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A how-to series to help kick-start new ventures and hobbies, Starter Kit features all of the trusted tech, tools, and guidance you need to start something new.

Shark StainForce cleaning wand and caddy, Dyson PencilVac, Blueland cleaning sprays, and cleaning paste on geometric background

Spring cleaning starter kit: 12 products that'll make it easy to keep things pristine year-round

fitbit, standing desk, and loftie alarm clock on grid background

The best WFH gear for staying focused, keeping fit, and getting stuff done

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Starter Kit: Study smarter with these tech essentials

printer, lightbulb and tablet in dorm room

Starter Kit: The best gear for making your dorm room 'smart'

female college student rubbing her temples

Starter Kit: How to manage stress and unwind in college

A laptop, microphone, and headphones on a colorful graphic background.

Podcast starter kit: Everything you need to launch your podcasting empire

Reviews

HP Envy Move

This portable PC can be carried like a briefcase — it has a kangaroo pouch, too

M3 14-inch MacBook Pro

M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch review: Why you should buy this Apple laptop

Apple AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro with USB-C review: About time

bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds in and out of case

I'm in love with my new Bose noise-canceling earbuds and I want everyone to know it

Apple Pencil USB-C

I used the new Apple Pencil USB-C for a month — 7 things that surprised me

Roundups

T14 computer on a pastel geometric background

Home office starter kit: Everything you need to build a productive workspace

Mashable Lenovo Gear Roundup 2024

Give your tired WFH setup a glow up this year

A playstation controller on a colorful pastel background

Gaming starter kit: All the gear you need to play like a real gamer

A stationary bike and a dumbbell on a colorful background

Home gym starter kit: Everything you need to work out from home

work from home items like chairs, desks, and monitors

10 WFH essentials that you absolutely need

More Starter Kit

Google Meet's new portrait touch-up feature will give you a virtual glow-up

Subtle changes can make you look more awake or focused.

10/19/2023

By Elizabeth de Luna

The Google Meet icon over rows of "portrait touch-up" buttons

The Google Meet icon over rows of "portrait touch-up" buttons

I tried the Egofit Walker Plus-M1T under-desk treadmill while I worked

Getting your Apple Watch badges has never been easier.

09/30/2023

By Stacia Datskovska

Two side-by-side images of the author using the Egofit under-desk treadmill and the actual treadmill standing on the floor.

Two side-by-side images of the author using the Egofit under-desk treadmill and the actual treadmill standing on the floor.

Apple's M2 MacBook Air is a super-fast WFH companion with a dreamy keyboard

A full-sized function row!

08/16/2023

By Alex Perry

2022 MacBook Air M2 laptop open against a blue backdrop with cloud patterns

2022 MacBook Air M2 laptop open against a blue backdrop with cloud patterns

Even Zoom is making staff return to the office now

The company that made its name on remote working is now stopping many of its workers from being fully remote.

08/07/2023

By Amanda Yeo

How to add custom emoji to Slack

Level up your online workplace banter.

07/10/2023

By Shannon Connellan