steps to getting a restful night’s sleep.
It’s also one of the most challenging, because a perfect match is highly individual.
Until recently, my top drawer was stuffed with ill-fitting, outfit-spoiling underwear—and I know I’m not the only one with this problem.
The woes that plague women’s underthings are so numerous, in fact, that a whole vocabulary has sprung up to describe them: muffin top, camel toe, whale tail, wedgie, and of course, visible panty line (aka VPL). I’ve suffered all those afflictions and more in my search for the perfect pair.
But at long last (and with a little help from my friends), I’ve found them: the Natori Bliss French Cut Briefs.
These briefs are chic, indulgently comfy, and the first ones I reach for when the laundry is freshly done. It’s no wonder we made them a pick in our guide to the best women’s underwear.
Different projectors are designed for different uses, and they can range in price from a couple hundred dollars to well into the five-figure range. Choosing the right model for your needs can be a daunting task, and we’re here to help.
Below is an overview of the top picks from our various projector guides. We have recommendations for premium 4K movie projectors, bright living-room projectors, budget home theater projectors, and more.
Android phones vary widely in both price and user experience, from just a couple hundred dollars to well over $1,000, and from unbelievably frustrating to unbelievably impressive.
After spending hundreds of hours testing Android smartphones, we think the Google Pixel 7—which sits in the sweet spot of competitive pricing and great hardware—is the best Android phone for most people.
It offers outstanding software and camera performance, and it costs much less than other high-end handsets. It will receive guaranteed software updates for longer than most Android phones, too.
When people shop for a TV these days, a high-resolution, 4K screen is practically a given. But 4K computer monitors are still a luxury, unless you’re editing photos or videos professionally, or if you specifically want to watch 4K content.
The Dell UltraSharp U2723QE is our favorite 4K monitor because it’s a quality, color-accurate display that can charge your laptop over USB-C, and it has superior contrast compared with the competition.
For a cheaper option, we recommend the Dell S2722QC.
If you want a larger 4K display that has the same contrast as our top pick and also supports Thunderbolt 4, the HP Z32k G3 is an excellent option. And if you don’t need 4K, you can find all kinds of great monitors and pay less.
Life with cats has many rewards, but litter boxes are not one of them.
A cat litter that controls odors and is easy to scoop can keep your house from becoming that house.
If foam mattresses leave you feeling hot and bothered or simply stuck, a traditional innerspring mattress—inherently more breathable and resilient—may be your dream bed.
Today’s innerspring options are worlds beyond the austere, creaky, or overly springy kind you likely slept on growing up. The key is to know what you’re getting. That’s why, since 2018, we’ve tested some two dozen innerspring mattresses in our office and at home. Here’s what we recommend.
If you crave a slow-sinking, pressure-relieving mattress that will cradle you all night, a foam mattress might be just right. We’ve weeded through the endless foam-mattress options online and recommend six.
Unlined, unpretentious, and fully waterproof—few pieces of footwear reward joyful, mud-stomping impulses as much as a pair of great rain boots.
An under-performing bra is a terrible thing. It can be hard on your psyche, your silhouette, your posture—the list goes on. We think any bra you wear should be comfortable and well constructed; it should make you feel confident and supported, in every sense of the word.
After researching hundreds of bras and testing 43 of them in person, we’ve found seven that suit a slew of moods, bodies, and style preferences. They include a versatile everyday bra that’s available in half cup sizes; a sleek, unlined underwire bra; a well-priced, full-coverage T-shirt bra; an indulgently comfortable wireless bralette; a more supportive adjustable wireless bralette for bigger busts; a barely-there sheer mesh bralette; and a smoothing minimizer.
A great wireless keyboard can reduce clutter on your desk and help you type faster and more comfortably—on your computer and also on your tablet, your phone, or even your TV. After testing more than 50 wireless and Bluetooth keyboards over the years, we’ve found that the Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard and K380 for Mac are the best wireless keyboards for most people’s needs because they’re enjoyable to type on, versatile, and inexpensive.
Melding form with function, a French-door refrigerator features stylish double doors that open up to a user-friendly interior. With a full-width fridge up top and a full-width freezer down below, a French-door refrigerator makes everything easier to see and grab.
The LG LRFLC2706S is an excellent choice, packing lots of storage into a handsome frame that’s cleverly designed to feel a bit more compact in your kitchen.
When we test dishwashers, we get things dirty—very dirty.
