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May 31
- 7 genius AI prompts to supercharge your ideas (and get more done)
- It’s time to stop believing these lies about antivirus software
- What is the Bear Natural mattress and should you buy it?
- Think you have nothing to hide? A VPN might still be useful
- Dropbox vs. Google Drive: Which is right for you?
- This one exercise instantly improves walking — according to a physiotherapist
- Exclusive: I spoke to Apple about its cycle tracking features and how it has the potential to change lives
- TV backlights take your movies and shows to the next level — here's my top picks
- Forget walking — this simple exercise strengthens your muscles and joints, and boosts your cardiovascular fitness
- I got my first KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer last month — here's 3 things I've learned
- I put the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra through a 10-round photo face-off — here’s the winner
- I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Forerunner 570 — and one was more accurate
May 30
- New on Apple TV Plus in June 2025 — all the shows and movies to watch
- VPNs ordered to block illegal streaming sites in France – but how would this work?
- Dropbox vs. Box: Which is best for you?
- I discovered how to make homemade bread in my air fryer — here's how
- I’m an avid hiker — and these are the 7 essentials I pack every time I hit the trails
- I put ChatGPT vs Google Gemini to the test to see which is better at meal prep — here’s the winner
- 7 things to consider when buying a bike lock
- I tried the '3-3 walking workout' for a week — and now I'm hooked
- I love ChatGPT — but Gemini beats it at these 3 things
May 29
- Can’t sleep after doomscrolling? Experts explain the ‘brain rot’ effect
- How to stop pests from ruining your grill — expert tips for a bug-free barbecue
- I hiked up New York's highest waterfall with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Instinct 3 — 5 things I learned
- 6 things to consider when buying bike lights
- 5 exercises that reverse aging — according to a physiotherapist
- Forget YouTube — Google's new Flow TV offers mesmerizing AI videos for free
- I dismissed the MSI Claw 8 AI+ — then Intel's game-changing update shut me up
May 28
- How to stay safe this BBQ season: 9 grilling safety checks you’re probably forgetting
- New on Disney Plus in June 2025 — all the new must-watch movies and shows
- I'm a personal trainer — all you need is 10 minutes to strengthen your arms with this workout
- I review outdoor gear for a living — these are the 6 portable power banks I'd spend my money on
- This new Mini-LED TV blows away OLED TVs on brightness — the results are in
- I tried the Galaxy S25 Edge’s hidden astrophotography mode — here’s my favorite shots
- I tried the 5-4-5 walking technique for a week — and it boosted my fitness and mood
May 27
- Get Grillin' with Tom's Guide: the ultimate guide to home grilling
- Regulating these 5 sleep hormones can help you fall asleep fast and stop you waking up at night
- I test headphones for a living — here are 5 more tracks that I use every time
- 6 things to consider when buying a bike helmet
- How to choose a smartwatch for hiking — 5 things to look for
- The ‘3-word rule’ that makes ChatGPT give expert-level responses
- No, not push-ups — strengthen your pecs with a pair of dumbbells and these 4 exercises
May 26
- I test AI for a living — and ChatGPT is still missing these 5 key features
- 5 things I wish I’d known before buying a smoker
- I'm a personal trainer — here's 3 hip-opening exercises to reduce stiffness and boost lower-body mobility
- I test smartwatches for a living — and these are my 5 favorite models when I go hiking
- How to choose the right pair of hiking boots — the experts weigh in
May 25
- 7 smart home gadgets that watch your house for you — so you can actually enjoy your vacation
- These AirPods Max lookalikes cost less than $30 — but are they any good?
- I spent 96 hours with the Ringconn Gen 2 Air — 5 things I liked, 2 things I didn’t
- Pricier doesn’t always mean better — here’s why I’d pick a $129 gaming headset over a $229 one
- I drove the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N for a week — and it’s what I would’ve wanted in my 20s
- What is the Dirty Screen Effect and how can you tell if your TV has it?
- Level up your ChatGPT use with these 6 practical and creative prompts
- The 7 best companion plants for tomatoes
- Forget 10,000 steps — I tried ‘rucking’ instead of regular walking for one week, and it's a game changer
- I tried the Supcase MagFlip Stand and it’s ruined all other MagSafe wallets I’ve used — here’s why
May 24
- I played Call of Duty on AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 — and this GPU could steal the mid-range crown from Nvidia’s RTX 5070
- I ditched Google for Perplexity for a month — and I don't think I can go back
- Ooni's founder on pizza ovens, mixers, and his favorite toppings
- I borrowed the EV Hummer to visit my mom - and the drive almost ruined Mother's Day
- Why has my Dyson vacuum stopped working? 5 reasons why and how to fix them
- Forget the gym — build full body strength with a kettlebell and these 4 moves
- This simple nectar recipe will attract hummingbirds to your yard — an expert reveals all
- This exercise improves core strength and stability in just 20 seconds per day, no equipment required
May 23
- This is my second Memorial Day as a sleep writer — here are all the mattress buying tips I’ve learned in the past year
- I tried giving ChatGPT unique backstories — it's the most fun I've had with AI
- 5 overlooked Netflix miniseries to binge in one weekend
- I did these 3 dumbbell exercises for summer-worthy arms — no gym required
May 22
- Mattresses prices are expected to soar due to tariffs — what to expect and when
- What is the Essentia Venti Organic Latex mattress and should you buy it?
