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May 2024

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May 31
- Are hotel mattresses worth the price? Plus, our top 5 budget alternatives on sale this weekend
- I got into astrophotography with phones, but fell in love with the hobby thanks to smart telescopes — here’s how
- Is walking backward good for you? We asked an expert
- 5 affordable items that made my recent 6-mile hike extra awesome
- I tried adaptive cruise control on these EVs — and it changed the way I drive
- Why are my Gardenia leaves turning yellow? What it means and how to fix it
May 30
- 5 signs you should be sleeping on a soft mattress, not a medium-firm bed
- 5 VPN red flags to help you spot a dodgy VPN
- I am a '90s baby, but using the Nokia 3210 has smashed my rose-tinted glasses
- 5 reasons your home needs a dehumidifier this summer
- 7 biggest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 rumored upgrades
May 29
- I’m a mattress writer — 5 mistakes people make after buying a new mattress
- The best Google One VPN alternatives
- What to expect at Computex 2024: Asus ROG Ally X, Intel Lunar Lake, all things AI and more
- Internet being weird? It could be your VPN
- I tried the new Helio smart ring — 5 things that surprised me about this budget-friendly Oura alternative
- Can you cut wet grass? Here's how it could affect your lawn, and your mower
- I’m a personal trainer — here are 4 things I wish I'd known before I started counting macros
- Ditch the gym — you just need 20 minutes and 1 pair of dumbbells to define your core and develop full body strength
- I tried Nomad's new Apple Find My Tracking Card, and it finally adds this one feature I've been asking for
May 28
- NordVPN vs CyberGhost: which provider is best?
- I tested the new Chromebook Plus AI features — has Copilot met its match?
- You just need 3 moves and a set of dumbbells to sculpt chest muscle and build upper-body definition
- Every streaming service you need to watch the remaining NFL games in 2024 — and how much it'll cost — and how much it'll cost
May 27
- Why is my basil wilting? 5 reasons why, and how to treat it
- Forget sit-ups — build a stronger core with this 5-move dumbbell abs workout
- Forget Magic Editor — here are the AI camera features the iPhone 16 Pro desperately needs
- Forget push-ups — this 5 move dumbbell workout builds your chest and a strong upper body
May 26
- This 6 move workout strengthens the core, builds muscle and helps to lower hormonal stress
- When is it anti-social to mow your lawn? We ask the experts
- I tried charging an EV at home and it was a shock I wasn't expecting
- 5 best Netflix features you’re not using but really should be
- This is the best-looking game I’ve played on Switch — and I'm adding it to my mindfulness routine
- 7 top tips for growing juicy tomatoes
- You don’t need weights to build stronger legs — just these 6 bodyweight exercises
May 25
- You only need 8 moves to strengthen your core, build strength all over and boost your metabolism without weights
- I tried the OXS Thunder Pro soundbar for a month, and now I’m ditching my pro studio speakers
- Personal trainer recommends these 6 moves to build a stronger core and improve your posture without weights
- Best NordVPN alternatives
- I took over 200 photos with the Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8 — here’s the winner
- 3 best ways to trellis tomatoes for an abundant crop
- You just need a kettlebell and 3 mobility exercises to unlock tight hips and boost hamstring flexibility
May 24
- Remote access tools targeted in 58% of ransomware attacks
- This app let me play board games with friends even when I was stuck at home — and it's completely free
- I used this rugged phone with a FLIR camera to see behind walls — and it even has an obnoxious 8,800 mAh battery
- I put ChatGPT-4o new vision feature to the test with 7 prompts — the result is mindblowing
May 23
- I finally saw a live demo of ChatGPT-4o Voice — if anything it is underhyped
- I tried this 10-minute high-intensity core workout to carve my abs and obliques — here's what happened
- A yoga instructor shares a 12-minute beginner-friendly workout that also reduces back pain
May 22
- I'm a personal trainer — use these 3 bodyweight ab exercises to build your core and strengthen your upper body
- 7 No Mow May alternatives to attract pollinators to your yard
- Forget Tesla Model 3 — I drove a Hyundai Ioniq 6 for a week and it’s a sportier alternative
May 21
- What is Q-Day?
