That said, not all cornhole sets are created equal. The best cornhole boards for you might not be the right one for your neighbor. For example, if you like to play cornhole at night but don’t have a particularly well-lit yard, perhaps an LED board is in order. Or, if you like to bring the fun with you wherever you go, you’ll want a lightweight portable set to always be the life of the party, whether on the beach, in a park, or at a friend’s backyard barbecue....

Fun graduation gifts for campers for grads: Wise Owl Outfitters Hammock A great gift for grad parties in the backyard or the woods: Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2Graduation gift guide for hikers: Smartwool Hiking Crew Socks A cool gift for your grad’s new apartment: Fuzzy Ink Wilderness PrintBest graduation gifts for outdoor athletes: CamelBak Octane Dart Hydration PackBest personalized graduation gifts: Engraved CompassA useful graduation gifts for the outdoors: Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker KnifeA thoughtful gifts to bring the outdoors indoors: Paddywax Candles Parks CollectionBest graduation gifts for day trips: YETI Packable Lunch BagA unique gift for your grad to wear: Outdoor Life Tee...

Best overall: Weber 6434 Deluxe Ss Vegetable BasketBest locking: Yukon Glory Premium Grilling BasketBest small set: Yukon Glory Mini BBQ Grill Accessories Basket SetBest rotisserie-style: Rösle BBQ Stainless-Steel Revolving Skewer BasketBest budget: Ronco Ready Grill All-Purpose Basket with Kabobs What to consider when shopping for the best grill baskets If you have a grill but no basket, you’re missing a major opportunity. They give you a dedicated place to cook smaller pieces of food that would otherwise fall through the grates (e....

Best overall: MacBook Pro with M1 ProBest portable: MacBook Air with M1Best Windows laptop: Dell XPS 15Best rugged: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 ExtremeBest 2-in-1: HP Spectre x360 15 How we picked the best laptops for photo editing I have over five years of experience editing photos, and more than 10 years of experience reviewing consumer electronics for websites like Popular Science, TechnoBuffalo, XDA Developers, and more. I’ve owned a ridiculous number of cameras over the years and I don’t go anywhere without one around my neck (preferably a Fujifilm X100v)....

Having a phone and a MagSafe-compatible charger saves you the problem of having the right cord with the right connector that’s the right length to be lined up just right; when that green circle lights up the iPhone screen, one less worry fills your mind. Not every MagSafe accessory involves power but they do all involve that feeling of security. Here’s our selection of the best MagSafe accessories to make sure your iPhone is fully charged and fastened when and where you need it to be....

Metal detectors come in a few basic varieties, but all follow a general principle: an electric charge is used to create a magnetized wave that is directed at the ground; if this wave comes into contact with metal, the metal begins to vibrate in a specific manner, which can be detected by the device. When the sensor finds metal, it alerts the detectorist via a set of earphones or a moving dial....

Unfortunately, for many people, this is not a sustainable way to work. Ergonomics has been an essential consideration in furniture since the 1970s, and modern-day office chairs are designed with safety and comfort in mind, often resulting in increased productivity. The best office chairs today have features such as adjustable seats and heights, armrests, and back supports. These features help to prevent repetitive stress injuries, back pain, and other aches and discomforts associated with long periods of sitting....

While the primary function of sweating is to cool the body down when it’s overheating, people also sweat to enjoy some general health benefits. Multiple studies show varying benefits of induced sweating, such as helping to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s, reducing oxidative stress, and aiding in respiratory illnesses, though the science is far from settled. Athletes who participate in sports with weight classes also often employ sauna suits to help cut weight, though that process can cause serious health issues and should only happen under careful medical oversight....

Best overall: Brother CS6000i Sewing and Quilting MachineBest budget: SINGER Mechanical MX60 Sewing MachineBest basic: Brother GX37 Sewing MachineBest heavy duty: SINGER 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing MachineBest for quilting: Janome MC6650 Sewing and Quilting Machine How we selected the best sewing machines I’ve used my beloved Brother sewing machine for the last 15 years, and I believe newbies and seasoned sewists deserve a machine that treats them right. The criteria for these sewing machines started with ease of use and went to frame materials, versatility, and extra features and accessories....