- This £700 phone's cameras keep up with those of the Galaxy S25 Ultra — see the results for yourself
- You just need 2 dumbbells, 20 minutes and this 7-move dumbbell workout to sculpt your arms and abs
- All you need is 5 minutes to build core strength and stability, according to a certified Pilates instructor
- Exclusive: I tested a top-secret sim racing rig that feels high-end — but costs shockingly little
- Desk charger by day, portable power by night — this 3-in-1 MagSafe charger does it all
- ChatGPT is an amazing education tool — 5 essential prompts I use to learn new things
- I spent two hours with the new Fujifilm X half — and it’s my dream camera
- What is Claude? Everything you need to know about Anthropic's AI powerhouse
- Microsoft is all in on AI at Build 2025: 3 things you need to know
May 21
- I'm a bedding expert and these are my 5 sure-fire tips for choosing a mattress protector in the Memorial Day sales
- Take the stress out of your summer with this robotic pool cleaner
- Forget Android XR smart glasses — 3 reasons why I’m more excited about the Project Astra upgrades
- This 4-move calisthenics workout builds mental stamina and boosts your metabolism — and I'm hooked
- The only 5 prompt types you need to master ChatGPT (and any other chatbot)
- I tried the ‘Japanese walking’ method for a week — and I’m hooked
- How to stop neighbors' weeds invading your lawn — 5 expert tips
- Google Gemini can now access your Gmail and Docs — here’s why that matters
- 5 best Prime Video thrillers to stream right now
May 20
- 7 vegetable seeds to sow in May for a homegrown harvest — according to gardeners
- New to Google Gemini? Try these prompts to get started
- I did a 30-minute core workout with zero equipment — here's how my abs responded
- Forget planks — these 3 moves will transform your abs from home
- Google's best-kept secret needs to be a standard Android 16 feature — and it could be game changing
- I’m a marathoner trying to do more strength training and this 35-minute dumbbell workout is my new go-to session
- I asked companies for prices of their new tech at Computex 2025 — but they’re too tariff-ied to tell me
May 19
- I made ChatGPT speak Gen Alpha slang — the results were unhinged
- You asked: When is it time to replace a dishwasher?
- DeepSeek wrote the prompts, ChatGPT created the images — and I'm obsessed with the teamwork
- I’ve walked 5,000 steps every day for 5 years — here’s what it’s done for my physical and mental health
May 18
- Exclusive: Oura explains how it's changing the game when it comes to menstrual tracking
- My mom has knee pain and this is the one mattress feature she can't sleep without — 5 beds you can find it in during Memorial Day sales
- This one Oura Ring setting was a game changer for me after I had my baby
- I just tested the new DJI RC Pro 2 drone controller — and it's a beast for content creation on the fly
- 10 ChatGPT prompts I love that’ll turn you into a power user
- I'm a personal trainer — here's what happens to your core during pregnancy, and how to rebuild it
- Why is my AC not blowing cold air? — here’s what HVAC experts say
- Do I need antivirus software for Windows 11?
- Ditch the chemicals: 9 pest-repellent flowers that will keep pests away from your garden
- Forget squats — these 4 glute bridge variations will build your backend
May 17
- What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)? Everything you need to know
- I played 5 games on the RTX 5060 — is this budget GPU actually enough?
- Skip sit-ups and crunches — this 10-minute deep core workout is pregnancy and postpartum safe
- I shot over 200 photos with the Razr Ultra 2025 vs Razr Plus 2024 — here’s the winner
- Sleep apnea: What is it, what’s the cause and how to tackle it
- I just tested this new DJI drone that combines aerial and mirrorless camera prowess — and I can’t get enough of it
- I played Doom: The Dark Ages on RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops — and the results surprised me
- 5 features you need on your next 4K Blu-ray player
- Unlock ChatGPT’s expert mode with this one prompt trick for better results
- Fake ChatGPT sites can put your data and devices at risk — here’s how to spot them
- We surveyed Tom's Guide readers about VPNs – and I need to bust some myths
- Forget sit-ups — all you need is 4 moves and 15 minutes to sculpt a strong core and strengthen your hips
- It's not all ChatGPT — these are the 5 AI tools I use every day
- I drove the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for a week — and it gets more attention than any other EV on the road
- I just tested this subwoofer — and I found bass in my music that I didn’t even know existed
- Galaxy S25 Edge battery life tested — here's the results
- 5 bed bug prevention tips to protect your mattress from an infestation this summer
- The experts have spoken — these are the 7 best exercises for menopause
May 16
- Acer's going all-in on OLED laptops at Computex 2025
- I thought I could trust these 5 ChatGPT clones — here’s what went wrong
- 5 ways to boost energy levels during your period
- 5 things a fertility expert wants you to know about exercise if you’re trying to get pregnant
- 5 signs that you have grubs in your lawn — before they ruin your grass
- Strength training vs cardio: Which is better during menopause?
