A tight budget does not mean you have to settle for a slow or outdated laptop. Many affordable models today offer solid performance for work, classes and everyday browsing, and some even pack in extras like bright displays or long battery life. Whether you need something for school, travel or streaming, there are plenty of budget laptops that deliver more value than you might expect. Since the options can be overwhelming, we tested a wide range of devices to find the best budget laptops that off...

Will Fitzgibbon New York Times· 22 Dec, 2025 02:00 AM9 mins to read A worker unloading dead batteries from a vehicle at a breaking yard in Lagos, Nigeria, in April. Photo / Finbarr O’Reilly, The New York Times A worker unloading dead batteries from a vehicle at a breaking yard in Lagos, Nigeria, in April. Photo / Finbarr O’Reilly, The New York Times Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the indu...

With any amount of use, it’s basically inevitable that your lawn mower will need to be repaired in one way or another. Ego mowers, including ones with over 4,000 five-star reviews, are no exception, sustaining wear and tear with each cut. Not only are Ego lawn mowers repairable, should you feel confident enough to handle fixes on your own, but the company implores those with troublesome mowers to reach out as soon as possible to get them repaired. According to Ego customer support, getting...