Few things are as awe-inspiring as being under a clear night sky, looking up, and gazing at a seemingly infinite array of stars overhead. So we rounded up 14 telescopes, and, after months of holding star parties, we think the Celestron NexStar 5SE is the best telescope for a curious amateur. It gathers enough light for you to view the...

A good Chromebook can do almost anything that a regular laptop can do, and the best models can feel better to use than their similarly priced Windows counterparts.After testing most of the Chromebooks released over the past nine years and testing 20 models so far in 2023, we recommend the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus. It’s an...

If you’ve grown weary of cables—each day an ouroboros of perpetual plugging and unplugging—wireless chargers are a convenient way to juice up your phone (or other compatible device), even if they’re slower than wired chargers.The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Portable Wireless Charger Pad with MagSafe is the best wireless charger because it charges...

When you think about it, keys are irritating—they’re bulky, you’ve got to keep track of them, and your keychain just picks up more and more of them as time goes by. A convenient alternative is an electronic lock: In the middle ground between traditional keyed locks and fully connected smart locks, these keyless locks open with a code entered...

A dog or cat overzealously scratching an itch can send shivers down a pet owner’s spine. The last thing you want is to have a flea or tick outbreak in your home, not to mention the chance of disease-carrying parasites harming your family. To protect both pets and humans from these frights, we’ve rounded up the most effective vet-recommended...

Few things can leave you feeling as hapless as trying to buy a good Mother’s Day gift, whether it’s a token of gratitude to your own for loving you unconditionally or dodging the potential pitfalls of shopping for a partner’s mom. Fortunately for everyone involved, Wirecutter’s expert staff has done the legwork for you. And whether you’re...