Best overall: Samsung Odyssey G7Best for gaming: Dell Alienware AW3423DWBest for work: Dell UltraSharp U3421WEBest 4K: Gigabyte M32UC Best ultrawide: LG UltraGear 34GP950G-BBest budget: AOC G2 Series C27G2Z How we selected the best curved monitors I’ve worked in gaming and tech journalism since 2013. During that time, I’ve evaluated a wide range of monitors, from affordable flat panels to luxurious curved ultrawides. Covering displays and computers for sites like IGN, Reviewed, and Tom’s Hardware, I’ve built a deep understanding of what makes a monitor great....

Best overall: Embark Dog DNA Test | Breed & Health KitBest for breed identification: Embark | Dog DNA Test | Breed Identification KitBest for health: Wisdom Panel PremiumBest with life plan: ORIVET Dog DNA TestBest budget: Wisdom Panel Essential How we picked the best dog DNA tests There are plenty of home DNA tests for dogs on the market. The truly effective ones may cost more, but they may save you in the long run....

Though they aren’t complicated, Ethernet cables can be confusing. With new and improved standards coming out every few years, it isn’t always clear what’s changing and when you might need to upgrade your cables. We’re here to demystify terms like “Cat6” and “Unshielded Twisted Pairs” so you can find the best Ethernet cable for gaming to suit your particular needs. How we picked the best Ethernet cable for gaming Ethernet cables are fairly straightforward as far as consumer tech goes, so there aren’t a ton of different specs, variants, or subcategories to consider—cables do one thing....

There are some choices you’ll have to make in order to get the correct model. What kind of connectivity do you need? How fast should your drive be? And will it be staying on your desk or going out into the world with you? We’ll walk you through the process of picking the best external hard drive for you. Best for PC: Western Digital My BookBest for photographers: LaCie RuggedBest for Mac: WD My Passport Ultra for MacBest for gaming: Toshiba Canvio GamingBest with encryption: Apricorn Aegis Padlock...

Best overall: Pyrex Simply Store Meal Prep Glass Food Storage ContainersBest value: Rubbermaid Easy Find Vented Lids Food StorageBest food containers for meal prepping: C Crest 5 Pack Glass Meal-Prep ContainersBest glass food containers: FineDine 24-Piece Superior Glass Food Storage Containers SetBest plastic food containers: OXO Good Grips Smart Seal Leakproof Plastic Food Storage Container SetBest portable food container: Porzu Bento Lunch Box How We Picked the Best Food Storage Containers We considered dozens of models and evaluated each based on price, versatility, durability, and expert reviews....

What is CBD oil? CBD, short for Cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the Cannabis plant. Yes, that’s the same plant that we get Marijuana from, but hemp and Marijuana are separate strains of Cannabis. The main difference between them is the concentration of Cannabinoids like CBD and THC. Hemp typically contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight, according to federal guidelines. Remember that THC isn’t legal yet in every state, so check your state’s guides before making a purchase....

Most gaming keyboards have a few things in common. In general, they’re mechanical keyboards, meaning that underneath each key is a switch. This is actually an older style of keyboard; you won’t find them in, say, laptops, or even in most non-gaming keyboards because they’re a little bit more expensive and take up more space. But for gamers, this is the only way to ensure maximum performance. Mechanical keyboards allow you to customize the exact feel, sound, and size of your keyboard....

Best overall: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022)Best for processing power: MSI Vector GP66 (2022)Best for gaming and school: Acer Nitro 5 (2021)Best for gaming and work: Razer Blade 14 (2022)Best 17-inch: MSI GE76 Raider (2022)Best budget: ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (2021) How we selected the best gaming laptops I’ve been a PC enthusiast since the early 2000s when I won my first personal computer from a school competition. Ever since, I’ve been doing everything I can to go hands-on with machines, building and tinkering, and exploring what makes them tick....

You want to get them something they’ll use, not a trinket that will become clutter. This can understandably feel like a hurdle, since many grandparents have already acquired most all they need, but it actually presents an opportunity to creatively come up with sentimental gift ideas. What can you provide to make that thing they like just a little bit better? What new spin on something might they not have heard about or tried out yet?...

Best linen sheets overall: Brooklinen Linen Core Sheet SetSoftest linen bedding set: S Victory Symbol Stone Washed Sheet SetBest sheets for hot sleepers: Brooklyn Loom Linen Sheet SetBest luxury linen sheets: Linoto 100-percent Pure Flax Linen Bed SheetBest bed sheets on a budget: YnM French Linen Sheet Set What to consider when shopping for the best linen sheets How does the quality of linen bedding affect the price? If you’re in the market for your first set of linen bedding, know that the high quality and impeccable craftsmanship of linen bed sheets comes at a steeper price than the typical cotton, microfiber, or polyester sheets many of us are used to....

