Setting Up Your Home Office

Spotify keeps adding new features lately. Last week, the company rolled out "Exclusive Mode" for desktop users to stream in the highest quality possible; last month, Spotify announced "Smart Reorder," which automatically sorts your songs by BPM; and in January, the company's AI-powered "Prompted Playlists" landed in the U.S. after an exclusive stint overseas. It's still not easy to pick a favorite among other services like Apple Music, but Premium subscribers can at least say Spotify is giving them something for their money. Now, the company is rolling out another new feature, one that actually seems like a cool way to learn about your music. On Tuesday, Spotify annou…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. In its 15th season, unlikely phenomenon Call the Midwife hasn't slowed down: Season 16 is already confirmed, as are a feature film and a WWII-era prequel series. Plenty of babies still need to be born, it would seem. Initially set in 1957, with the current plots entering the 1970s, the show takes place in and around Poplar, London, one of the city's most desperately poor districts. As the National Health Service is born, secular trained midwives team up with the nuns of Nonnatus House, a nursing convent that had been in the business of providing medical care to the area's poor for decades. Though occasionally veering into…

Claude really wants to take over your computer for you. Anthropic has released a new feature called Computer Use, which can now take control of your Mac's keyboard and mouse to perform tasks on your behalf. This is finally rolling this out as a Research Preview for Claude Pro and Max subscribers, after first being teased back in 2024. The Computer Use feature builds on recent additions like Claude Cowork and Dispatch. Claude Cowork is a tool that lets you accomplish tasks on your Mac (though, in the background, using native features and macOS integrations), and Dispatch is a new Remote Access feature that lets you control Claude Cowork from your iPhone or iPad (Claude's l…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sleep tracking apps promise better rest through data. But what happens when the pursuit of a perfect score keeps you up at night? For a growing number of people, that Apple Watch, Oura Ring, or whatever device meant to improve your sleep quality may be doing just the opposite. Here’s what to know about how sleep scores really work, and what you can do to make the most of your sleep tracker. The benefits (and accuracy) of sleep trackingSleep is foundational to almost every dimension of health, including “improved mood, heart health, and cognitive function," according to Dr. Rebecca Robbins, Assistant Professor in the Divisi…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple's AirPods Pro might be its most premium, expensive earbuds, but that doesn't mean they're hogging all the features. While they have the interchangeable ear tips, heart rate sensor, and the ability to be used as hearing aids, there are plenty of features you might assume to be "pro" that you can get on Apple's standard earbuds. Case in point: noise cancellation. If all you need is a pair of earbuds that can block out the sound around you (without spending $249), consider the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, which are currently on sale …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Running is one of the simplest workouts a person can do—and unless you have plans on opening up a professional-grade gym, there's probably no need for you to blow thousands of dollars on a fancy treadmill. Today, one of the best budget treadmills, the NordicTrack T Series 5, is on sale for $479. That's a 20% markdown from its typical price of $599, all thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale. NordicTrack T Series 5 …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're dedicated enough to have a home gym, there's no reason you should waste precious workout time by digging through a heap of equipment or making multiple trips across your garage to grab different dumbbells between sets. Normally $129.99, this home gym storage rack is currently on sale for $79.98 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. If you've been tripping over scattered dumbbells or wasting time hunting for the right weights mid-workout, this deal solves both problems for under $80. PL…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Flagship Apple Watches tend to start at $399, but the price only goes up from there. If you want a larger size, that's a slight bump in cost; if you want cellular connectivity, that's an even larger hit. But the titanium Apple Watch—the "premium" material, if you will—is the most expensive upgrade outside of the Ultra line. These models typically start at $699, but cost $749 for the larger size, and a whopping $799 if you want the stainless steel band. Right now, you can get a titanium Apple Watch for as low as $449 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale—s…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If money was on sale 20% off, you'd buy a ton of it, right? Well, this Roblox gift card is "worth" $100 in Robux, the online currency used on the gaming platform Roblox, but it's on sale for $80 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. If you're reading this, chances are good that at some point in the next day/week/month, your child is going to hassle you for Robux anyway, so you might as well pay 20% less. (Your purchase also comes with a free "virtual item," but your child doesn't care about that.) …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Echo Dot Max is Amazon's “Pro” tier smart speaker, designed for people who want better sound quality in a relatively small package and at an affordable price. This upgraded smart speaker is powerful, with a spherical body and a concave cutout for volume and mute controls, surrounded by an LED ring (yes, it looks like the Death Star). Released last October, the Echo Dot Max is currently at its lowest price ever during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. You can get one for $74.99 instead of the usual $99.99. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're in the Apple ecosystem, and you're looking for a new pair of earbuds, you'd have trouble doing better than AirPods Pro 3. Apple's flagship earbuds sound great, come with interchangeable tips, and sport a number of intelligent, useful features. That package doesn't come cheap, though—Apple has the newest AirPods Pro priced at $249. That's why they're great to buy on sale: Amazon currently has the AirPods Pro 3 for $50 off their usual price. AirPods Pro 3 …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When you’re shopping around for a massage gun, you want to focus on features that justify the price. Specifically, I focus on features like speed settings (both intensity and versatility), noise and ease of use, battery life, and size. I've learned the hard way that when you're looking for a travel-sized massage gun, you have to be extra shrewd. I was once gifted a mini massage gun that, according to the holiday gift exchange rules, must have cost less than $30. It ran out of battery within one or two minutes of weak “massaging.” All of that is to s…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're eyeing a new pair of over the ear headphones, you have no shortage of options. But if you're looking for something that fits neatly into the Apple ecosystem without costing the same as a MacBook Neo (looking at you, AirPods Max), your best bet might just be the Beats Studio Pro. Right now, they're up to 35% off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale—so long as you don't mind the color grey. Beats Studio Pro …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. One of my all-time favorite products is marked down during Amazon's Big Spring Sale: The Enabot EBO ROLA Mini FamilyBot. Enabot EBO ROLA Mini FamilyBot $128.34 at Amazon $150.99 Save $22.65 …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you want a high-quality OLED TV for gaming and movies but the options you’ve been seeing online are out of your price range (they often easily surpass the $1,000 mark), the 55-inch Samsung S85F OLED TV checks most of the necessary boxes and is currently down to $897.99 (originally $1,397.99) thanks to a 36% discount during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Samsung S85F OLED TV …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple’s latest tablet is still one of the most powerful pieces of hardware you can carry in a backpack, and right now, the refurbished 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is on sale for $899.99 on StackSocial. That price gets you the 256GB Wi-Fi model in Space Black with a Grade-A rating, meaning it should look and work like new with little to no visible wear. If you need more storage or cellular, prices scale up: 256GB with Wi-Fi + 5G is $999.99, 512GB Wi-Fi is $1,044.99, and configurations go up to 2TB with Wi-Fi + 5G at $1,674.99. All models include a USB-C char…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Most window air conditioners follow a simple formula: cool the room, maybe add a fan setting, and leave it at that. The LG LW8023HRSM window air conditioner, currently on sale for $399.99 on StackSocial, takes a slightly more flexible approach. It still installs like a typical window unit, but it adds heating and smart controls, making daily use easier. For someone cooling a bedroom, small apartment living room, or home office, the main appeal here is convenience. You can control the unit with a remote, the onboard buttons, or the LG ThinQ app on yo…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the easiest ways to turn off the noise of the world is to outsource what the phone does to other devices—ones that aren't perpetually online or requiring a subscription to function. This led me to rediscover an old favorite: the MP3 player. MP3 players are now, not surprisingly, far more capable than they were two decades ago. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, many of which emulate the design of favorite legacy MP3 players, and are manufactured by companies you've likely never heard of, like FiiO and AGPTEK. They come with support for the latest music codecs, Bluetooth, FM Radio, built-in speakers, and eve…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. With so many options on the market, it can be tough to differentiate between vacuum robots and mop hybrids. But if you’re on a budget, one major factor to consider is whether it has a roller mop. A roller mop cleans hard floors better by preventing dirty water from spreading and is more effective at removing heavy-duty messes, similar to wiping up a mess with a wet towel. The new Eufy Omni C28 is the “most budget-friendly roller mop robot vacuum,” according to Mashable, and right now it's 38% off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale, bringing it to a reco…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. In Apple TV's Your Friends and Neighbors, Jon Hamm plays Andrew "Coop" Cooper, a recently divorced New York hedge fund manager who's even more recently, unemployed. In an effort to keep up an illusion that nothing in his life has changed, he begins breaking into the homes of his wealthy neighbors to steal and sell their stuff, inadvertently catching on to their secrets as well. (The friends and neighbors of the title include Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Mark Tallman, Hoon Lee, Lena Hall, and Aimee Carrero.) This dark comedy isn't exactly about how hard it is to be a once-rich suburban white guy, but neither is it a pointed l…

