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Wirecutter Finder draws on thousands of hours of research and testing to help you make the right decision.

The Wirecutter Show

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How Adaptive Beauty Tools Make Makeup Easier for Everyone

by Caira Blackwell, Rosie Guerin, Ayanna Redwood-Crawford, and Abigail Keel

Accessible makeup can make beauty routines easier for everyone. Our expert shares what to look for and which products work best.
  • The cover of the cookbook "Veg Everything" by Tanya Sichynsky is displayed inside a translucent, glossy sphere over a solid light blue background. The book cover features a large bowl of pasta with the New York Times Cooking logo visible at the bottom left.

    Vegetables Don’t Have to Be Boring

    by Christine Cyr Clisset, Rosie Guerin, and Abigail Keel

    Forget boring side salads. NYT Cooking’s Tanya Sichynsky shares easy, flavor-packed ways to make vegetables the delicious centerpiece of any meal.
  • An unlabeled jar of pickled veggies, inside a bubble in front of a blue background.

    Pickles! (Live From the Minnesota State Fair!)

    by Caira Blackwell, Rosie Guerin, Abigail Keel, and Maki Yazawa

    From grocery-store dills to homemade sours, world-class pickle experts explain how to find a great pickle and how to make your own safely at home.
  • Illustration of a blue trash bin overflowing with food waste and trash enclosed inside a translucent sphere. The sphere floats in the center against a solid light blue background.

    So, You Want to Start Composting

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Composting doesn’t have to be smelly or hard. We share clever ways to make collecting kitchen scraps simple and odor-free.

Home

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The Best Smart Strip Lights

by Rachel Cericola

Smart strip lights can put some pizazz into an office, kitchen, or dorm room. Here are three sets we recommend.

Electronics

Sleep

Seven different alarm clocks displayed on tables and books in front of a brown background.

Our Favorite Alarm Clocks

by Joshua Lyon and Dorie Chevlen

We’ve tested dozens of alarm clocks over the years. These seven favorites are stylish, sturdy, and simple to use.

Kitchen

  • A vase of felt flowers and the Loch Capsule portable dishwasher resting on top of the larger GE GPT portable dishwasher which is sat next to a stack of plates and cups.

    No Dishwasher? A Portable or Countertop Option Could Help.

    by Evan Dent

    The GE GPT series portable dishwashers clean well and are simple to use. If a countertop dishwasher is a fit, get the Loch Capsule.
  • Our three picks for best air fryer toaster oven, with one of them stacked on the others forming a pyramid.

    The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven

    by Michael Sullivan

    If you want an appliance that’s more versatile than a pod-shaped air fryer, we recommend the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.

  • The Best Instant Coffee

    by Michael Sullivan and Ciara Murray Jordan

    We taste-tested 10 brands of instant coffee. Here are our favorites.

Appliances

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The Best Wine Fridges for Every Kind of Collector

by Claire Fitzpatrick

A wine fridge will protect your bottles and improve your drinking experience. We found three great options.

Gifts

Outdoors

Two people wearing Patagonia Down Sweater Vests, in front of a grey backgroud.

The Best Insulated Vest

by Jenni Gritters and Kyle Fitzgerald

On cold and windy days, the Patagonia Down Sweater Vest (men’s and women’s) is the vest we choose to stay warm.

  • A ladderball set pictured next to a game of Kan Jam.

    7 Outdoor Games That Even Indoor Kids Will Love

    by James Austin

    After testing nine active games and taking a few dozen trips into nature with tabletop games, we think these are the best games to play outside.
  • A selection of rain boots, in different styles and colors, that we tested to find the best rain boots.

    The Best Rain Boots for Women and Men

    by Eve O'Neill and Kyle Fitzgerald

    We’ve found 7 pairs of rain boots that’ll do more than just keep your feet dry—they’ll match your style and environment no matter what you need.

  • Five different dry bags that we tested to find the best, shown with a water bottle, flashlight, and sneakers.

    The Best Roll-Top Bags to Keep Your Belongings Dry

    by Nicole Gull McElroy

    After we tested 22 models on land and water, the durable and watertight Ortlieb Dry-Bag emerged as the standout.

Style

Travel

Six pairs of compression socks that we tested, in various colors and patterns.

The Best Compression Socks

by Jackie Reeve, Eve O'Neill, and Shannon Palus

Whether you’re buying compression socks at your doctor's orders, for running or working out, or just because, here are the best options in a variety of styles.

Health and fitness

Baby and kid

An illustration of a young girl with long dark hair, wearing a yellow dress, blue headband, and blue sandals, sitting cross-legged and focused on a digital tablet. She is encapsulated inside a giant hourglass, seated directly on top of the orange sand filling the bulb, symbolizing time spent on screen. The background is a textured light blue.

Parental-Control Apps for Building Healthy Tech Habits

by Ellen Lee

Most tweens and teens have their own phone. The right app can help set limits — and aid kids in developing healthy tech habits.

Pets

  • Side by side images of a cat and a dog at an animal rescue.

    So You’ve Found a Lost Pet. Now What?

    by Mel Plaut

    Here’s what to do when you find a loose dog or cat, along with some strategies for preventing a lost pet or improving your odds of a quick reunion.
  • An photo collage features black-and-white cats posing on three different cat trees. The cutout images rest over a muted purple and beige backdrop.

    Not-Ugly Cat Trees for Discerning Pets

    by Mel Plaut

    It can be hard to see the forest for the (cat) trees. We tested 17 stable, durable models to find 11 that will fit your decor aesthetic and your cat’s desire to climb, scratch, and lounge.
  • Photo: Michael Murtaugh

    The Best Pet Subscription Boxes

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    We tested eight different pet subscription boxes with seven pets to find that Meowbox and PupJoy Box are the best for your cats and dogs, respectively.

Games and hobbies

Five different USB Microphones for Musicians and Podcasters displayed in front of an orange background.

Our Favorite USB Microphones for Music Recording and Podcasting

by Freddy Gerngross and Brent Butterworth

The Sennheiser Profile is the best all-purpose USB microphone because of its excellent clarity and versatility.

Software and apps

Office

Five of our favorite webcams lined up next to each other on top of a flat-screen computer monitor.

The Best Webcams

by Arriana Vasquez

If you’re unsatisfied with the camera that’s built into your computer — or if it doesn’t have one — the Logitech Brio 505 is your best option for sharp Zoom calls.

  • A black mechanical keyboard covered in hair and crumbs.

    How to Clean Your Keyboard and Mouse

    by Kimber Streams

    Dust, skin particles, and hand oils will eventually accumulate on a keyboard and mouse. Here’s how we clean them.

  • A few rows of stacks of business cards with different printing tests printed on them.

    The Best Business Card Printing Services

    by Erin Roberts

    We’ve tested nine of the top business card printing services. Jukebox delivered the best cards of the bunch and was delightfully easy to use.
  • Several cordless phones, some scattered and some docked, situated amongst each other and other desk supplies.

    The Best Cordless Phone

    by Nick Guy and Melanie Pinola

    If you want the best phone for your home, these cordless options deliver on voice quality, range, and more.

Money

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Wirecutter’s Most Popular Picks of August 2026

by Wirecutter Staff

The most popular picks of August 2026 included cute bag charms, air purifiers, microwaves, and more.