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The new Owala FreeSip Sway improves on the popular water bottle's previous design. With a sturdy locking mechanism and a tapered bottom for cup holders, the bottle is more practical (and a joy to drink from) — though it's still an annoyance to clean. Head to the link in bio to see our favorite water bottles. #owala #waterbottles

Our favorite Bluetooth wireless headphones just got a major upgrade — one that could help you drown out the world, or let people into yours. You can read @laurendragan 's review of the JBL Tour One M3s — or peruse our favorite less-expensive pairs — at the link in bio. #headphones #JBL #Auracast #travelessentials Photo illustration by Dana Davis.

Mold loves air conditioner units — they're dark, wet, and usually warm. Unfortunately, that includes Wirecutter’s favorite air conditioner, the Midea U. Midea is voluntarily recalling more than 1.7 million of its popular U-shaped AC units due to mold complaints. Here are a few tips for how you can minimize the risk of mold growing in your own unit. To read more, and to find out about refund and repair options for the Midea U, head to the link in our bio. #airconditioner #mold #moldyAC

Conan O'Brien’s travel comedy shows have taken him around the globe — to around 20 countries — making him something of a packing expert in the process. Whether herding sheep in Armenia or renting a fake family in Japan, @Team Coco has learned a thing or two over the years. Wirecutter travel writer Maria Adelmann interviewed him about packing tips and product recommendations hard-won by his years of crisscrossing the globe. Tap the link in bio to read the story. Photos by Adali Schell for The New York Times and Warner Bros. Discovery #travel #traveltiktok #traveltips #conanobrien

How often do you wash your towels? It's recommended to swap them out every three days — though, as long as they're dry, they can stay in the laundry until until you're ready to wash them. Writer Jackie Reeve (@heyjackiereeve) has been testing towels since 2017, so it's safe to say she has *a lot* of experience caring for them. Head to the link in bio to see Jackie's favorites, along with more tips to keeping them clean and smelling fresh. #towel #cleaning #CleanTok

Have you ever thought about disappearing from the internet? Wirecutter writer Max Eddy attempted to do just that, and it didn't quite go as planned. At the link in bio, read about how he wiped his data, where he found the biggest obstacles, and what he learned in the process. #onlineprivacy #datasecurity #digitaldeclutter

What do you want to know about modern home appliances and how they compare to their vintage counterparts? Writer Rachel Wharton spent six months digging into the claim that “they don’t make them like they used to.” Her investigation drops publishes on Wirecutter next week. In the meantime, she’s collecting your questions. Drop your queries about appliance longevity in the comments below, and she may respond. #ama #vintage #appliances

It starts slowly: You see an ant here or there. Perhaps you tell yourself it's just a fluke. But before long (if you're unlucky) you could have a full-blown infestation on your hands. We recommend Terro T300 Liquid Ant Baits, the top pick in Wirecutter’s guide to the best ant killers, as the best way to banish ants from your home. Unfortunately, many staffers have tested it's ant-killing powers in their own homes. For more ant advice, tap the link in our bio. #ants #bugs #productreview

How much underwear do you pack for a week-long trip? We asked Wirecutter staffers about their personal habits, and opinions varied ... widely.

Read about one data privacy expert’s journey to erase his online life — and how you can clean up your data, too — at the link in our bio. Illustration by Miguel Porlan #dataprivacy #internet #privacy #online

“As a writer covering large kitchen appliances, I’ve heard countless tales of appliance failures, frustrations, and feeble life expectancies,” Rachel Wharton writes. “I wanted to find out what’s really happening.” At the link in bio, read her investigation into appliance longevity — and learn more about how to find durable machines that last for decades Illustrations by Xavier Lalanne-Tauzia #appliances #dishwasher #washingmachine #dryer

After testing seven TSA-compliant liquid bags — including several from major travel-gear brands — we've crowned the humble Ziploc Freezer Bag as the very best. Not convinced? Read our full argument at the link in our bio. #travel #tsa #traveltips

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, we did the hard work for you. Don't @ us. Our definitive ranking of barbecue sauces we tested at the link in bio. #barbecue #bbq #bbqtiktok #bbqsauce #grilling Photos by Connie Park

One in 60 insured homes file a water damage claim each year. Smart leak detectors are the essential gadget that could save you thousands of dollars worth of damage by sensing a leak before it becomes a disaster. To read about our favorite leak detectors, head to the link in bio. Illustration by Dana Davis. #smarthome #emergencyprep #homeownership

The mere thought of ticks makes our skin crawl. And the diseases they spread are only getting more common. These vile little creatures transmit Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis, and other unsavory things, and symptoms can range from swollen joints to meat allergies. If you do happen to find out that a tick has bitten you, here's how to deal with it safely. For more tick tips, tap the link in our bio. #tick #bugs #advice #Outdoors #hikingtiktok

Whether he's hiking, trail running, cycling, ski touring, or chilling at the lake, outdoors writer Trey French's truck camper is his staging area for most of his alfresco activities. And after a few overpacked or underprepared trips, he built his ultimate, go-to packing list. Swipe for the list Trey personally uses, then tap the link in bio to see the specific products he recommends. #camping #carcamping #campinglife #campinggear #packing

Eight times a week, Tony-nominated actor Tom Francis performs on one of the buzziest stages in the world — Broadway’s @Sunset Blvd. He spends the two-and-a-half-hour show singing, dancing, and moving nearly nonstop. “Someone’s worked out how many miles I’ve done,” Francis told writer Hannah Rimm. “It’s like two marathons.” Hannah couldn’t help but wonder: How in the world does this man go to sleep after that performance? So she went straight to Francis to find out. Tap the link in bio to learn more about his pre- and post-show routines. Photo illustration by Dana Davis; photo by Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times. #sunsetblvd #broadway #broadwaymusicals #performance

Drag artists are undeniably makeup experts, so we invited Olivia Lux and Aja, stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, to test our favorite eyeliners. Tap the link in our bio to see all of the brands they tried — and read more about how Wirecutter tested them. #makeup #BeautyTok #dragrace