Kevin Purdy
The New York Times
Buffalo, NY, United States
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You Can Build an Ebike. Yes, You.
If you’re willing to do some research, light to medium wrenching, and variable fiddling, adding a motor to the bike you already own may be a viable option. → Read More
The Best Standing Desk Converters
We built and worked on 15 different standing desk converters to find the best way to stand at a stationary desk. Here's what we recommend. → Read More
The Best Notebooks and Notepads
No one notebook is going to match every person’s needs, so we found nine of them in different sizes and styles. Read to see what we recommend. → Read More
The Best Internet Security: Layers of Protection, and Good Habits
Read on for what the experts recommend. → Read More
The Best Antivirus Is Not Traditional Antivirus
After doing research and consulting nine security experts, we found that most people don't need traditional antivirus programs. See what we recommend instead. → Read More
You Don’t Need to Buy Antivirus Software
After extensive research, we don’t recommend that most Windows computers use any antivirus software aside from the free, built-in Windows Defender. → Read More
Why It’s So Hard to Get Rid of Used Mattresses
Getting rid of a used mattress responsibly can be a challenge—one that will likely only get worse as all-foam, bed-in-a-box options become more popular. → Read More
The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones
The Fossil Q Explorist and Q Venture are snappy, stylish, and have great screens, making them the best smartwatches to pair with Android phones. → Read More
The Best Budgeting Apps and Tools
After researching nearly 50 budgeting apps, and having eight people test six options, we think You Need a Budget is the only budgeting app we’d spend money on. → Read More
The Best Heating Pad
We talked to experts, read hundreds of reviews, and tested seven top heating pads, finding that the Pure Relief XL King Size is the best for most people. → Read More
The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones
After testing Android Wear 2.0 on the Asus ZenWatch 3, we still think it’s the best Android smartwatch, but no model is great right now. → Read More
The Best Platform Bed Frames Under $300
After 100 hours researching hundreds of frames and testing six, we recommend the Zinus Quick Snap 14 Inch Platform Bed Frame for foam and spring mattresses. → Read More
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
After testing 15 cold-brew makers and brewing enough for over 300 cups of coffee, we think the OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker offers the best way to make delicious iced coffee at home. → Read More
The Best Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online
We researched 15 of the top online mattress companies, interviewed experts on sleeping and mattress design, spent over 40 hours researching foam mattresses, and slept on six models. We recommend the Leesa as a mattress that will work well for most people who sleep on their side or stomach. → Read More
The Best Dehumidifier
After 40 hours of research and testing in 100-year-old stone cellars, we think the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 is the best dehumidifier for most people. → Read More
The Best Dehumidifier
After 40 hours of research and testing in 100-year-old stone cellars, we think the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 is the best dehumidifier for most people. → Read More
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
Cold brewing makes better iced coffee than refrigerating hot-brewed coffee. Read on for our testing notes on the best cold brew coffee makers. → Read More
Understanding Bluetooth Pairing Problems
Bluetooth devices don’t always play nicely together, especially in groups. We explain why it’s hard for them to connect sometimes, and what you can do about it. → Read More
The Best Mechanical Pencils
Our pick is the best mechanical pencil for most people thanks to a unique rotating mechanism that keeps the lead at a sharp point. Read on to learn more. → Read More
What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do to Extend Your Phone’s Battery Life
Everyone complains about smartphone battery life, so we’ve got a dozen suggestions that can help you get the most out of your iPhone or Android device. We partnered with The New York Times to… → Read More