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April 29
- You can build a stronger core and upper body with just a set of dumbbells — here’s how a personal trainer would do it
- Ditch the bench press — use this 8-minute push-up workout to strengthen your chest at home or the gym
- Your curtains could be hiding allergens and even pests — here's how to clean them
- Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: Which wireless headphones should you buy?
- Forget the gym — this 250-rep dumbbell ‘chipper’ workout builds full-body strength and core muscle in 3 moves
April 28
- The days are getting lighter and longer — here's how an early evening stroll can help you get more deep sleep
- OpenAI says it's fixing the 'annoying' new ChatGPT personality — 5 tips to customize it yourself
- I tried the Motorola Razr Ultra's killer feature — and it takes productivity to a new level
- Skip the gym — you don’t need any equipment for this 10-minute abs workout
- I tested an RTX 50 series gaming PC for everything but gaming — for content creation, it blew me away
- Take a natural approach to pests: How to use diatomaceous earth to solve 7 garden problems
- I tested 5 custom GPTs — skip the rest and try these today
- Forget the gym — this Pilates workout sculpts strong legs in 10 minutes
April 27
- I'm running the London Marathon — here are the shoes, watches and fueling products I’m using
- Why aren't there antivirus apps for the iPhone?
- I’m a gardening expert and here’s how I keep my gloves in top condition
- I use Perplexity every day — here are 7 prompts I can't live without
- Can't sleep for more than 6 hours? Experts share 3 common reasons why — plus tips to sleep through the night
- I just tried this leg workout from Carrie Underwood’s trainer — and it’s no joke
- How important are TV refresh rates and how high do you really need?
- I drove the 2025 Hummer EV SUV for a week — here's my pros and cons
- Zero-turn vs. tractor riding mowers: Which is right for you?
- 'The only thing that worked for us' — the pet-friendly pest killer that gets rid of bed bugs
- 5 things to consider before buying a water sprinkler system, according to experts
- The Apple Watch turns 10 — 5 reasons the OG smartwatch is still my favorite
April 26
- I had no one to call during a panic attack — so I tried ChatGPT (and a psychologist explains why it worked)
- How to choose the right gardening gloves for each task — and keep your hands protected
- What makes a good VPN?
- I’m a wildlife photographer but I forced myself to shoot the streets on the Fujifilm GFX100RF — here’s what happened
- I gave Memory Movies another try 6 months after Apple Intelligence arrived — here’s what I’ve found
- I’ve run 14 marathons — here’s how I set up my Garmin watch to help me pace them
- I test ChatGPT for a living — 7 secrets to instantly up your prompt game
- Apparently scientists have created the "perfect" pour-over coffee method — so of course I tried it out
- I just found out these are the 5 appliances you should be unplugging after each use
- Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders — 5 expert tips to help you score a console
- Running your first marathon? Here are 9 essential things to pack for race day
- 7 ways Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 could beat the Galaxy Z Flip 7
- What is sleep meditation and does it work? We ask the experts — plus 5 popular techniques to try
April 25
- 'Why do I wake with neck pain every morning?' I asked a chiropractor to help with my sleep woes
- I traveled 500 miles with this laptop backpack — and it's done wonders for my daily commute
- I'm running my first marathon on Sunday — here's the best sleep advice a doctor gave me during training
- Tight hips? This 9-move Pilates routine improves hip mobility and lower-body strength
- 7 best plants for balconies — turn any space into a summer sanctuary
- I just tried Perplexity’s new iOS assistant — and now I’m ditching Siri for good
- How to choose the right shears for the job — advice from garden experts
- Personal trainer says forget the gym — use a 25-minute dumbbell workout to strengthen your legs, glutes and core instead
April 24
- Everyone's asking ChatGPT to 'roast' them — here's how to try it
- I was a Samsung engineer — here's how to make your phone last as long as possible before upgrading
- I walked 6,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 — this one was more accurate
- What to plant in small gardens — these 9 plants will add color and interest
- I’ve worn every Apple Watch — here’s 10 ways it’s become a better sports watch over the past 10 years
- I tried these 7 Gemini Live prompts — and the results blew my mind
- Should you get a dual-basket air fryer? Here's the pros and cons
- Here’s why my Oura ring is the one subscription I won’t cancel
April 23
- Google AI is now hallucinating idioms — these are the 5 most hilarious we found
- NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro has already blocked over 300 million scams this year – here's how to stay safe
- Slopsquatting: The worrying AI hallucination bug that could be spreading malware
- Extend the life of your pruning shears — here’s how to keep them clean and sharp
- I tried 3-minute monster walks every day for one week — here’s what happened to my body
- Cordless vs. corded lawnmower — which should you choose?