It’s important to note that not all sleeping bags are built to accommodate every trip outside. Make your choice according to the climate and season. Here are some of our top picks: Head-to-toe: Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy 45-Degree Synthetic Mummy Sleeping Bag For those camping during the summer, this super lightweight mummy sleeping bag is the key to staying cool and comfortable at night. The exterior boasts a water-repellant coating and the fill dries quickly, so if you’re caught in an unexpected summer shower, you aren’t doomed to hours of sogginess....

Solar power saves energy, eliminates cords, and, importantly, creates a quieter water pump: Birds can get skittish around new or loud noises. Some solar birdbath models also feature a battery that stores energy to power the water fountain after the sun goes down or on cloudy days. Birdbaths are a stand-alone way to attract birds to your yard, but they also make a great companion for a bird feeder. Once feathered friends call your yard home, they help boost the health (and attractiveness) of your yard by eating harmful bugs and weed seeds and pollinating plants....

One of these internal mechanisms is stress hormones, such as cortisol. In a study from the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that stress reduces the rate of cell turnover and speeds up aging. Many of us are familiar with the idea that worry and anxiety can manifest in the color of our hair. It turns out that scientists have found evidence that backs up the idea that psychological stress can be a factor in causing premature grays....

Belt drive vs. direct drive Before getting into the list, there is one distinction to make. There are two types of turntables: belt drive and direct drive. Belt drive turntables have a separate motor that spins the platter the record sits on via a belt that is wrapped around the platter. For this article, I tested only belt-drive turntables, since they are purely designed for listening and make the most sense for at-home entertainment....

Things to consider when shopping for useful gifts for Mother’s Day Snowflakes, fingerprints, mothers: all these things are unique. So when it comes to Mother’s Day, take into account the things that make her, well, her. We scoped out the most useful gifts for Mom—including many under $25—so all you must do is a little scroll-scroll, click-click to match her personality with the best pick and do right by your mother this May....

Cold temperatures and huge crowds used to be the biggest Black Friday obstacles. Now, it’s the sheer volume of deals to sift through. We’ve done a lot of the legwork for you, so sit back with a turkey and stuffing sandwich and save some cash. Cricut Explore Air 2 Daybreak Machine $139 (Was $299) Few crafting devices have the kind of tech nerd appeal that the Cricut brings. it looks like a desktop printer, but it cuts custom shapes from a variety of materials from vinyl to cardstock....

In the original study, researchers took EEG readings of 16 patients in persistent vegetative states while asking them to perform simple physical tasks, like wiggling their toes. Of those, the study claimed, three showed neural activity when given the command that is consistent with understanding and responding to aforementioned command. The findings were huge, or so it seemed at the time. Not only did they demonstrate that it’s possible to perceive consciousness in those thought to be in vegetative states, but it’s possible to do so with a cheap, bedside diagnostic....

The resulting coffin can easily be used as a wedding card box, jewelry storage, or even a creepy decoration for Halloween. It’s stained dark, like the smears of chocolate on my kids’ faces at the end of the night, and lined with red velvet. 2. Cut the wood down to size. If you bought wood that’s already the right thickness, cut it to width and rough length (about 1 to 2 inches longer than you need)....

Unfortunately, the sheer volume of deals and the endless stream of specs can be difficult to navigate. What does 55-inch class mean? Do you want motion smoothing or will that just make Tom Cruise really mad at you? It can get complicated, but we can help. Here are some things to know about TVs this Prime Day, as well as some of the notable deals that might be worthy of your content-binging habits....

Any mention of gun control is met with Second Amendment outrage. Criminal background checks have proved fallible (as in the Charleston, South Carolina church shooting this summer). And no amount of mental health screening seems to work either. One solution to gun violence, however, has been sitting in a cabinet in a New Jersey lab for nearly a decade. Michael Recce, a former Intel engineer, designed one of the most novel smart guns ever conceived in the early 2000s....

Holt, 59, says the U.S. is at a critical juncture in its support of science and engineering. A new president, for example, could end the recent politicization of science. But he feels we also need to make a fiscal commitment. Our economy is fueled by innovation, yet, Holt contends, we’re not laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs. At press time, he was fighting for $500 million in emergency funding to revitalize programs at the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology....