Small bedrooms pose big challenges, particularly if you’re short on closets or if you need to fit in a home office. We asked five design and organizing experts for advice on getting the most out of a tiny bedroom, then tested items in a 250-square-foot New York City apartment. Dismiss ..read more

I’ve been reviewing smartphones for more than a decade, and years of incremental updates have gotten a bit boring. Every new flagship phone is essentially the same: a glass-and-metal slab with slightly improved batteries and cameras, plus a new software feature or two. But some companies are trying something interesting: foldable phones. Although a foldable phone is not that practical (and most are way too expensive) for most people, a phone that can transform into a tablet is at the very least exciting. And smartphones haven’t been exciting for years. Foldable phones look like thick smartpho ..read more

When it comes to making more-sustainable choices in the laundry room, Wirecutter readers frequently ask, “What about laundry detergent sheets?” Like shampoo bars or toothpaste tabs, laundry detergent sheets claim to offer a more-sustainable alternative to a frequently used household product, by cutting down on excess packaging and weight. Laundry sheets are often marketed as being free from certain ingredients—like plastic and allergens—that some people want to avoid, as well as generally using manufacturing processes that are more environmentally friendly. And laundry detergent sheets are co ..read more

Mechanical keyboards are intimidating, especially if you just want a device that can make letters and numbers show up on your screen at your command. People who are into mechanical keyboards are very into them, but the nuances of switch types and keycap materials can be daunting. (If you’re not one of those people, we have a guide to help you buy the best mechanical keyboard, no thought required.) I decided that I wanted a mechanical keyboard because I fell head over heels for a colorful keyboard with a strawberries-and-frogs motif. I knew that I couldn’t just buy it for the sake of cuteness ..read more

Sticking things in your ear canals is dangerous. Not like BASE jumping dangerous. Or bull riding dangerous. But dangerous nonetheless. At minimum, it might impact existing earwax. At worst, you’re one hand-slip away from rupturing your eardrum, which could lead to permanent damage. Please look away from the TikTok creators who are rolling through with videos amassing millions of views showing how they clean out their earwax using cheap ear canal cameras, as if they’re cotton swabs on steroids. Dismiss ..read more

If your Wi-Fi cuts out when you’re streaming a movie, it’s a bummer. But if it happens while you’re talking to your boss over Skype or giving a presentation via Zoom, it can feel like a calamity. Working from home means you may have to be your own IT department and manage your Internet connection so that you can access company resources, connect with colleagues, and prove you’re not slacking off. You can fix some problems without spending a dime, but some issues require buying new hardware. Dismiss ..read more

It all started on a surreal summer day, when I was called in to see our editor-in-chief. He told me that Ralph Nader, the consumer advocate and former presidential candidate, had reached out to Wirecutter with a problem. And I was tasked with investigating it. Nader told us that his longtime favorite pens, Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens Medium Point (0.7 mm), had started drying out too quickly. He wanted to know why. Nader needed answers. Dismiss ..read more

Ask Wirecutter, an advice column written by Annemarie Conte, explores the best approaches to buying, using, and maintaining stuff. Dear Wirecutter, My spouse is the loudest chewer. There’s lip smacking and all sorts of mouth noises that drive me crazy. What can I do to help block out these annoying noises? M.P. Dismiss ..read more

Outdoor entertaining season is upon us, so a spring spruce-up to your lawn, garden, or patio might be in order. With the help of these deals on our expert-approved picks, you’ll be able to enjoy your backyard to the fullest this spring, summer, and fall. Dismiss ..read more

You may have noticed a line that appears at the top of every Wirecutter article. “We independently review everything we recommend,” it says. “When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.” But what, exactly, does that mean? It means we make recommendations of products solely based on our evaluation of their quality. Our journalists make every editorial decision—such as which products to test and which products to recommend—totally independent of business considerations. Wirecutter does often make money when you buy our picks. But any discussions about business, partnerships, licen ..read more