Wirecutter - Our most popular picks in September

If it’s not hard to leave them on a cold morning, they’re not doing their job. After 145 hours of research and testing 14 sets, we settled on sheets from L.L.Bean.

Modern computers have fewer connection ports, so we recommend grabbing a USB-C hub to plug in accessories.

Experts recommend the 3-2-1 rule: Backup three copies of your data, two local (on different devices) and one off-site. We’ve updated this guide to include instructions for Windows 11.

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $43

Collect wheat, build roads, and establish settlements in this beloved and endlessly replayable strategy board game. Catan is a civilization-building game, in which players collect and trade resources in order to create large connected networks of towns and earn points. Simple to play, yet surprisingly in-depth and strategic, this fun game can be enjoyed with 3-4 players with the average game lasting about an hour. If you have a large group, the expansion set is also on sale, which allows an additional 2 players to join in on the fun.

Deal price: $300 | Street price: $330

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If you're in need of a general use tablet, it's practically impossible to do better than the new iPad. It offers an unbeatable selection of apps, stellar hardware quality, a long battery life, and unrivaled customer support. The recently-refreshed 9th-gen iPad even offers twice the storage of its predecessor for the same base price, and our experts think that 64 GB should be sufficient for most.

Deal price: $100 | Street price: $110

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Right now, when you buy a $100 Apple gift card, you also get a $10 Amazon credit added to your account. From phones to tablets to laptops, we recommend quite a few iOS devices. You could use the Apple gift card to pay for the hardware, then use the Amazon credit to enhance the software by purchasing an iTunes gift card.

Deal price: $16 | Street price: $40

If you own the iPhone SE, and like the look and feel of leather, this deal is a great opportunity to save on a high quality leather case. Although it isn't any more functional than others we’ve tested, the Apple Leather Case is a favorite among staffers for its pleasing texture and effortless style. The aluminum buttons feel great and still offer enough protection against the majority of scuffs and minor drops.

Deal price: $820 | Street price: $1000

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Whether you're camping off-grid or simply prepping your emergency gear, a portable power station is a great tool to have handy. Although the Explorer 1000 wasn't the most powerful model we tested, it still offers an impressive battery capacity for the price. While you won't be able to supply a powerful vacuum or AC unit, its AC, USB-A, and USB-C output ports will keep less power-hungry devices running for longer.