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If you want the smallest power brick available that’ll charge your phone at the fastest speeds, we recommend the single-port Anker PowerPort III Nano. It’s the best, most compact option for sending the fastest possible charge to most phones, capable of delivering 20 watts of power over USB-C. That’s enough power to charge most phones more than halfway in just 30 minutes. The Anker charger is also compatible with MagSafe wireless charging accessories.

Deal price: $26 | Street price: $40

Never fret at the thought of accidentally serving your friends and family undercooked meat again. On top of being fast and accurate, the ThermoWorks ThermoPop is also waterproof, can read temperatures ranging from -58 °F to 572 °F, and can easily switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Although it’s not the absolute fastest thermometer we tested, it comfortably covers most home-kitchen needs, and it’s far, far better than most of the digital thermometers typically sold for less than $30.

Deal price: $52 | Street price: $58

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The best sunscreen for your face is the one you’ll actually use every day. We found Supergoop’s Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 easy to rub in and nearly invisible after application. This chemical sunscreen is water-resistant, but like all of the picks in our guide, it still requires reapplication every two hours to achieve its promised effectiveness. Its SPF 50 rating is higher than that of any of our other picks and may provide a sliver more of protection. It has a light, pleasant scent, and it comes in four sizes, including an 18-ounce jug that’s very affordable on a per-ounce basis.

Deal price: $59 | Street price: $100

For some people, taking a home DNA test may represent an opportunity to learn things about who they are and where they came from. 23andMe, one of our picks, doesn't have access to as large of a database as other options, but we found it was just as accurate, has an easy-to-navigate site, and gives you the ability to study migration paths for your paternal and maternal lineages. It's important to keep in mind that there are notable privacy concerns when using any DNA testing kit. Legal guidelines are limited, so it's impossible to guarantee who will be able to use your information in the future.

Deal price: $60 | Street price: $70

Spending hours every day hunched over a laptop is a literal pain in the neck—and shoulders and back. A laptop stand is a simple solution for raising the screen to eye level to help you maintain much better posture at your desk. The Lifelong Upryze Ergonomic Laptop Stand can raise a laptop as high as 17 inches, so it can accommodate a wider range of people’s heights. It also works well for most people when they’re standing. It’s the sturdiest of the tall stands we tested and it's able to hold up to a 7-pound laptop steady.

These toddler-friendly bottles are easy to use and clean, compact for packing in lunch boxes, and durable enough to withstand frequent drops.

Using a pour-over maker takes a bit of extra time and effort, but you'll be rewarded with great-tasting coffee that's customized to your preferences. 

With these kits, you can build a walking and talking robot—zero programming experience required.