- Mattresses, bedding and more — 5 sustainable shopping tips for non-toxic sleep this Earth Day
- Here's what really happens when you don't say 'thank you' to ChatGPT — and why I always do
- Forget the gym — 3 things I wish I had known as a hot yoga beginner
- I tested every Gemini model — here’s what each one does and 30 prompts to try
April 22
- Is napping good for you? Plus experts reveal how to nap in the day and still sleep well at night
- Gardening Guide: Spring into yard care season with Tom's Guide
- No, not sit-ups — I tried this 10-minute standing dumbbell ab workout and it torched my core
- I wasn't a huge fan of Rainbow Six Siege until I played its new mode — and now I'm hooked
- Electric lawnmower vs. gas lawnmower — which is right for you?
- I’ve been using Ring’s solar powered lights over two years, and they’re my favorite eco-friendly gadgets — here’s why
- I use Gemini every day — here are 9 mind-blowing prompts I can’t live without
- Sit at a desk all day? Try these 6 exercises to regain your posture
- The positive benefits of gardening — how getting outside can improve your wellbeing
- Avoid EV charging surprises: this smart electrical box protects your home and doesn't cost a fortune
- I love to garden, and these are the 7 tools I use all the time
- I walked 6,500 steps with the Galaxy Watch 7 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6 — this was more accurate
- 7 ChatGPT productivity hacks that you're not using — but should be
- Motorola Razr Plus 2025 — 7 biggest rumored upgrades for the new flip phone
- I track console restocks for a living — here’s my 6 essential Switch 2 pre-order tips
April 21
- I tested astrophotography on my Pixel 9a — here's the results
- 'Why do my shoulders hurt when I sleep?' How your mattress could be to blame and how to fix that
- I’ve been drinking collagen water every day — here's what I've learned so far
- The test results are in — Samsung’s new S95F OLED TV is the brightest I've ever seen
- I’m a sleep writer — here’s how I chose a mattress that both me and my husband can actually agree on
- Forget sit-ups — it only takes 15 minutes and 1 dumbbell to build a strong core
- Forget the gym — this 12-move kettlebell abs workout boosts your core strength and power
- 5 big gardening trends of 2025 — according to gardening pros
- The #1 mistake people make when using ChatGPT — and how to fix it
- AI smartphone features compared — iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. Google Pixel 9
- I wore my Oura Ring vs Apple Watch 10 to track my steps for a week — and this device was way off
April 20
- Do you really need to pay for antivirus software?
- I used indoor cycling to help me run a faster marathon — here’s 6 ways it helped
- I drove the 2025 Rivian R1S for a week — here's my pros and cons
- I took the viral 15 minute sleep test to see if I’m sleep deprived — and the results surprised me
- Forget the gym — sculpt your arms, legs, and core with just a chair and dumbbells
April 19
- My doctor banned me from earbuds so I got these Marshall headphones instead — and I’m surprised I didn’t do it sooner
- 7 best Easter episodes to watch ahead of the holiday
- What is NordLocker?