It's officially the end of an era for the Samsung Galaxy community: Samsung is discontinuing its messaging app. If you're a Samsung Messages user, the company says you should plan to migrate to Google Messages to "upgrade your messaging experience." This deprecation isn't taking effect immediately, however. According to Samsung's official end of service announcement, the company will discontinue Samsung Messages in July 2026. That means you still have roughly three months to keep using the app, if it happens to be your messaging client of choice. That said, the company is encouraging users to set Google Messages as their default messaging app today to "maintain a consist…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Monitors with rolling stands are undeniably a bit of a niche product - while they might not be as popular as standalone TVs and gaming monitors, they offer an added perk: flexibility. Designed to easily move from room to room while remaining stable, they free up desk space and eliminate the need for a media stand, and offer height adjustability, making them a smart choice for studios, small apartments, and even home gyms. Right now, the 32-inch Samsung Movingstyle M7 4K smart monitor with an adjustable rolling stand is down to a record-low price of …

This week's collection might seem like a random assortment of odds and ends, but there's a throughline: vibes and absurdism over logic and order. Slang words like 7x7=49 and lowkenuinely don't make logical sense, but they are intuitively perfect. The Sea Lion is a purely absurdist anti "dance-craze" taking over TikTok, and Pizza Movie takes "drug flick" tropes to surreal new levels. In other words, Gen Z and A are not trying to make sense of anything anymore. What does the "7x7=49" meme actually mean?This piece of math-slang is growing popular on TikTok as a way of explaining what women find attractive in men. It's about how the equation feels. 7X7=49 makes intuitive sen…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Unlike Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, Home Depot decided not to compete with Amazon during its annual Big Spring Sale; instead, it held off for a couple of weeks, so that sale is now coming up soon. If you still haven't finished your spring shopping, here's another chance to buy key items like power tools, patio furniture, grills, and more, all at a discount. When will the Home Depot "Spring Black Friday Sale" take place?Home Depot's "Spring Black Friday Sale" will run for 14 days, starting this Thursday, April 9, and running through Wednesday, Apri…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Attention Kindle readers: Amazon may soon end support for your e-reader. Now, if you recently acquired a Kindle—recently meaning anytime in the past 10 years—you don't need to worry. But for anyone who is still rocking an older Kindle, you might be affected. The news started spreading on Tuesday, followed by a confirmation from Amazon. In a statement to PCMag, Amazon said the following: “Starting May 20, 2026, customers using Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store.” Amazon's first ever Kindle dropped back in 2007,…