How to set up your turntable to sound its best

A few small tweaks can drastically enhance your listening experience. This is how to get the best performance from your turntable.

The best smart home sensors

Installing smart sensors—tiny detectors that tell other smart devices what to do automatically—will elevate your smart home to the next level.

The best digital piano for beginners

Digital pianos are perfect for students of all ages and expertise levels. Our picks are lightweight, have built-in speakers, and include multiple piano sounds.   

How we proved the Terro Garbage Guard works

We used a bag of dead rats—really. The Garbage Guard is a little device that adheres to the underside of a trash barrel lid to take care of bugs. Trust us when we say it works.

Coop Home Goods Total Body Pillow

Deal price: $60 | Street price: $70
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Anyone can enjoy cuddling up with a body pillow (which is shaped like a standard bed pillow yet twice as long), but it’s most beneficial for side- and stomach-sleepers. A body pillow can also offer comfort and support for people with injuries or pain. Our testers enjoyed the Coop Home Goods pillow because of its shredded memory foam; it makes the pillow denser than alternatives, but you can adjust the fill to customize its firmness.

1Password Password Manager (Individual plan)

Deal price: $18 | Street price: $25

Everyone needs a password manager. Yes, even you. Using one is the most important thing you can do to keep your data safe. We’ve evaluated dozens of paid and free options, and 1Password remains our favorite. In addition to storing your passwords, 1Password has a Watchtower feature, which helps you identify and change weak, reused, or compromised passwords. 1Password is also accessible via apps that work on just about any computer, tablet, phone, or browser.

Baloo Weighted Throw (12 lb)

Deal price: $120 | Street price: $160

Sometimes we just want a hug. Or, at the very least, a big fluffy pet on our lap. When neither is available, there’s the weighted blanket. Baloo’s blanket is best if you’re looking for a weighted blanket that has a bedroom vibe—as opposed to a living-room one—and if you want one with the easiest possible upkeep. Our testers described the feel of it as a cross between a quilt and a comforter, and they loved the smooth feel of its covering.