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Gear for the four-legged crew, from robot vacuums that handle pet hair to beds and feeders.
Pets guides and reviews
No live Pets deals at the moment (markdowns come and go daily). These guides cover the products worth knowing about.
Buying guide Smart Light Switches and Outdoor Smart Plugs: A Weekend Upgrade Guide
Smart switches vs smart bulbs, the neutral wire check, 3-way basics, IP ratings and GFCI outlets, plus four picks from meross, Lutron Caseta and Kasa for halls, stairs and patios.
Read the guide → Buying guideRobot Vacuums for Pet Hair: A Buying Guide From Basic Bots to Self-Emptying Mop Combos
Five robot vacuums from eufy, Roborock and Shark compared for shedding pets: hair tangling, real pickup vs suction claims, self-empty bases, bags, poop avoidance and upkeep.
Read the guide → Buying guideTech Gifts People Actually Use: A Holiday Guide by Who's on Your List
Six well-reviewed tech gifts from Bose, Kindle, Apple, Anker, Echo and Aura, organized by recipient, plus the ecosystem, return and charger checks to make before you wrap.
Read the guide → Buying guideSmart Home Starter Guide: The First Six Devices to Buy and How to Make Them Work Together
A researched starter bundle from Amazon, Kasa, Philips Hue, Ring, Blink and Google Nest, plus Matter, Thread, 2.4GHz setup, camera subscriptions and privacy in plain English.
Read the guide → Buying guideOutdoor Pizza Ovens for the Backyard: A Buying Guide to Six Gas, Wood, Pellet and Electric Ovens
Six backyard pizza ovens from Ooni, Gozney, Solo Stove, Ninja and BIG HORN compared on fuel, 12 vs 16 inch size, heat-up time, stone temperature, weight and learning curve.
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Buying guide How to Replace Your Desktop Tower With a Mini PC: A Practical Guide and Three Picks
What you gain and give up by swapping a tower for a mini PC, a pre-switch checklist, a step-by-step migration plan, and three picks from KAMRUI and ACEMAGICIAN.
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