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There are numerous budget-friendly compact PCs for those with limited space, but there’s often a trade-off in performance. While the ACEMAGIC M1 Mini PC is not ideal for graphics-intensive tasks or gaming, its processor and ports are stand-outs for productivity. 8/10 Storage 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x 4 SSD CPU Intel Core i9-11900H Memory 32GB (2 x 16GB) SO-DIMM DDR4 Dual Channel Operating System Windows 11 Pro The ACEMAGIC M1 Mini PC is a compact productivity workhorse.  Pros & Cons Incredibly compact Powerful processor Plenty of RAM and storage Lots of high-performance ports Only one Type-C USB port…

Unlike choosing a favorite child, choosing a favorite flavor as a home baker is perfectly acceptable. Mine is cinnamon. Growing up, I went through an entire loaf of bread each week—toasting the slices, spreading them with butter, and showering them with cinnamon-sugar. I still keep a homemade shaker on hand, but these days it’s for sweetening my morning coffee or a bowl of oatmeal. So naturally, when I learned that Pebbles cereal—another childhood favorite—was set to re-release its cinnamon-flavored crispy rice cereal after almost 10 years, I was ecstatic. I had to get my hands on a box immediately and…

I’ve been keeping my hawkish eyes out for the best Cyber Monday Bluetooth speakers this year, and I’ve tracked down the best options among the Cyber Monday deals. That’s right, I’m bringing you the 13 greatest deals on some of my absolute favorite models, from cheap small-sized speakers through to larger, premium alternatives.There are so many amazing bargains to bag this year, with one of my favorites in the US being the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 for $59.99 at Amazon (was $99.99) – that’s a nice 40% saving. I’m also excited to see the Bose SoundLink Max for $299 at…

The Internet of Things (IoT) is as popular among tech enthusiasts as Home Assistant is, for a reason. It’s impossible to ignore Home Assistant as the solution to modern smart home and IoT problems. The platform is a free and open-source smart home system that offers local control, extra privacy, and granular automation building. Home Assistant continues to grow, but I’m on the outside looking in at the boom. In fact, while many are leaving the Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Alexa ecosystems, I’m doubling down on them. I keep buying pricey smart home hardware, like displays,…

Last updated: November 30, 2025, at 1:43 p.m. ESTBlack Friday sale deals on kitchen appliancesAccordionItemContainerButtonCyber Monday range and cooktop dealsIf you’re considering a switch to induction cooking (which we highly recommend, especially over electric ranges), this is a great time to save on a full-size induction range or drop-in induction cooktop. Alternatively, if you’ve ever dreamed of having a commercial gas range in your home (more BTUs!) this is the time to save on a compact model from Wolf.Bertazzoni30″ Smart Retro Induction RangeBertazzoniProfessional Series 36 Inch Induction Cooktop (P365IAE)FrigidaireGallery 30 in. Induction Modular CooktopWolf36″ 6 Burner Commercial Gas Range with…

Clean up literally and figuratively this Cyber Monday with discounts on vacuums from Dyson. One of our top picks for a robot vacuum is the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum, which is on sale right now for a record low price of $400. That’s a $600 savings on this simple and effective cleaning tool.In our testing, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vac was one of the most powerful models for suction, making it a good option for households with pets, and it also impressed for its obstacle avoidance. It has Wi-Fi connectivity and an easy-to-use mobile app from…

FAQs When is Cyber Monday 2025? Cyber Monday is on the Monday following Thanksgiving every year. This year, that’s December 1. What does “non-toxic” mean? Good question! Non-toxic doesn’t have a standard definition, but it’s generally considered to mean “not harmful” to our health or the environment. While many consider ceramic-coated pans to be non-toxic (their marketing materials are where you’ll most often find the term), they’re often made with proprietary formulas that consumers can’t verify. Because of this—and a lack of good, human-based evidence around cookware in general—it would be difficult to say for sure that any ceramic pan…

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition features one of those classic — and difficult — purple categories. You’ll need to look for words inside of words to get that grouping. (Or just solve the other three, and get purple by default.) If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned…

The Cyber Monday deals are happening and there are great deals to be had on vinyl spinners across a range of price points.Deals in the US include the budget Victrola Journey+ for just $74.99 at Best Buy (was $119) to the impressive, entry-level Bluetooth-enables Sony PS-LX310BT for $198 at Amazon. If you’re an owner of Sonos speakers, you might want to also check out the Sonos-compatible Victrola Stream Carbon for $799 (was $999) at Amazon.House of Marley deals abound in the UK, with the House of Marley Revolution for £99 at Amazon (was £149) for starters. And for step-up vinyl…

The dangers of microplastics and potentially harmful chemicals in the kitchen have been a major topic of conversation recently. Home cooks are taking a long look at their kitchen tools, and many are replacing plastic cooking utensils with non-toxic alternatives made from stainless steel, silicone, or wood. But what about cookware? Along with cast iron and stainless steel, ceramic has quickly become another non-toxic staple in the cookware world. It’s highly nonstick, durable, and features a smooth, glossy coating that’s often available in many colors. Because of the slick nonstick coating, it’s also very easy to clean. Generally, ceramic pots…