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The Best Tested and Reviewed Mesh Wi-Fi Routers of 2024

Coverage and speeds are OK, falling well short of the Asus XT8 but beating the Eero 6 (below). The app is straightforward, and it’s easy to set up a guest network. Originally released with the free HomeCare software, this has since changed to a HomeShield system, and TP-Link has updated its HomeShield and parental control […]

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11 Best Beard Trimmers (2024): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble

A Beard Trimmer is a blessedly straightforward device that can have widely disparate results. Different beards have wildly different needs, depending on hair type and style. And quality matters. Cheap blades don’t save money if they die young. The last thing anybody needs in the morning is a dull or underpowered trimmer pushing your hair […]

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16 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2024) | WIRED

Chi Vibes on the Edge Curved Edge Hairstyling Iron for $110: I’m a longtime Chi devotee, having owned and loved the original ceramic flat iron until it broke after a decade. So I admit, I was excited to zhuzh up my bathroom counter with this metallic-rainbow version from Chi’s Vibes line. The 1- or 1.5-inch […]

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Best Running Shoes (2024): Asics, Hoka, Nike, On Running

Rocker? Last? Drop? What do these terms mean? Here’s a quick rundown of some common running terms that you might come across, both in this piece and on the roads and trails. Midsole rocker: Many shoes now feature a rocker where the midsole slopes upward at the toe, heel, or both. Rockers encourage a smooth […]