- I just tested the Canon EOS R5 Mark II to photograph wildlife — and this one feature has changed how I take photos forever
- New York Auto Show 2025 — here’s the one EV I'd actually buy
- I did the elephant walk exercise for 3 minutes every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
- 7 Mario Kart World features that will keep you playing until the Switch 3
- I found the perfect monitor for my RTX 5060 Ti — and it’s a QHD OLED dream that won’t break the bank
- Skip push-ups and planks — I just did this 15-minute standing upper-body workout and my arms are on fire
April 18
- I regret jumping on the ChatGPT action figure trend — here's 7 reasons why
- I tried waking up with Garmin’s new Smart Alarm for a week — 5 things I learned
- 3 best miniseries on Max you can binge in one weekend
- I tested ChatGPT vs Gemini with 101 prompts across 15 categories — here's the overall winner
- No, not sit-ups — this Pilates workout uses 5 exercises to build a stronger core and boost your balance
- Does adding aluminum foil to your dishwasher improve cleaning? Here's what the experts say
- The experts have spoken — these 4 resistance band exercises strengthen your lower body and improve hip mobility
- I've been crafting drinks in the Ninja Slushi for a month — here are my hot tips for the ultimate frozen drink
April 17
- 5 coolest EVs I saw at the New York Auto Show 2025 — Kia EV4, Lucid Gravity and more
- I watched the Black Mirror season 7 episode that's got everyone talking — and it almost canceled my marriage
- These 9 AI prompts work like magic — no matter which chatbot you use
- Forget running — this 28-minute dumbbell HIIT workout burns calories and builds muscle
- I suffer from back spasms — here are the 6 stretches I do to get some relief
April 16
- OpenAI just added an Image Library to ChatGPT — here’s why it’s a game-changer
- Sony's XM4 and Bose's QuietComfort headphones are both on sale for $100 off — but which should you buy?
- 5 best Pedro Pascal movies, ranked — and where to stream them
- You can now use Google's AI to make videos from text — and I'm already obsessed
- I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6 — and there's a clear winner
- This $19 travel gadget was such a lifesaver during my vacation, my friends tried to steal it
April 15
- I just turned dogs into humans using this viral ChatGPT trend — here's how to do it
- I tried this 10-minute six-pack workout — here’s what happened to my abs and obliques
- I let Google AI take over my desktop — it found files I thought were gone forever and other mind-blowing tricks
- I lost home internet for 2 days and this underrated iPhone feature was a lifesaver — and it wasn’t the hotspot
- Tight hips? It only takes 12 minutes to unlock them with this yoga routine
April 14
- This is your brain on AI — and here’s the subtle shift you’re not noticing
- I just tried the viral ChatGPT trend that turns you into a plushy — here's how to do it
- I've subscribed to every AI tool — only one was worth the money
- I'm a personal trainer — I use this 5-move mobility routine to unstick my hips and shoulders
- I tried this chemical-free hack to make my burner rings sparkle — and I'm so impressed
- I hate sit-ups — so I tried this 20-minute standing abs workout to build a stronger core
April 13
- 3 sleep hygiene tips that got me back on track after endless nights of being unable to sleep
- I tried the new viral AI tool that turns your photos into blockbuster movie clips — here's how to do it
- What is World Quantum Day?
- DuckDuckGo's new AI Search offers a crucial advantage over Google
- Not planks or push-ups — sculpt your entire body with this 20-minute standing dumbbell workout
- 5 record player accessories you absolutely need to buy
- I tried Snapchat's Spectacles AR Glasses and it changed the way I look at smart glasses — here's why
- I drove the 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV for a week — here's my pros and cons
- Google Pixel 9a display tested — this blows away the iPhone 16e
- Forget the gym — you just need 5 moves to build lower body strength and boost your metabolism
- 12 computer security mistakes you're probably making — and what to do instead
- Use these 3 tempo training tips from a personal trainer to get more from your workouts
April 12
- I walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Instinct 3 — and there's a clear winner
- What can someone do with my IP address?
