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The best dating apps for introverts who prefer books to bars
Connect with like-minded people who just *get* you.
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Best gifts for grandma: Ideas for your nana, abuela, or oma
Please don't get her another pair of slippers.
By Mashable Shopping
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47 unique gift ideas for men who say they have everything
Interesting men deserve interesting gifts.
By Mashable Shopping
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The 43 best gifts for boyfriends when you have no idea what to get
Pick out a gift that shows him that you "get" him.
By Miller Kern and Rudie Obias
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The best dating sites for shy people and introverts
All the best types of people.
By Joseph Green and Rudie Obias
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The best 2-in-1 laptops heading into 2024
Upgrade to a convertible device that offers the best of both worlds.
By Rudie Obias and Dylan Haas
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Best gifts for parents: Great gift ideas for moms, dads, and guardians
What do you get for the folks who raised you? We have some ideas.
By Mashable Shopping
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The best 420-friendly dating sites for finding a budding romance
Or simply finding a new smoking buddy.
By Rudie Obias and Elise Anderson
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The best wireless headphones for watching TV
Now no one can bother you while you're watching your favourite show.
By Rudie Obias and Matt Ford
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The 8 best travel adapters, according to experienced world travelers
Because traveling without your devices would be as impossible as traveling without your passport.
By Rudie Obias and Timothy Beck Werth
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The best travel pillows for every trip
Streamline your travel setup.
By Joseph Green and Rudie Obias
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The best drones for every level of pilot
Whether you're a novice or a pro, we have the drone for you.
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The best travel pillows to help you stay comfortable on the go
Make this the year that you finally streamline your travel setup.
By Rudie Obias
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The 11 best outdoor speakers for pool parties, picnics, and more
It's time to stop using your smartphone as a speaker.
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7 of the best reusable water bottles for Earth Day
Stay hydrated and save the planet at the same time.
By Rudie Obias
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Best laptops for business: See where the MacBook Pro ranks on our list
Become more productive with a laptop that can keep up.
By Rudie Obias and Krystin Arneson
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All the best gift ideas for him
Don't know what to get for the man in your life? We have some suggestions.
By Rudie Obias
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The best gift ideas for parents
What do you get for the people who raised you? We have some ideas.
By Rudie Obias
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10 ways to watch movies online for free — legally, of course
Don't worry, this is 100% legal.
By Rudie Obias
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The best reusable water bottles for staying hydrated and saving the environment
Stay hydrated and save the planet at the same time.
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Yes, you really do need a weighted blanket — and these ones are the best
Get cozy.
By Nicole Cammorata and Rudie Obias
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