Category Archives: Popular Mechanics

The 6 Best Smart Home Hubs of 2024

Posted on 23 February 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

There are dozens of smart devices—light bulbs, locks, displays, doorbells, security systems, indoor/outdoor cameras, thermostats, appliances, plugs, blinds and shades—that are all vying for a place in your 21st century home. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular Mechanics’ sister site … Continue reading →

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The 10 Best 4K TVs That Guarantee a Great Viewing Experience

Posted on 8 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

It’s admittedly hard to detect any real differences between the dozens of bright and colorful big screen 4K TV models available now, whether they’re arrayed on a wall in a store, along shelves at your local retailer, or online. Some TVs are … Continue reading →

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Our 9 Favorite 15-Inch Laptops

Posted on 30 June 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

How small is too small for a laptop computer? How big is too big? A laptop with a 15- to 16-inch display, measured diagonally, is the just-right size for many—the most convenient convergence of productivity versus portability. Read the rest of this … Continue reading →

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Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums That Save You Time and Effort

Posted on 12 August 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

If your personality is more fastidiously neat Felix Unger than chronically messy Oscar Madison (the two mismatched roommates of the ‘70s hit TV show, The Odd Couple) then you might not mind the chores of vacuuming or mopping. Most folks, however, dread dragging … Continue reading →

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The Best Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries

Posted on 9 May 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Despite what that cute Energizer bunny thinks, batteries won’t keep going and going indefinitely. Before you know it, you’re reaching for a tiny screwdriver to pry open the battery cover on toys, the remote control, or dozens of other power-hungry gadgets … Continue reading →

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9 Best Digital Picture Frames to Display and Share Photos

Posted on 21 April 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Vacation snaps, family pictures, close-ups of your pet—they’re probably all trapped on your phone’s camera roll. After all, when was the last time you made a print let alone framed it? Digital picture frames allow you to copy images from … Continue reading →

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The 8 Best QLED TVs to Buy Now

Posted on 31 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

It’s easy to buy a fantastic big screen TV that presents a great picture. Up until recently, though, your choice presented a conflict. Some TVs display a deep and precise color picture but aren’t particularly bright. Other TVs deliver an … Continue reading →

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The Best Cheap TVs to Buy Now

Posted on 24 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Sofas, mattresses, perfume, wine—skimp on these and you’re likely to have regrets. TVs, though, can be bought for a low price and happily meet your “good enough” expectations without any buyer’s remorse. In TV land, cheap usually means a set that … Continue reading →

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The 8 Best Sports TVs for Game Day

Posted on 21 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Super Bowl Sunday is traditionally one of the biggest TV-watching days of the year averaging 150 million viewers. In anticipation of the game, now’s the perfect time to replace that old TV. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular … Continue reading →

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The Best Hisense TVs to Buy Now

Posted on 19 January 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

From first-run Hollywood films to binge-worthy series, there’s lots of great stuff to watch at home. Each time you dive into an exciting movie or show, you tell yourself it’s time for a bigger, more immersive home theater TV—as long … Continue reading →

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