The Best Apps to Build Better Habits (and Stick to Them)
If simply listing your habits isn't getting you anywhere near sticking to them, consider Goalify: This app uses reminders, tips,...
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The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
Mullvad VPNMullvad is based in Sweden and first came to my attention because of its early support for WireGuard, a...
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Speakers, Video Games, and More
An isolated, wintertime quarantine is no joke. Luckily, there are no shortage of ways to spend the cold winter months...
In Praise of Positive Reinforcement for Your Pets
Bark collars that either spray citronella or use electric shocks are some of the most common harmful products that “work”...
The Jabra Elite 85t Are Premium Earbuds Made To Last
Thankfully, you can choose between 11 different sound levels, from ANC cranked up to the max to piped-in ambient sounds....
Your Covid Vaccine Questions, Answered
LAUREN: That honestly sounds like a winter wonderland. And also when you first said embracing winter, I thought maybe it...
How I Found the Right Therapist When My Life Was Collapsing
If I had shared more fully my perseverating thoughts of annihilation, or perhaps if she had asked different questions, I...
How to Buy Used Gear on eBay—the Smart, Safe Way
I have purchased dozens of laptops, phones, cameras, camera lenses, cast iron cookware, musical equipment, and even prepaid cell phone...
How to Mix and Match Wireless Smart Speakers With Ease
We’re all conducting experiments all the time without knowing it. My experiment has been collecting wireless smart speakers. They are...
The Priority Apollo Gravel Bike Handles Both Roads and Mud
Every few years, the biking world comes out with a new trend I mostly ignore. A dozen years ago, everyone...
The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Are a Joy to Wear (and Hear)
I remember my first quality pair of headphones. Between semesters at music school, I scored a lightly-used pair of Bowers...
It’s the Perfect Time to Switch to a Cheaper Phone Plan
Visible just got an update to 5G, if Verizon supports it in your area. Sadly, 5G coverage is still scarce...
The North Face Puts the Latest Road Running Tech on the Trail
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic started and outdoor activities became one of the safest ways to exercise, trail running was...
Apple’s Newest Fitness Feature: Celeb-Hosted Outdoor Walks
Apple Fitness+ is getting a dose of Dolly. The iPhone maker’s relatively new subscription exercise service, which requires the use...
Vizio’s Rotating Soundbar Fills the Room With Great Surround
I watch so many movies and shows when testing TVs, soundbars, and various other home theater toys that I begin...
A Beginner’s Guide for Working Out at Home
I consider myself an athlete, but I don’t engage in any particularly impressive physical feats. I am not “cut” or...
How to Back Up Your Most Important Emails
To provide a safety net against most potential issues—an account hack, having no internet access, accidentally deleting messages—we'd recommend downloading...
The Best Mouse for Every Kind of Gamer
Picking a gaming mouse is a very personal endeavor. Everyone's hands are different, everyone's preferences and needs are different, and...