- Can you use a robot vacuum in a cluttered room? My top 5 tips for success
- I tried this weird TikTok cleaning hack on my window tracks, and now they're looking spotless for spring
- I shot over 200 photos with the Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e — here’s the winner
- 10 of the most common Pilates myths — according to a movement coach
- Here's what's causing the dust in your bedroom, and expert advice on how to banish it for good
- How will tariffs impact the iPhone 17 price? Here's what the experts say (Updated)
- I tried Mel Robbins' 'million-dollar morning' routine for 2 weeks — here's what happened
- These are the 5 Gemini features you're not using — but should be
- What is cortisol addiction — and is it ruining your sleep?
April 11
- Cushioning, comfy hug or a recipe for back pain? 3 people who'd benefit from a soft mattress — and 3 who should avoid them
- I asked ChatGPT to build me a race strategy for a half-marathon — and I was shocked at how well it went
- Steam cleaner vs. carpet cleaner: Which should you buy?
- ‘These are the 5 compound exercises you should do to build full-body functional strength and muscle,’ says a personal trainer
- I tried this gadget that lets any Bluetooth headphones work on planes — and now I'll never fly without it again
- Skip the treadmill! This 20-minute HIIT workout burns fat and builds muscle
- Pixel 9a macro mode — here's how it compares to the iPhone 16 Pro and Nothing Phone 3a Pro
April 10
- What is the Hampton Hotel Bed and should you buy it?
- I ditched Google for this AI upgrade — it's changing the search game
- Google Pixel 9a performance tested — here's how it compares to the best cheap phones
- How to build a non-toxic cleaning routine for your home
- 3 great Val Kilmer movies you can stream now
- I tried this steam spot cleaner on my 30-year-old carpets — and the results are disgustingly satisfying
- You just need 20 minutes to strengthen your whole body with this low-impact workout
- 7 tips to make your PC quieter (and why you should)
- I review headphones for a living — here are the 5 tracks I use every time
- I cleaned my faucets using candle wax and it left my bathroom looking like a luxury hotel
- I use ChatGPT every day — here's 10 prompts I can't live without
- I did 20 burpee deadlifts a day for a week — here's what happened to my body
April 9
- This viral ChatGPT trend lets you turn yourself into an action figure — here's how to do it
- 'Sunrise on the Reaping' movie: Release date, cast rumors and everything we know so far
- Clean Smarter with Tom's Guide this spring
- Le Creuset takes you back to the future with its limited edition colorway — and I’m reminiscing
- 7 tips and tools to achieve the ultimate cable-free desk setup
- What’s the best way to sit if you have lower back pain?
- 5 top secret spring cleaning tips from the professionals — cut your time in half
April 8
- 'We've created a world that feels really unique to us' — Metaphor: ReFantazio director on bringing the RPG to life
- 5 key things you forget to spring clean — but really should
- This suction mount has is the best iPhone accessory I've tested in the last year — and it will change how you create content
- I tried Garmin Connect+ for a week: here’s 3 things I like and 3 I dislike
- I asked 5 tech journalists how they beat cable clutter — here are their tips
- Forget sit-ups — all you need is 4 moves and 10 minutes to sculpt your core
- 9 ChatGPT prompts that transformed how I advocate for my child at school
- LG TVs are losing a key feature for millions of owners — what you need to know
- I tried gaming on Linux — and it's better (and worse) than you think
April 7
- Have you been sleeping better since the season change? Here's why
- AI image generator’s data leak exposed thousands of prompts — and it’s a wake-up call for anyone using AI tools
- This overlooked dishwasher setting lets you slash energy consumption in your home
- Four top VPNs share your data with marketing software – and we worked out if you're at risk
- Why I ditched ChatGPT for Gemini — and the 5 prompts that sealed the deal
- It's time to spring clean your dishwasher — expert cleaning tips on how to bring back your dishwasher's sparkle
- I finally got the burnt marks off my toaster using this genius hack — it only took 10 seconds