- I’ve spent 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — here’s what I like and what I don’t
May 15
- These popular browsers are hungriest for your data — here's how to avoid them
- Exercising during your period — what to do and what to avoid, according to experts
- How is AI art made? Here's everything you need to know
- This $65 mouse helped me take living room PC gaming to the next level - here's how
- 7 must-play Nintendo Switch games you missed this generation
- Forget planks — 6 Pilates exercises to help you rebuild your core postpartum
- This workout app lets you use your baby as a dumbbell — 3 things I learned when I tried it
May 14
- 7 must-play PS5 games you (probably) haven't played this generation
- Should you sync your workouts to your menstrual cycle? Here's what the experts say about cycle syncing
- Women’s Health Week
- I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs the Garmin Instinct 3 by hiking 1,500 feet up the Columbia River Gorge — here's what I learned
- College students are using ChatGPT as their personal life coach — 5 prompts to try it (even if you’re not Gen Z)
- I tried 100+ ChatGPT prompts — this is the secret to getting the best results
- Square Handheld is a waiter's dream come true — and it’s something I wish I had 20 years ago
- Which fitness trackers are the best for tracking women’s health?
- Help me, Tom’s Guide: Which OLED TV should I get for my new home theater?
- I just test drove the 2026 BMW iX — and it can change lanes with head gestures
May 13
- Watch our editor test out the latest in sleep wellness technology
- What is a coir mattress and should you buy one?
- This is the fastest SSD I’ve ever used — the WD_Black SN8100 made my old SSD look like a floppy disk
- I'm a gamer and my partner isn't — but she still can't resist these 5 couch co-op games
- Why women lose muscle during menopause and how to prevent it, according to an expert
- What to expect at Computex 2025: Asus ROG Ally 2, AI in overdrive and Nvidia's huge silicon shakeup
- 7 genius chatbot prompts that will instantly boost your ideas
- Samsung Galaxy Ring is changing the game for cycle tracking — here’s how
- How does the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge compare to other flagships? The answer might surprise you
- I had a baby one year ago — these are the 5 exercises that helped strengthen my core
- I've discovered the best thing about induction cooking — and you've got to try this yourself
- I've been using ChatGPT since it launched — this is the one prompt that never fails me
May 12
- What mattress and bedding does Hotel Indigo use and where can you buy them?
- I test gaming controllers for a living — here are the 6 best for each platform
- Trick your brain and fall asleep quickly with the hack neuroscientists swear by
- Should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch — our experts give the arguments for and against
- These 7 Copilot prompts supercharge my workday — and work even better than I expected
- I tried this 20-minute legs, glutes and core dumbbell workout — here’s what happened
- What is generative AI? Everything you need to know
- Skip sit-ups — this 20-minute Joe Wicks menopause workout builds strength and stability
May 11
- These 5 ChatGPT prompts set me up for success every week — here's how
- 5 best Paul Rudd movies, ranked
- Can these traps get rid of bed bugs in your mattress? Everything you need to know
- Forget sit-ups — use this 10-minute standing abs workout to build a strong core
- 'Better mental clarity and energy' — do coffee naps combat the afternoon slump? We took a 'nappucino' to find out
- 5 signs you need to upgrade your wireless headphones
- Forget the gym — build and sculpt your legs with this 10-minute workout
- Mac users once skipped antivirus software — here’s why that’s no longer a good idea
- I've been using this smart meat thermometer for 5 months — and now I'll never grill without it
May 10
- I used AI to make a Mother’s Day gift for free — and my mom cried
- I wish I’d known about this freezer coin hack before — now I know if my food is safe to eat
- What animal is digging holes in my yard? 5 pests that could be the culprit
- Short on time? This 30-minute standing HIIT class will boost your metabolism and build strength
- I spent 6 hours trying to get cheaper flights with a VPN – and I'm underwhelmed
- Samsung’s putting Apple to shame with the One UI 7 update for my Galaxy S23 Ultra — and it’s not even close
May 9
- Which size Saatva mattress should you buy in the Memorial Day sales?
