The Best Air Fryer

When we first tested air fryers in 2017, most models were pod-shaped appliances that looked more at home in a sci-fi movie than on a kitchen counter. They used the same technology as convection baking under the guise of a trendy new term: “air frying.” Since then, to stay on trend, some manufacturers have started calling their convection toaster ovens and electric ranges “air fryer ovens.” The Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven TOB-260N1 predates the air-fryer craze (so you won’t see that buzzword on the box), but we think it yields better results than any pod-shaped air fryer we’ve tested.

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The 31 Best Gifts for Grandparents

Most grandparents are happiest with the gift of your presence—but a little something special would be welcome, too. Whether your grandparent is a nature lover or a homebody, a cinephile or a cook, we’ve scoured our guides and polled our colleagues to find the very best things to dazzle them.

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The 38 Best Gifts for Mom

Mothers come in all shapes, sizes, ages, and attitudes. Some moms run marathons, others run companies, and still others run around town, ferrying offspring from their violin lessons to tae kwon do classes to softball practice. Some still have a house full of kids; others are now empty nesters. But these mothers all have something in common: They have at least one person (be it a child, a co-parent, or an admirer) who owes them a great big thank-you—coupled with a thoughtful gift—for everything they do. Perhaps that person is you? If so, it’s time to get on it.

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Why We Love the Baratza Encore Burr Coffee Grinder

I cannot overstate how much the Baratza Encore burr grinder improved my morning routine—it’s possibly the most important tool in my coffee-making arsenal.

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Simple Online Security: If You Think You’ve Been Hacked

This is just one step in a series created to help anyone improve their online security regardless of their technical knowledge. For more information, see our complete Simple Online Security series. 

If you think someone has gained access to your computer, phone, online accounts, or other personal information, you should try your best to lock down everything else you can. But the necessary response depends on what happened. We’ve outlined a few different scenarios to consider.

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Simple Online Security: Secure Your Sensitive Data

This is just one step in a series created to help anyone improve their online security regardless of their technical knowledge. For more information, see our complete Simple Online Security series.

Financial data is some of the most important and sensitive information you store online. Although banks have insurance protections when something goes wrong, correcting mistakes can often take weeks, and in that time you may not have access to your money. There’s no perfect method to securing everything, but you can take a few steps to make things safer.

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The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser

If you’re seeking an easy way to get filtered drinking water at home, we recommend the Pur Plus Pitcher Replacement Filter or the Pur Pitcher Filter, to be paired with the companion Pur Classic 11-Cup Pitcher or the Pur Plus 30 Cup Dispenser (for homes going through lots of water). In eight years of researching and testing pitcher-type water filters, we’ve found that Pur’s are the simplest to use. And they have some of the best certifications for filtering contaminants.

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