- 7 biggest differences between 'Bridgerton' season 3 and the book
- I run 50 miles a week and this is my go-to 20-minute yoga-for-runners workout to boost my flexibility
May 20
- Take control of investing with modern brokerage apps
May 19
- The truth about the Rabbit R1 — your questions answered about the AI gadget
- I finally tried a phone with a curved screen, and now I know why they're dying
- Forget push-ups — this 10-minute standing arm workout builds your triceps, biceps and shoulders in just 10 moves
- Waking up in the middle of the night — what's normal and when is it a problem?
- I shot over 200 photos with the Pixel 8a vs iPhone SE — here’s the winner
May 18
- Gen Z and Millenials are more concerned about cyber attacks – 5 tips to keep you safe
- 3 flower seeds to sow in May for beautiful blooms
- 5 signs you'd sleep better on a plush hybrid mattress, not a medium firm
- Buying an extension cord? These are the 3 things you should consider
- You don’t need the gym to build a stronger core — just 15 minutes and these 5 dumbbell exercises
- Forget sit-ups — 5 abs exercises to build six-pack muscles without weights
May 17
- How much is a zero gravity mattress and are they worth the price?
- Forget the gym — you can do this 15-minute leg workout at home with just one dumbbell
- Forget iPhone 16 — Pixel 8a AI features proves why Google’s so ahead of Apple
May 16
- What is the Helix Plus and should you buy it in the Memorial Day mattress sales?
- What causes spots on roses and how to get rid of them — according to garden experts
- Forget sit-ups — this 4-move kettlebell workout builds a stronger core and increases full-body strength
- Android 15 — 5 ways it just put iOS 18 on notice
May 15
- GPT-4o — what features you can use right now and what’s coming soon
- Tor vs VPN: which should you use?
- Get Outside with Tom's Guide this summer
- Forget the gym — this 3-move CrossFit workout for beginners builds full-body strength
- 9 benefits of a clover lawn and why it’s a sustainable choice
- You only need these 5 moves and set of dumbbells to build full-body muscle and strengthen your core
- You don't need the gym to build stronger back and biceps — use this 7-move dumbbell workout instead
May 14
- Sony’s ULT Power Sound Series offers an unbeatable audio experience
- This outdoor core workout will blast your abs in just 5 minutes — no equipment required
- You don’t need weights to strengthen your triceps — use this 9-move resistance band workout instead
- Boost hip flexibility and strengthen your glutes with these 5 bodyweight exercises and a resistance band
May 13
- What is the Tempur-Pedic ProAdapt mattress and should you buy it in Memorial Day sales?
- You only need 1 dumbbell and 8 moves to carve your abs from every angle
- Quantum Dots in QLED TVs: What are they and what do they do?
- I'm a personal trainer — this bodyweight ab exercise builds a solid core without weights
May 12
- Can't sleep? This is why your mind races when you go to bed, according to a doctor of sleep medicine
- How do you get smells out of a mattress? Best tips, products and bed cleaning hacks
- You can buy a year's worth of cell phone service in advance — but should you?
- Forget Pixel 8a — here's 7 reasons why I’m waiting for Pixel 9 Pro
- iPad Pro 2024 vs MacBook: Tom’s Guide editors weigh in on what to buy
- AI could help us live longer and healthier lives — and it all comes down to data
- I let the Lexus TX550H+ PHEV take over the steering wheel for me, and it was the biggest leap of faith I’ve had driving a car
May 11
- Forget dumbbells — build a strong back and biceps with these 3 upper-body barbell exercises
- 5 appliances you should never plug into an extension cord
- Ditch the sit-ups — this 4-move bodyweight workout builds your core and improves posture at the same time
- 7 prompts to try on MetaAI this weekend
- I shot over 200 photos with the OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro — here's the winner
May 10
- I visited Casper Labs for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Casper's new mattresses
- Blue-green bubble divide — the state of iOS and Android messaging and how it’s about to change
- Forget weights — this 20-minute bodyweight workout builds full-body strength and it’s a great mood booster
- The Pixel 8a just put Apple and Samsung on notice — here’s why
May 9
- Should you use a VPN with TikTok?
- I’m a sleep writer — 3 key things I'll be looking for when shopping for a cheap mattress in Memorial Day sales
- 5 of the best exercises to build your biceps using a resistance band
- Garmin's energy gel reminders have changed the way I fuel for long runs — here's how to set them up
- I tried Midjourney’s wonderfully weird style feature to generate 9 images — here’s the results
May 8
- Forget Russian twists — this 10-minute abs workout strengthens deep core muscles and reduces back pain
- Forget pull-ups — build upper-body strength with a set of dumbbells and these 8 moves
- Polar Grit X2 Pro hands-on — 7 things that surprise me about this new rugged smartwatch
May 7
- I used the MSI Claw as my only gaming console for an entire week, and I'm shocked by what happened
May 6
- I ran a 2:27 marathon using the Garmin Epix Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 2 — which is better?
- Hydrangea not blooming? Here’s why and how to fix the problem
- Local dimming on TVs explained: Direct-Lit vs Full-Array vs Edge-Lit
- Forget the gym — this 30-minute walking workout builds mental strength and boosts your metabolism
May 5
- 7 pro tips for vacuuming a mattress to get rid of bed bugs, dust mites and smells
- What killer feature would make you buy the next iPad? Tom’s Guide weighs in ahead of Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ event
- Fall asleep fast — 3 breathing techniques that help me drift off easily
- 3 reasons why I’m taking part in No Mow May — and why you should too
- Hip pain? Build lower body strength and boost flexibility with 3 moves and 15 minutes
- 9 essential Google Maps tips for your Summer road trip
- You don’t need sit-ups to build a stronger core — just use this 5 minute bodyweight workout instead
- I ditched my iPhone 15 Pro Max for a retro refurbished instant camera, and it’s now one of my favorite gadgets ever
May 4
- Cleaning a mattress — 5 costly mistakes to avoid when deep cleaning a bed
- 7 prompts to try on Claude 3 this weekend
- Apple Vision Pro was made for Star Wars fans — and you can't convince me it's not worth $3,500
- I tried this 40-minute bodyweight core workout, and it strengthened my abs without a sit-up in sight
May 3
- Are organic mattresses a con? An expert talks 'green washing' in the organic bed market
- 5 vegetable seeds to sow in May for the best results — according to gardening experts
- I did 5-minute starburst planks every day for one week — here’s what happened
- Use these 4 muscle-building exercises to improve your running and strengthen your glutes
May 2
- Are cooling mattress toppers any good for overheating in bed or a waste of money?
- Gaslighting and gotchas — breaking down the ‘Rabbit R1 is just an app’ controversy
- I’m a security expert — here’s my top 3 tips for protecting your accounts on World Password Day
- Honor Magic6 RSR is a £1,600 Porsche Design phone — and I got to test it
- 7 hiking gear essentials I recommend for the ultimate outdoor adventure
- Forget weights — this 30-minute yoga routine builds flexibility and strengthens your core
May 1
- 5 Snapdragon X Elite laptops that look set to challenge M3 MacBooks real soon
- I drove a Lexus TX550H+ plug-in hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
- You don't need the gym to build muscle — try this outdoor 15-minute dumbbell workout instead
- 5 lawn care tasks to do in May, according to a garden expert
- You don’t need crunches to build a stronger core — use this 5-minute kettlebell workout instead