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How to Air-Fry Without an Air Fryer
An air fryer works by rapidly circulating hot air and a small amount of oil to fry foods. The oil and air work in tandem, transferring heat via conduction (the direct contact of the hot oil) and convection (the heavy rotation of hot air). The air-fry function works the same way in a wall oven or the oven of a…
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Our favorite air purifier has dropped in price on Amazon — and it’s just under $70
Summer is finally here, and while it may bring warmer temperatures, it also brings the inevitable allergies. And if, like me, you battle with daily sneezes or sniffles from hayfever, having one of the best air purifiers can make all the difference in filtering indoor pollutants such as pollen and dust. Granted, finding the best air purifier to suit your…
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I use this Anker power bank every day and it’s now cheaper than ever — it can even charge my MacBook Air
If you’ve ever searched for the best power banks, you’ll have come across Anker. It’s one of the best in the business when it comes to charging your devices, and that’s exactly why I happen to carry around the Anker MagGo. Well, one of the very many Anker dishes out, at least. There’s a whole lineup of MagGo charging stations…
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I Embraced Air Fryer Steaks, and You Should Too
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cooking a great steak is an art, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be a challenge. It’s a no-brainer to trust a chef with steak when you go out to a restaurant, but even the unsure cook can make good steak casually at home. Personally, I’ve taken casual steaks…
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3 best air purifying flowers to help clean indoor air — and they’re NASA-approved
Be it seasonal allergies, dust, bacteria or even mold issues, there are a number of things that can affect the overall quality of indoor air. And if you haven’t yet invested in one of the best air purifiers to filter and clean your air, you might want to consider a more natural (and cheaper) alternative. While we often assume fresh…
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Midea Air Conditioners Recalled Due to Mold Risk
Products recalled: Midea U and U+ window air conditioners sold from March 2020 through May 2025 under brand names including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire, and Sea Breeze. The air conditioners came in 8,000-, 10,000-, and 12,000-Btu sizes and were typically sold for $280 to $500 at retailers including Amazon, Best Buy,…
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How to remove air fryer grease with a dishwasher tablet
If you’ve ever opened your air fryer drawer only to find a thick layer of baked-on grease clinging to the basket, you’re not alone. Air fryers might be one of the best air fryers to own for quick, crispy meals — but they’re still a pain to clean, especially after cooking something greasy like wings or sausages. While there are…
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XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB review
When I heard that the new XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070XT OC Magnetic Air Edition with RGB GPU has magnetic fans, I raised my eyebrows, but at the same time, I immediately wanted to test it. And, surprise, surprise: it’s not just marketing.🙂 The XFX Mercury is an overclocked monster, built on AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture. It has RGB lighting,…
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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2025
At Consumer Reports, we test room air conditioners in a special climate-controlled chamber in our labs in Yonkers, N.Y. We adjust the size of the chamber based on the space—small, medium, or large—each air conditioner is designed to keep cool. We crank the temperature in the chamber up to 90° F, then measure how long it takes the AC to lower…
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You Can Get This M1 MacBook Air on Sale for Just $550 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There was a time when you needed to spend over $1,000 to get your hands on a MacBook that could handle everything from spreadsheets to video edits without complaint. That’s no longer the case—at least not with this deal.…
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