Best for most people: QustodioBest for mobile: BarkBest for Android families: Google Family LinkBest for iOS families: MMGuardianBest web filter: OpenDNS FamilyShield How we picked the best parental control software To pick the best parental control software, I used a variety of criteria to look at what makes the best choice for parental control software. I’m well-versed in antivirus applications and general cybersecurity, having written about them here at Popular Science and other publications....

Best overall: Optoma UHD38Best 4K: Optoma UHZ50Best portable: XGIMI Elfin Best short-throw: BenQ TK700STiBest mini: XGIMI Halo+Best budget: BenQ TH685P/TH585P Why should I buy a projector for gaming? It’s a valid question. After all, most of us already have big, expensive TVs, so why would I want a projector instead? Well, for one thing, projectors are far easier to transport than TVs and most can be adjusted to fit walls that are between 3 and 30 feet....

Best overall: ANYCUBIC Photon Mono XBest for miniatures: ANYCUBIC Photon Mono 4KBest for beginners: Elegoo Mars 3Best high-end: Original Prusa SL1S SpeedBest for large prints: ANYCUBIC Photon M3 MaxBest budget: Creality Halot-One How we picked the best resin 3D printers As a tech journalist with almost a decade of experience, I know how to determine which products are best for every level of consumer, from entry-level to industrial. I’m also a longtime RPG enthusiast and game-master with my own collection of tokens, so I know what discerning fans are looking for in their 3D printers....

Best for computers: Audioengine A2+ WirelessBest Bluetooth: Fluance Ai41 Best floorstanding: Klipsch RP-8000FBest bookshelf: KEF LS50 MetaBest for music production: JBL LSR 305P MKIIBest stand-mounted speakers: Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2 How we picked the best speakers for music on any budget Sifting through hundreds of choices to find the best speakers for music may be impossible if it weren’t for relying on a combination of our own experience, the input of trusted listeners, and the consensus of experts....

Best metal: Lifetime Monkey Bar Adventure Swing SetBest wooden: Backyard Discovery Lakewood PlaysetBest extended play set: Backyard Discovery Skyfort IIBest toddler swing: Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure SwingBest budget: KidKraft Appleton Play Set Best swing sets: Our picks Best metal: Lifetime Monkey Bar Adventure Swing Set This Lifetime swing set comes highly rated due to its easy assembly and sturdy frame. It’s a larger design, with high monkey bars that give older kids plenty of room to play and adjustable swings you can raise as the kids grow....

Best for Lego fanatics: MinecraftBest for lovers of cute animals: Animal Crossing: New HorizonsBest for obsessive collectors: Pokémon Sword and ShieldBest for board game geeks: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide ClassicsBest for Twitch watchers: FortniteBest for high school fantasy fans: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildBest for family game night: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Family fun from father to small fry Nintendo has a reputation as a family-friendly and questionable-content-free platform....

Choosing the best windshield snow cover will ensure that you get the most enjoyment out of snowy weather without the hassle and worry that come from needing to scrape and dig after each new dusting. In addition to making your windshield easier to clean and maintain, a windshield cover also cuts down on potential damage from falling ice and snow-covered debris, which can save you the headache of cracks and chips, and the cost that comes with them....

The challenge is immense: housing, food, medical treatment, crime prevention, and sanitation are just the basics. The camp, which is overseen jointly by the government of Jordan and the United Nations refugee agency, covers two square miles, with 27,101 shelters and 1,724 infrastructure or support buildings, according to a UN map of the camp made in July. Diabetes and hypertension are the top two chronic health conditions in the camp....

Sometimes, even the English language itself isn’t sure. If you get paid bimonthly, are you paid every two months or twice a month? Got your answer? Let’s check the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Bimonthly, adjective: Damn. It’s the same thing with biweekly, which means both twice a week or every two weeks. There’s an annoyingly technical reason for that. “Biweekly and bimonthly each have a pair of meanings that are unhelpfully at odds with one another....

I met those eyes again in a photo illustration from a century later. They were the eyes of an owl, an imaginary creature genetically engineered to survive in a landscape spoiled by the Anthropocene. Bioartist Vincent Fournier had created a menagerie of these beasts in a series called Post Natural History. The similarities in form between the two works separated by a hundred years was unmistakable, and loudly hinted of other, deeper parallels between bioartists and surrealists: in their intentions, techniques, and the larger historical forces urging them to create....