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HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Review

4.0

HP’s Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw is a fast color laser printer with top-notch print quality that's well-equipped for moderately heavy workloads, though its toner costs are a bit high.

By David English
The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw

Brother P-touch PT-N25BT Review

3.5

The Brother P-touch PT-N25BT label maker offers only one choice of tape type, but it can be a handy tool to label anything you're looking to organize.

By M. David Stone
The PT-N25BT surrounded by printed labels

Hisense C2 Ultra Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

The Hisense C2 Ultra is an excellent projector for home entertainment, with high brightness, top-tier image quality, and Designed for Xbox certification.

By M. David Stone
Front view of projector and mount below

Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is the best room-to-room portable projector for buyers on a budget, with excellent brightness and image quality.

By M. David Stone
Front view, showing lens in front and the handle on top

JMGO N1S Ultimate Review

4.0

The JMGO N1S Ultimate's unusually high brightness makes it a good choice for rooms with bright lighting, though it's pricey for a room-to-room portable projector.

By M. David Stone
Front view, N1S Ultimate tilted slightly up

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22 Review

4.0

The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22 is an excellent room-to-room portable projector, particularly for people who find rainbow artifacts obtrusive.

By M. David Stone
Tilted slightly up to aim at a screen or free space on a wall

GigSky eSIM Review

4.0

GigSky’s eSIM service is a reliable and affordable option for travelers seeking data-only connectivity in more than 190 countries.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Gigsky splashscreen on Google Pixel 9

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II Review

4.0

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II delivers reliable autofocus and pro-grade f/2.8 optics. It's a worthwhile splurge for system owners who want a premium zoom lens that's built as well as an X system camera.

By Jim Fisher
Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 II

ThermoPro TempSpike Pro Wireless Meat Thermometer Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The ThermoPro TempSpike Pro is a smart wireless thermometer that supports multiple probes, offers presets for several types of meat, poultry, and fish, and comes with a handheld display to help you cook with precision.

By John R. Delaney
ThermoPro TempSpike Pro

Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch (2025, M4) Review

4.0

We’re getting antsy for a more significant redesign, but the MacBook Air 15-inch remains Apple's best value in a big-screen laptop, thanks to a lower starting price, kicked-up CPU performance, and a boost in the base model's memory capacity.

By Joe Osborne
Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch 2025

Fujifilm X-M5 Review

4.0

The Fujifilm X-M5 has a lot going for it, including an excellent imaging engine, snappy autofocus, and advanced video features. As long as you can live without an EVF, it's one of the better entry-level mirrorless cameras.

By Jim Fisher
Fujifilm X-M5

TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System Review

3.5

The TP-Link Deco BE5000 is an inexpensive Wi-Fi mesh system that delivers solid throughput performance for homes with basic internet needs, but it lacks premium Wi-Fi 7 features.

By John R. Delaney
The TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi 7 BE5000 Dual-Band Mesh System 3-Pack

TP-Link Archer BE230 BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Review

3.5

The TP-Link Archer BE3600, the cheapest Wi-Fi 7 router we've tested, is adequate for small households with basic internet needs.

By John R. Delaney
The TP-Link Archer BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router

Microsoft Authenticator Review

4.0

Microsoft Authenticator bundles basic password management with an effective, simple authentication code generator.

By Kim Key
Authenticator app logo against a white background

Apple Mac Studio (2025, M3 Ultra) Review

4.0

The M3 Ultra-equipped Apple Mac Studio delivers the massive multi-core performance and workstation grunt that pros with demanding workflows need. However, its high price and older core architecture mean the M4 Max model is more versatile—and accessible.

By Brian Westover
Apple Mac Studio (2025, M3 Ultra)

Apple Mac Studio (2025, M4 Max) Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

Apple's M4 Max-based Mac Studio is a powerful, versatile compact desktop that excels at single-core and multithreaded tasks. It offers a strong balance of performance and value for most professional users.

By Brian Westover
Apple Mac Studio (2025, M4 Max)

Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4) Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

A price drop and a performance boost reaffirm Apple’s MacBook Air 13-incher as one of the best buys among mainstream ultraportables.

By Joe Osborne
Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4)

Stratum Review

4.0

Stratum is a simple, beginner-friendly authentication tool for Android that allows you to export and import your codes from competing apps.

By Kim Key
Stratum app logo on white background

YouTube Premium Review

3.0

YouTube Premium is a paid upgrade from the base streaming video service that removes ads and includes YouTube Music and background playback—but not much else.

By Jordan Minor
YouTube Premium

Unistellar Odyssey Pro Review

4.0

The Unistellar Odyssey Pro is a powerful smart telescope for viewing and photographing deep space, with a built-in eyepiece that offers an immersive digital image of the object it's pointing at.

By Tony Hoffman
Unistellar Odyssey Pro: Hero