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• Why Is Your Internet So Bad?

  Our networking pro reveals three dead-simple fixes most people miss for faster internet, plus insider secrets to choosing a better internet plan.Guest: Senior staff writer Joel Santo Domingo Products We RecommendTool to find internet providers in your area: www.broadbandmap.fcc.govLook up your internet speed (upload speeds especially!): www.speedtest.net  or www.fast.com (from Netflix)USB hub for plugging in an ethernet cord to a computer or laptop: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)Powerline adapter for better wifi without a cord: TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KitJoel loves: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro Additional ReadingThe Gear to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Any HomeThe 3 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025The Best Cable Modem of 2025The 4 Best Powerline Networking Adapters of 2025  We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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• You Deserve Better Towels

  Our expert demystifies towel shopping—from plush terry to spa-like waffle—and reveals why that soft store feel is deceptive. Plus care tips to make them last. Guest: Staff senior writer Jackie Reeve  Products We Recommend: Top terry cloth towels: Frontgate Resort Collection Bath TowelBudget terry cloth towels: Threshold Spa Plush TowelUpgrade terry cloth towels: Riley Spa Bath TowelBudget waffle towels: Casaluna Waffle Bath TowelUpgrade waffle towels: Onsen Waffle Bath TowelUpgrade peshtemal towel: Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel Also great (cheaper) peshtemal towel: Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel Jackie loves: Sugoi Mart Japan KitKat Variety Pack Additional Reading: The 5 Best Bath Towels of 2025 The 4 Best Beach Towels of 2025All My Houseguests Ask Me About My Towels by Daniela GornyMore about Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towels  We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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• Love Your Mattress

  An uncomfortable bed can screw up your sleep. We’re covering how to make your current mattress more comfortable–and how to shop for a new one.  Guest: senior writer and podcast co-host Caira Blackwell  Products we recommend: Memory foam mattresses we like: Leesa Original Mattress and Saatva Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm)A cheaper memory foam mattress:  Novaform 14″ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam MattressHybrid mattress we like: Leesa Sapira Hybrid MattressA favorite innerspring mattress: Stearns & Foster Estate PT Firm MattressAn innerspring mattress we like (that’s kind of a hybrid): WinkBed (Luxury Firm)A $75,000 mattress: Hastens 2000TA great cheap mattress: Zinus Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid Mattress Additional reading links:Pillows: The 5 Best Bed Pillows of 2025 Mattress Toppers: The 4 Best Mattress Toppers of 2025 Mattresses: How to Choose a Mattress for 2025The 24 Best Mattresses of 2025 The 4 Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500) of 2025 The 3 Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2025The 5 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2025 The 4 Best Hybrid Mattresses for 2025The 4 Best Mattress and Pillow Encasements of 2025  We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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• Valentine's For All

  Skip predictable chocolates and roses this Valentine's Day. Our gift expert shares luxurious ways to delight loved ones—and pamper yourself. Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech Products we recommend:Sparkly Socks: Calzedonia Soft SoxSilk hair accessories: Lilysilk Perfect Silk Beauty Set For HairA simple gold chain: Laura Lombardi Mini Omega ChainFancy chocolates Recchiuti XOXO Box 16pcFlowers: UrbanStemsFancy cookies: Eugénie cookiesPaper flower bouquet: Unwilted Single Stems Additional ReadingThe 33 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her 202532 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him in 2025 24 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2025The Best Online Flower Delivery Service of 202524 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 202537 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids of 202515 Exclusive Valentine’s Day Deals Just for Wirecutter Readers38 Best Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts (Mostly) Under $25 of 2025Sign up for  The Gift Newsletter  We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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• Tell Us About Your Worst Stain!

  We are working on a new episode about laundry—specifically, those stains that never seem to come out—and we need your help!  Record a voice memo on your phone and tell us about the most irritating stain you’ve battled. How did you get it? What was the culprit? What did it stain? And what did you use to try and get it out?Try and keep it under two minutes and don’t forget to tell us your first name and where you’re calling from!Email your voice memo to [email protected] and you might be featured on the show with advice from our laundry expert (aka stain doctor Andrea Barnes). Thanks!   We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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