The Best Dictation Software

Dictation software makes it easy to navigate your computer and communicate without typing a single phrase. This flexibility is great if you simply need a break from your keyboard, but it’s especially important for people with language-processing disorders or physical disabilities. Firing off a quick text or typing a memo can be difficult—or even totally...

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Now’s a Great Time to Save on Wirecutter-Approved Apple Gear—Including Deals on Apple Watches and iPads

Apple picking season is usually in the fall—unless you’re looking to pick up some great deals on the latest and greatest Apple tech. With impressive sales on smartwatches like the coveted Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch Series 8, as well as our long-standing top MacBook pick, the harvest is certainly bountiful.Dismiss

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Do You Really Need to Clean Your Fridge Coils?

The internet is full of scary videos where so-called appliance repair experts warn you that if you’re not regularly vacuuming up shocking amounts of dust from the condenser coils hidden in the back of your refrigerator, you’re doing everything wrong. Ignore them: The majority of us don’t need to clean them, ever. “I haven’t cleaned a condenser in 20...

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The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android and iOS

Smartphone cameras have come a long way, but you probably still notice images that could benefit from a little editing help, whether that’s recovering a photo of your friends in a dark bar or subtly tweaking a stunning landscape. After testing 10 mobile photo editing apps over several weeks, we’re sure that Adobe Lightroom (Android, iPhone, iPad) is...

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7 Deals Under $25 to Make Your Life a Little Easier

Making small investments to improve your quality of life doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive. These Wirecutter-approved deals are proof that for $25 (or less!), you can simplify your life, so you can focus your time, energy, and money elsewhere.Dismiss

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Wherever We Go, We Bring the Weego 44s Portable Jump Starter

I was already running late to bring my kid to Girl Scouts, and the car wouldn’t start because said kid left the interior light on all night and killed the battery. There was also the day that I had to get some friends to the airport and our 10-year-old sedan refused to turn over. On another occasion, a cold snap KO’d the last juice on my first-generation...

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These 6 Gadgets Make Life Easier and More Energy Efficient

Sign up for Wirecutter's newsletters to get independent reviews, expert advice, and the very best deals sent straight to your inbox.Smart-home devices make life more convenient, more secure, and even a little more fun, but when used right they excel at making your home more energy and resource efficient, too.Without much fuss or money, you can install...

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10 Cheap(ish) Laundry Aids to Help Your Clothes Look Better and Last Longer

Sign up for Wirecutter's newsletters to get independent reviews, expert advice, and the very best deals sent straight to your inbox.All clothes wear out—but you can breathe new life into tired duds and keep beloved staples looking better for longer with the right supplies and a little know-how. We consulted Patric Richardson, a textile care expert and...

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I Paid Less Than $50 Total for My 57 Houseplants. Here’s How.

Sign up for Wirecutter's newsletters to get independent reviews, expert advice, and the very best deals sent straight to your inbox.Taking care of houseplants is my favorite pastime; my second favorite is not spending my hard-earned cash when I don’t absolutely have to. Fortunately, I’ve discovered that it’s almost ridiculously easy to cultivate a huge...

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Now’s a Great Time to Score Some Super Bowl TV Deals Ahead of Your Watch Party

Wings? Check. Chips? Check. Ample (and comfortable) seating? Check. But we all know the true MVP of any Super Bowl viewing party: a quality TV to huddle around. If you want to witness every pass and fumble and never miss a ref’s call, a decent setup is imperative. No matter what team you’re rooting for, these Super Bowl TV deals will make you feel like...

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