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How to Clean a Kid’s Car Seat the Right Way

How to Clean a Kid’s Car Seat the Right Way

Car seats are there for a lot: every traffic-induced meltdown, every spilled juice box, every road trip nap. Most importantly, they save lives. But while it’s tempting to treat them like any other piece of kid gear when messes strike, they’re not just another item you can toss in the wash. They’re precision-built safety devices, and one misstep can compromise …

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1Password Is Still the Gold Standard for Securely Managing Your Passwords

1Password Is Still the Gold Standard for Securely Managing Your Passwords

Password managers are spotty on Android and iOS in general, and 1Password isn’t above that issue. I’d estimate somewhere around 10 to 15 percent of the fields I encounter on mobile just don’t register with 1Password, sending me out to the app to copy my password over manually. This is more of an issue with how apps categorize different fields …

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How to Set Up Your New iPhone

How to Set Up Your New iPhone

Photograph: Simon Hill A Quick Word on eSIM Apple has supported eSIM technology since the iPhone XS. It’s basically an electronic SIM card instead of the tiny, physical chip you insert into your phone for cellular connectivity. The iPhone 14 series was the first to completely get rid of the physical SIM card slot (in the US). That means the …

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I’ve Tested More Than 50 Cases for the iPhone 17 Lineup. This Is the Ultimate Case Guide

I’ve Tested More Than 50 Cases for the iPhone 17 Lineup. This Is the Ultimate Case Guide

Other Screen Protectors I’ve Tested ESR Armorite Pro screen protector. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu ESR Armorite Screen Protector and Privacy Protector for $20: This pack is better value than Smartish’s screen protectors, because you get three tempered glass sheets instead of two. All the necessary equipment is here, from an application tool to wet wipes. While it uses a pull-tab, I …

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You Can Save 20% on the iPad Mini Today

You Can Save 20% on the iPad Mini Today

Feeling like your devices are in need of an update after last week’s series of Apple announcements? Amazon is offering $100 off the 2024 iPad Mini with an A17 Pro chip, a healthy 20 percent discount for the most recent version of Apple’s miniaturized tablet. Our reviewer gave the device an 8/10 last year. Photograph: Brenda Stolyar Apple iPad Mini …

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I’ve Tested Smartwatches for a Decade. These 10 Do More Than Tell Time

I’ve Tested Smartwatches for a Decade. These 10 Do More Than Tell Time

Other Smartwatches to Consider The number of smartwatches on the market is staggering. I’ve tested models from Tag Heuer, Citizen, Montblanc, and many other fashion brands, but most of them are simply too expensive for what you get. Here are a few options I like. Apple Watch Series 10 Photograph: Adrienne So Apple Watch Series 10 for $364: Thanks to …

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The Best Grills for Cookouts and Tailgates

The Best Grills for Cookouts and Tailgates

Frequently Asked Questions What Should You Look for in a Grill? AccordionItemContainerButton Take a trip to your local big-box home improvement store and you’ll see dozens of grill models not mentioned here. Are they any good? Most of them are probably fine, but we suggest sticking with brands you recognize. The nice thing about shopping in person is you can …

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What Does a 120-Hz Refresh Rate Mean, Anyway?

What Does a 120-Hz Refresh Rate Mean, Anyway?

Many of our favorite TVs and monitors feature displays with high refresh rates, promising smoother on-screen action and a sharper picture. The same is true for the best Android phones and all of Apple’s iPhone Pro models (since the 13 Pro and onward). Today, every iPhone 17 model can reach a 120-Hz refresh rate. It has become standard across the …

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Here’s the Best Alexa Speaker for Your Home

Here’s the Best Alexa Speaker for Your Home

Other Alexa (or Alexa Compatible) Speakers Amazon Echo Pop for $40: The Echo Pop is a perfectly fine little speaker, and the cutest one in Amazon’s lineup. Does it have great sound? No. It’s fine enough for background tunes or if you’re limited to a dorm room, but you’ll get much better sound for a similar size from the Echo …

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