A great peeler is underrated. The OXO swivel peeler glides on first contact and the handle doesn't slip when wet. It's $9 and you'll use it every week.

The C922 is the webcam for streamers. 720p/60fps makes motion look sharp — something the C920 can't do.

The OXO garlic press presses unpeeled cloves cleanly and the self-cleaning feature actually works. We use ours multiple times a week.

The KitchenAid stand mixer is the appliance that stays on the counter permanently. Forty years on, it's still the best thing you can put in a kitchen.

The Lodge reversible griddle is two tools in one. Flat side for pancakes and eggs; ridged side for steak and vegetables. It's the breakfast and dinner workhorse.

A 14" cast iron wok sounds like overkill until you use it once. The heat retention turns average stir-fries into restaurant-quality meals.

Iams MiniChunks is not the most exciting dog food on the market. It is, however, highly rated by vets, consistently available, and something dogs actually eat happily. Sometimes that's exactly what you need.

The best monitor arm we've tested. Works with nearly any monitor and holds its position perfectly.

The MidWest crate is the default recommendation for puppy owners and it deserves that reputation. Sets up in 10 seconds, folds flat, and dogs actually calm down in it.

The best monitor arm we've tested. Works with nearly any monitor and holds its position perfectly.

The OXO soft-grip can opener is what a can opener should be. No slipping, no mid-tin fails, no sharp edges. Buy it and stop thinking about can openers.

The C920x is the webcam we recommend to everyone asking what to buy. 1080p, auto-focus, and it works immediately out of the box.

The K70 is built like a tank, feels excellent to type on, and the RGB is well-implemented. If you want a mechanical keyboard that lasts, this is it.

If you're past 52.5 lbs and don't want to store a rack of 90-lb dumbbells, the SelectTech 1090s are the answer. Expensive, but a proper home gym investment.

A great peeler is underrated. The OXO swivel peeler glides on first contact and the handle doesn't slip when wet. It's $9 and you'll use it every week.

The Yes4All set is the budget entry point for home gym dumbbells. Not as fast as Bowflex, but at under $100 it's a legitimate starting point.

The Cuisinart 11-cup food processor is the one to buy if you cook seriously. It's been the benchmark for 20 years for a reason.

The OXO 2-in-1 can opener does the standard job well and adds a ring-pull tab lifter that's genuinely useful for canned fish and drinks.

The OXO mixing bowls are the ones that stay on the counter. The non-slip ring, pour spout, and rubber grip make every mixing job easier.

The Instant Pot changed how millions of people cook at home. The DUO60 is still the one we recommend — it does 7 jobs and does them well.

The Lodge enamel dutch oven gives you 90% of the Le Creuset experience for 25% of the price. It's genuinely excellent.

The OXO garlic press presses unpeeled cloves cleanly and the self-cleaning feature actually works. We use ours multiple times a week.

The MX Master 3 set the standard for ergonomic wireless mice. The MagSpeed scroll wheel and app-specific customisation make it genuinely useful.

If you own a DSLR and want to look spectacular on video calls, the Cam Link 4K is how you do it. Plug in, select it as a webcam, done.