- You’ll never do sit-ups again — after strengthening your abs and hips with this 8-move dumbbell workout
April 6
- It’s a brew-tiful day for a hike — so have your coffee in the great outdoors
- 8 things I wish I knew before I bought my first mattress
- I wore the Amazfit Bip 6 for over a week — here are 5 things I like and 3 I hate
- This one underrated mattress material could transform your sleep this summer
- I drove the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT for a week — here’s my pros and cons
- The experts have spoken — these 3 resistance band exercises strengthen your entire body and improve upper-back mobility
- AirPods Max with USB-C hi-res update — here's the pros and cons
- Back to the Future was released 40 years ago — here's all the AI they predicted that we have (and what they missed)
April 5
- I just tried Traeger’s second-generation griddle, and it fixes my biggest problem with the original
- I've been testing this mini drone for a month — and it’s the ultimate DJI alternative
- I'm an ex-barista — I only need this one tool to make Starbucks-style iced drinks at home
- I tried this 5-minute 'morning yoga' workout to build mental stamina and flexibility — here's what happened
- 58% of Americans make this common lawn mowing mistake — experts share how to do it right
- I review TVs for a living — here's the 5 TVs I recommend for the Nintendo Switch 2
- I caught my son using ChatGPT — and it made me rethink everything about parenting in the AI age
- Forget the gym — boost your metabolism and build full-body strength with this 7-move kettlebell workout
- You could get 18 minutes more sleep a night with this easy diet change
- Microsoft turns 50: 25 best and worst moments
- I've been using the iPhone 16 Pro Max for over 6 months — and this is the iPhone 17 model I'm most excited about
April 4
- Are pillow-top mattresses good for a bad back? A chiropractor answers
- I played over a dozen games on the Switch 2 — and I have a surprise favorite so far
- I test smartwatches for a living — 5 reasons I’d buy the new Garmin Vivoactive 6 and 3 reasons I’d skip it
- 7 colorful flowers to plant in April for a vibrant summer garden
- 8 minutes, no equipment — this 8-move Pilates abs workout works your deep core muscles
- I just tested NotebookLM's new features — and this AI tool blows me away
- I'm a personal trainer — this is the 15-minute yoga mobility routine I use to strengthen my body and bulletproof joints
- I tested Apple Image Playground vs Google Pixel Studio to generate AI images of people — and it's not even close
April 3
- Naughty Dog told us The Last of Us Part II is 'perfect' for Steam Deck — we put that to the test
- What is osteogenic loading? Here's how to build stronger bones using exercise
- Forget weights — this 10-minute bodyweight workout sculpts strong abs
- I test EVs for a living — here’s why not having CarPlay or Android Auto isn't a big deal
- I ditched my Apple Watch 10 for the Garmin Fenix 8 for a month — and I'm never going back
- I let ChatGPT Tasks schedule my day — and it was a trainwreck to say the least
April 2
- Nintendo Switch 2 games — Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Elden Ring, Zelda, Duskbloods and all the titles you need to know
- I just found out what happens when you feed Gemini 2.5 ChatGPT’s best prompts — it completely added its own spin
- I tried this dock to transform my Galaxy S25 into a laptop — here’s what happened
- 5 exercises, 1 dumbbell and 20 minutes are all you need to strengthen your whole body
- Cleaning this one forgotten area could relieve your hay fever symptoms
April 1
- I told ChatGPT something that I still regret — here's 7 things you should never share
- Join Tom's Guide's Workout Workshop 2025 with the best fitness challenges this spring
- I used ChatGPT-4o's new AI image generator to turn my family into cartoons — the results blew me away
- Plant these 7 beginner-friendly vegetables in April for a stunning summer harvest
- Forget the gym — this 15-minute Pilates workout with weights sculpts your entire body from home
- I've been using the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for over 6 months — here's the Galaxy Z Fold 7 upgrades I need to see
- I’m a personal trainer — these are the best lower back stretches you can do