The best tablet for your pre-K to middle-school kids is usually the one you aren’t using anymore. But we’ve spent hundreds of hours testing tablets; if you need to buy one, we recommend Apple’s 9th-generation iPad, which has the best combination of ease of use, performance, kid-appropriate app selection, and price. It can do anything your...

There’s nothing quite like watching a movie on a big screen, but it’s a shame to squander those glorious summer evenings hanging out indoors. Why not enjoy the best of both worlds by creating your own cinema experience in the comfort and privacy of your backyard, if you have one.Dismiss

Forget about being cooped up in the living room for your next movie night. If you’re fortunate enough to have a backyard and pleasant weather, why not spread out on the lawn and enjoy an outdoor theater?Although you could just project an image against a wall or garage door, a good projector screen helps to produce cleaner, brighter, more...

Backyard parties, Taco Tuesdays, Friday-night drinks—few cocktails fit a celebratory occasion as well as the margarita. You don’t need a store-bought mix to make a good margarita at home. But if you’re having a big gathering and don’t have time to prepare your own—or you simply like the convenience or sweeter taste—a premade margarita...

Many caregivers find that a baby bouncer or rocker can help soothe a fussy baby and provide a secure spot to place an infant while the adult accomplishes other tasks. (Keep in mind, though, that these seats are not safe places for babies to sleep.) After spending 30-plus hours testing close to 20 baby bouncers since 2017, we’re confident...

As a tech reviewer and photography enthusiast, it’s perhaps unsurprising that I have too many cameras. But lately, my chronic GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) has taken a new turn: I’ve been collecting weird, old digital cameras—ones that once seemed too expensive or odd to spend money on. Now, they’re still odd, but at least they’re affordable.These...