Homemade ice cream may conjure memories of big messes and sore arms, with icy mouthfuls being your only reward. But a great ice cream maker can change that.We’ve tested 21 ice cream makers over the years, and our favorite is the Cuisinart ICE-21. With a bit of prep and practice, this machine is easy to use and to clean. And it churns out...

If you buy a new Windows laptop this year, you might notice a button on the keyboard you’ve never seen before.Dismiss

If you’ve ever compared who has the longest arms to take a group selfie or struggled to keep your smartphone stable while shooting video, a tripod and mount made specifically for phones might make your life easier.We recommend using the Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit and the Ulanzi ST-27 Metal Phone Tripod Mount Clip together as the best smartphone...

Locking pliers (also known by the trademarked name Vise-Grips) are versatile tools. Their primary purpose is to lock on to stripped nuts or bolts, but you can also put a pair into action as a rudimentary clamp. Their uses are defined only by your situation and creativity. We’ve used locking pliers to quickly pinch off a hose, temporarily...

If you’re looking for an easier, safer, and more efficient way to cook, it’s time to consider induction, which relies on magnetic properties to heat instead of a hot coil or a live flame.Once regarded as an outlier, induction cooking is catching on thanks to increased scrutiny surrounding the future of gas stoves, kitchen-design trends...

If outdoor light interrupts your sleep, you may rest better using blackout or room-darkening curtains.After testing 20–using a strobe burst and a light-sensitive camera–our favorite option that blocks most light is: the Freemansburg Solid Blackout Thermal Curtains.Dismiss