The Best Instant Camera

Instant cameras embody the magic of photography: With the press of a shutter button you can capture the world around you and see tangible results in seconds. After more than 80 hours of research and testing over the past seven years, we think the best instant camera for creating retro-cool prints is the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6. It produces the highest-quality instant photos at a reasonable price, it’s easy to use out of the box, and it offers advanced creative controls if you want to do more than just point and shoot.

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Sons of the Forest, Wo Long, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Other Video Games We’re Playing (and Loving) in March 2023

March is seeing fewer big game releases than February did, but we don’t blame you if you can’t keep track. Wirecutter’s tech team spends way too much time playing everything, from new releases to classic games, and we want to help you figure out what you should play right now (and what you might want to check out later this month).

Here are the games we’re playing on our consoles, PCs, and handhelds in March, as well as all the releases we’re looking forward to.

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10 Great Deals Under $100

Erratic weather? Check. Continuing inflation? Check. March has certainly come in like a lion, and whether you’re sheltering from precipitation or price hikes, hunkering down at home with some creature comforts has never been more tempting. Thanks to these deals under $100, you at least have some affordable ways to keep yourself entertained and improve your space. Get the most bang for your buck with expert-approved kitchen tools, couch co-op Nintendo Switch games, and space heaters and comforters to take the chill off.

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The Best Lockbox

We chose the best lockbox after spending hours on research, interviews, and tryouts, as well as shadowing professional locksmiths as they mimicked burglar break-ins. For this update, we scoured the field for new entries that could meet our standards—and we found none. Our original pick, the Kidde AccessPoint KeySafe, remains the best lockbox available, hands down.

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How to Organize Desktop Apps

If you start your computer and cringe at the maze of identical folders covering your desktop, it might be time to organize your files. Here’s how to clean up your desktop and keep it that way.

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The Best Password Managers

Almost everyone should use a password manager. It’s the most important thing you can do—alongside two-factor authentication—to keep your online data safe. We’ve evaluated dozens of paid and free password managers, and we’ve concluded that 1Password offers the best combination of features, compatibility, security, and ease of use. You don’t have to pay for a good password manager, but if you can, 1Password is worth the $36 per year. If you prefer free software, Bitwarden does everything you’ll need and doesn’t cost anything.

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Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

Gift baskets get a bad rap, and many deserve it for their uninspired or mismatched components: stale crackers, gritty chocolate, Red Delicious apples that are anything but. We wanted to find the standout choices, gift baskets that would be delicious, beautiful, delightful, and comforting any time of year.

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