Gear / Buying Guides

Beth Baker, a running coach in Seattle, Washington, ranks surfaces hierarchically: Concrete is the worst, followed by asphalt. Running on hard-packed dirt is ideal, since it’s got just enough give to lessen the blows against your poor…

The number of backpacks out there is endless, and they range in price from under $50 to several hundred dollars, but finding a life-changing bag isn't easy. Whether you're once again commuting to an office or school, working from coffee…

School typically requires taking a lot of notes, whether you're going into ninth grade or college. Typing out notes on a laptop might be faster, but physically writing something down helps you remember and learn more. Putting real pen to…

There’s a reason why pizza is the menu choice of picky preschoolers, hungry teenagers, and discerning foodies alike. With enough cheese, tomato sauce, and arugula, homemade pizzas are a complete meal. They’re irresistible, easy to make,…

If your budget is tight and you want the most bang for your buck, or you just want to keep something out of the landfill, the used or refurbished laptop market is worth considering. I've had great luck buying used laptops on eBay from…

However, as shooter veterans know, playing with a keyboard and mouse provides a considerable advantage in terms of aiming. So if you're on a console, you can choose to turn off crossplay and stick to players on your own platform. PC…

I dearly love a paperback book that I can bend, touch, smell, and display on my bookshelf when I'm done. But there's no doubt that ebook readers (also called e-readers) have made life easier. They let you carry thousands of books or…

Given that it’s in early access, Baldur’s Gate 3’s performance impressed and could improve in subsequent releases. Much less impressive was a noticeable performance drop the longer the Mac was on. After an hour of constant play, Tomb…

You've seen the bikes around your neighborhood. They look like so much fun! You want one! But ebikes have so many different specs and price points. Here's what I would consider, in your position.Can I build my own bike?Many affordable…

Electric cars are already getting a firm grasp of the market, gobbling up ever more sales as drivers begin to shake off concerns about range and charging times and catch on to the appeal of silent, smooth torque and negligible running…