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Roundups that pull my reviews together into clear picks.

27-inch or 32-inch monitor for a Mac? Size, resolution and the settings that make each one sharp

Buy a 27-inch 4K for most Mac desks, especially if you run two screens. Go 32-inch only with 4K or 6K, never 1440p, and set macOS to 3008 x 1692 so text stays a normal size.

Which Apple Watch to buy in 2026: SE 3, Series 12 or Ultra 4?

Buy the $449 Series 12 in 46mm. It's thin enough to sleep in and has Apple's new heart sensor. The $249 SE 3 covers Apple Pay and Mac unlock. Pay for an Ultra only for two-day battery.

How to set up two monitors with a MacBook in 2026: which Macs can, which cables, and should one go vertical?

Any M4 or M5 MacBook drives two external monitors with the lid open. Give each screen its own cable, skip cheap dual-HDMI hubs, and put the second one in portrait only if it's for chat and email.

Best smart glasses for work in 2026: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Gen 3, Audio, Display or Even G2?

Buy the $379 Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 for a strong call mic and a camera in frames you can wear to a client meeting. When the $449 Gen 3, the camera-free $349 Audio, the $599 Even G2 or the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display is the better buy.

Best microphone for video calls in 2026: USB mic, earbuds or boom arm?

Keep any mic within 15 cm of your mouth. At a desk, buy the $59.99 HyperX SoloCast 2 or a $149 Shure MV6 on a boom arm. On the road, which earbuds sound best on calls.

Best earbuds for work calls and travel in 2026: AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 5, Sony or Samsung?

On an iPhone, buy the $249 AirPods Pro 3 with AppleCare. On Android, the $249 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. When the $149 AirPods 5 are enough, and who should pay $330 for Sony's WF-1000XM6.

Best monitor for a MacBook Pro in 2026: picks at $300, $700 and $1,599

Buy a 27-inch 4K that runs at 120Hz or faster. I work 15-hour days on a $300 one. When 5K, OLED or Apple's Studio Display is worth paying more for.

Best sleep tracker in 2026: ring, band or watch?

Wear a ring to bed. Start with the $20 Colmi R09, then move to a $349 RingConn Gen 3 if it sticks. How Oura, Whoop, Fitbit Air and Apple Watch compare on price, battery and subscriptions.

HomeView or HomePod mini 2: which Apple home device to preorder

Buy the $149 HomePod mini 2 if you want a speaker for your Mac or a room. Pay $299 for the tabletop HomeView only if you want Siri AI on a screen from day one. Skip the wall model.