For our most recent round of testing, we loaded a dozen dishwashers with piles of gunk-smeared dishes and ran more than a hundred cleaning cycles to find the best machines for the job.
Testing a dishwasher isn’t the same as running a load after a dinner party. Our assessments are designed to challenge a dishwasher and push it to its limits. (And no, we don’t prerinse the dishes.) Dishwashers have changed a lot over the years: From more-efficient filtration systems to more-sophisticated detergents, we consider it all. To create our test plan, we talk to industry experts, study dishwasher test protocols (like those of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers), and poll people about their top dishwasher frustrations. Then, we make a mess. Here’s a peek into the process.
The dishwasher is one of the original labor-saving appliances. It also conserves water and energy. Any dishwasher is better than no dishwasher at all, but a great one—excellent at cleaning, easy to load, quiet, and reliable—goes above and beyond.
After scouring customer reviews and stress-testing 16 models, we recommend the Bosch 300 Series SHE53C85N as the first dishwasher you should consider.
For frequent flyers or commuters on public transit, reducing the noise around you is the difference between enduring a trip and enjoying it. Noise-cancelling headphones can make your music easier to hear and your world a little more peaceful.
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 is our favorite pair of noise-cancelling headphones, but we also have recommendations for people who want to spend less or prefer earbuds over headphones.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’re welcoming another baby into your family, a baby monitor can offer peace of mind.
The best baby monitors are easy to set up and use, and they stay reliably connected. They also offer clear picture and sound quality, have batteries that last through the night, and are sturdy enough to survive through toddlerhood.
The Eufy SpaceView and Eufy SpaceView Pro meet those criteria better than any other local-video monitors we’ve tested.
Any well-used baking sheet will develop a dark patina of baked-on oils over time, and the internet is full of ideas for getting it off. The tips range from boiling dryer sheets to drenching your pan in ketchup, but I have bad news: There’s no good way to restore your baking sheets’ shine without a fair amount of hard scrubbing.
I also have good news: Your dingy baking sheets are actually fine—maybe even better—just the way they are.
As one of the easiest stringed instruments to play, the ukulele is a great point of entry for anyone who wants to explore playing music. But, as with buying a sewing machine or a telescope or a pressure cooker, the next step after unboxing the item isn’t necessarily clear. A few key accessories can help you get started with the ukulele, and fortunately they’re all inexpensive. We’ve listed them below, with the most important ones first.
From kids in elementary-school music programs to residents of retirement homes, people everywhere continue to take up the ukulele in record numbers. The Kala Satin Mahogany is the best all-around choice for most beginners because it plays well, sounds pretty good, and comes in concert and soprano sizes to suit adults and kids alike.
Hot drinks are a daily staple for many, and just as important as the beverage is the travel mug that keeps it warm while you’re on the go.
After a decade of testing travel mugs, we still recommend the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug for most people. It keeps drinks hot for hours, and its locking lid stays securely closed, even when you toss the mug into a bag. We also have another option, which fits better in most cup holders, for use while you’re driving.
A great white tee is a wardrobe workhorse, but finding your go-to can feel like a daunting task—and an awkward fit, overly stiff fabric, or stretched-out collar can quickly consign a shirt to the back of your dresser drawer.
A good travel stroller can make the difference between a jaunty vacation and a miserable slog.
We researched dozens of travel strollers, tested seven on a variety of trips involving planes, trains, buses, and cabs, and concluded that the Uppababy Minu V2 is the best option to keep parents and tots happy. Unlike most travel strollers, you’re sacrificing very little in comfort and maneuverability with the Minu V2—which is why many people find it’s also the ideal everyday stroller.
If you’re looking for a lighter, simpler option, the Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Stroller is a great budget pick.
Laundry detergent promises cleaner clothing through science: These extraordinarily complex goos and powders have to remove dirt, stains, and odors from fabric, and then rinse away without damaging your clothes, your washer, your skin, or the environment. We pitted 17 detergents against 10 common stains in cold water, and we found that Tide Ultra Stain Release was more effective at lifting a wider variety of stains than the competition.
The great outdoors is, well, great, but you can still improve even the most run-of-the-mill excursion with the proper gear.
You can find plenty of phone apps to help you keep track of your life, but stationery lovers know the power of writing it all down on paper.
You can’t beat the satisfaction of crossing something off your to-do list with a sharp pencil or a smooth pen—and shouldn’t everybody use their phone less anyway?
There are so many good planners that we can’t recommend a single standout; instead, we’ve found eight, in a range of styles, that people with different priorities will love.
