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To find the best insulated jacket, 10 testers crossed the country in 45 different puffy jackets, covering more than 220 miles. These are the jackets that survived.

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In many households, remote controls are among the most-touched objects, right up there with doorknobs and toilet handles. Yours are likely overdue for a deep cleaning.

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The Acer Aspire 5 is the best Windows laptop under $500. It’s lighter and more compact than other models in this price range. And in our tests, its battery life lasted more than eight hours. The Aspire 5’s keyboard and trackpad are accurate and reliable, and the screen is crisp and clear.

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The All-Clad D3 pan is the best skillet for your money. It is durable and heats extremely evenly, and it gets raves from professionals, enthusiasts, and home cooks alike. The pan’s well-angled handle and comfortable weight allow you to toss ingredients with ease. The All-Clad skillet was also one of the only pans we tested that included a lid.