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Our Favorite Summer Sheets

by Jackie Reeve

The sheets you like most of the year may feel too warm in the summer heat. We’ve found six sets that will keep you cool and comfortable.

Deals We Love

Price drops on products we already love

Host a yard party

“Summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Henry James was right. Our picks—including a DEET-free bug spray—will make your yard party-perfect. We love a movie projector for extending the fun past dark, too.

Electronics

Home & Garden

The Best Home Security System

The Best Home Security System

by Rachel Cericola

After months of testing and looking at new add-ons and integrations, we’ve found
Ring Alarm to be the best, most affordable DIY home security system.

Kitchen & Dining

Money

The Best Balance-Transfer Credit Cards

The Best Balance-Transfer Credit Cards

by Taylor Tepper

The best balance-transfer cards don’t charge a fee, let you put off paying your debt until 2021, and offer rewards so you can keep them in your wallet.

  • American Express® Business Gold Card Review: An Honest Assessment

    American Express® Business Gold Card Review: An Honest Assessment

    by Emily Long

    The American Express Business Gold Card promises generous rewards, but getting the most out of your card can be a challenge.

  • The Best Credit Cards of 2019

    The Best Credit Cards of 2019

    by Taylor Tepper

    We spent hundreds of hours picking the best cards for cash back, travel rewards, building credit, and paying down debt. Here are the best credit cards of 2019.

  • The Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2019

    The Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2019

    by Sally French

    The best rewards credit cards can reward you or help you pay for everything you buy, whether it’s a big vacation or a regular grocery trip.

Travel

Office

The Best Ergonomic Keyboard

The Best Ergonomic Keyboard

by Melanie Pinola

After testing 10 ergonomic keyboards in 2019 with the help of a panel, we found that the Kinesis Freestyle Edge is the best split, ergonomic option.

  • How to Back Up Your Computer

    How to Back Up Your Computer

    by Thorin Klosowski

    After hundreds of hours researching the best local storage and online backup services, we’ve put together a guide to backing up your Mac or Windows computer.

  • The Best Tech and Apps for Your Home Office

    The Best Tech and Apps for Your Home Office

    by Wirecutter Staff

    After spending more than 150 hours researching and testing, we've found the best gear and tech to equip your home office.

  • Why Zoom Is the Best Videoconferencing Service

    Why Zoom Is the Best Videoconferencing Service

    by Ben Keough

    After testing 10 videoconferencing services, we’re sure Zoom is the best choice for online meetings for everyone from freelancers to growing small businesses.

Appliances

Health & Fitness

Essential Tools for Cyclists at Any Skill Level

Essential Tools for Cyclists at Any Skill Level

by Eve O'Neill, Christine Ryan, and Peter Flax

In five years of testing bicycles and their gear, we’ve learned to rely on these tools and supplies to help us stay on top of our day-to-day bike maintenance.

Baby & Kid

Outdoors

The Best Kids Water Bottles

The Best Kids Water Bottles

by Ellen Lee

After our tests of 13 water bottles for kids, our favorites are the stainless steel Thermos Funtainer and the plastic CamelBak Eddy Kids.

  • The Best Headlamp

    The Best Headlamp

    by Eve O'Neill

    After testing 12 new models, we still think the Black Diamond Spot is the best headlamp for outdoor adventures. Nothing shines brighter for longer—two important features if you plan on hitting the trail.

  • The Best Down Jacket

    The Best Down Jacket

    by Catherine Harnden

    After trekking 33 jackets over 220 miles, we think Montbell’s Alpine Light Down jacket (in women’s and men’s sizes) is the best option to keep most people warm.

  • Great Gear for Picnics and Grilling

    Great Gear for Picnics and Grilling

    by Wirecutter Staff

    We spent over 85 hours researching and testing—and selected our favorite tools and gadgets from past guides—to bring you the best gear for picnics and cookouts.

Pets

Hobby & Crafts

The Best Drones Under $100

The Best Drones Under $100

by Signe Brewster

We spent 40 hours researching and testing 12 of the top-rated drones to find the best ones for beginners or pilots on a budget.

  • The Best Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

    The Best Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

    by Brent Butterworth

    With its traditional look, solid craftsmanship, and clear, balanced sound, the Yamaha FS800 is our pick for the best acoustic guitar for beginners.

  • The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories

    The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories

    by Wirecutter Staff

    We’ve researched and tested dozens of cases, controllers, stands, docks, and other accessories for the Nintendo Switch to separate the good ones from the junk.

  • 9 Muji Items That Are Beautifully Simple

    9 Muji Items That Are Beautifully Simple

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Wirecutter staffers love Muji’s simple yet stylish aesthetic, and these nine organizing and decor items are some of our favorite finds.