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Wirecutter on Board Games
Our Favorite Board Games for Adults
We spent 54 hours researching 115 board games. Here are our picks for new gamers, more-advanced players, and party, cooperative, and two-player games.
Wirecutter on Pets
What to Buy: How to Keep Pets From Destroying Your Stuff
If your pet tears, chews, or pees on your stuff, these tips can help you keep your gear like new.
Wirecutter on Raspberry Pi
Why We Love the Raspberry Pi
We love the Raspberry Pi because it’s a tiny $35 computer you can use for almost anything, and because it’s a fun way to teach yourself more about technology.
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