- How to try a Saatva mattress before you buy in the Memorial Day sales
- I've used the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for 6 months — here's what I like and don't like
- No sit-ups or crunches — use this 10-minute standing ab workout instead to sculpt a stronger core
- Your TV screen is definitely overdue for a cleaning — here’s how often you should clean it
- I asked ChatGPT to build me a 20-minute dumbbell ab workout — here's what happened
May 8
- I just saw LG’s see-through OLED TV in the wild — and it actually wowed me
- This tiny prompt change makes ChatGPT way more useful — here’s how
- I'm a personal trainer — this 5-move abs workout strengthens your core and hips using dumbbells
- How to make and run your own AI models for free
- Forget the gym — you’ll keep burning calories even after this 20-minute HIIT workout is over
May 7
- 4 things that interrupt your sleep (and how to get past them)
- How to protect yourself from the M&S, Harrods, and Co-op cyberattacks
- Forget the gym — this 20-minute Pilates session will improve your core strength, posture and balance
- I'm a mom who loves gardening — here are 3 gifts I'd like to receive on Mother's Day
- I asked Kling AI to generate a music video of my favourite band — here's how it went
- Not drinking water until after 3pm could be why you can’t sleep through the night — expert explains
- Forget weights — you just need 'dropsets' and 25 minutes to build full-body strength using your bodyweight
May 6
- Forget brain training to improve your memory — getting the right amount of sleep at the right time is more effective
- What is GOTS certification and why does it matter when you’re buying a mattress?
- Can't sleep? 7 tried and tested tips and hacks to help you fall asleep faster and easier tonight
- What's the key to a comfortable and supportive mattress?
- Trouble sleeping? These are the 7 products our editors swear by for a good night's sleep
- I rode this electric bike 40 miles through every borough in New York City — 5 things I learned
- Sorry, Galaxy S25 Edge — this is the thin phone I want Samsung to release instead
- What is exercise RPE? Here’s how it can boost performance and prevent injury
- The 7 best plants for neat yet low-maintenance hedges
- I’ve tested every major AI chatbot in 2025 — these 5 prompts never fail me
- Air purifier vs. humidifier: Which should you buy?
May 5
- I ditched my Apple Watch for an Oura Ring for a month — here's what I learned
- You just need 1 kettlebell and 20 minutes to build-upper body strength and boost your metabolism
- iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max could be the camera phone to beat with these 4 upgrades
- Claude is quietly crushing it — here’s why it might be the smartest AI yet
- I just spent a week with Brompton's latest folding bike — here's what I like and what I don’t
- I'm a personal trainer — try these 5 kettlebell swing variations to build full-body strength, power and core stamina
May 4
- 5 vegetable crops to grow in May for a homegrown harvest
- Forget sit-ups — this dead bug variation challenges your core stability
- Nvidia's DLSS is a game-changer for PC gaming - here's how it works
- I drove the 2025 Genesis GV60 for a week — here's my pros and cons
- You just need a kettlebell and this five-move workout from Peloton to build total-body strength
May 3
- Build a stronger upper body in 20 minutes with this bicep and back dumbbell workout
- I bought the viral Grampa's Weeder and it's my favorite gardening tool — here's why
- I ditched my Google Pixel for Canon's latest compact vlogging camera — and I'm blown away by the results
- This viral ChatGPT trick turned my kids’ doodles into stunningly real images — here's how to try it
- Midjourney isn’t the best AI image generator for most people — but it is the most fun
- 8 moves and 8 minutes are all you need to activate your deep core, sculpt your abs and improve posture, according to a Pilates instructor
- 5 colorful flowers to plant in May for a beautiful summer garden
- I did these 4 exercises to improve my lower body strength and mobility — here are my results
May 2
- World Press Freedom Day 2025 – how VPNs are helping fight for a free and open internet
- Vivid dreams during menopause: Hormone health expert explains what’s going on
- I didn't expect this 15-minute kettlebell abs workout to beat me — but it torched my entire body and core in just 3 moves
- Google Pixel 10 vs 10 Pro vs 10 Pro XL: Here’s all the expected differences
- I almost threw out my filthy yard cushions — but this cordless spot cleaner has them looking as good as new
- I stopped using Apple Maps in my car after this major Google Maps update — and now I'll never go back
- Jennifer Aniston’s personal trainer shares this 10-minute, equipment-free core workout to build stronger abs
- I’m a ChatGPT power user — 9 tips to help you get ahead at work
May 1
- From frozen treats to wireless Beats, here are some deals that will make your spring pop.
- Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time? Experts weigh in
- I’m a personal trainer — these are the 4 oblique exercises I do to build a stronger core
- I've tested nearly 200+ DeepSeek prompts — these 7 are the ones I always come back to